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The Blessings of Lutheran Day Schools in Nicaragua
by M.L. Smith The Lutheran Church in Nicaragua is a vibrant testimony to the power of the Gospel and the Spirit’s work through faithful education. Central to this ministry are the 22 Lutheran Day Schools spread across the country, where children are instructed in both…
New resource to help your congregation preserve its history
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has developed a new resource to help congregations record and preserve their church’s local history: the Congregational Archives Quick Guide. “Archives contain documents, photographs, and other materials that are meant to be preserved forever,” the new guide notes. “The reason…
Zion in Prince George celebrates 100th anniversary
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – From October 12-13, 2024, Zion Lutheran Church and Christian School celebrated their 100th anniversary as a congregation (the school is 25 years old). In 1924, faithful souls of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod organized what became known as Connaught Hill Evangelical Lutheran…
A pastoral letter on three years of war in Ukraine
Today marks the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The following pastoral letter is written by Rev. M.L. Smith, Director of International Missions for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, As we mark three years of war in Ukraine, our hearts…
Sharing His Story: Yesterday’s Blessings for Today and Tomorrow
by Mathew Block Many years ago, I was reading the story of the martyrdom of Polycarp, an early Christian bishop who was arrested in his old age. Asked to recant his faith in Christ under threat of death, Polycarp replied: “Eighty-six years have I served…
St. Matthew in Stony Plain celebrates 130th anniversary
STONY PLAIN, Alta. – Two major milestones were celebrated on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. The first was the anniversary of the Reformation of Martin Luther and the nailing of the 95 Theses to the front doors of the Wittenburg Church….