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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.
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Original World Mission Souvenirs Series
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 …
Any Angels Around Here?
Standing outside a cement block church in a small village in rural India, I was joined by a member o…
Live at Peace
The Tosho-gu Shrine in Nikko, Japan, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The shrine is home to the maus…
The Maids of Lima
Lying along the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Lima, Peru’s climate is that of a subtropical desert. M…
Korean King’s Cup
A Korean king with faltering self-control may need this device. The cup is placed on top of the pede…
More World Mission Souvenir Photos
WMS Photo 41
TWO KINGDOMS With roots in Cossack culture, the “hetman” club was a symbol of military or civil authority in Ukraine. A common tourist’s souvenir today, the fearsome mace is a reminder of the state’s responsibility to ensure civil order. As we observe Independence Day, we thank God for the blessings of the earthly kingdom. The Christian Church has a different and distinct purpose: to extend God’s Kingdom of Grace through the preaching of the Gospel, the Good News that Jesus Christ has won forgiveness, life and salvation for sinners through his life, death and resurrection. “He rules the world with truth and grace . . . “ Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary, #138