Sheaves March 2016

March 2016 #50

Program Descriptions…6Class of 2015…10Cameroon Trip…12Year in the Life…28

Newsmagazine of Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon

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Top left: Seth, Matteo, Emmanuel, Julie, and Craig enjoyed the Reformation/Christmas party, held at Emmanuel’s internship congregation, Zion (Saskatoon) on 12 November 2015. Right: The artists

among the student body really shone playing Reformation Pictionary. Left: Then a new grandfather himself, Gordon Jensen was happy to look after Jailyn’s baby Gwen. Centre: Most of the students,

faculty, and staff were out to the party. Here are Vern, Emmanuel, Seth, Gordon, Sarah U; Brigitte, Jailyn (with Gwen), Fran, Kristine; Matteo, Joe, Kate, Pamela, Julie, Dianne, and Colin. Missing were Sarah M, Aneeta, Lindsey and Joseph on internship, Jon, Cam Harder and Michael Nel, and

some staff. Right: Director of Recruitment Tim Wray did a great job as the plenary speaker at the ABT Synod Youth Gathering at Mulhurst Camp in May 2015. Below left: Intern Lindsey Skakum lights the

candles for Opening Worship, 8 September. Right: Emmanuel, Seth, Kristine, and Aneeta joined Bishop Greg Mohr at the ordination of Rev. Dorothy Chu ’14 at Oakridge (Vancouver), 9 November 2014.

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Sheaves is published by Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon

Editor: Pamela Giles

Photos by: Pamela Giles, Julie Letourneau, Ali Tote, Gordon Jensen, Tim Yaworski

Artwork by: Jailyn Corbin, Heather Giles, Emmanuel Aristide

Cover: Jailyn Corbin’s visual interpretation of Psalm 8 from Psalms class. Here’s her explanation: “The drawing highlights vs 2, taking into perspective creation from a child’s point of view. The child in the centre depicts my own son as he carefully admires a butterfly on his hand. He had spent this particular afternoon caring for it as we enjoyed an outdoor picnic. While the child is surrounded by all of creation, he is safe in the hands of God.”

Correspondence about this publication should be directed to the editor at:Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon114 Seminary CresSaskatoon, SK S7N [email protected]

This issue is available in colour on our website!

Many more pictures from the Cameroon trip and the seminary in general are on the LTS Facebook page.You don’t need a Facebook account to see them; just visit the link on the home page of our website.

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ssue President’s Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What’s Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The MDiv Program at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Other Programs at LTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Exiting President’s Farewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Staff Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The Class of 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Cameroon Trip: Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Cameroon Trip: Student Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Tribute Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21A Year in the Life…of a First-Call Pastor (Whitelock) . . . . . . . . . . 28Recruitment Roundup: The Plans God Has for Us . . . . . . . . . . . 30Development Update: Going Places with LTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Curriculum Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Around the Seminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Above left: Bishop Larry Kochendorfer ’89 was in Saskatoon in September and November to teach Advanced Liturgy and joined us for a community pot luck lunch. Right: Bishop Sid Haugen

’81 installed Rev. Dr. Michael Nel ’71 as Acting President at Opening Worship, 8 September.


President’s Greetingby Rev. Dr. Michael J. Nel, Acting President

W e give thanks for the many good things that have been happening at LTS. We give thanks that the

students have safely returned from Cameroon, where they experienced the warm and generous hospitality of the Lutheran Church. Our thanks to Prof. Kristine Ruffatto and Rev. Dr. Ali Tote ’07 for organizing and leading the students into this cultural adven-ture. I am sure that the students will spend many days and months reflecting on their experience and will have many exciting and interesting stories to tell.

The Board of Governors met at the end of January. After many hours of hard work under the very capable facilitation of Helga Hein, they drafted a new strategic plan which included new Mission and Vision statements. There are many organizational reasons to have a robust and detailed strategic plan, the most important being the way the plan provides a vision of a new and exciting future.

Dr. Nel is serving as Acting President of LTS for a two-year term as of 15 July 2015. He is an LTS grad from ’71 (MDiv) and ’77 (STM).

What’s Ahead

R ev. Dr. Michael Nel ’71, Acting Presi-dent of LTS, and Rev. Dr. Sid Haugen ’81, Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod,

signed a lease agreement on 2 December for office space in our building. In late March, the Synod will be moving from their current office on Preston Ave into the former Games Room/ESC Library, in the basement across from the Cafeteria.

Bishop Sid commented that this is a great opportunity to develop partnerships:

“Forming leaders for our church, both clergy

and lay, is a crucial endeavour, never more than now with the upcoming shortage. Being on site, together in the hallways and over coffee could be a way we build multiple bridges between the faculty, staff, our staff and synod members.”

Dr. Nel echoes the sentiment: “Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon welcomes the Saskatchewan Synod. Having the Synod offices in the seminary creates a close and positive relationship for the ministry of both the seminary and the church.”

