2019 Latvia English Team
Hank Millies - Adult Class teacher
Have you been a
mission trip before? Where did you go?
This is my 7th
trip to Latvia and my 11th in total short term mission service.
I’ve also been to Paraguay, twice to Haiti and to Jamaica once.
2. . How long have you
attended your home church? What are some activities you participate in there?
Bev & I
have been married for 53 years. We have attended St Luke’s since moving into the
Lutheran Haven in 2006. I have been
heavily involved in the Elder Board at St Luke’s ministry over 9 years, as well
as men’s Bible Study ministry, Night In Bethlehem and the church Choir. Currently I am in the church choir and am the
Chairman of the Elder Board.
3. What is your school
& major or working background?
I attended the University of Florida and earned a degree in psychology. I served in Sierra Leone with Lutheran Bible Translators
for 5 years in the 1978-1983. I have also
studied at Concordia Seminary in Springfield, IL for 1 year, prior to serving in Africa.
4. What is one of your
skills and abilities that will help make you a great addition to the
team?
I enjoy working with adults.
I am also very organized & make very detailed lesson plans for my service
in Latvia. I have established many very
close relationships with the class members over the years.
Henry and Richards and Dzintra
Hank and Vanda, his interpreter
5. What is the most
unusual or special thing you've ever done?
Living with my young family in a African village when Bev and I were missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators serving in Sierra Leone.
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