The Canadian Lutheran Posts

June 20, 2017

Regional Restructuring Convocation Poll Results

CANADA – During the recent regional convocations on LCC Restructuring the presenters conducted an informal “straw” poll to gauge the response to the recommendations.* 1.  An initial response to the 2017 LCC Act and Bylaws. This is not an official vote, since the Bylaws may…

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June 20, 2017

Regina chaplain featured on CBC’s “Keeping Canada Safe”

REGINA – The series, “Keeping Canada Safe” has begun on CBC. The purpose is to capture intimate and dramatic behind-the-scenes stories of the everyday heroes who keep our country secure—from first responders and professionals who do important work of which we often are not aware,…

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June 16, 2017

God’s not-so-secret agents!

by Glenn E. Schaeffer There was nothing secretive about Pentecost. Sounds of violent wind filled the house—a sign that the Spirit of the Lord was among them. Visible flames of fire rested on their heads fulfilling John the Baptist’s prophecy that Jesus would baptize with…

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June 15, 2017

Government of Canada to match donations for famine relief

CANADA – At the end of May, the Government of Canada announced that for every eligible donation made by individual Canadians to registered Canadian charities between March 17 and June 30, 2017, it will contribute an equivalent amount to the Famine Relief Fund. More than…

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June 14, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The thrills and spills of being family

by Ted Giese Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the continuing story of Peter Quill/Star Lord and his band of intergalactic misfit anti-heroes. In this installment of the Marvel franchise Quill finally meets his biological father who his mother insisted was “an angel composed…

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June 12, 2017

And I am the Only One Left

by Mathew Block The Prophet Elijah was hiding in a cave when the Word of God came to Him and asked him what he was doing. “I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts,” Elijah said. “For the people of Israel…

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