The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Lessons from Owen
By James Prophet I sit with Mrs. Mitchell and her three boys—the oldest is eight, the next five, and the youngest not quite two years old. (Mr. Mitchell, who’s the seminary organist and a busy musician, plays at a different church this week.) I end…
Pastor Oleg Schewtschenko reflects on celebrations in Ukraine
by Oleg Schewtschenko Grace of our Lord and the Love of God be with you all! It was long way, it took us long time, we had some difficulties and we had so much support!!! But the day of dedications has come! What a JOY!…
Lutherans urged to support Pakistan flood relief
As the flooding in northern Pakistan continues and millions are homeless and suffering, Lutheran Church–Canada is launching an emergency appeal for funds to assist in relief work. “This is a very unique situation,” explained LCC’s executive responsible for social ministry, Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel. “The…
Chilean earthquake recovery underway, “Still much to be done…”
Nearly six months after a catastrophic 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile, the work to restore destroyed towns and disrupted lives continues, thanks in part to donations from Lutheran Church–Canada. Rev. Cristian E. Rautenberg, the recently-elected president of the Chilean Lutheran Church (ELCHI), reports that a special account…
Aid group laments response to Pakistan’s ‘heart-wrenching’ floods
Bangalore, India (ENI). Church-backed aid groups are calling for people around the world to step up to the plate and help those suffering the worst floods in the history of Pakistan, with one agency describing the international response as, “far from adequate”. “The majority of them…