The Canadian Lutheran March/April 2023

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE scriptures

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BY MATHEW BLOCK

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“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about Me…” | John 5:39

A CRADLE FOR THE CROSS

BY WILLIAM

“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.” | LUKE 24:27

did

MUNDT

Photo: Diane Kuhl

“For I decided to know nothing among you 2:2

Was treibt Christum?

Evidence that Demands a Verdict

There are some who have a small opinion of the Old Testament, thinking of it as a book that was given to the Jewish people only, and is now out of date, containing only stories of past times. They think that they have enough in the New Testament and pretend to seek in the Old Testament only a spiritual sense…. But Christ says, “Search in the Scriptures, for they give except an open preaching and proclamation of Christ, appointed by the sayings of the Old Testament thoughts and feelings go, and think of the Scriptures as the loftiest and noblest of holy things, as the richest of mines, which can never be worked out, so before you in such foolish and simple guise, in order lies, and to which the angel points the shepherds. is the treasure, Christ that lies in them.

PROPHECY

† DESCENDENT OF ABRAHAM

† DESCENDANT OF JUDAH

† DESCENDENT OF JESSE

† DESCENDANT OF DAVID’S ROYAL LINE

† BORN OF A VIRGIN

† BORN IN BETHLEHEM

† REJECTED BY HIS PEOPLE

† ENTER JERUSALEM ON A DONKEY

† BE CALLED A KING

† BETRAYED FOR 30 PIECES OF SILVER

† BETRAYAL MONEY USED TO BUY POTTER’S FIELD

† SILENT BEFORE HIS ACCUSERS

† HANDS AND FEET PIERCED

† KILLED ALONGSIDE CRIMINALS

† MOCKED, SAYING, “LET GOD RESCUE HIM”

† SOLDIERS GAMBLE FOR HIS CLOTHING

† GIVEN VINEGAR TO DRINK

† BONES NOT BROKEN

† BURIED IN A RICH MAN’S TOMB

† RAISED FROM THE DEAD

WAS TREIBT CHRISTUM?

O.T. PREDICTION

GN. 12:3, 22:18

GN. 49:10

IS. 11:1

2 SM. 7:16

IS. 7:14

MC. 5:2

IS. 53:3

N.T. FULFILLMENT

MT. 1:1; LK. 3:34

MT. 1:3; LK. 3:33

MT. 1:1; LK. 3:31; RM. 1:3

MT. 1:18-25; LK. 1:26-35

MT. 2:1, 5-6; LK. 2:4-7

JN. 1:11

MT. 21:1-7; MK. 11:1-7; LK. 19:28-38

MT. 27:37; MK 15:26; LK 23:38; JN 19:19

MT. 26:14-16

MT. 27:3-10

MT. 26:62-63; MK. 15:3-5; JN. 19:9

LK. 23:33; JN. 20:25-27

MT. 27:44; MK. 15:27; LK 23:33

MK. 15:29-30; MT. 27:39-44; LK 23:35-37

MT. 27:35; LK. 23:34; JN. 19:23-24

MT. 27:48; MK. 15:36; LK. 23:36; JN. 19:28-30

JN. 19:33, 36

MT 27:57-60

AC. 13:30-35

separate by

Rev. Dr. William Mundt

SHADOWS & SUBSTANCE:

by Thomas M. Winger

know His Word from the heart (Hebrews 8:10). He is able to change the mind of God so that He remembers their sins no more (Hebrews 8:12). All this Christ

Then, carrying the powerful blood of God Himself, an eternal redemption and purifying our consciences completely (Hebrews 9:12-14). No more sacrifices would be needed, because the death of God had inaugurated a radically new covenant (Hebrews 9:15).

covenant “a shadow of the good things to come” (10:1), it means that we shouldn’t cling to them. A child who’s waiting for his father to return home may get excited when his shadow crosses the threshold. But once his father walks through the door, it’s him that he hugs.

would be equally absurd.

That’s not to say that shadows are unimportant. A shadow not only tells you something’s coming; it also takes its shape from it and shows what it will be like. While the blood of goats had no power in itself to forgive sins, the blood of Christ to which it pointed certainly did. God forgave Israel’s sins through the blood of come. Christ’s cross stands in the middle of time like a stone thrown into a pond whose ripples spread in every

their own, so that the saints of old were made holy by the blood of Christ still to come.