Above: Joan Meyer (representing the Synod) and Vince Gaudet (representing

the Seminary) witnessed the signingRight: Bishop Haugen & Acting President

Nel signing the lease, in Nel’s office


President’s Greeting What’s Ahead

New Major for the Mastor of Theological StudiesHealthcare & Parish Nursing

LTS is pleased to announce an exciting new specialization for the Master of Theo-logical Studies (MTS) degree. The only one of its kind in North America, this program recognizes the essential connection between spirituality and healing. Students will engage in interdisciplinary scholarship, studying the intersection between Theology and Medicine (Nursing), faith and health, faith communities and healthcare organi-zations. Those in the degree program will also complete graduate-level courses in Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematics (Theology), Ethics, and Pastoral Care.* Here are the healthcare-specific courses:

LH 230 Health & Healing in the Bible LH 250 Health Care Practice With Faith Communities LH 370 Faith Community Health Issues LH 371 Health Promotion Within Faith Communities LH 390 Research Methods (1 credit – required if taking the Thesis option)

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to (1) analyze and critically appraise the contribution of faith organizations and faith-based programs, such as parish nursing, to the healthcare system; and (2) be at the cutting edge of the improvement of the healthcare system.

For a full description of the courses and more information about the program, please visit the LTS website, or email the Director of the program, Rev. Dr. Ali Tote, [email protected]

LTS Study Conference, 3 – 5 May 2016Roots and Wings: Being Church in the 21st Century

What does it take for the church to thrive and grow in this post-Christendom culture? John Bowen, former professor at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto and current director of Wycliffe Serves, believes we need first of all to recover what it means that Christianity is about good news: our “roots.” Two practical strategies follow. One is for existing churches to find new ways to touch their communities with the Gospel. The other is to start new Christian communities, sometimes called “fresh expressions of church,” which reach people traditional churches can’t. These are our “wings.”

Lecture 1: Being Church in the 21st CenturyLecture 2: Helping Existing Congregations Find New Forms of OutreachLecture 3: Fresh Expressions of Christian CommunityAlso…Panel Discussion: “All are Refugees: The Church’s Role in Immigration”

(Four panelists, with Rev. Paul Sartison as facilitator)Lecture: “A Quest for a Relational Theology” (Rev. Dr. Michael Nel)


The MDiv Program at a Glance

T he launch of our new curriculum three years ago was a significant change from our previous one.

Course FormatCurrently, the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) requires our MDiv/BTh students to take half of their classes on-site. Half of the classes can be taken at a distance. Here’s how that works:

On-site: Students meet in a classroom, usually in Saskatoon, and study together with the professor in person.

Blended: Most distance classes are “blended,” which means that the professor and on-campus students are in the classroom in Saskatoon. Distance students use streaming video (Adobe Connect) and audio (telephone) to join the on-campus students and professor.

Asynchronous online: Asynchronous means not everyone is doing things in the class at the same time. Most of the work occurs at the student’s convenience during the week, with readings, videos, discussion forums and uploaded assign-ments forming the bulk of the work. Some live videoconference may also occur, so students and the professor have a chance to discuss the material as a group.

Almost all the MDiv/BTh courses are offered in an intensive format over one or two weeks.

MDiv/BThThe MDiv (Master of Divinity) is the standard

program which prepares a candidate for Ordi-nation. The BTh (Bachelor of Theology) program prepares candidates for Ordination who are over thirty-five years of age and who do not have a first university degree. Requirements are similar for both programs; BTh students are not required to have a Biblical language. Normally, this program takes four years of study.

TimelineMost first- and second-year classes are

offered in alternate years, grouped themat-ically. Students may begin their studies either in “Year A” or “Year B”; both years are required

before Internship but either set of courses can be taken first. MDiv/BTh students take 27 three-credit courses and 3 one-credit courses.

Year A (2016–17): Ten courses in Biblical Studies, Liturgy, Homiletics, Pastoral Care

Year B (2015–16): Ten courses in Church History, Lutheran Confessions, Ethics, Theology

Internship now takes place over two years, normally eighteen to nineteen months at the

same congregation with the same supervisor.

Internship: Eight courses, including Advanced Christian Ed, five electives (e.g., Outreach Ministry, Advanced Pastoral Care, Advanced Liturgy, Ethics, etc.), and Capstone (final class)

Course AreasHere is the breakdown of required courses and electives:

� Biblical Studies (6) � Church History and Historical Theology (4) � Systematic Theology, Ethics (5) � Pastoral Theology (6) � Electives (6) � Capstone (1) � Orientation Colloquia (2 at 1 credit each) � Cross-Cultural Immersion Experience (1 credit)

Other Requirements � Biblical language (Hebrew or Biblical Greek): 6-credit class or Competency Exam*

� Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or Pastoral Counselling Education (1 unit)*

� Comprehensive Exams after Year A and Year B � Internship/Pastoral Residency (18–20 months)

*students are encouraged to complete this requirement before coming to seminary

Other Programs at LTS

Above: Adobe Connect videoconference from Pilgrimage class with Dr. Matt Anderson ’85, Fall 2015.


The MDiv Program at a Glance Other Programs at LTSMTS

Master of Theological Studies is for those who wish to study Theology for reasons other

than ordination in the ELCIC, including prepa-ration for church vocations that don’t require ordination to Word and Sacrament ministry.

