The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 11, 2019

Toy Story 4: Fun, thought-provoking, and eye-popping

by Ted Giese Toy Story 4 continues the story of Woody and his fellow toys who, at the end of Toy Story 3, were given by the college-bound Andy to a shy little girl named Bonnie. Woody struggles to adapt to life with a new…

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July 10, 2019

Pastoral Training in Haiti through HLMS

by Wally Bogusat and Harold Ristau The Haiti Lutheran Mission Society (HLMS) has recently struggled with the following question: “How much time, energy and money should be devoted to physical needs of Haitians versus the spiritual needs?” In the past, HLMS has tended to focus…

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July 9, 2019

Paul at the Areopagus: A Model for Apologetics

by Adam Chandler The word “apologetics” is becoming more common, so some Christians may ask: “What is apologetics anyway?” The simple answer is that it’s a way of defending the faith. St. Peter explains in greater detail: “In your hearts honour Christ the Lord as…

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July 5, 2019

Search for new Lutheran Foundation gift coordinator

EAST REGION – Lutheran Church–Canada Financial Ministries, operating as Lutheran Foundation Canada, has announced the departure of David Faerber as Gift Coordinator serving the East Region of Lutheran Church–Canada, as of June 28, 2019. “We wish David God’s blessings as he pursues other opportunities,” stated…

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July 4, 2019

Ministry wives meet in Alberta

by Deanna Hautz CAMROSE, Alt. – The Alberta Ministry Wives Retreat was held May 3-5, 2019, at the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute (CLBI) in Camrose, Alberta. Twelve women attended, five of whom were wives of seminary students, and it was a wonderful opportunity for them…

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July 3, 2019

Anyuak pastor installed in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG – On June 22, 2019, Rev. Oboya Ochalla was ordained and installed as Assistant Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Winnipeg where he will focus on outreach to the Anyuak and Amharic communities. “It’s a joy to be ordained into the pastoral ministry,”…

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