by Linda Gari | Aug 3, 2021 | News, Official Blog
I recently came across a history of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here in Concordia, Missouri. It was an interesting read, telling of challenges, changes, tragedies and triumphs. But the need and desire to worship and share God’s Word overcame all obstacles, developing...
by Linda Gari | Jul 27, 2021 | News, Official Blog
A few months ago, I wrote about the Shekgalagari New Testament translation reaching its final stages. It would have been more accurate to say the team was approaching the end of the third stage of the translation process. This involved taking the New Testament draft...
by Emily Wilson | Jul 23, 2021 | News, Podcast
Episode 34: Opportunity to Share July 23, 2021 When that Word is put in the language that I learned at my mother’s knee, that I grew up with, that I understand to my core, and I hear God’s Word coming to me, that’s my God. –Rev. Dave Brezina Rev....
by Linda Gari | Jul 20, 2021 | News, Official Blog
In just a few days, over 10,000 athletes will participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Every one of them devoted considerable time, energy and resources towards the goal of winning a medal for their country and being named best in the world in their chosen events. As...
by Linda Gari | Jul 13, 2021 | News, Official Blog
“Transition is hard,” says Dr. Chris Pluger. Chris and his wife Janine are finishing their preparations for a new assignment with Lutheran Bible Translators. They sold their house in June but won’t leave for Ethiopia until August. In the meantime, “We’re wandering...
by Emily Wilson | Jul 9, 2021 | News, Podcast
Episode 33: Open Doors July 9, 2021 From day zero, it was a community effort. There were so many people who were fired up about what we were doing. And so many people wanted to be involved. –Dr. Chris Pluger Dr. Chris & Janine Pluger served in Zambia...
by Linda Gari | Jul 6, 2021 | News, Official Blog
Why is the plural of house houses but the plural of mouse mice? Why is geese the plural of goose but the plural of moose is moose? Those with a background in linguistics and etymology can explain that it has to do with word origins, word development, abnormal and...
by Emily Wilson | Jul 2, 2021 | News
June 18, 2021 Check out the latest updates from our missionaries! Rev. Tim & Lisa Beckendorf Dr. Becky...
by Linda Gari | Jun 29, 2021 | News, Official Blog
March 21, September 30, April 27, July 4, August 10, and September 16 all have something in common. They are the dates Namibia, Botswana, Sierra Leone, the U.S., Ecuador, and Papua New Guinea celebrate their independence, the day their countries and citizens received...
by Emily Wilson | Jun 25, 2021 | News, Podcast
Episode 32: Go to the Deepest Water June 25, 2021 “When people lose hope, it is time for the Gospel. It is time to plant the faith. We have seen also people, who are coming to Jesus. Because when people despair, they need encouragement.” – Bishop Andrew Gulle ...
