Category: International News
Ontario-based Lutheran agency increases relief to Haiti
ST. CATHARINES — The Haiti Lutheran Mission Society (HLMS) has sent a total of US $15,000 to the Lutheran Church of Haiti (LCH) for earthquake relief. In addition to $5000 wired soon after the earthquake, an addition $10,000 was approved by the organization at its…
Canadian describes response to Haiti earthquake on YouTube
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7RMLC86oEY] Rev. Ted Krey, a Canadian pastor serving with LCMS World Mission missionary in Dominican Republic, shares about the Dominican Mission Teams early response at the border city of Jimani, Dominican Republic. He explains his experience from sitting in a religion class with Dominican Lutherans during the January 12…
After Haiti’s earthquake: An uncertain future for the Deliscars
ORANGEVILLE, Ont. – Suzanne Deliscar is worrying less these days, but only a little less. The Brampton, Ont. lawyer knows her Haitian-born husband, James Deliscar, survived the January 12 earthquake that levelled Port-au-Prince, the nation’s capital. But she still fears for his safety and for…
Earthquake-relief donations now worth double
WATERLOO, Ont. – Cash donations to Haitian earthquake-relief efforts are now worth twice as much. The federal government announced Thursday it would match up to $50 million any donations made by Canadians to eligible charities that are assisting relief efforts. FaithLife Financial – a not-for-profit,…
Seizing of Bibles sparks fear of persecution
Malaysia – Authorities seized more than 15,000 Bibles in recent months because the Bibles used an Arabic word for God. Under Malaysian law, the word Allah is exclusive to Islam and may not be used by any other religion, including Christianity. The Bibles used the…
Pray for persecuted Christians November 8
WINNIPEG – Thousands of Canadian Christians will participate in the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Sunday, November 8. Just download a free kit – including a video and prayer materials at www.idop.ca. According to International Day of Prayer Canada (IDOP Canada), more…
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