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Let’s Talk About World Mission Souvenirs Bible Study
Intriguing images and inspirational stories from the World Outreach ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Peru, Chile, India, Korea, Ukraine, Czechia and Latvia.
Download the online Bible study lessons here . This series is perfect for personal use, family devotions, small groups and/or congregational classes.
Original World Mission Souvenirs Series
Korean Funeral
At the memorial service for the father of a member of Seoul Lutheran Church a dozen men represented …
Wedding in Rajahmundry
Picture a wedding party gathered on a busy street in Rajahmundry, India. Four men held poles which s…
“Communio Intimo”
Our Peruvian brothers and sisters have the same Communion practice found in our confessional Luthera…
Jesus Only
In Naju-city, South Korea, a shopkeeper-craftsman made frames for his brother’s art in a workshop cl…
All Because of Easter
OK, this is a little creepy. The catacombs at the San Francisco de Asis Convent in Lima, Peru form a…
The Virgin Mary
This World Mission Souvenir is a five-inch statuette of the Virgin Mary, purchased at a second-hand …
More World Mission Souvenir Photos
WMS Photo 39
At the entryway to Buddhist temples in South Korea, worshippers are greeted by colorful figures. Sometimes friendly, sometimes monstrous, they are meant to remind people that one’s inner character must be improved by human intent and effort. But, of course fallen sinful mankind can’t perfect itself. Here’s some good news: “But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known . . . This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe (Romans 3).”