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First meeting of East Region Mission and Ministry Council
WATERLOO, Ont. – On March 29, 2019, the East RMMC met for the first time, hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waterloo. The opening devotion was led by Redeemer’s pastor, Rev. Joel Kuhl, with Regional Pastor Marvin Bublitz preaching. A delicious pork and sauerkraut lunch was…
CLS Professor Stephen Chambers to return to parish ministry
EDMONTON – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) has announced that Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers, Professor of Exegetical Theology, will be stepping down at the end of the Fall Semester in order to return to parish ministry. Dr. Chambers has accepted a call to serve Grace Lutheran…
Lutheran Foundation announces new Gift Coordinator
EAST REGION – Lutheran Foundation Canada has announced that James Krestick will join the organization as their newest Gift Coordinator, serving congregations within the East Region of Lutheran Church–Canada. “James has expressed his excitement regarding this new opportunity, and we look forward to him working…
2019 Central District LWMLC convention
YORKTON, Sask. – From June 7-9, 2019, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League-Canada (LWMLC) Central District Convention met for business and fellowship. District President Pam Burns called the event “a mountain top experience.” Highlights included an ingathering of 250 prayer cards, and financial donations to be…
“I give thanks to God” – London pastor continues to serve despite health challenges
LONDON, Ont. – Rev. Kenneth Voege, pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, has had to endure many surgeries over many years. And yet, despite these challenges, he continues to serve his congregation faithfully. Six years ago, Rev. Voege had his first hip replacement surgery after…
A Faithful Summer
by David Haberstock Summer is upon us, and before a recent camping trip with my family, I was limping toward summer holidays like a teacher in the last week of school. Summer is a time for rest and renewing relationships with far-flung family and friends…