The Canadian Lutheran Posts

January 17, 2010

After Haiti’s earthquake: An uncertain future for the Deliscars

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. – Suzanne Deliscar is worrying less these days, but only a little less. The Brampton, Ont. lawyer knows her Haitian-born husband, James Deliscar, survived the January 12 earthquake that levelled Port-au-Prince, the nation’s capital. But she still fears for his safety and for…

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January 14, 2010

Earthquake-relief donations now worth double

WATERLOO, Ont. – Cash donations to Haitian earthquake-relief efforts are now worth twice as much. The federal government announced Thursday it would match up to $50 million any donations made by Canadians to eligible charities that are assisting relief efforts. FaithLife Financial – a not-for-profit,…

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Prayer for Haiti

January 14, 2010

Prayer for Haiti

Everyone in the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society is most grateful to LCC President Rev. Robert Bugbee for his fine statement urging prayers and support for all the nine-million people in Haiti affected by the earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince and vicinity January 12. We are thankful…

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Donate to Haitian earthquake-relief effort “without delay”

January 13, 2010

Donate to Haitian earthquake-relief effort “without delay”

WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) leaders are asking congregations nationwide to contribute immediately to a Haitian earthquake-relief effort. Robert Bugbee, LCC president, called Tuesday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake “catastrophic” and said the synod forwarded funds Wednesday to Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR). CLWR focuses its efforts…

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Called to Glory

January 5, 2010

Called to Glory

Florence Heinemann, wife of former Board of Directors chairman, Walter Heinemann was called home by her Lord, Wednesday, December 30. A Praise and Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, January 6 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1037 Victoria Ave, Regina at 2:30 p.m. An…

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January 5, 2010

Ontario congregation begins 175th year

Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener kicked off its 175th Anniversary year, Sunday, January 3.  Here is a report from CTV News

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