God’s Reign in Nov 2017 Missionary Journey of Rev David & Shelee Warner

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The Pay Off When God's in Charge

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 God has blessed our two and half years of work in Spain with the sweet fruit of a location Dedication and a 's Ordination! Come celebrate with us! Your prayers and donations are an integral part of the work that has been done and the successes that God has granted. Eight years of study that included online classes and Luther Academy seminars, one-on-one mentoring from Dr. Arthur Just, professor at CTSFW and vicarage supervision from David has culminated in the ordi- José Luis de Miguel was ordained as the nation of José Luis, and his installation as a missionary pastor for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Spain. 2nd Spanish pastor to serve in Spain

Pastors prepare before the Service and line up for the Procession. Ten from 6 different countries were able to attend.

New Casiodoro de Reina Center—OPEN!

Missionary Pastor Adam Lehman puts the "finishing touches" on the new national office of IELE, called Casiodoro de Reina Center, and the worship space for the San Pablo Congregation in . What used to be a discotheque is now a fully functioning worship space for the congregation in Sevilla. Over the last 10 years, they have worshiped in the pastor's home, the missionary's home, and a hotel meeting room. Now for the first time, this congregation has their own home. Your support makes it happen! God uses your prayers & your financial gifts to further His Kingdom in Spain. Please consider making a monthly commitment so that your missionaries can stay on the field, and continue to share the Gospel, proclaiming it from the pulpit and sharing it with those we meet. God will provide the fruit! Donations made to WARNER-Spain directly impact the mission work here

Make a donation on line at: www.lcms.org/givenow/warner Or mail a check made out to LCMS with WARNER-SPAIN in the memo line to either: Mission Central OR Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod 40718 Highway E-16 PO Box 66861 Mapleton, IA 51034 St Louis, MO 63166-6861 ¡Muchas Gracias, Thank you!

The Blessings, The Celebration of all that God has done! Opportunities for fellowship and conversation: Many traveled to be able to share in the celebration and the blessings! Spanish members came from Cartagena, Valencia, Granada, Cadiz, and Madrid. Pastors came from Spain, France, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Switzerland, and the United States.

Pastor Warner teaches about Casiodoro de Pastor Lehman bless- Reina who was the first es the new worship to translate the facility during the into Spanish, making Dedication Service God's Word accessible to all

Regional Director Previous Argen- Rev. Ted Krey talks tine mission- with one of ary (now serving our seminarians in Switzerland) and a friend of IELE from Norway