Category: National News

July 2, 2009

New servants for God’s people in LCC

WINNIPEG – During its teleconference meeting June 25, LCC’s Board of Directors issued two calls and appointed a volunteer missionary. To fill the mission executive position vacant since 2006 with the retirement of Dr. Leonard Harms, the board called Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel to serve…

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July 2, 2009

Directors elect new vice-president

WINNIPEG – A vice-presidential vacancy was filled by LCC’s Board of Directors with the election of Rev. Tom Kruesel to serve as third vice-president of Lutheran Church–Canada, effective August 1. The vacancy occurred when former first vice-president, Rev. Nolan Astley received a call to serve…

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July 2, 2009

LCC President delivers special Lutheran Hour message for Canada Day

“You can count on Christ,” is the message Lutheran Hour guest speaker Rev. Robert Bugbee will deliver across Canada, Sunday, June 28. “Neighbourhoods can change big-time. People you treasure may come and go. Whole nations can bloom and fade. It could be tempting to think…

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July 2, 2009

H1N1 response resources

Due to the international spread of the H1N1 virus, the World Health Organization has declared a level six pandemic. This designation is due to the presence of certain objective criteria with regard to the spread of the virus. Congregations should keep informed about local risks…

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July 2, 2009

Ear to the ground

So far almost 200 people have told LCC what’s on their mind when it comes to what we do well and where we need to improve. Make your voice heard by going to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LM3lMyFFFWBtuWfpgHVUBA_3d_3d. If you completed a survey at a district convention, your response…

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July 2, 2009

Planning for a VBS?

More than one-third of LCC congregations hold vacation Bible school in their communities. The key to success is not always just the number of children who attend, but how the congregation keeps in touch with their families. If your registration forms include an e-mail address,…

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