The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 22, 2010

Entertaining film shows life without hope

by Ted Giese In a letter to the church in Thessalonica, the Apostle Paul writes: “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope,” (1 Thessalonians 4:13). The…

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July 21, 2010

Pension and benefit plan changes announced

Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors approved changes to some parts of the Worker Benefit Plans based on recommendations from the Board of Managers (BOM). The BOM, which gives direction and oversight to LCC’s Worker Benefit Plans, made these recommendations after two days of careful deliberation…

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July 16, 2010

German country-western tunes at Stampede Breakfast

CALGARY – Every year for 10 days in July, Calgary celebrates its cowboy roots with the Calgary Stampede. Many businesses, associations and churches join the fun by hosting a Stampede Breakfast—an annual rite of summer no matter what the weather. St. Matthew in Bridgeland—a dual…

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July 13, 2010

LCMS elects new president; adds Canadian vice-president

HOUSTON, TX – Delegates to the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod elected Rev. Matthew Harrison the church body’s thirteenth president. Rev. Harrison succeeds Rev. Dr. Gerald Kieschnick who was standing for election to his fourth term. The 48-year-old president-elect currently serves as executive…

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July 13, 2010

LCMS structural changes emphasize congregations

Debate began Monday on resolutions required to restructure and change the governance of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. According to Floor Committee 8, responsible for shepherding through the changes, the goal of the 38 resolutions is to place more emphasis on the role and ministry of…

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July 12, 2010

Structure and governance convention’s initial focus

Business sessions began Sunday morning for the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod meeting in Houston, Texas. With the theme One People–Forgiven the convention day began with a prayer service during which the more than 1200 delegates spent time in a series of…

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