The Canadian Lutheran Posts

August 31, 2018

International seminary missionaries reach out in Ottawa

by Dave Zakel Striking up a conversation with a complete stranger is a lot like writing an open-ended article on a broad topic. Where do I start? What do I say? How am I going to do this? These questions and others are sure to…

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August 31, 2018

Letter to LCC Congregational Pastors on Restructuring Matters

31 August 2018 TO: Pastors, Deacons and Congregations of Lutheran Church—Canada FROM: Rev. Timothy Teuscher, President, Lutheran Church—Canada RE: Restructuring Matters Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In our daily devotions over the past few months here at the synod office, we have been reading…

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August 31, 2018

LCC’s Work in Costa Rica Resumes

Recent discussions between Iglesia Luterana-Sínodo de Nicaragua (ILSN) and Pastor Edmundo Retana have resulted in the reinstatement Rev. Retana and the congregation in Cartago. The announcement of the decision from ILSN President Marvin Donaire last week immediately re-activated the work of Lutheran Church Canada (LCC)…

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August 30, 2018

“Les Petites Rencontres avec Jésus”: for the Lost and Found

“Often the mission of the Church is divided into two mandates: ‘in reach’ and ‘out reach’. It is a useful distinction, because there is a time and a place for all things. Just as treating Divine Service as primarily an outreach opportunity to unbelievers or…

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August 29, 2018

Call for Prayers for LCA Convention

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) has its triennial convention coming up this October and has asked for the prayers of their brothers and sisters here in Canada. In their letter requesting prayer, they noted to Revd Timothy Teuscher,…

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August 24, 2018

Trust Not in Princes

By: John Hellwege The situation looks bad for traditional, conservative Christians. The prestige of the Christian Church has been steadily undermined. Social views of morality have changed, with pornography, prostitution, and homosexuality becoming common and even publically celebrated. On top of this, there are economic…

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