WhatsNew:
LHMI Launches a National Hispanic Conference
Date: October 23-25, 2013 in El Paso, TX
The Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute is launching a new ministry. Called PALMCON, the Partners in Latino Ministries Conference, the purpose of the gathering is to bring together educators, leaders, and practioners in Hispanic Ministry to learn from each other. Click on PALMCON in the side menu above to learn more.
CurrentNews:
Website Under Construction
March 28, 2013
A major effort continues to redesign the LHMI website. The goal is to make the website easier to navigate and manage. We hope you like the new look and feel of the information as it emerges. Please be aware that the site will be under construction for a while. The English side of the website is finished. Work on translating the Spanish side is still underway. Thanks
RecentEvents:
Luthern Teachings and Hispanic Perspectives
March 28, 2013
The Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute has begun a new course called "Lutheran Teachings and Hispanic Perspectives". This class is being taught in English by Rev Richard K Schlak. For more information, please contact the Institute Director Rev Richard K Schlak.
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3/14/11 Praise & Prayer: Thank you Lord for your healing and presence for Andrew Sanchez during his surgery last Monday. Please continue to heal him and prepare him for any other treatment required for his breast cancer. I also lift up Lulu, a friend, who will have a procedure to see what the lumps are in both of her breasts. Lord, I ask you to surround her with your peace and help ease her anxiety as she waits to find out exactly what is wrong with her health. In Jesus name I pray. Amen Submitted by Mary Sanchez
3/14/11 Prayer Request: Please lift my mother, Estela Aguilera and my sister Eva Yanin in prayer, as they are once more reunited after 20 years of separation. My sister was taken from my mother's arms when she was 3 yrs of age and by the grace of God we have found my sister alive and doing well. We thank the Lord that his promises and grace has found her as she serves God in Guatemala together with her husband and three children. Please pray for my mother's flight to Guatemala this morning and also for her stay of 3 months. May the Lord bless their union and built a beautiful relationship after a long time separation. We praise God for his faithfulness throughout this storm. God is a God of promises!!!! Thank you Jesus! Submitted by Perla Gil de Rodriguez
3/12/11 Prayer Request: My Aunt is has been given 3 to 4 weeks to live. She has been diagnosed with a very aggressive form of brain cancer. I pray that she can feel the Lords' presence. I would also like to pray for my mother, whom is having a very difficult time with this. Submitted by Tim Czajkowski
3/11/11 Praise: LHMI has just received notice that Thrivent Foundation for Lutherans has renewed our Grant Request for another $50,000.00. Thanks be to God for their generosity. Submitted by R. Paige Mathews
3/11/11 Prayer Request: Please pray that a HEALTHY HISPANIC MINISTRY could (re-)start at Jefferson Park Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL. We have resources. Please pray that the Spirit help us gather Hispanic people to hear the WORD. Thank you. Submitted by Rev Mark Zuehsow
3/10/11 Prayer Request: Please pray for Crosspoint Church in El Paso, TX. Last year Pastor Dan started a Spanish Service and recently he had to close it. A lot of the Spanish community members that were serving are hurting. Please pray for God to reveal his will to Pastor Dan and the Elders. Pray for the Holy Spirit to be with them and the whole congregation. Please pray for unity and discernment, for understanding and team work. Please pray for God's will to be revealed. .. in Jesus name, Amen! Submitted by Claudia Calvillo
3/10/11 Prayer Request: Please pray for my mom Ruth Kempff, with stage 3 Multiple Myloma Cancer, she is currently in the hospital. Please pray that her blood levels will normalize so she can go home. For successful chemotherapy treatment, for her body to gain strength, and for no pain. I ask for physical strengthen and energy for my dad, cousin and aunt who help take care of my mom. May God continue to watch over all of them, specially my mom as she goes through this ordeal in her life, may God continue to stregthen her faith. For my trip, as I go visit my mom and care for her. For our family, friends and church family around the world who continuosly keep praying for Ruth, may God bless each and every one of them. Submitted by Raquel Fehr
3/7/11 Prayer Request: The Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute is currently working with two organizations regarding grant requests for funding. Please pray that these organizations react favorably to our requests. Submitted by R Paige Mathews