Category: National News
Planned gifts to the church increase in 2010
by James Morgan According to Lutheran Foundation Canada’s year-end summary, 2010 showed a significant increase in planned giving for the congregations and related organizations of Lutheran Church–Canada. The foundation reported more than $7.5 million in planned gifts, with a small portion being immediate gifts of…
Christmas Eve webcast now online
For the second consecutive year, St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stony Plain, Alberta shared its Christmas Eve service on line. More than 30 viewers watched the webcast.
A blessed Christmas!
”And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14. The president and staff of Lutheran Church–Canada pray you will enjoy a blessed Christmas celebrating “God…
Hot coffee warms Winnipeg commuters
About 35 morning commuters and neighbours took advantage of the hot coffee and cookies offered by LCC’s office staff in Winnipeg the week before Christmas. Most people were heading to catch the bus, others were from neighbourhood businesses. Going into the week, no one knew…
Christmas Eve Service webcast
For the second consecutive year, St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stony Plain, Alberta will share its Christmas Eve service on line. The webcast begins at 6 p.m. MT (8 p.m. ET).
Year-end gifts that make a difference
by Allen Schellenberg As year-end approaches many of us reflect on our blessings, and consider special ways we might thank God for His many gifts. In fact, this is the first year my children and I have decided not to purchase gifts for each other, and instead…