On a Quest to Find the Pastor to Care for Our Church

A Theology Student Reflects while a Question is Asked (photo by Carlotta Cisternas Tiews)A Theology Student Shares during Class (photo by Carlotta Cisternas Tiews)During the first week of June, 2016, two leaders from an independent church in Mutarara (Inhangoma region), Mozambique, came the 40km to Villa de Sena in search of a church body with substance. Through relatives, these two leaders from the Christ Forever Church had heard about the Igreja Luterana da Concórdia em Moçambique (Lutheran Church of Concord in Mozambique) and traveled to Sena to learn more. They came to Pastor Mateus Sifa’s home twice in that week looking for someone to tell them about the Lutheran Church to find that only Pastor Mateus’ wife Angelina was home. But, Angelina told them, I know if you go to Pousada Luterana, seven kilometers outside of town, they will receive you well and be happy to visit with you. Much to the joy of those visitors, that week the pastors of the Lutheran Church were engaged in a continuing education course - just the kind of well-trained pastors they were looking for. Pastor Carlos Walter Winterle Teaches a Theology Course (photo by Carlotta Cisternas Tiews)After visiting with the pastors and receiving a meal, they asked if the Lutheran Church would please send a pastor to Mutarara to take over responsibility for their congregation. Theology Class at the Posada Luterana (photo by Carlotta Cisternas Tiews)That visit should be made in the weeks ahead with the dedication of yet another Lutheran Congregation to come shortly thereafter.  Praise the Lord for drawing His people to Himself through the church.