Category: Regional News
Pastor takes reins at Golden Spike
GOLDEN SPIKE, Alta. – On June 27 Zion Lutheran Church welcomed Rev. James Fritsche as its pastor, installed by circuit counsellor Rev. Darren Siegle. Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan (LCC president emeritus) preached for the occasion; Rev. Roland Kubke (St. John’s, Beach Corner) served as liturgist,…
Military salute for retiring chaplain
OSOYOOS, B.C. – On Sunday, May 16, as Rev. Maj. (retired) Chuck Cooley stepped down from full-time ministry, he received accolades from Rev. Gen. David Kettle, chaplain general of the Canadian Forces. Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band presented Rev. Cooley with a…
Learning to be caring visitors
RED DEER, Alta. – Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church’s Board of Caring Ministry sponsored a Christian Caregiving seminar to help train members in hospital and congregational visitation skills. Board chair Dorothy McGrandle invited Rev. Ken Rodeman and Rev. Dr. Harold Witte from the Lutheran Hospital Ministry…
From the President
In its recent bailout package, the United States committed to helping faltering industries to the tune of more than 1 trillion dollars. A trillion dollars! I’ve never been able to wrap my head around what a billion is, let alone a trillion. To help put…
Overflow crowd for 100th
HANNA, Alta. – At the 100th anniversary of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Hand Hills, northeast of Drumheller, a crowd of more than 100 filled the little church and overflowed outside to hear God’s word preached by Rev. Richard Klein, who served St. Paul’s…
Calgary pastor witnesses God’s grace in Cambodia
From July 27 to August 9, Rev. Laverne and Deanna Hautz (Foothills, Calgary) participated in a short-term mission in Cambodia as part of their involvement in the LCMS-based Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI). PHNOM PENH – The Lutheran presence in Cambodia, less than 20 years old,…
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