Our Ministry in Venezuela

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

New Book - Concordia Theological Library: Hermeneutics

Biblioteca teológica Concordia: Hermenéutica (Concordia Theological Library: Hermeneutics)
Regular Price: $11.99

Product Details
Format: Paperback
Author(s): Dr. Rodolfo Blank
Age(s): Adult
Item Number: 16-6193WEB
Number Of Pages: 132
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Product Description
Algunos métodos modernos de interpretación bíblica han causado confusión en el ámbito académico. El Dr. Rodolfo Blank presenta en este libro los elementos claves para una interpretación cristocéntrica de la palabra de Dios.

Some modern methods of Bible interpretation have caused confusion in the academic field. In this book, Dr. Rodolfo Blank presents the key elements for a sound and Christ-centered interpretation of God’s Word.

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Sunday, April 02, 2006

45th Anniversary of Ordination

On the 12th of March after the Sunday morning service at La Paz Lutheran Church in Petare, the congregation held a little fiesta to give thanks to the Lord for enabling us to celebrate the 45th anniversary of my ordination. Many things have taken place since that ordination took place in the Church of Saint Michael and All Angels in Cambridge England in 1961. On the Feast of the Epiphany in January 1963 I was installed as a missionary pastor to serve with the Lutheran Church of Venezuela. The call to Venezuela has involved us in a ministry of church planting and theological education – 6 years in Maturín, 19 years in Ciudad Guayana, 6 years in Valencia, 6 years in Caracas with some time away for graduate studies and a guest professorship in Saint Louis. We thank and praise the Lord for giving us the health and strength to carry out this ministry.
Ramona & Rudy – with cross given by congregation – 45 years of ministry

Upcoming Schedule

During Holy Week we plan to be in the Ciudad Guayana area holding classes and teaching intensive courses with students from the four Lutheran congregations in the area. We plan to leave on April 5th and return on the 17th. On the weekend of April 21st we should be in Barquisimeto in the western part of the country for a workshop on Luther’s Catechism. In Ciudad Guayana we are currently teaching courses on the Book of Jeremiah, New Testament Introduction, the Life of Saint Paul and Homiletics.
Group of students in Fuente de Vida Lutheran Church, Puerto Ordaz

Prayer List

For those who are supporting the mission of the Lutheran Church in Venezuela with their prayers, we would like to submit the following items for inclusion on their prayer lists:

  1. For Pastor Humberto Mota of Principe de Paz Lutheran Church in Sierra Caroní whose father passed away this week after being in a coma for several months.
  2. For Nancy Franco, the wife of Pastor Alcides Franco in San Felix, as she recovers from a major operation.
  3. For the recovery of the property of El Mesías congregation in Caracas that still remains in the hands of illegal squatters that forced their way into the building and took it over.
  4. For the six students enrolled in the accelerated pastoral training program. They are Jhonatan Franco, Raimundo Brito, Alexis Herrera, Edgar Coronado, Miguelángel Pérez and Kleiver Arcaya. They are currently taking courses with me on the Life of Luther, Teaching the Small Catechism and Introduction to the New Testament. At the same time they are taking other courses with Pastors Ted Krey and Waldemar Cifuentes.
  5. For peace and serenity in Venezuela as it gears up for another presidential election, scheduled to take place this coming December.