This is normally a two-year program. MTS students take the equivalent of eighteen courses (54 credit hours): they choose a Major (six courses), a Minor (four courses), a six-credit thesis (or a comprehensive exam + a free elec-tive), and six electives.

Major and Minor Fields of Study:1. Biblical Studies2. Systematic Theology3. History & Historical Theology4. Healthcare & Parish Nursing

CertificatesLutheran Formation Certificate is a one-year

intensive reflection on Lutheran perspectives in theological and pastoral studies for ordination-track students whose MDiv is from a seminary not endorsed by the ELCIC. LFC students take nine three-credit courses. Other experiences (internship, CPE) may also be required.

Diaconal Ministry Certificate prepares candi-dates for diaconal ministry in the ELCIC.

The certificate itself requires nine three-credit courses (seven required, two electives) and normally takes one academic year to complete. For consecration, the ELCIC also requires an internship, one unit of CPE, and participation in a diaconal retreat.

DiscoveryDiscovery courses are non-credit, just-for-

interest courses offered for lay people (though clergy are also welcome to join!) who are interested in learning more about various aspects of their faith. These courses are fewer hours (usually about 15) than credit courses and have no formal assignments.

Online Discovery classes run for about eight weeks and feature a weekly one-hour video-conference in addition to readings and videos. Some Discovery classes are held over a weekend on-site in Saskatoon or another location.

DMinDoctor of Ministry is a three year program for

clergy who are interested in engaging their communities more effectively, bringing their gifts into stronger partnership with community groups and institutions.

The DMin has three chief components:1. Three colloquia 2. Seven courses (one-week on-site intensive)3. Ministry project (six credits) with defense

An update from Professor Cam Harder: The DMin program has a rural ministry focus but is not restricted to students in rural settings; community development tools are useful across contexts. The current class agrees it has meant much to them to meet regularly with capable colleagues and to pray, laugh and learn together. They express deep appreciation for the ministry skills they’ve been given in the program.

A new DMin cohort will begin in late summer 2016, so if you know of a pastor or diaconal minister who is ready for a new challenge, who wants to build their ministry skills and forge some deeper connections with their community, let them know. The deadline for applications is 1 May. Interested students should contact the DMin Director, Jennifer Janzen Ball, at [email protected].

STMMaster of Sacred Theology is for students

who seek in-depth theogical study after the MDiv degree. They may choose Track 1 (six courses and a thesis) or Track 2 (eight courses).

Students can choose one of three possible majors:

� Biblical Studies � Interdisciplinary Theological Studies � Pastoral Studies

For More Info…About any of our programs or about taking our courses, please visit our website or contact Gordon Jensen ([email protected]) or Pamela Giles ([email protected]).


Exiting President’s Farewellby Rev. Dr. Kevin Ogilvie

“F or whatever crawls out of the baptismal font may boast about itself that it is already consecrated

a priest, bishop and pope, although it is not seemly for each to exercise such an office.

For because we are all equally priests, no one dare push him or herself forward and usurp [this office] without our permission and election to do this” (Luther, Works 44, p. 129).

Luther often used a tone that sounds earthy and bombastic to our ears today. It was, rather, a normal way of engaging in debate then: “Whatever crawls out the baptismal font” – that is

you and me; it is the pope in Rome and the poor leper in Madagascar. All of us are part of Christ’s eternal priesthood offering praises, sacrifices of thanksgiving and prayers for others before Almighty God. None of us is higher or more important than the other; not one of us can be discounted. All of us serve Christ through special service: as farmers, shoemakers, nurses, teachers, garbage collec-tors, office workers and even pastors and bishops. All of us are servants of the Word,

each in our own capacity, which makes the Body of Christ function. We cannot all be feet or hands or eyes. I often think of myself as a little toe, but if you stub me, watch out!

Because the Word of God creates and sustains the Church through preaching, teaching and the administration of the sacraments, the Office of Ministry is of vital importance in the Church, and LTS diligently and assidu-ously trains men and women to this special service within the Body. But when you crawled out of the baptismal font, you too were consecrated priest to Almighty God – which means that learning how best to serve in your walk of life is also of great impor-tance! You can do that through your local congregation, at your pastor’s Bible studies and adult classes, or through offerings from the Seminary that are geared for everyone. To preserve the health of our families, not all of us become neurosurgeons, but we do learn basic first aid!

It is important for all Christians to learn and understand the Gospel and their personal role in the life of faith and service, if for no other reason than to hold accountable those whom we do set apart for the Offices of Word and Sacrament (pastors), Word and Service (diaconal ministers) and Word and Over-sight (bishops). I urge you to take advantage of those offerings from all these sources when you can and to support the work of the church in theological education: Sunday Schools, Bible Studies, Adult Classes, and Seminaries!

It was the highest privilege to serve the Body of Christ as President of LTS these past 9.5 years. I worked with amazingly gifted people who do incredible things for God’s glory. Thank you for the privilege of serving you!

