All posts tagged Rev. Marvin Bublitz

June 23, 2023

How long, O Lord?

by Marvin Bublitz A little while ago I had the joy to install the new Assistant Pastor at Holy Cross, Kitchener. As I sat in the chancel, I looked out at full pews. The saints were sitting shoulder to shoulder. It was a great sight after…

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April 26, 2023

Installation of Rev. Rinas in new dual parish

HANOVER, Ont. – After discussions commenced in May 2022 between the two congregations, an agreement became effective on January 1, 2023, for the new dual parish of St. John’s in Clifford and First St. Matthew’s in Hanover.  Neither congregation is new to the multi-point parish…

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April 17, 2023

What can I do?

by Marvin Bublitz I found myself asking that question again when I was talking with a friend who had been diagnosed with cancer: I said what I have said countless times to others in 32 years of ministry, “What can I do?”  After we finished…

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February 23, 2023

Here we go again

by Marvin Bublitz Perhaps it was at a wedding or other family gathering. Maybe it happened as a group of your friends gathered. Suddenly, one of your family or friends started telling a story. As they start, you find yourself thinking: “Here we go again.” …

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January 16, 2023

Not what I expected

by Marvin Bublitz How often have you found yourself saying, “That’s not what I expected”? We have our own ideas on how things should be or how they should play out. Those expectations can be seen in every aspect of our life. Not getting what…

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June 13, 2022

LCC reelects Regional Pastors

EDMONTON – Elections for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Regional Pastors took place during synod’s convention on the afternoon of June 11, with synod’s currently Regional Pastors each elected to another term without opposition. As a result of the election, Rev. David Haberstock continues to serve as…

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