Lutheran Heritage Foundation

Programs: The lutheran heritage foundation (lhf) fulfills the great commission found in the book of matthew by translating, publishing, distributing, and introducing lutheran resources that are bible-based, christ-centered, and reformation-driven so that the church may increase. In order to carry out this work the lhf utilizes individuals worldwide who serve as translators, reviewers, editors, general linguists, and theological specialists in order to provide the most accurate translations possible. Since inception in 1992 the lhf has published 925 titles in 102 different languages. During 2017 over 77 titles were printed in 38 languages amounting to over 250,000 books including first time publications in the acholi, albanian, azerbaijani north (azeri), jarai, konkomba, moore, and tshangla languages. Publishing accomplishments during the year included a first printing of the small catechism with explanation in albanian, azerbaijani north (azeri), finnish, and moore. This volume was also reprinted in arabic (2nd edition), khmer (4th edition), and somali (2nd edition, 2nd printing). Enchiridion versions were also printed in the burmese, ekegusii, french, japanese, jarai, khmer, masaai, swahili, thai, and tshangla languages. A child's garden of bible stories was printed for the first time in arabic, karen s'gaw, konkomba, kyrgyz, spanish, and swahili and also reprinted in arabic (2nd edition), khmer (4th edition), somali (2nd edition) and vietnamese (3rd edition, 3rd printing). Several significant projects during 2017 were the printing of 3,000 copies of a russian self-study bible with commentary and an english lutheran reformation anniversary edition bible that included the enchiridion and augsburg confession for use in england. Nearly 17,000 copies of the 5th edition spanish bible with small cathechism were printed bringing the total number of copies printed of this resource to nearly 100,000 copies. This was coupled with the printing of 23,000 copies of a spanish 1st edition a child's garden of bible stories. Distribution of spanish resources is covering south, central, and north american locations. Other publishing highlights included bible stories in pictures in english and ukranian. A number of french books were reprinted for use in francophone africa and haiti including the french book of concord, three dogmatics volumes, and manual of christian doctrine. A second printing of the farsi eastern (dari) catechism and book of prayer was also completed. Several books related to the life of martin luther were also printed in a variety of languages in connection with the 500th anniversary of the reformation. Portions of the book of concord, bible commentary, and devotional materials were also published in a variety of languages. The published resources are distributed through missionaries, churches, and individuals worldwide with increasing requests from within the united states for campus ministry, mission trip, or evangelism outreach purposes. In order to ensure that the resources are understood and used effectively, the lhf conducts introductory workshops and training seminars for pastors, church leaders, women, and or children depending upon the content of the volume. The lhf is blessed to have a robust group of volunteers that assist with mailings and other projects on a regular basis. For more information on current projects, a complete listing of published resources, or to learn how you can support this important work please visit www. Lhfmissions. Org.

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