China Lutheran Seminary-Campus Activities

【APELT Symposium at CLS】

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:22:37 +0800

On March 5, 2012, there was an APELT symposium at CLS, the title is “Justification and Spiritual Growth”. There were 131 participants. The two speakers were President Yu, and Dr. Armin Buchholz, Director of Graduate School for Luther’s Studies.

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【CLS 45th Anniversary Fundraising Banquet】

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:45:42 +0800

We thank God for giving us most pleasing weather and evening. Also, New Heaven and Earth Restaurant served us delicate cuisine. There were more than 330 brothers and sisters participated in our fundraising banquet, and we received almost one million (NTD) donation.

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【CLS 45th Anniversary Celebration Successfully Ended】

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:12:53 +0800

We thank God for the participation and supports from a great many brothers and sisters in Christ. The week long 45th anniversary celebration from Oct 24 to Oct 30 successfully ended. Everyone was encouraged by God’s word and filled with joy and thanksgiving. (繼續閱讀...)

【CLS 45th Anniversary Celebration introduction】

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:54:28 +0800

We thank God for leading the CLS in the past 45 years. CLS is a seminary that has experienced the marvel of God's grace and continues to press forward with vision for the future. The growth in the past four decades is an evident proof of God's wondrous work. We are unflinchingly committed to the vision and mission that we received from God.
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【New CLS Board Meeting & Two-day Pre-Class Retreat】

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:07:27 +0800

1. New CLS Board Meeting
New Board members of China Lutheran Seminary were reelected at the board meeting on June 13, 2011. Rev. KAO Ying-mao is the board chairperson. (繼續閱讀...)

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"

Wed, 26 May 2010 15:42:53 +0800

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.

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

Thu, 20 May 2010 22:03:24 +0800

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. (繼續閱讀...)

Fieldwork Supervisors’ Meeting on May 14

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:25:35 +0800

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.

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.

The pastors positively approved the performance of CLS graduates

President Yu Recovering from Surgery

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:10:04 +0800

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. (繼續閱讀...)

Car-washing for Thai Ministry in Taiwan

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:59:17 +0800

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.

Car-washing Programs for the Ministry of Ethiopia
We held the 4^th 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 labors workers and new expatriates.

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. (繼續閱讀...)

God's Rich Grace upon the Scharrers

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:49:00 +0800

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.

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

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Mission Center

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:24:15 +0800

We are going to set up a “Mission Center” in 2010. The first half of this year will be in preparation and it will be opened in the latter past of the year. There are four main tasks for this center:
1.     To care for the need of gospel among the migrant coworkers and their   spouses
2.     To connect the resources among local congregation and overseas missions
3.     To strengthen the mission education and praxis
4.     To research on the current status and changes of global mission

Please keep praying for the new ministry.

A Theological Challenge Camp at CLS on January 29-30

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:19:43 +0800

On Jan. 29-30, there were 37 participants over the whole island in the Theological Challenge Camp at CLS
A Theological Challenge Camp at CLS on January 29-30 The participants were mostly consisted of church workers and young active laity from the whole island. The speakers were Dr. Thomas Yu, and two CLS teachers in preparation Mr. ZHU Song-en and Mr. Miao Qi-jie. There were 37 participants. Dr. Yu addressed Galatians Chapters 1 and 2. He focused on the meaning of Gospel and introduced the background. And he illustrated the radical changes Paul went through in terms of the transformed relationships with God, other people and himself.

Speaker Mr. Zhu Song-en
Mr. Zhu Song-en explained faith and works, promise and law, and the life between a slave and a son. Mr. Zhu took himself as example and vividly explained the difference and led the audience to realize God’s deepest love among us.

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APELT Symposium at CLS, Jan 11,2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:59:08 +0800

Rev. Yeah Kao-feng

On January 11, 2010, there is APELT symposium at CLS, the title is “ Pastoral Counseling after the Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan”. This time there are 41 participants and the speaker is Rev. Yeah Kao-feng. Those pastors and church congregation learned how to sympathize and the skills to wear other’s shoes when people face the suffering and loss.

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Outreach gospel over foreign friends on Christmas season

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:04:44 +0800

Professor Scharrer , CLS Administrative Vice President Mr. Joseph Lu, Ms. KUO Su-feng, and students of mission fellowship went to Nantou and Hsinchu Detention Center for about 500 foreign people whose working visa expired and they over stayed their working visa time period. They held several special Christmas gospel activities and some were held with Catholic churches. Most impressive of all, those foreign friends used their mother tongues to sing Christmas carol together! The preachers tell them the meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ in Thai, in Vietnam, in Indonesian, in English and in Mandarin. After the program, each participant got fresh fruit, snacks, and daily necessity.

