ANADIAN LUTHERANISM TODAY - Lutheran Church-Canada
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Half a century of God’s blessings!<br />
CALGARY - Many people, including<br />
former pastors and members, came<br />
together June 10 for two memorable<br />
services, a delicious roast beef<br />
banquet, and a reception with sweets,<br />
to celebrate the 50th anniversary of<br />
24 THE C<strong>ANADIAN</strong> LUTHERAN September/October 2012<br />
ABC District News<br />
Alberta and British Columbia Karen Lyons, editor<br />
Alberta and British Columbia Karen Lyons, editor<br />
Former pastors, rom left: Revs. Lloyd Huber (1977-1990), Michael Dorn (1991-2005), Paul<br />
Dorn (2000-2005), James Chimirri-Russell, and Keith Haberstock (2007-present). Other former<br />
pastors (not pictured) include: Revs. Herb Heineman (1962-1966), Walter Krenz (1966-1968,<br />
deceased), and Art Rader (1968-1976).<br />
Worship to go!<br />
DRUMHELLER, Alta. - As the<br />
<strong>Canada</strong> Day Parade was Sunday at<br />
noon, it was the consensus of the<br />
congregation that we have “church<br />
on the float!”<br />
“Worship to Go” flyers were<br />
delivered in the community and<br />
left on the door of our church.<br />
Grace <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> brought the<br />
message of the ”Good Life” in Christ<br />
to the wider community through the<br />
<strong>Canada</strong> Day Float for Grace <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, Drumheller<br />
Prince of Peace <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong>. It<br />
was wonderful to see pastors who<br />
led the congregation in the past and<br />
to connect with people who hadn’t<br />
visited in a while.<br />
Rev. Herb Heineman (1962-1966)<br />
float that we entered in the <strong>Canada</strong><br />
Day Parade.<br />
Prior to the parade there was a<br />
time of prayer. The Grace <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
Music Team sang praise songs<br />
along the entire parade route and<br />
there were Sunday School Children<br />
providing lots of energy in the form<br />
of dance. Grace <strong>Lutheran</strong> placed<br />
second in the “community” category.<br />
Rosalie Nimmo, Grace <strong>Lutheran</strong>, Drumheller<br />
gave the sermon at the morning<br />
service. Rev. James Chimirri-Russell,<br />
the only member of the congregation<br />
to have become a pastor, gave the<br />
sermon at the afternoon service.<br />
The event featured beautiful<br />
musical performances during the<br />
services and banquet. It was a day<br />
to remember how God blessed the<br />
ministry of our church the last 50<br />
years.<br />
Gloria Sihlis, Prince of Peace<br />
Serving the Lord<br />
through Esther<br />
CRESTON, B.C. - On the Feast<br />
of Purim (March 7), Redeemer<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> hosted a dinner<br />
theatre on the Book of Esther<br />
featuring a full course meal of<br />
ethnic food. The first night was a<br />
sellout, so the group presented it<br />
again March 9 as a dessert theatre,<br />
again with a sellout crowd. Proceeds<br />
of $715.81 were sent to the Bibles<br />
for Israel organization. That money<br />
will sponsor the writing of the 4th<br />
chapter of the book of Esther. When<br />
printed, it will appear with Redeemer<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong>'s name inscribed.<br />
Joyce Bilodeau, Administrative Secretary,<br />
Redeemer <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
Acting out the Book of Esther<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
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