Category: National News
The apostles’ adventures at your fingertips
Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring the words of Jesus to blind and visually impaired Christians? Lutheran Braille Workers-Canada (LBW-C) serves to do just that by creating Braille books, which it then distributes free of charge upon request. The recently relocated and…
Perfect timing for new Christmas single
At a time when so many parents have faced the task of helping school children sell chocolates or other goodies to raise funds for school programs, an interesting twist appears in time for Christmas. Juno Award nominated singer, Tara Lyn Hart is using her vocal…
Delegate election and nominee selections continue
The grassroots work for the 2011 national convention of Lutheran Church–Canada continues with the selection of voting delegates. With a December 6 deadline, as of November 15 circuit forums have chosen 46 of the 118 required pastoral and lay delegates. The number of delegates is…
Inside and outside Advent
A dual focus for Advent is planned for Lutheran Hour Ministries’ annual devotions. For those inside the church family, Home for the Holidays presents a traditional approach to the preparation for Christmas. Many outside the church have no idea what Advent is and are merely…
New hymn available for Advent 2010
Members of Lutheran Church–Canada congregations which worship in English can soon experience some of what the new French language hymnal offers. An English translation of a French Advent hymn published in Liturgies et cantiques lutheriens is available just in time for the season marking the…
Youth music ministry rethinks its role and future
An Okanagan-based youth ministry that has sent music and witness teams to Lutheran churches and summer camps across Canada for 18 years is being forced by financial concerns to rethink its vision. CREW Ministries is planning an alumni retreat in Kelowna B.C. on November 19…