Category: Regional News
New shoes for school
DRUMHELLER, Alta. – For ten years, Grace Lutheran Church has been involved in helping kids go back to school. A decade ago they tried a new idea called “new shoes for school” where the church offered a new pair of running shoes to any child…
Book launch for The Christmas Elephant story book
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – At Heritage Christian Book Store on October 19, it was like “Christmas in July” in October. People came in wearing short sleeves and sandals to meet author Maria Antonia and hear her read from her first children’s book, The Christmas Elephant:…
70 years at St. John Lutheran Church in Frobisher
FROBISHER, Sask. – On June 23, St. John Lutheran Church celebrated 70 years in its current building. The congregation invited several of their previous pastors to attend, and were blessed to have Rev. David Ramsey’s wife, Dianne, and Rev. Bill Kronen attend. Rev. Greig Heidorn…
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…