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God’s Word for young readers
Little Lutherans now have a new way to learn about God’s Word and the wonderful message it contains. Concordia Publishing House (CPH), the St. Louis-based publishing arm of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has released The Story Bible, designed to help children ages 3 to 8…
Responding to famine in Somalia and gunfire in Norway
by Ian Adnams What a troubling week for our troubled world. First, news of famine in East Africa and then the horrific murder of 76 persons in Norway. It’s heartbreaking enough for humans, but we can never imagine how these events must break the heart of God….
Seeking nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
Communities rely on strong support from a number of sources, including volunteers, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. That support could include activities like raising funds for community projects, giving employees time to volunteer or creating a new after-school program for at-risk youth, to list only a…
Canadian Lutheran World Relief issues emergency appeal for East Africa drought victims
Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is appealing for funds to provide relief for drought-affected people in East Africa. The lack of rain in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya has created food and water shortages that threaten the lives of 11 million people. The World Food Program…
Iranian pastor faces death penalty
by James Morgan The Supreme Court of Iran recently upheld a death sentence for a Christian pastor. The problems began for Yousef Nadarkhani pastor of the Church of Iran when authorities arrested him in his home city of Rasht in October 2009 while he attempted to…
Japan still works for victory over natural disaster
The recent FIFA Women’s World Cup victory by Japan once again brought focus on the continuing struggle the country faces as it recovers from March’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant meltdown. Canadian Lutheran World Relief responded by providing more than $300,000—gifts from caring Canadians—for…
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