Category: Regional News
Rev. Krestick marks 50th ordination anniversary
WATERLOO, Ont. – A great celebration was held June 23 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, marking 50 years of Rev. Robert Krestick’s service in the Lord’s Church. Rev. Krestick’s ministry began with ordination at First Lutheran Church in Windsor, Ontario, where he had been baptized and…
Moose Jaw celebrates 90th anniversary
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – On June 9, Emmanuel Lutheran Church celebrated its 90th anniversary. Lutheran Church–Canada’s Central Regional Pastor David Haberstock preached the sermon, while previous pastor, Rev. Dr. John Kreutzweiser, and current pastor, Rev. Jason Schultz, served as liturgists. A special anniversary choir blessed…
“What God Has Joined Together” conference
KITCHENER, Ont. – The 2024 Conference on Biblical Marriage, held May 3-5 at Grace Lutheran Church, brought together 125 guests from Southern Ontario, Ohio, Illinois, and as far away as California. Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz delivered two insightful lectures, preached God’s Word twice, and answered…
The ordination of Rev. Cunningham
OSHAWA, Ont. – On July 14, Daniel Cunningham was ordained at Grace Lutheran Church, beside the baptismal font from which he was baptized thirty-one years ago. In a Facebook post, Rev. Cunningham shared: “I approached the same altar at which I received God’s Body and…
Ordination in Stony Plain
STONY PLAIN, Alta. – Rev. Connor Buck was ordained at his home congregation of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Stony Plain on June 26, 2024. The service was led by Revs. Robert Mohns and Rod Buck, and the Word was preached by Rev. Sye Van…
100th anniversary of Redeemer in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ont. – 2023 marked Redeemer’s 100th year as a congregation, and the congregation marked the anniversary with a luncheon cruise down the Grand River in Caledonia. On a sunny Saturday, August 19, the group boarded a boat and were served a delicious lunch while…