All posts tagged Cambodia
2012 missions in retrospect.
by Leonardo Neitzel As we begin a New Year through the grace of God, we cannot help but raise our voices in gratitude for the blessings He has shared with His Church in 2012. Like God’s people in the Old Testament, we acknowledge, “The LORD…
Lutherans in Cambodia seek Canada’s assistance
by James Morgan Our Cambodian Lutheran brothers and sisters in Christ need our help. Severe flooding in recent months has affected over 90,000 families and killed 148 people in the Southeast Asian country, destroying 63,000 homes and 170,000 hectares of agricultural land. Rev. Vanarith Chhim,…
Southeast Asia floods affect Lutheran churches
by James Morgan Heavy monsoon rains and typhoons in Southeast Asia have led to devastating floods in recent weeks. According to news reports, as of October 11, the flooding has affected 2.5 million people and at least 500 people are dead in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and…
Lutherans in Canada pledge support for Southeast Asia churches
Lutheran Church–Canada has formally established two new partnerships with Lutheran church bodies in Southeast Asia. On March 1, LCC’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopted a resolution to approve requests from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cambodia (ELCC), and the Thailand Concordia Lutheran Church (TCLC)…
Cambodian pastors learn more about Lutheran distinctives
Since forming as a church body in 2009 and installing its first bishop earlier this year, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cambodia (ELCC) continues developing its Lutheran identity. Last month, pastors of the young church began learning more about Lutheran liturgy and Law and Gospel…
Cambodian church president’s message to fellow Lutherans
Dear all Lutheran brethren in the Lord, Greetings to you in the blessed name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus. I would like to share with you the very exciting and blessed moment of the LISA students’ graduation and ordination of Lutheran pastors in Cambodia….