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Nicaraguan Deaconesses enjoy seminar
by Anita Syens On October 30, 2017, I had the wonderful privilege of leading a one day seminar for the deaconesses of the Lutheran Church of Nicaragua. Together with our DPS Intern, Lenora Wallden, we met with 24 of the 29 deaconesses for a day…
Jesus in my heart
by Thomas Prachar Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. – The Lutheran Hymnal (TLH) 85:13 This is my favourite verse from Luther’s Christmas hymn, “Vom Himmel Hoch,”…
LCC active this fall in Ukraine; Canadians involved at Convention and Seminary
ODESSA, Ukraine – The Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) has once again welcomed the active involvement of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) this fall, both at its Convention and in the ongoing teaching ministry of its seminary. The annual Synod convention met November 21-22,…
Come and See… Go and Tell
by Robert Bugbee This Christmas may turn out to be a disappointment for you. It has happened to others before. It may have happened to you in the past. People imagine a picture of what a “good Christmas” ought to be. If it doesn’t end…
When you never have to worry
by Paul Zabel Take my yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:29). We are coming upon that time of year when many people often become anxious and…
New Bylaws and Constitution documents now available
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released the new versions of its Statutory Bylaws, Synodical Bylaws, and Synodical Constitution which were adopted by the 2017 synodical convention. The amendments to these documents were previously released in the official convention proceedings, but the finalized version of…