Israelites what kind of Messiah was coming. Morning the sins of the world (John 1:29). Together with the lamb oil and poured out wine (Exodus 29:40). They made bread

next week they ate the bread as a fellowship meal in God’s together into a meal in which every Israelite participated. Passover meal, Jesus took bread and wine and instituted the New Testament. The shadow had given way to the coming

a banquet for His people that surpassed every feast of the old covenant. The letter to the Hebrews culminates with an urgent appeal to join in that banquet: “let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith” (Hebrews 10:22), words that are quoted in the entrance rite of our something greater than even the glorious Temple of old, a joining together of heaven and earth around the altar:

have

Rev. Dr. Thomas M. Winger is president of

You

come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of

LCC contributors to Festschrift honouring former ILC Chairman, Bishop Hans-Jörg Voigt

Dienst an der Kirche durch Wort und Sakrament: Theologie und Kirche in konfessioneller und ökumenischer Verantwortung

bishop, seek ILC membership

Lutherische Kirche – SELK

SELK Bishop Hans-Jörg Voigt (Photo: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod/Erik M. Lunsford.)

Dienst an der Kirche durch Wort und Sakrament

SRI LANKA

ECLK Archbishop Joseph Omolo consecrates CELC Bishop Arulchelvan.

Stand Firm in the Faith

SUMMARIES TO SHARE WITH YOUR

CONGREGATION OR PARISH!

(For Convention Delegates & beyond!)

Convention Delegates:

Delegates serve for 4 years.

Delegates are “Resource Persons” in their congregation.

Delegates assist in disseminating and implementing resolutions passed at Convention.

Events > 2022 LCC Synod Convention

Delegates can partner with LCC’s Communications Department.

Circuit Counsellor Collaborations

communications@lutheranchurch.ca

CAAT Pension Plan Merger

Who We Are > Circuits

Resolutions Updates

Summary:

Resources > Servant Leader

Regional Mission and Ministry Councils (RMMCs)

Who We Are > Regional Mission and Ministry Council (RMMC)

WEST REGION RMMC:

Finance Committee

Network

CENTRAL REGION RMMC:

EAST REGION RMMC:

LUTHERAN CHURCH–CANADA BUDGET 2023

Serve, strengthen, and equip congregations for bold, faithful, Christ-centred witness.

OUR MISSION

TOGETHER, ONE (LORD, BODY, FAITH, CHURCH)

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH

Strengthening our Congregations

Supporting Theological Education

Caring for Leaders and Members

Supporting our Mission Work in Canada

Supporting our Mission Work Internationally

Building Community

The Canadian Lutheran

There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. | Ephesians 4:6

OUR BUDGET

LCC Board of Directors

The noblest and greatest work and the most important service we can perform for God on earth is bringing other people, and especially those who are entrusted to us, to the knowledge of God by the Holy Gospel.

|

Martin Luther

DOMESTIC MISSIONS - 23%

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS - 24%

ECCLESIASTICAL SERVICES - 16%

CONGREGATION SERVICES - 8%

HIGHER EDUCATION - 7%

COMMUNICATION SERVICES - 5%

ADMINISTRATION - 16%

Advancement Updates

Cultivation and enhancement of congregation relations across synod.

of funding to help achieve the mission and ministry of our church today and into the future.

St. John’s Mission Quilters disband after almost 50 years of service

Shirley Meister, on behalf of Buchanan, Irene Closson, Trudy Kulak, Brenda Meister, Shirley Meister, Esther Pantzer, and

VERNON, B.C. Vernon Morning Star

WHY ARE YOU

from the regional pastor | rev. robert mohns

“Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?’ Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, ‘Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’ She

Second annual pastors’ Respite Retreat

ST. ALBERT, Alta.

WETASKIWIN CIRCUIT, Alta.

Trinity Winkler celebrates anniversaries

WINKLER, Man.

Thanks from Red Lake

RED LAKE, Ont.

SASKATCHEWAN, MANITOBA, AND NW ONTARIO - MICHELLE HEUMANN, EDITOR

GWas ist das?

CATECHISM AS PATTERN OF THE UNIVERSE

from the regional pastor | rev. david haberstock

Lord

Purpose Driven

SASKATCHEWAN, MANITOBA, AND NW ONTARIO - MICHELLE HEUMANN, EDITOR

LWMLC Sunday at Zion Morden

MORDEN, Man.

Camp Lutherland historical pieces found

Celine Titchkosky

L to R: Beverly Link, Celine Titchkosky, Marianne Brunn, Shirley Titchkosky, Ida Kube, and Arlene Link

Diane Dennis

Bach concert at Mount Olive kicks

HANOVER, Ont.

