Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute

TRAINING WORKERS TO MULTIPLY HEALTHY HISPANIC MINISTRIES

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Issue: # 19

August 2011-2

Recently 11 students took part in the second "Conversations in Spanish" Language Intensive sponsored jointly by the Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute (LHMI) and the Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care (YLM). Seven of the students were beginners, and 4 studied on level two. The instruction was offered by professors from the Language Plus Institute and the staff of LHMI and YLM. Dates for the 2012 Conversations in Spanish will be announced soon, watch for details.

  

Here is what the students had to say ...

 

"The instruction was exactly what I needed. I appreciated the flexibility in meeting me where I am. The special topic presentations greatly enhanced the language instruction and brought to light important insights for which we should be mindful when working with Hispanics. Fabulous experience!"

 

"¡Muy Excelente! The special topics helped keep focus on the mission aspect of the task of learning Spanish." Pastor Wayne Woolery

 

"Where can you...

  • Jump-start your learning of Spanish
  • Gain appreciation for the culture and history of El Paso and Mexico
  • Consider important features of Hispanic ministry
  • Be inspired by the lives of people who encountered Christ and are serving him
  • Receive ministry to your spirit in Jesus' name

... all while eating VERY well?

Nowhere but Conversations in Spanish!" Pastor Chris Browne

 

"Helpful, friendly and welcoming"

 

"Excellent teachers! Their styles complemented each other.  Effective pedagogy! Victor is a 12! (on a 10-point scale)"

 

"We were thrilled to have this experience with our extended Christian family. This was a multi-dimensional program, full of grace, sustained by the Holy Spirit, and providing many blessings!"

 

"Awesome!"

 

"Thank you for a week that was filled with many blessings. I have been moved to tears many times this week. Thank you, and God bless you."

 

"I really hope you continue this program. I searched all over the Internet and as far as I can tell, this is unique. You combine intensive Spanish learning with an introduction to the border culture and tools for Hispanic ministry." Pastor Paul Sorcek

 

"A great program - great people! Great language study; introduction to "la Frontera"; tools for cross-cultural (including Hispanic) ministry. ¡Muchas gracias!" Pastor Paul Sorcek

 

"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and was able to learn a lot about the Spanish language and Hispanic culture."

 

Fall Class Schedule - First Session

Register today to take Institute Classes Online or In Class

First Fall Class Session - Begins August 22, 2011

 

BIB 101: The Mission of God in the Old Testament

Monday - Tuesday - Thursday

10:30 am to 12:00 Noon - USA Mountain Time Zone

Class lasts 8 weeks beginning August 22 and ending October 13

 

DOC 101: Basic Teachings of the Christian Faith

Monday

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - USA Mountain Time Zone

Class lasts 8 weeks beginning August 22 and ending October 10

 

BIB 103: Life and Mission of Jesus Christ

Wednesday

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - USA Mountain Time Zone

Class lasts 12 weeks beginning August 24 and ending November 9

  

PRA 130: Preaching the Word

Day to be Determined, will probably be Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday

Time to be Determined, will probably be in the evening

Class lasts 12 weeks 

 

Let us Pray with You!

LHMI Prayer Initiative ...

 

The Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institue has launched a Prayer Initiative. This unique opportunity allows you to post a Prayer, a Prayer Request or Praise. We will pray for your concerns.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Prayer Team. If you do so, you will received a simple email informing you of new information on the website.

To participate in this Prayer Initiative, please go to our Prayer Website by clicking on the following link:

LHMI Prayer Website

 

Thrivent Choice Dollars 
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has now introduced Choice Dollars as a part of their new Thrivent Choice Program that lets members help determine how Thrivent Financial distributes its charitable funds. If you are a Thrivent Member, you should have received a letter from Thrivent indicating how to pick the organization you want to receive your Choice Dollars. LHMI is a qualifying organization for these funds. For more information go to Thrivent Choice
 
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Grant Opportunity

LHMI has received a Grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation. This Grant allows LHMI to take you and some of your friends to dinner to talk about Spanish Outreach. For more information contact R. Paige Mathews, Director of Development.


 

303.378.5363

pmathews@missionaryinstitute.org

For additional information regarding the contents of this newsletter and/or the work of the Institute, please feel free to contact me:

Sincerely,
R Paige Mathews, Director of Development
915.790.2300