Staff Notes


Exiting President’s Farewell

Photo facing page: On Kevin’s last day in the office, Emmanuel Aristide presented him with a gift from the current students, a Kevin Ogilvie bobblehead

Staff Notes

Eli Clarke began as Maintenance Associate on 1 May 2015. He replaced Dan Otto, who resigned in March.

Faye Waite, Data Entry Specialist, began helping out with data entry for Finance, Develop-ment, Registration, and Internship in March 2015. She works Tues, Wed, Fri.

Colleen Rickard from CiRCLe M started as LTS Registrar in January. She works Thursdays.

Rev. Fran Schmidt ’08 is serving as Dean of Chapel this academic year.

K evin Ogilvie announced his resignation in January 2015; he finished his second term as President at the end of June. Kevin is now back to enjoying parish ministry in a congre-

gation near Columbia, SC, where his wife, Rev. Dr. Jann Boyd, is a professor at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (ELCA). Kevin is teaching a couple of courses at the Seminary as well! Thanks once again to everyone who joined us at his farewell banquet during Study Conference last May and especially to emcee Rev. Jason Zinko ’10 and to those who shared their memories of Kevin’s presidency at the mic: Rev. Olivier Ravelojaona ’14, Rev. Richard Engel ’13, Lindsey Skakum (with writing help from Aneeta Saroop), Professor Gordon Jensen.

Faculty and Staff at the Study Conference, May 2015(L–R): Sessional lecturer Rev. John Gram, Sessional lecturer Rev. Fran Schmidt ’08, Facilitator of

Contextual Ed Rev. Dr. Vern Ratzlaff, Director of Development Joe Stolee, Director of Recruitment Rev. Dr. Tim Wray ’08, Director of Finance Vincent Gaudet, Library Technician Leif Steiestol, former Liturgy

Professor Rev. Dr. Jann Boyd, President Kevin Ogilvie, Director of Advancement Services Dr. Pamela Giles, William Hordern Chair of Theology Rev. Dr. Gordon Jensen ’84, Director of Maintenance Souvankham Chanminaraj, Professor of Systematics Rev. Dr. Cam Harder ’81, Maintenance Associate Eli

Clarke, Director of Residence Matteo Carboni, Associate Professor of Old Testament Rev. Dr. Kristine Ruffatto, Data Entry Specialist Faye Waite. Missing: STU Head Librarian Alison Jantz ’09.


The Class of 2015The Class of 2015

Kim Baryluk, MDivI have now completed my MDiv after many years of part-time study. I have been able to continue my theological training while maintaining a job in the information technology field. Now, just a few years from retirement, my wife and I are looking forward to other ministry opportunities that God will provide once we retire.

I appreciate the opportunity I have had to study at the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Through my classes and interaction with the professors and other students I have been challenged in new ways .

Shane Hein, MDivThis has been, without the shadow of a doubt, the fastest four years of my entire life. Is that a good thing? Yes and no. Yes, because each and every morning for the last four years I have risen from my bed one day closer to becoming an ordained minister in our church, and now I am finally there. No, because my children are suddenly four years closer to leaving home than when I started seminary. Yes, because I am tired of writing papers. No, because I have come to realize just how much I am going to miss everyone at the seminary: worshipping together, chatting in the hallways, sitting together in a classroom sharing, laughing, drinking coffee, arguing, and learning together.

Thanks to the faculty, staff, current pastors, future pastors, retired pastors, and everyone else who have helped me to grow and to form into the kind of pastor I hope to be. Huge thanks to my family for their love and support. Thanks most of all, though, to God for calling a wretch like me.Rev. Hein is now the pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (Medicine Hat, AB)

David Larsen, Doctor of DivinityRev. Dr. David Larsen (“PD”) served as Executive Director of Camp Kuriakos on Sylvan Lake, AB, for 34 years, from 1979–2014. He recognized that Outdoor Ministry serves as a leadership training ground for the wider church and for society. PD put his vision into practice, fostering the leadership development of hundreds of people through his work at Camp Kuriakos.

PD instilled leadership values and established systems at Camp Kuriakos that live on. The investment made into young adults over his tenure was fruitful. Many leaders found their call, honed their skills, and learned what it is to serve, under PD’s influence.

Pastors, worship leaders, mission workers, and lay leaders learned the importance of humility, teamwork, compassion, discernment, grace, and determination. They also learned to tie excellent knots.

PD‘s influence is not confined to Camp Kuriakos. He was a leader among camps in Canada, helping to found networks of Lutheran Outdoor Ministry sites in AB and across the country. PD was active in the churches of the ELCIC in AB, continuing to offer guidance and encouragement for younger pastors and

professionals in ministry. His own love of the outdoors helped others learn to love worship, scripture, and service.


The Class of 2015

Timothy Beadle, DMinIn recent years, God laid a burden on my heart related to ministering to those serving in rural ministry. Early in my tenure as a denominational leader, I realized I was ill equipped in my understanding and effectiveness relating to those serving in rural leadership.

My time at LTS has been used by God to retool my ministry skills and renew, within my heart, a deeper appreciation for those serving in rural leadership. As a result, my DMin studies proved foundational in the creation of ministry tools that will soon find denominational leaders resourced to equip their rural pastors more meaningfully in the days ahead.

