Pastor Hein

This article was forwarded to me today. We are honored to have Pastor Harold Hein as a member at Lord of Life. Thank you Pastor Hein for your ministry.

Fifty and still going strong
Release No: 08-70
By Noel Hwande

Sep. 16— UYO, Nigeria: In April 1958, missionaries, H. A. Hein, J. P. Dredke, Paul Volz, R. A. Krugler, and Meissner were the first to bring Lutheran Hour Ministries to Nigeria. The first programs were produced and recorded in Hein's living room at Obot Idim, Ibesikpo, the headquarters of The Lutheran Church of Nigeria. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) in Nigeria and, recently, they held a Golden Jubilee Anniversary event to mark this significant milestone.

The theme of the event, "If the Lord had not been on our side we wouldn't have come this far," was fitting considering the challenges that LHM-Nigeria has faced with the country's weak economy and the steady growth of Islam.

The occasion featured a choreographed dance performance by the LHM-Nigeria children's performing group, commemorative songs sung by the staff choir, praise and worship, and some cultural dances. Guests at the event included Reverend Effiong E. Ekanem, National President of Lutheran Church of Nigeria, who expressed gratitude for the work that LHM-Nigeria has done over the years to train and equip volunteers to connect the unchurched to the Lutheran churches around the country.

LHM-Nigeria also used the celebration to raise funds for the ministry center and despite heavy rains that kept many people away, they still managed to raise N816,300.00 ($6939.85).

"As we embark on the pilgrimage of the next 50 years, please have the ministry in Nigeria in your prayers," requested Christian Ejelonu, Director of LHM-Nigeria.

Throughout the fifty years, radio ministry is still one of the strongest tools that LHM-Nigeria uses to reach the population with the message of hope. A weekly radio program features messages on contemporary issues from a Christian perspective. The ministry center receives responses via SMS text messaging, phone calls, and letters.

Your continued prayers and support for LHM allow outreach programs to have an impact all around the world. We ask that you prayerfully consider a gift to our International Ministries today.

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