Category: National News
Cheer the Olympic Torch, spread the Gospel
WINNIPEG – The Olympic Torch Relay is the perfect time to share the Gospel with communities nationwide, says the mission executive for the Alberta–British Columbia District. “Imagine how this event can be used by Christian churches to point people to Christ as the Light of…
Need accompanying organ music? Check out these CDs
ST. LOUIS, Mo – Lutheran congregations of all sizes can now incorporate organ music into their worship services. Concordia Publishing House (CPH) has announced the release of the Concordia Organist – a set of 31 CDs that provide accompaniments to every hymn in the Lutheran…
PUBLIC WORSHIP AND THE H1N1 FLU CHALLENGE
A Statement from the President of Lutheran Church-Canada The President of Lutheran Church-Canada, with input from the Committee on Music and Worship and encouraged by the church’s Council of Presidents, issues the following pastoral message on the H1N1 flu challenge which is causing unrest in…
Canada’s Gospel music industry honours Lutherans
CALGARY – Lutheran Church–Canada musicians were recognized by the Gospel Music Association Canada (GMA Canada) during recent events in Calgary, Alta. Jennifer Jade Kerr, a singer-songwriter and youth worker at Kelowna, B.C.’s First Lutheran Church, was a top six performance finalist in the GMA Canada’s…
New French-language hymnal creating buzz worldwide
WINNIPEG – During its meeting October 4, LCC’s Committee on Worship and Music reviewed proofs of the new 864-page French-language hymnal which is spreading excitement in Lutheran Francophone communities worldwide. Liturgies et cantiques luthériens includes 434 hymns, three settings of the Divine Service, matins, vespers,…
Dorothea Korcok called home to her Lord…
On Saturday, October 24, 2009, the Lord called Dorothea Korcok (nee Chovan) home to Him after a lengthy battle with cancer. Almost 200 people attended the funeral service Thursday, October 29 Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines led by Pastor Larry Ritter , Dorothea’s pastor at…