As my formal studies conclude, I praise God for His faithfulness – thanking Him for the faculty of the STU, my cohort, the C&MA, the RCPN, and my wife Heather, for impacting my life and offering invaluable support throughout my course of study.

Gregory Kiel, DMinThe DMin in Rural Ministry and Community Development at LTS came at a time in my life when I was in need of renewal and fresh ideas. The wide-area parish that I serve has a commitment to rural ministry. The DMin was an opportunity to analyze this modern, rural, agricultural context both biblically and theologically. These insights, coupled with community development initiatives, opened the door for local mission. Empowering small rural congregations for mission was the focus of my work, and I have discovered the many

“gifts” of small congregations and their desire to use those gifts in their communities. I have been encouraged by their commitment to the Gospel and their willingness to endure in spite of rural depopulation and geographical challenges. I hope our Church will be able to find ways to continue to support and offer resources so small congregations can persist in their efforts to tell the Good News of Jesus Christ. Thanks to my family for putting up with me during the process; thanks to my advisors and professors for the guidance and support.

Rev. Dr. Kiel is a pastor in the Southwest Lutheran Parish, SK

David Manley, DMinEducation has been the means of my personal and theological ‘stretching’ over the course of my years of ministry. Pastoring in the rural community of Consul, SK, for the past twenty years has developed my intense love for rural ministry. The ability to take this program, while continuing to minister to my church and community, offered the flexibility I needed, and allowed me to work in the rural context with a community team to support and develop my project. The Seminary staff have provided a well-rounded theological journey, which has stretched and encouraged my own theology of rural ministry. My cohort was an outstanding resource of wisdom and spiritual support. My local church (The Consul Church of God) and local community provided a wonderful canvas to paint a hopeful future. My family are my cheerleaders! I am grateful to God for allowing this milestone in my life. Praise the Lord!

The Class of 2015


Cross-Cultural ExperienceCameroon Trip 1–19 January 2016by Pamela Giles, Director of Advancement Services, with student Julie Letourneau

O ne of the most interesting components of the ordained-ministry programs at LTS has for the last decade or so been the

cross-cultural immersion experience. Students in the MDiv and BTh programs are required to take a Globalization Ethics class and go on the trip that accompanies it. The Seminary recog-nizes that we are living in a globalized world, one in which many parishioners are likely to be from elsewhere and often from other parts of the world. How can pastors even begin to empa-thize with newcomers who may struggle with our language, our cultural practices and perhaps even our liturgy if they themselves have never experienced being the “other”?

A number of factors are considered when the Seminary is choosing a destination for the trip. Generally, we go to a place in which most of our students will be a visible minority, so they will know what it’s like to be judged by the colour of their skin. So that students can experi-ence living in an environment where they don’t understand the language and are dependent on others for translation, the site is usually some-where where most people do not speak English. So that students can experience Lutheranism as a global church with different manifestations around the world, we try to go somewhere with a strong Lutheran presence. Finally, having access to personal knowledge and connections in the place visited (as President Kevin Ogilvie did in Madagascar and Rev. Brian Rude ’83 did in El Salvador) is a definite asset.

As a mostly francophone (and also over 200 tribal languages) country in West Africa with historic and emerging Lutheran congregations, and as the homeland of Pastor Ali Tote ’07, Cameroon met all of these requirements. And so, with great excitement and a little trepidation, Pastor Ali, Professor Kristine Ruffatto, six seminarians, a lay learner, and I flew to Cameroon’s capital city, Yaoundé. We left on New Year’s Day and were

gone for almost three weeks. What an incredible adventure it was. Though it was wonderful, the trip was no vacation. We were exhilarated but exhausted. Here are a few of the highlights:

Yaoundé (capital city of Cameroon)3 Jan: Church serviceAttended worship (in French) with around 3000 as the church of Nglongkak parish of the Eglise Evangélique de Cameroun (EEC), in Yaoundé.Witnessed annual feast of thanksgiving. Pastor Ali spoke. Were served lunch in the home of the local synodical bishop, an uncle of Pastor Ali’s.

4 Jan: Meeting with ELCA Regional RepsMet Anne and Willie Langdji, regional represen-tatives to West Africa for ELCA Global Mission, who are based in Yaoundé. Anne focuses on health ministries and Willie supports develop-ment and capacity building. They talked about the work of missionaries in 2016 and how that work has changed over time. Two newly ordained Lutheran pastors (a married couple) joined us for this meeting.

Ngaoundéré (north in Cameroon)5 Jan: Eglise Evangélique et Luthérienne au Cameroun (EELC)Met with Bishop Ruben Ngozo and his staff at the Lutheran National Church office, which is on a compound in Ngaoundéré along with the hospital and missionary housing. Learned about the Lutheran church in Cameroon, today and in the past. Heard about opportunities for Canadians who want to work for the church in Cameroon.

6 Jan: Worship at chapel on compoundJoined members of the hospital community and some who live on the compound for worship in French at the compound’s small, rustic chapel.

