Category: Feature Stories

October 4, 2013

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…

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October 2, 2013

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…

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October 1, 2013

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,…

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September 27, 2013

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,…

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September 24, 2013

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…

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September 20, 2013

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…

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