Central Ohio Lutheran Immigrant Mission
September 2023 Outreach Ministry Highlights

September 2023 Outreach Ministry Highlights

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

We deserve death, yet God gives life in Christ. He forgives not because we earn it, but because He loves us. That is grace—received, believed, and shared with those who have never heard.

Somali Outreach Highlights

In partnership with COLIM we are sharing this grace with Somali Muslim communities who need Jesus, the crucified and risen Savior. With God’s help, three more Somali Muslims were added to Christ’s fold in the first week of September 2023. The Lord is opening hearts, and new believers are sharing the Good News with trusted friends, leading more Somalis to sit down and learn about salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

For the sake of Christ’s mission,

Rev. Dr. Berhanu Arsse
Pastor – Ebenezer Church & Missionary (COLIM)

Thanksgiving Report and Prayer Requests

Praise God for bringing three more Somali Muslims to faith in Christ this September.

Please pray for Muslims who are opening up to learn more about salvation as a gift of God rather than something they must earn.

Please pray for the Lord to provide a 12-passenger van to transport Somali Christians to church for catechism and worship; current vehicles are maxed out each Friday.

Current financial needs remain around $9,000 per month, and the account is near $500 heading into the next cycle. If you feel led to help, please use the Give Now button on the website.

Please note that we sincerely thank you for your support—prayer, finances, gas cards, transportation help, and more. May the Lord fill you with heavenly joy as partners in the Gospel.