Category: West Region News
Installation of Rev. Vic Esperanza
SURREY, B.C. – On June 22, 2025, Faith Lutheran Church of Surrey, B.C., celebrated the installation of their new pastor, Rev. Vic Esperanza. Many pastors and guests from near and far attended, with Rev. Leonardo Neitzel officiating and special guest preacher, Rev. Brian Falkenholt, preaching….
Rev. Russ Howard retires
DICKSON, Alta. – On June 23, 2025, Rev. Russ Howard delivered his last sermon to the congregation of King of Kings Lutheran Church. During this memorable service, he shared his reflections and gratitude to the congregation he has faithfully led. That afternoon, an open house…
Lower Mainland Youth Retreat
MISSION, B.C. – The fourth annual Lower Mainland Youth retreat was held at Camp Luther in Hatzic Lake from May 2-4, 2025. Youth in Grades 6-12 from five Lutheran churches participated: Walnut Grove Lutheran (Langley), Hillside Christian (Cloverdale), Killarney Lutheran (Vancouver), Trinity Lutheran (Richmond), and…
75 Years of Grace
CALGARY, Alta. – On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church enjoyed a very special celebration: 75 years of worshipping God together—a clear demonstration of God’s faithfulness to His people! The sermon, given during the service by Grace’s pastor, Rev. Mark Ruf,…
Installation at Grace Lutheran Drumheller
DRUMHELLER, Alta. – Members of Grace Lutheran Church rejoiced on August 8, 2025, at the installation of their new pastor, Rev. Martin Jagnow, at a powerful and moving service. Rev. Jagnow and his wife Isabel originally hail from Brazil, but have been in Canada for…
Redundant – Part 2
by Robert Mohns In my last article, I noted that the word redundant comes to us from the Latin word redundare, which carries the sense of surging upward. This summer we have had tsunami alerts on our West Coast because of earthquakes on the…