Home!

I'm finally home!  It's so good to be back in the States and to see some old friends again.  First of all, thank you so much to all of you who made this last year in Taiwan possible.  I strove to teach the Gospel as best as I know how and it was coupled with constant prayer for my students.  Missionaries often do not see the fruit of their work right away, but I know for a fact that God works through Concordia Middle School in a powerful way.  It was an unforgettable experience and I have probably learned just as much as my students have.  Thank you.

I will be giving two more presentations while I'm home, one at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, WI on July 14 at 9:30, and one at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Antioch, IL at 10:45.


I'll be home until July 25th when I will be going back to Taiwan to teach for another year.  The purpose of my return to America is to see family and friends but also to raise support.  Since more than enough funding was raised last year, my current need is only $5,425 for my next year in Taiwan.    Some missionaries have to raise $90,000 for a year of work, so I am very blessed!  Still, I can't do it by myself.  If you are interested in partnering with me in this mission or just want to read more about what we do, here's my LCMS webpage:


www.lcms.org/gruen


You can give directly online.  It should be fast and simple.  If there are any questions, please contact me at anna.gruen@cuw.edu .


"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."  1 Corinthians 15:58

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."  Galatians 6:9

Whatever ministry or service you find yourself called to, whether abroad or in the Midwest or another place, it's just as important!  The Lord has you there for a purpose, and your work is not in vain.


In Christ,

Anna Gruen