Category: International News
Federal government to match flood relief donations
The Canadian government announced Sunday it will match donations made between August 2 and September 12, which support relief work in flood-ravaged Pakistan. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) international development and relief agency, will apply for the matching grants as the organization launches…
Canadian-trained pastor installed in Odessa, Ukraine
by Norman Threinen Rev. Oleg Schewtschenko receives installation blessings from Bishop Viktor Graefenstein (Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Ukraine); and Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, president of Lutheran Church–Canada On August 22, the Lutheran congregation in Odessa welcomed Rev. Oleg Schewtschenko as co-pastor of their congregation. He…
International visitors join Ukraine seminary celebrations
by Norman Threinen The sky was cloudless but the breeze off the Black Sea moderated the temperature in the shade as Lutheran Christians in Ukraine met to dedicate their spacious mission centre and seminary on the morning of Saturday, August 21. No room of the centre…
Pastor Oleg Schewtschenko reflects on celebrations in Ukraine
by Oleg Schewtschenko Grace of our Lord and the Love of God be with you all! It was long way, it took us long time, we had some difficulties and we had so much support!!! But the day of dedications has come! What a JOY!…
Lutherans urged to support Pakistan flood relief
As the flooding in northern Pakistan continues and millions are homeless and suffering, Lutheran Church–Canada is launching an emergency appeal for funds to assist in relief work. “This is a very unique situation,” explained LCC’s executive responsible for social ministry, Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel. “The…
Chilean earthquake recovery underway, “Still much to be done…”
Nearly six months after a catastrophic 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile, the work to restore destroyed towns and disrupted lives continues, thanks in part to donations from Lutheran Church–Canada. Rev. Cristian E. Rautenberg, the recently-elected president of the Chilean Lutheran Church (ELCHI), reports that a special account…
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