The Canadian Lutheran Posts

September 17, 2010

Military salute for retiring chaplain

OSOYOOS, B.C. – On Sunday, May 16, as Rev. Maj. (retired) Chuck Cooley stepped down from full-time ministry, he received accolades from Rev. Gen. David Kettle, chaplain general of the Canadian Forces. Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band presented Rev. Cooley with a…

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September 17, 2010

Learning to be caring visitors

RED DEER, Alta. – Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church’s Board of Caring Ministry sponsored a Christian Caregiving seminar to help train members in hospital and congregational visitation skills. Board chair Dorothy McGrandle invited Rev. Ken Rodeman and Rev. Dr. Harold Witte from the Lutheran Hospital Ministry…

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September 17, 2010

From the President

In its recent bailout package, the United States committed to helping faltering industries to the tune of more than 1 trillion dollars. A trillion dollars! I’ve never been able to wrap my head around what a billion is, let alone a trillion. To help put…

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September 17, 2010

Overflow crowd for 100th

HANNA, Alta. – At the 100th anniversary of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Hand Hills, northeast of Drumheller, a crowd of more than 100 filled the little church and overflowed outside to hear God’s word preached by Rev. Richard Klein, who served St. Paul’s…

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September 17, 2010

Calgary pastor witnesses God’s grace in Cambodia

From July 27 to August 9, Rev. Laverne and Deanna Hautz (Foothills, Calgary) participated in a short-term mission in Cambodia as part of their involvement in the LCMS-based Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI). PHNOM PENH – The Lutheran presence in Cambodia, less than 20 years old,…

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September 17, 2010

Hive of activity for children

WETASKIWIN, Alta. – Creating a beehive of excitement, Zion Lutheran Church’s vacation Bible school had 104 children zipping, zapping and zooming for Jesus. Ingredients included music, games and—most important—instruction on Jesus’ life and works. With teamwork and Christian love, Rev. Lorne Manweiler and the group…

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