6 Jan: Protestant Hospital in NgaoundéréMet with Dr. Simon Aroga Anong, the director of the church’s healthcare system (the OSEELC),


Cross-Cultural ExperienceCross-Cultural Experienceand about ten staff, including the program director, medical personnel from several depart-ments, the Communications and IT people, etc. Learned about the work of the hospital and how it fits in with the mission of the Lutheran church and other Protestant denonimations there. Compared the diseases and healthcare challenges facing the medical profession in Cameroon with Canada. Heard about opportunities for Cana-dians to help. Took a comprehensive tour of the hospital and met doctors and head nurses.

7 Jan: Meeting the Lamido (Islamic king)Took comprehensive guided tour of the Lamido’s palace and learned about the history of this role in Cameroon. Waited until the Lamido returned home from Europe and then watched the formal entrance of the Lamido of Ngaoundéré and two other lamidos to the Palace. Had a private audi-ence with the Lamido and shook his hand.

8 Jan: Lutheran Theological InstituteTravelled about three hours to the Lutheran Seminary in Meiganga, where Dr. Ruffatto will be teaching during her sabbatical from March to May. Met with faculty, toured the facility, then joined the student body in the chapel for an inter-esting discussion about seminary in Cameroon and in Canada. The two student unions held a short meeting. Then we went for lunch with the professors.

9 Jan: Benoué Wildlife ParkTravelled about four hours to this park outside Benoué, north of Ngaoundéré. Were guided (in French) to see hippos and crocodiles and learned about the serious economic conquences for the Park (and other similar parks in Cameroon) of the lack of tourism caused by fear of terrorism; thwarting poachers requires resources.

10 Jan: EELC church in NgaoundéréAttended the Sunday morning service (in French) at the Ngaoundéré Lutheran cathedral, with around 1000 worshippers. It was instructive to see this West African expression of Luther-anism; we recognized the entire liturgy. A song of welcome was sung in our honour.

11 Jan: Lunch with MNO Synod delegationRev. Katharine Bergbusch ’83, Rev. Lynne Hutchison, and one of Lynne’s male parishio-ners from the MNO synod were in Cameroon on their own journey. We had lunch with them and heard about their experiences discussing women leaders in the church with Cameroonians.

Bafoussam (west in Cameroon)12-13 Jan: Homestay in BafoussamTook the bus to Bafoussam (seven hours including two hours along the side of the road when the bus broke down in the heat), where Pastor Ali’s parents and siblings greeted us warmly with a delicious homemade supper. That evening, our group split up, with each person going to different homes (relatives and friends of Pastor Ali), where we would spend two nights living as Cameroonians.

13 Jan: Worship in BamougoumA real highlight of the trip occurred an hour or so outside Bafoussam, in the village Pastor Ali lived in as a child, Bamougoum. There, on a Wednesday morning, members from the local church (including representatives from twelve choirs!) joined us for worship (in French and in a local language, Nguemba). The music was incredible! We were also humbled by the utter joy these people demonstrated at having a chance to host and meet with us. Following the service, we moved to the parsonage, where we engaged in an fascinating dialogue with the locals and learned about their lives and their church.

Paris (France)17 Jan: Worship at Eglise Saint-Jean, ParisOn our way back to Canada, we attended a Sunday morning Lutheran service at Eglise Prot-estante Luthérienne Saint-Jean in Paris. Several French seminarians were present. After the time of fellowship, the pastor and those semi-narians joined us in the hall and explained the United Protestant Church of France, in which the Lutheran and Reformed churches have now merged, while still retaining the practices of the individual denominations.


Cross-Cultural Experience

Student Impressions of the Cameroon Experience

I have had just over a month to reflect on my trip with my colleagues (and professors) to Cameroon, West Africa. We experienced so many different things while traveling around

Cameroon. The sights, smells, sound, and food were all vastly different than what I experience here in Edson, Alberta. One of the things that affected me the most was the notion of family. Everywhere we went, we were welcomed as brothers and sisters. It was amazing to come from so far away and yet be welcomed as a long-lost relative. These are some of the most defining moments for me of this trip, being so welcomed and included. It is also something that has already become more of an influence in my way of doing ministry on my internship. I am so thankful to have been reminded that we are all part of the family of God, regardless of who we are, where we come from or what language we speak. Because of Christ, we are united and bound together in this large family. I am thankful I had the opportunity to go and meet some of our Cameroonian brothers and sisters. I am sure as the months progress I will have new insights and memories, but for the moment this memory, this idea, of family is what struck me the most.

–Your sister in Christ, Sarah Mowat, on internship in Edson

Student Impressions of the Cameroon Experience


Cross-Cultural Experience Cross-Cultural Experience

It is easy for us to see a place but much harder to experience it. As the visitor, you must be willing to take off your shoes, both figuratively

and actually. During our first morning devotion, Dr. Kristine shared a helpful quotation by Max Warren: “Our first task in approaching another people, another culture, another religion is to take off our shoes, for the place we are approaching is holy... More serious still, we may forget that God was here before our arrival.”