L to R: Rev. Saar, Rev. Maher, Rev. Rinas, Rev. Bublitz, and Rev. Dunlop

Warren Dickert, Elder

FISHERVILLE, Ont.

Tricia Miller

The Sunday School kids with Sunday School Superintendent Sheila Lindsey

You do not have to accept your situation. You can change it to what you want or desire.

WHAT CAN

from the regional pastor | rev. marvin bublitz

“So that we may obtain this faith, and administering the Sacraments was instituted. Through the Word and Sacraments, as through instruments, He works faith, when and where it

Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” | Luke 12:32

are received into grace for Christ’s

Installation at Bethel Kitchener

KITCHENER, Ont.

L to R, Back Row: Rev. Ray Kirk, Rev. Nolan Astley, Rev. Rob Korsch, Rev. Robert Krestick, Rev. Joel Kuhl, Rev. Konny Hahn, Rev. Rick Orlowski, Rev. Dr. James Keller; L to R, Front Row: Vicar Connor Buck, Rev. Gilvan de Azevedo, Rev. Allan Scharlach, Rev. Davi Schmidt, Rev. Andy Schroth

L to R: Rev. Dr. Thomas Korcok, Rev. Dr. John Stephenson, East Regional Pastor Rev. Marvin Bublitz, Rev. Dr. Thomas Winger, Rev. Dr. James Kellerman, and Poya Zaman (kneeling)

You can explore the interactive mission maps on on LCC's website by clicking on a location to learn more about each mission site.

ONLINE

The Canadian Lutheran International Mission Sites:

Domestic Mission Sites:

Longest-serving teacher in CLTS history honoured at retirement

Servant of Christ’s Church

ST. CATHARINES, Ont.

The Lord’s Supper Eschatology

Dr. John Stephenson Retirement Festivities (Photo: Rev Dr. Thomas Winger).

EDMONTON -

L to R: Dr. Sam Thompson, Dr. Jim Gimbel, Rev. Michael Schutz, Dcn. Amanda Hastings (online), Rev. Neil Stern, and Dr. Colleen Hammermaster. Not pictured: Bev Adam.

Legacy Funds

"Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim His righteousness, declaring to all people yet unborn: He has done it." Psalm 22: 30,31

Throughout our lives we are called to be good stewards of what we receive from God. Did you know you can continue this practice of stewardship even in death? Assets that God has blessed you with that have accumulated over time, can be left as a charitable legacy to support His church.

Establishing an endowment, a designated, or a donor-advised fund with Lutheran Foundation Canada, is an excellent way of ensuring your legacy gift provides ongoing resources to ministry for years to come. You can choose to support your home congregation or any combination of the members of the LCC synodical family.

Your fund can be established either while you are living, or through your estate when you die (second-to-die if married), with a minimum of $25,000. Alternately, you can contribute any amount to one or more of the 72 funds currently managed by the Foundation. Each year, the beneficiaries of these funds receive approximately 4% of the invested capital, given from earned income, thus creating a wonderful source of ongoing revenue for their ministry for many years.

Rev. Milton Lam

Rev. Daryl Solie

Rev. Aaron Astley

Rev. Mark Koehler

Rev. Tom Kruesel

Rev. Mark Schultz

lcc social media

Rev. Alex Timm

Rev. Larry Brotherton

What is Regional News?

To learn more about establishing your own legacy fund, please contact Lutheran Foundation Canada at 877-711-4438, or visit:

www.lutheranfoundation.ca

Regional News can include something unique that your congregation is doing for its members, like hosting a hiking club, mentoring younger members into leadership positions, or preserving a heritage church building. Sharing our news is one way our geographically widespread Synod can stay connected, and if you're not sure if a story qualifies as news, please ask!

regionaleditor@lutheranchurch.ca

PRESIDENT ’S PONDERINGS

WE VALUE TRUST

BY PRESIDENT TIMOTHY TEUSCHER

THE 2022 INDEX FOR THE CANADIAN LUTHERAN IS AVAILABLE ON CANADIANLUTHERAN.CA TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD AS A PDF.

TOGETHER, ONE

Are YOU ready to make a positive impact in our organization?

The Board of Directors of The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre are currently seeking nominees to join a diverse group of members who collaboratively contribute to the well-being and sustainability of the organization.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please forward your resume to Paola Gatica, Executive Associate, at pegatica@gss.org.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please visit our website at www.gss.org APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 31, 2023.

For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, [and] that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures… 1 Corinthians 15:3-4