That There May Be Fairness
by M.L. Smith St. Paul does not speak here of quotas or pressure, nor does he reduce stewardship to obligation or institutional survival. Instead, he speaks of life together, of the Church as a living body in which the gifts given to one are entrusted…
Watch the Birds
by Marvin Bublitz As I listen to the birds, I see a robin collecting just the rights twigs for her nest. It is such a peaceful sight. As I sip my coffee, I marvel at how the birds build their nest with what they find….
Together in the Storm
by Mathew Block In June and July, the area of Manitoba where I live suffered two serious instances of flooding. The first storm centered on the town of Minitonas about twenty minutes away, causing serious damage there, though floodwaters hit homes on the edge of…
More Than a Jungle Adventure: Rainforest Falls VBS Points Children to God’s Promises
Lethbridge, AB—It’s not every day that you find a waterfall in the middle of a Lutheran sanctuary. For one week this July, Immanuel Lutheran Church was transformed into a rainforest adventure for more than 115 children. But beneath the decorations, games, crafts, and activities was…
Young Adults Gather at Camp Lutherland for Fellowship, Instruction, and Encouragement
Ontario—Sixteen young adults from Lutheran Church–Canada congregations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba gathered at Camp Lutherland at Pasqua Lake, Saskatchewan, August 5–9 for a retreat focused on vocation, fellowship, and life together in Christ. Hosted by Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary and Camp Lutherland, the retreat…
At Camp Lutherland, Children Ask Big Questions About God
Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan—At Camp Lutherland near Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, summer camp is about more than outdoor activities, games, and time with friends. It is also an opportunity for children to hear the Word of God and ask questions about the faith. During the camp sessions,…