21/05/2026
Rev. May and Tiina had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) alumni reunion. No other 2006 graduates were present, but they were delighted to reconnect with Rev. Stephen Skov, their pastor after they married and while they lived in Santa Barbara, CA. Rev. May was working there as an architect during his two internships from the University of Cincinnati, OH. They had a wonderful time interacting with other alumni and CTSFW professors and discussing the work that Lutherans in Africa (LIA) does.
Among the many people they met were Boris Obare (Kenya) and Frank Mdindi (Tanzania). It was nice to have a conversation in Swahili and reminisce about shared memories and people they know in Africa.
While in Fort Wayne, they had many friendly talks with Peter Ventimiglia, a CTSFW student who just finished his first year. He will travel to Kenya soon to teach Greek at the Lutheran School of Theology (LST). He will travel with his wife and six children. Prayers appreciated on their behalf!
Last weekend’s LIA church visits took Rev. May to Immanuel LC in Washington, MO. He preached at three services and spoke about mission work during the Bible study hour. Tiina joined him for one of the services and also visited Trinity LC in New Haven, MO, where LIA Vice Chairman Rev. Andrew Preus shepherds his flock.