Removing our shoes acknowledges that where we are about to go is sacred and holy ground. While our group was in Ngaoundéré, we were privileged to meet the local Lamido. There is a place before the palace entrance for removing shoes. As guests of Dr. Aroga, our group was treated as honoured guests and not asked to remove our shoes. This simple gesture of hospitality was humbling. Nobody else was wearing shoes on the gravel except for us. As grateful as I was to be able to keep my sandals on, I wondered, if the roles were reversed and these people were visiting our churches, would we extend such hospitality? How do we welcome the “other” in our churches, and how might we show others this hospitality? Would we even turn off our cell phones and be truly present in that moment where we are and who we are with?

This experience will be something I will carry with me throughout my life and my ministry. The trip affected me in so many ways: how I welcome the stranger or perceived “other” into community with me and my community, and how I approach other individuals and cultures by removing (or at least trying to remove) my preconceived ideas of them and being open. I will consciously remember that I need to take off my shoes and remain humble, whether in a time of pastoral care or when I am called to help guide a congregation through the act of being their pastor. God was present there before me and will continue to be there long after I am gone. –Juliette Letourneau


E verywhere we went in Cameroon, we experienced warm welcomes and incredible hospitality. On our first day,

we attended church in central Yaoundé. We were given seats of honour at the front of the sanctuary. After worship, we were invited to lunch at the regional bishop’s house. It was our first taste of Cameroonian cuisine like ndole – cooked bitter greens – and plantains. Pastor Ali explained that one of the dishes, translated as “yellow

B eing immersed in a developing world country is a powerful, eye-opening, and perspective-building

cultural experience – one that poses more questions than answers. Seeing first-hand the pervasiveness

of the poverty in the areas we visited, surpassed only by the richness of the people, makes one ask

how a community can grow so strong under such unremittingly impoverished conditions. Being embraced by

these very devout people, who are grateful for what little they do have and more than happy to generously

share, makes one question those things that we so easily take for granted: water, the size of our homes and

toys, our health services and schools, and our need to strive for power and enrichment. We are so wasteful! We

met hospitable and caring people who seemed to be more interested in giving than receiving. Where we might

distance ourselves from community, their lives depend on it. Observing the Cameroonians’ customary beliefs and

behaviours; their way of life; and their pervasive sense of God, community and person, raised many questions:

What is it that is truly important in our community and lives? What can these vibrant people bursting with unquestionable faith, hope, and charity rooted in God and community teach us?

What can we learn from seeking to understand and respect cultural differences so that we may love our neighbour as ourselves and strive to live together in perfect harmony?

Being immersed in another culture (totally unlike the one in which we live) opens our hearts and minds and

keeps us asking questions to find better answers. –Dianne Losing, Calgary


sauce,” was very special. It takes a lot of effort, time (most of a day!), and skill to make. We had just arrived and were overwhelmed by the generosity of our hosts. What had we done to deserve it? This generosity was repeated throughout our trip from people who do not have very much. All we could respond with was “Merci beaucoup. I will never forget you.” I saw the grace of God in the kindness and hospitality of the people we met there, and I will never forget it. –Kate Zaiser, Calgary




If our seminary had given me a millimeter of room to get out of taking this trip, I would have taken it. I am old. I already have a lot of life experience. I saw no need to take a trip to another country. I would have been more than willing to

take a cross-cultural trip to a First Nation Reserve here in Alberta. And I would have learned from that experience, but not to the depth that I did by being immersed in another culture that was so radically different from that of rural Alberta.

I was immersed into a culture in which I did not understand the dominant language, and I experienced a way of life that was completely foreign to me. I had never seen people living lives so materially poor but so rich in family and community. I had never been somewhere where I was a visible minority. Every day I felt overwhelmed by what I saw and heard – both good things and hard things. I learned aspects of myself that I could only have learned through immersion.

I now see my culture through a clearer lens. I have known for a long time that we live in a culture whose dominant value is materialism. The gods of our culture are Consumerism and Materialism; I bow down to that idol just like the majority of us do. But, living amongst a people, even for only two weeks, a people who seem to have a different dominant value to mine, sharpened the lens that I now see our culture through.

My theological lens too now is sharper. Somehow I never realized that I read and interpret scripture through the lens of a white, middle-class male – but now, I see it. The theologians that I study are predominantly white, middle-class males. Why? Because they have the same theological lens that I have; I understand these writers, and their worldview meshes with mine. Now, I want to hear and see how my brothers and sisters who have different theological lenses interpret scripture. I have begun a relationship via email with Felix, a professor from the Lutheran Seminary we visited in Meiganga. I want to learn about his interpretation of scripture, an interpretation shaped by a completely different context from my own. I want to learn from him: what does it mean to be faithful to Jesus in his social context?

