All posts tagged Leonardo Neitzel
Workshops announced for National Convention
VANCOUVER – On Saturday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building on the campus of UBC, Lutheran Church–Canada’s convention is offering seven workshops open to both delegates and members of LCC congregations. Signs will direct you to the workshop rooms. Paid parking…
Hospitality as ministry: Outreach in Kitchener
by Leonardo Neitzel The practice of Christian hospitality flows from gratitude to Jesus, who came to us, humbled Himself, built His tent among us, and welcomed us to dwell with Him in the fellowship of His family of faith, the Church. It points to our…
Alive and growing: The Church in Nicaragua
by James Morgan The decline in Christian observance and church attendance in North America is something that preoccupies and concerns us all greatly. Shrinking congregations composed of fewer young people are unfortunately common in Canada and the United States. However, we can take great comfort…
Attack on LCC’s Mission Centre in Nicaragua
by Mathew Block NICARAGUA – On October 11 at 7:00 p.m., Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Mission Centre in Chinandega, Nicaragua was attacked. Details emerged slowly over the past week, as regular communications were interrupted following the incident. At the time of the attack, Rev. Rufino Quintero…
25 Years for Lutheran Church-Canada: “We are to celebrate to the Lord” (Exodus 10:9)
by Leonardo Neitzel The relationship of our Lord God with His people in the Old and New Testaments is one of celebration. Through all ages, even amidst trials and suffering of all sorts, God strengthened His people to rejoice and celebrate. When Pharaoh was determined…
A Pentecost Harvest in Honduras
by Leonardo Neitzel Lutherans in Central America are experiencing a special flavour of Pentecost these days. The rainy season is starting, fields are seeded, fruit trees are displaying their best, and there is growth, abundance, and joy. The Church frequently uses these agricultural images in…