Category: Mission News
Ukraine’s Lutherans meet in convention
UKRAINE – The Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) held its annual convention November 25-26 in Odessa. Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Executive for Missions and Social Ministry, Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel—along with Rev. Dr. Norman Threinen—was present to convey greetings on behalf of President…
CLWR collects, ships sweaters for Syrian refugees
WINNIPEG – On November 29, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) dispatched its first shipment of sweaters for Syrian refugees living in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. The first shipment contained 22,508 sweaters, 1,707 pneumonia vests, 1,300 toys, and 60 soccer balls—an achievement made possible…
Broadcast ministry identifies partners
by Larry Gajdos TORONTO, Ontario – Reaching out with the Gospel can be a daunting task. So it was for Lay Missionary Javed Akhter of Redeemer Lutheran (Hamilton, Ontario) as he struggled to share Jesus with the South Asian community in Hamilton and the Golden…
Summer outreach in Ukraine
UKRAINE – This past summer was a busy one for Lutheran outreach to youth in Ukraine. Rev. Alexey Navrotskyy, Lutheran Church–Canada’s Missionary in Ukraine, reports the operation of several Vacation Bible School (VBS) camps for children during June, July, and August. The leadership team consisted…
CLWR to host Christmas Reception, reports successful Sweaters for Syria campaign
WINNIPEG – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) will be holding a Christmas reception at its Winnipeg Warehouse (549 King Edward Street) November 28-November 30. All supporters are invited this event to enjoy refreshments and meet CLWR staff and volunteers. Stop by Thursday and Friday between…
Hospitality as ministry: Outreach in Kitchener
by Leonardo Neitzel The practice of Christian hospitality flows from gratitude to Jesus, who came to us, humbled Himself, built His tent among us, and welcomed us to dwell with Him in the fellowship of His family of faith, the Church. It points to our…