In an example of how local mission efforts can continue or even expand with fewer budget dollars, Gereja Lutheran Indonesia (GLI), a group of congregations in Indonesia subsidized by WELS, opened three new mission outposts in August. The expansion comes after the church volunteered to give up 25 percent of the subsidy it receives from [...]

Thailand – On March 26, two students graduated from the “It is Finished” Seminary.  The two men were ordained and called to serve as ministers of the gospel in Thailand.  Six other students graduated from the Bible Institute and will be called to serve as interns.
– The church in Nepal is being blessed by [...]

Easter is an exciting and Joyous day for the people of Indonesia.    You see, in Indonesia it is not about Easter baskets, colored Easter eggs, or Easter candy.  It isn’t even about dressing in fancy new clothes.  It is about gathering with fellow Christians to worship and rejoice in their Risen Savior.  For the Indonesian [...]

 
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Nepal – Great progress is being made in sharing the gospel in the country of Nepal where not many years ago few were called Christians.  The Scripture Learning Program continues to provide Christian literature [...]

View a slideshow that gives an overview of the work of the Humanitarian Aid Committee.  See the ways in which humanitarian aid is used to build a bridge to the gospel in countries were WELS is doing mission work.