
FORO in the Philippines – The First in Asia
The first FORO is held in the Philippines as LCMS missionaries gather with representatives of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines.
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The first FORO is held in the Philippines as LCMS missionaries gather with representatives of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines.

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Some of the very first children welcomed into Project 24 in are thriving as young adults in universities and colleges, walking in the hope that was planted in them years ago.

The Persian Project is laying the groundwork for the coming Gospel explosion in Persia by bringing many Iranians and Afghans into the Lord’s flock and forming future ethnic pastors even today.

The Persian Project is laying the groundwork for the coming Gospel explosion in Persia by bringing many Iranians and Afghans into the Lord’s flock and forming future ethnic pastors even today.

The Persian Project is laying the groundwork for the coming Gospel explosion in Persia by bringing many Iranians and Afghans into the Lord’s flock and forming future ethnic pastors even today.

The Persian Project is laying the groundwork for the coming Gospel explosion in Persia by bringing many Iranians and Afghans into the Lord’s flock and forming future ethnic pastors even today.

The Germany FORO brought together 10 attendees from the LCMS South Wisconsin and Michigan districts, the bishops of the Synod’s German and French partner churches, LCMS missionaries and staff, and a number of local pastors and Persian refugees to discuss mission work.

–by Sharon VonQualen Short-term mission teams volunteer their time and talents to help people around the world and share the love of Christ. One special

Empowered by education and faith, former Project 24 student is now an evangelist.
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