The Canadian Lutheran Posts

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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June 9, 2017

Register for LCC’s upcoming online convocations on restructuring

ONLINE – You can now register to participate in Lutheran Church–Canada’s upcoming online convocations on restructuring. Two online convocations are scheduled: one on June 18 (starting at 1:30 p.m. CDT) and one on June 19, 2017 (starting at 7:00 p.m. CDT). To register, visit this…

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June 8, 2017

LCC pastor addresses international panel on Christian persecution in Pakistan

SWITZERLAND – On March 14, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) member Rev. James Luke was invited to present in Geneva at an event entitled “Christians in Pakistan Under Threat.” The event was organized on the sidelines of the 34th session of the Office of the United Nations…

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