Good news, joy to the world! God's salvation in Thai, Vietnam, Indonesian, English and Mandarin

CLS seminarians acted interesting and impressive gospel skit.

Professor Scharrer and some evangelists also went to Taipei Jail annually to celebrate Christmas and share the good news of new born King, Jesus Christ with those prisoners. We pray the prison ministry and the ministry over those foreign friends in Taiwan will save more lives in God's Kingdom.

CLS students and coworkers were busying packing gifts and foods for the prinsoners.

Christmas at CLS

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:49:29 +0800

China Lutheran Seminary students have one week of Christmas break, during which they will spend some time at their field work churches with outreach programs (Christmas is one of the best times to reach out with the Gospel in the Chinese world because of peoples' curiousity and interest in Christmas). Before this break, we have a evening Christmas party with a big pot luck supper and a night of music and skits by the whole seminary community. The morning after is our special Christmas Worship Service for students, staff, teachers and visitors.

President Yu, Pastor Oliver and students act out the Christmas story as wise men, shepherd, sheep and Inn keeper. Faculty, staff, students and visitors pose together after our special Christmas Worship Service on the morning of December 17, 2009.

Christmas caroling in Bathany Nursing Home

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Car Washing for Mission

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:50:19 +0800

On November 4, we held our second Car Washing for Mission. All family groups spend one hour in washing cars owned by teachers, students, staff members, and alumni. For each car the owner donates NTD 300, and each motor-cycle NTD 100. In addition to washing we offer prayer and benediction to the car and the owner. The court yard in front of the chapel were full of cars, motor cycles, and sound of prayers and laughter. It was really a fun and meaningful afternoon!

As a result, we were able to raise NTD 15,000. That fund will send to a remote village in Ethiopia for their purchase of another water pump.

Prayer and Benediction to the car and the owner.

New Administrative Vice President, Mr. Joseph Lu

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:26:13 +0800

On September 15, Board Director Rev. KAO Ying-mao announced a new personal event which is unanimous approval during the Board meeting on September 7 that Mr. Joseph Lu will be theAdministrative Vice President of China Lutheran Seminary for the next year. Last year, Mr. Joseph Lu was under Sabbatical in Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong for his S.T.M., majoring in Missionology with his wife and daughter.

Welcome party for the Lus.

Pre-Class Retreat :The Testimonies of CLS Freshmen

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:23:09 +0800

The Testimonies of CLS Freshmen
The most impressive and encouraging prat of the pre-class retreat were the freshmen's testimonies. 20 students shared the amazing grace from God that they experienced in their lives. Their stories were full love and touching events about the ways in which they came to know God.

Master of Divinity

Elder Lee, Shan-ho who was CEO of Abundant Grace construction cooperation before becoming a seminarian.
His story really touchs and inspires us.

Mrs. Yu, Yun-chin, who isn't a freshman at all because she used to study and take courses in CLS.

Mr. Huang Yin-shen, who now serves in Zhu-nan Holy Church. His commitment to God is a good example for us.

Mrs. Lin, Shao-wen, who is from First Chinese Church of Christ in Hawaii. She is good at writing and editing church bulletin. Her parents gave their children a model of loyalty toward God and it had an important effect on them.

Mr. Wu, Qi-zhei, is the youngest freshman and he told us about his background and family. God really does great things in his life.

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Pre-Class Retreat

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:25:15 +0800

On September 10 and 11, the big family of China Lutheran Seminary inculding faculty, staff and students went to the countryside of Taipei county, Ma-na Village,Shuang-xi town.

When we arrived Shuang-xi town, the rain greeted us with cool and humid atmosphere. However, we were all excited about this trip.

There are 20 freshmen this semester. And the theme of this retreat is " Facing the Time: The Challenge of Christianity". There were various activities during this devotion. The speaker is Dr. Yeh Ren-chang.

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The 10th Christian Youth Conference

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:59:00 +0800

On July 9-10,2007, there was Christian Youth Conference in Chong-yuan University. There were dozens of pictures about the histoy and construction project of CLS on display. Faculty, students and staff with hospitality helped to set up and introduce the special characteristics of China Lutheran Seminary.

Mr. Frank Lin was introducing the history of Martin Luther and he had active interaction with participants.

CLS 39th Commencement

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:09:01 +0800

We joyfully celebrated our 39^th Commencement in which 43 graduates received respective degrees (M. Th., M. Div., M.A. in Care and Counseling, B. Th.) and Certificate for Grassroots Ministry. To our gladness, we granted our first M. Th. degree diploma to Mr. Chen, Kuan-shian. We pray that each of them will be a dynamic witness of the Gospel as well as a living gift to the people they are called to serve.

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