Nigerian seminary students graduate
Nigerian seminary students graduate
On April 5, the grounds of Christ the King Lutheran Seminary in Uruk Uso, Nigeria, were transformed into an outdoor sanctuary as family and friends of the seminary graduates gathered together for worship and formal ceremonies.
Ten men—three from Christ the King and seven from All Saints Lutheran Churches—celebrated their seminary graduation in a joy-filled service that included dancing, singing, the traditional giving of gifts, and a fellowship meal.
Two weeks later, the seven graduates from All Saints were ordained and assigned. More than 300 people attended the ordination service. Christ the King graduates will be ordained and assigned in December following a six-month vicarship.
From 2005-08, 11 WELS pastors and one former mission professor taught one-third of the class hours at Christ the King Lutheran Seminary.
“This was an important contribution by them, their families, and their congregations to the overall quality of studies at the seminary,” says Pastor Douglas Weiser, WELS liaison to Nigeria. “We also rejoice that Christ the King Lutheran pastors taught the majority of the class hours. This seminary, not supported by the WELS World Mission budget, is living proof of the value of volunteer assistance to overseas sister synods.”
Go to http://missions.wels.net to learn more.
Ten men—three from Christ the King and seven from All Saints Lutheran Churches—celebrated their seminary graduation in a joy-filled service that included dancing, singing, the traditional giving of gifts, and a fellowship meal.
Two weeks later, the seven graduates from All Saints were ordained and assigned. More than 300 people attended the ordination service. Christ the King graduates will be ordained and assigned in December following a six-month vicarship.
From 2005-08, 11 WELS pastors and one former mission professor taught one-third of the class hours at Christ the King Lutheran Seminary.
“This was an important contribution by them, their families, and their congregations to the overall quality of studies at the seminary,” says Pastor Douglas Weiser, WELS liaison to Nigeria. “We also rejoice that Christ the King Lutheran pastors taught the majority of the class hours. This seminary, not supported by the WELS World Mission budget, is living proof of the value of volunteer assistance to overseas sister synods.”
Go to http://missions.wels.net to learn more.
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