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Kuala Lumpur, 05.09.2017, two church Elders were ordained, one was blessed as assistant pastor in the Punjabi Christian Fellowship at Zion Cathedral
Meru, 30.09.2017 – Meru Lutheran Congregation held a fundraising lunch at their premises
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Bishop’s Office Diocesan Council Diocesan Council Bishop’s Office Diocesan Council
23 – 25 March 2018
Diocesan Vacation Bible School, KL
Diocesan Sunday School Committee
WOMEN
Date & Venue to be decided
½ day Seminars at District Level
Diocesan Women’s Committee
JUNIOR
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YOUTH
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DISTRICT PROGRAMMES FOR 2016
30 – 31 January st 2018 1 May 2018 st nd 1 – 2 June 2018 rd 3 Saturdays Central st
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Welcoming the New Year LSBS Fund Raising Carnival ELCM Central District Sports Day Candle Light Fellowship
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LSBS Certificate (Handover) Pneumatology – Study of the Holy Spirit (Lecture) Junior Work Training Course Youth Fellowship Seminar Women Fellowship Seminar Men Fellowship Seminar Personality Development Seminar
Southern District Pastors