Category: Feature Stories
We believe, therefore we speak
by Mathew Block “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). This is the refrain, the key doctrine which echoes through the work…
International missions in the 21st century
Editor’s note: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) recently released its 2013 Missions Newsletter, highlighting its various mission work around the world. Here Rev. Michael Keith attempts to explain why LCC does mission work the way it does. by Michael Keith The proclamation of the Gospel is something…
2013 Missions Newsletter
ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released its annual Mission Newsletter, highlighting its mission work around the world. “Through this newsletter, LCC’s Missions and Social Ministry Services wants to share with you some highlights from LCC’s mission work this past year,” explains Rev. Dr. Leonardo,…
Sweaters needed for Syrian refugees
CANADA – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is organizing a sweater drive for Syrian refugees. “Do you have some extra sweaters taking up space in your closet?” promotional materials ask. “See that they get put to good use by donating them to a man, woman,…
A Year of Martyrs: Praying for the Persecuted Church
by Mathew Block 2013 has been a deadly year for Christians across the world. Sunday, September 22 marked the deadliest recorded attack ever on Christians in Pakistan, when two suicide bombers stuck All Saints Anglican Church in Peshawar. At least 85 people are dead, with…
Video: President Bugbee preaches at LCMS President’s Installation
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – President Robert Bugbee of Lutheran Church–Canada preached the Service of Installation for President Matthew C. Harrison of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) September 14 in St. Louis. “It’s an unexpected honour to be asked to serve our Missouri Synod friends in…