July 8,2010

Sharing the Gospel with the Migrant Workers and the Foreign Spouses in Taiwan

On June 28, 2010 the Grassroots Ministry Department of China Lutheran Seminary in Hsinchu, Taiwan co-sponsored with Taiwan Expatriate Caring Committee of Chinese Christian Evangelistic Association a Seminar on the Evangelism Among and Pastoral Care of the Migrant Workers and the Foreign Spouses in Taiwan. 

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May 26,2010

Rev. Adhikari's Lecture on "The Phenomenon of Migrant Workers and Cross-Cultural Marriage Under Globlization: A Missional and Pastoral Strategy Toward the Grassroots People in TAIWAN"

On June 28, Rev. Adhikari will address “The Phenomenon of Migrant Workers and Cross-Cultural Marriage Under Globlization: A Missional and Pastoral Strategy Toward the Grassroots People in TAIWAN”. He will give us a general introduction to terminologies used toward migration and globalization, a world of migrations, and recent Asian migrations.

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May 21,2010

Symposium for the Ministry among Migrant Workers and Foreign Spouses in Taiwan

postWe are thankful and excited about the Grassroots Department of China Lutheran Seminary will sponsor a Symposium for the Ministry among Migrant Workers and Foreign Spouses in Taiwan on June 28, 2010. The symposium will start at 9:00A.M. and end at 17:30P.M. There are three main lectures : The Phenomenon of Migrant Workers and Cross-cultural Marriage under Globalization: A Missional and Pastoral Strategy toward the Grassroots People in Taiwan. The speaker will describe the migrants from different countries and how they are treated by the imported countries, the policy of the imported countries government and the feelings of the new migrants and expatriates. Moreover, their cultural behavior and their religion, how do the churches in Taiwan do for them and any expectation and suggestions for the churches in Taiwan.
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May 20,2010

A Conference of " Seeking God's will regarding of being a fulltime church workers"

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The conference of  "Seeking God's will regarding of being a fulltime church workers" was full of brothers and sisters with a willing heart to serve God

On April 24, there was a conference for “Seeking God’s will regarding of being a fulltime church worker” which is held at Justification Building and the speaker was Dr. James Pan. His theme was the “The Call and the Vision of God's Ministry”, those who participated this meeting they all had great interaction toward this meeting. We hope this time we can have more freshmen with a deep understanding of the Gospel, a keen awareness of our times, a burning passion for mission, a genuine commitment to shepherding.
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May 19,2010

Fieldwork Supervisors’ Meeting on May 14

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Fieldwork Supervisors' Meeting at CLS on May 14
On the morning of May 14, there was a “Fieldwork Supervisors’ Meeting. Dr. Thomas Yu started the opening speech and all the participants and pastors positively supported the graduates from China Lutheran Seminary and the CLS faculty had great interaction with those pastors and evangelists.
 
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Supervisors, pastors and CLS professors had great interaction
Those pastors also suggested to set up the “Mentor System” focusing on the spiritual and schoolwork of seminarians. It will strengthen the students spiritual lives and become their help in need. Some mentioned the counseling needs of all ages in the church and if we provide the practical counseling training and it will become the bridge between seminary and the congregations. We are going to establish a new counseling center and hope to help more and more people.

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The pastors positively approved the performance of CLS graduates

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April 30,2010

President Yu Recovering from Surgery

China Lutheran Seminary President Thomas Yu is recovering from back surgery today in Taipei's Cathay Hospital. He has recently been experiencing terrible back pain to the point that it has been difficult just to stand up and walk. He was admitted into the hospital on April 12 and we thank God that he is now recovering from surgery that took place this morning, April 19.
 

Pray for his continued recovery, our seminary, and completion of this semester.
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April 27,2010

Car-washing for Thai Ministry in Taiwan

This Spring semester there are many activities held by the Mission fellowship of CLS. On April 18, teachers and seminarians of CLS swept streets near the seminary and shortened the distance between the seminary and the neighbors.
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Car-washing Programs for the Ministry of Ethiopia
We held the 4th car-washing program for mission and there were lots of staff and students joining this event. That night, we all had a traditional and delicious Thai foods festival which was prepared by some Thai sisters. After the dinner, Rev. Scharrer and Ms. Qing-hua Wu introduced the ministry and development of Thai
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CLS faculty and students pray for the car owners driving safety

The Mission Center and the Marburger Mission are cooperating with pastoral ministry among the new migrants and expatriates. We hope more and more Thai friends can hear gospel in the future.
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April 21,2010

Graduate School for Luther’s Theology M. Th. Program in Luther Studies

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1. The Significance of Martin Luther
Martin Luther (1483-1546) is one of the most outstanding, pivotal personalities in all Christian history. Today’s historians and theologians alike quite unanimously acknowledge that Luther’s importance and significance is unique, both in terms of his tremendous influence upon history (the Protestant Reformation and subsequent history of Protestant churches, theologies and missions) and of his undiminished appeal upon modern man (interest and research in Luther the man and his theology has not decreased in recent years, but has rather grown universal, irrespective of any denominational borderlines). 

If we could ask Martin Luther how he regarded himself, he would probably tell us that he is nothing but a Christian, that is a pardoned sinner – a sinner pardoned for the sake of his dear Lord Jesus Christ, whom he wholeheartedly wished to serve throughout his life in his brothers and sisters with God’s Word. Martin Luther always regarded himself and the church he served not as “Lutheran”, but as “Christian”. Actually, this man and his theology is a precious gift of God not only to the Lutheran Church, but to the universal church of Jesus Christ, and should thus be appreciated as that. ...繼續閱讀

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April 16,2010

Master of Arts Program in Care and Counseling

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In recent Taiwan, not only does the society change rapidly, but also the church. The “healing service” is more frequently held in the Christian community due to the obviously increasing cases of depression and neurosis, the complicated problems of the family and marriage, and the severe problems of young people with drug addictions.

Moreover, from 1996 the increase of aging population has been preeminent in Taiwan, and the elderly care has become a burning issue. The phenomena in present Taiwan do not only reflect the need of the church, but also call for the social responsibilities. How to respond to the tremendous needs in modern society and to care about many afflicted and broken souls is one of the main challenges of the church in Taiwan. Therefore, in addition to the emphasis on the healing services, many Christian churches and para-church organizations consecutively start the counseling ministry.
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April 15,2010

God's Rich Grace upon the Scharrers


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Rev. Scharrer shared God's blessings and leading with CLS students and staff

On the afternoon of April 7, CLS teachers and students went to Rev. Scharrer ’s  home on Yang-ming Mountain in Taipei and joined his thanksgiving party for being in Asia for 30 years and in Taiwan for 10 years.  Rev. Scharrer shared about how God called him to be a missionary. Rev. and Mrs. Scharrer went to Thailand to minister to the Thais for 19 years. They also started many churches in northern Thailand and taught in the seminary.

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German volunteers and students prepared BBQ at Rev. Scharrer's home 

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