Here is a picture I received this morning from Joseph whom we supported through the International Student Fund. After graduation from Abdi Sabda, Medan, Sumatra last November he went out in the bush to a very remote village and started a congregation. The picture shows him with his Sunday School class.
It is such a blessing to know these "Panditas" (Pastors) and to have a part in their development.
Pastor Jerry
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Retired President, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, CA.
ELCA Global Mission Volunteer
Affiliate faculty, LTS, Hong Kong
Affiliate faculty, STT-HKBP, Sumatra, Indonesia
Lecturer, Balige Deaconess School, Sumatra
Lecturer, Abdi Sabda Seminary, Medan, Sumatra
