The Canadian Lutheran Posts

January 19, 2009

Publisher responds to smaller congregations

Starter Kits for Gadget’s Garage, the 2009 Vacation Bible School from Concordia Publishing House, are now available. New for 2009, two kits “meet needs unique to groups of every size.” The traditional Starter Kit includes all leader resources—CDs, guides, and a Skit DVD. CPH’s new…

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January 19, 2009

Kick the seminary tires

Do you know someone interested in becoming a pastor? He can spend an afternoon at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton to learn how pastors are formed and prepared for service in LCC (and eat pizza). Saturday@theSem is March 7, 2009, noon to 5 p.m. RSVP to…

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January 19, 2009

French hymnal introduction

You are invited to the Atelier d’Introduction on the content and use of the new French Lutheran Hymnal in Montreal, April 27-29, 2009. A grant from the Schwann Foundation will cover participants’ costs for two nights’ accommodation, the bilingual program and meals. Transportation is the…

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January 19, 2009

Life issues resources

In the US, Life Sunday was observed January 18. In Canada, Life Sunday falls on Mother’s Day. If your church is looking for Life Sunday materials, please visit: http://www.lutheransforlife.org/. Lutherans for Life has produced a number of sermons, Bible studies, and liturgical services that can…

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January 14, 2009

On location in Nicaragua

A year after the founding convention of Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Nicaragua, the church body will receive some hands-on administrative guidance. Lutheran Church–Canada’s interim mission executive and president emeritus, Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan left Canada January 14 to spend three months in Chinandega helping the…

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January 13, 2009

Haitian Lutherans express thanks

In a year-end e-mail, Pastor Revenel Benoit, president of the Lutheran Church of Haiti (LCH) expressed a heartfelt “thank you” from those in Gonaives and area who were devastated by four hurricanes and a intense flood in September. Of the approximate 900 Lutheran families in…

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