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The Power of God
by Mathew Block In the beginning, God created the universe. Then He stepped back and let things unfold as they would, without any further interference… These two sentences summarize in brief what we might call classical deism. On the basis of reason, deists are willing…
Costa Rican pastor authors new book
COSTA RICA – Rev. Edmundo Retana, Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) missionary in Costa Rica, has released a new book discussing images of the sacred in the works of famous Costa Rican poet, Jorge Debravo. Rev. Retana, a recognized poet himself, developed the book out of a…
Laurentian District LWMLC news
EAST REGION – In the Laurentian District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada (LWMLC) that spans 3,000 kilometers and six provinces, the desire to meet one another, whether online or in person, increases as the members talk together about Christ’s love and His…
Cards for seniors in Goderich
GODERICH, Ont. – Berea-by-the-Water Lutheran Church is putting a focus on ministry to seniors in their community. The Ladies Group at Berea started making greeting cards to give to residents in local seniors’ homes. Last spring they contributed 100 cards to one home—enough for one…
Ukrainian Seminary damaged in recent strikes
UKRAINE – The seminary of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) in Odessa was damaged during recent missile strikes on the city. “We recently received heart wrenching news and pictures from our missionary in Ukraine, Rev. Olexsiy Navrotskyy,” noted Rev. Mark L….
Adult confirmation in Kakabeka Falls
KAKABEKA FALLS, Ont. – When Rev. Daniel W. Barr met Marj Ellis and Joni Gale just over a year ago, they seemed like two peas in a pod—the best of friends. In his early days at Redeemer Lutheran, he wondered if they might be sisters….