Mar 5, serving

2014 the
Pastor Peter Kolb and Family,
LORD in Asia.
Peter.Kolb@lcmsintl.org!

March 2014!

The Orientation Group - Winter 2014

The Kolb Family Newsletter!

The Call!
On January 12, Pastor Kolb announced he was accepting the Call to
serve the LORD overseas in Asia. He will be working with partner
churches and local pastors showing the good news of Jesus Christ,
preaching Gods Word, delivering His Sacraments, and participating in
works of mercy. One and a half billion souls which populate this
region includes Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and Christians. Thus the
work is plentiful and the fields are ripe. Please pray to the LORD of
the harvest to send workers into the harvest field. Pastor Kolb has
answered the Call to serve and is beginning his time of gathering
partners to aid him in this endevor. He and his family have begun
transitioning from life in a parish to life overseas. Pastor preached his
last sermon at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Vandalia, Illinois, on
January 26. Seven days later the entire Kolb family headed off to St.
Louis for orientation.

Orientation!

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The Kolb family began a new chapter in their lives on February 2,

2014, by attending Orientation for The Lutheran ChurchMissouri
Synod. These two weeks included sixteen over seas servants and their
families who met together for two intensive weeks braving ice, snow,
and freezing temperatures. Our main guest speaker, Pastor Detlev
Schultz, professor for Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne,
who enlighted us with his wealth of knowlege and field stories. He
stressed the idea that our work must focus on the
object of our faith-Jesus Christ. The goal of all
outreach is Missio Deo (latin for Gods Mission).
It is Gods work to show the love of Jesus Christ.
Some important components of orientation
included: many speakers, Bible studies, logistical
topics (packing, moving, traveling, watching out
for obstacles, learning cultural matters, learning
paperwork, photography in the field, building
support network), and instruction on preparing a
monthly newsletter to keep supporters informed
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What Can You Do?

Pray for the Kolb

family

To support the Kolb

family, please use the
information provided
below

If you are interested in

serving on a shortterm team, or if your
church is interested in
forming one, you can
contact
Christian.Boehlke@lc
ms.org who places
volunteers for the
Office of International
Mission

on how theirs dollars are being utilized. To help prepare for overseas
ministry, we were encouraged to read the following books; Mission
From The Cross-The Lutheran Theology of Mission by Klaus Detlev
Schulz, The Fire and the Staff-Lutheran Theology in Practice by
Klemet Preus, The Lonely Way Vol. I & II by Hermann Sasse, Foreign
to Familiar by Sarah Lanier, Serving With Eyes Wide Open by David
Livermore, Transforming Culture by Sherwood Lingenfelter, Teaching
Cross-Culturally by Judith and Sherwood
Lingenfelter, and Cross-Cultural Conflict by
Duane Elmer.
As this is a family endeavor, the children
participated in orientation as well. The sound of
childrens voices echoed in the International
Center during these two weeks. While Mom
and Dad attended sessions, the children
attended daily chapel services, participated in
Bible studies, played games, and
ventured on field trips (the Arch,
zoo, international market, and the
Magic House). They even took
passport and visa pictures in
preparation for international travel.
The hotel swimming pool provided
them ample enjoyment in the
evenings.!

Burmese Python

Matthews picture time

Life After Orientation!

To support the Kolbs

financially, you may send a
tax-deductible gift to:
The Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 790089
St. Louis, MO 63179-0089
Make checks payable to The
Lutheran ChurchMissouri
Synod. Mark checks Support
of the Kolb Family. Gifts can
also be given securely online
through the LCMS website, on
my online giving page at
www.lcms.org/kolb or call
888-930-4438 to speak with
one of our Donor Care
representatives.

Since orientation our family has grown in size. Little Katie Emma
Grace was born on February 19, 2014. She was welcomed home by
her seven doting siblings. On February 23, Katie was born into the
Kingdom of God in the waters of Holy BaptismGods own child
we gladly say it! Cuddling with sweet baby Katie, home schooling,
downsizing, and preparing to move are now daily activites. Confident
that the LORD will continue to care for every one of our needs, Pastor
Kolb now begins to build his support network by visiting churches and
searching for those who
will partner with him
through their prayers and
financial support as he
serves overseas. The
LORD be with you.
In Christ,
Pastor Kolb, Kristie,
Shelby, Mary, Micah,
Daniel, Christopher,
Matthew, Jesse, and Katie
Shelby 15, Kristie, Matthew 5, Micah 11, Daniel 9, Mary 13,
Christopher 5, Pastor, Jesse 3, Katie (one month)
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