This experience was educational on many levels, and my eyes opened. I had the privilege to see and experience events that white farm boys from the prairies of Canada do not get to see or experience. I am so grateful that our seminary “made” me do this cross-cultural trip. I will be a better pastor because of it. –Colin Millang, on internship in Hanna





Ispent my teenage years in Argent ina. I’ve traveled to several countries. I’ve learned new languages. And I’ve experienced the depth of many cultures. Despite all my past travel experience, nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to be gif ted wit h when my feet

f irst stepped onto t he red earth of Cameroon. Cameroon is full of brusque people squeezed together in groups of seven (at least) into taxi cabs that occasionally graze each other on the street. The culture is busy, and the people do not mess around – you get to t he point about how you feel. This was shocking, coming from a very passive and polite country such as Canada, yet what shocked me even more is t hat after a confrontat ion (or what I saw as a full-fledged fight), t he individuals would hug or give each other an af fect ionate slap on the back before part ing ways. Never before had I encountered a place with so much diversity and yet so much love. Churches were packed with thousands of voices praising God, claiming that t he reason they have all day Sunday to worship God is because their lives are so easy (what?!). The Holy Spirit was so obviously at work in every place we went; t he people embraced us wit h love, kindness, and so much grace. The Cameroonian people truly lived as one big family in Christ. The Holy Spirit t hat flowed through them entered me and transformed me, as t he gospel always does. However, t here is something special about seeing and experiencing God working in new ways that brings one to one’s knees. I have never been so hopeful for our church, never been so willing to actually love (not just passively put up wit h) people despite our dramat ic dif ferences, and never been so t hankful to my teachers for providing me with such an enriching experience. May God cont inue to bless us wit h much diversity, learning, and love.

–Sarah Urano, Swift Current, SK




Rev. Arild Borch ’62 died 19 June 2015. In MB, he served Gethsemane (Inwood), St. Peter (Teulon) and Peace (Fraserwood). After pastoring a church in northern Norway, he returned to serve Zion (North Battleford) and Zion (Saskatoon).

Rev. Rey Dahlen ’07 passed away on 22 April 2015. He had served at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Govan, SK). Rey will also be remembered as the artist who drew the sketch of LTS that was printed on cards, given out as a print, and appeared in many other places over the years.

Rev. Dr. George O. Evenson died on 24 October, 2015. A graduate of Luther Semi-nary, Evenson helped re-open LCBI in Outlook in 1939 before filling various roles at the school, including President, Business Manager, Teacher, and Choir Director. He served as President for one year (1955–56) of Camrose Lutheran College (Augustana University). He taught Church History at Luther Theological Seminary and then, after the merger, at Lutheran Theological Semi-nary Saskatoon, from 1957–74; he served as President of Luther Theological Seminary from 1959–65. In 1965, he spent a month of sabbatical teaching at the Lutheran semi-nary in Madagascar at which Rev. Dr. Kevin Ogilvie would later be President. For five

years during his retirement, he taught at CLBI in Camrose. Between all this academic work, he served three parishes: Central (Moose Jaw), Central (Edmonton), and Mount Olivet (Sherwood Park). Evenson’s unpublished book, A History of the Lutheran Seminaries in Saskatoon, remains one of the best sources documenting our Seminary’s history; it covers 1939–1974.

Rev. Robert Gormly ’93 died 22 October 2014. He had served at Bethel (Ryley, AB) Holden (Holden, AB), St. John’s (Wetask-iwin) and Trinity (Falun, AB).

Rev. Harold Gniewotta died 6 September 2015. Congregations he had served include Emmanuel (Emerson, MB) and Zion (Frie-densthal); St. Paul (Rollyview, AB), St. John’s (Wetaskiwin), Trinity (Falun), Heimthal Moravian, and St. Paul (Ellerslie). He was also a chaplain with the Good Samaritan Society.

Rev. Dr. William Hordern died 9 October 2014. Born into the United Church on a farm at Dundurn, SK, Hordern received a BDiv (1945) at St. Andrew’s College and later a PhD in Theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Hordern was a professor at Swarthmore College, PA, and Garrett Theological Seminary, IL. He, his wife Marjorie, and their children returned to Canada in 1966, where he would serve as the first President of the merged Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon; he retired in 1985. Prior to obtaining his PhD, Hordern had served at the UCC parish of Marsden and Neilburg. Hordern’s memoir of his years as LTS president, Challenged by Change (1994), is available in the Seminary library.

In Memoriam

In Memory of … 27 August 2014–4 March 2016

Sketch of LTS by Rey Dahlen


In Memoriam Tribute Gifts


Rev. Arthur Adams ’54Mrs. Shirley Adams

Les BarkleyMrs. Gloria Barkley

Howard BergRev. Arleen Berg Leishman ’90

Pastor Wayne Berg ’62Mr. Orlan & Mrs. Loreen Berg

Rev. Dr. Julius & Mary BergbuschMr. Ernest H. A. Bergbusch & Ms. Doreen Thorlacius

Gertrud BetkeMr. Ernest H. A. Bergbusch & Ms. Doreen Thorlacius

Ms. Beverley BorenMr. John K. & Mrs. Lorelei CampbellMr. Robert & Mrs. Doreen FessendenMr. Dale & Mrs. Jo LeflarDr. Gerry & Mrs. Lois RosenquistMrs. Joanne SchaeferMr. Ernest & Mrs. Erica SteinerRev. Kenneth ’70 & Mrs. Miriam WesterengRev. Bruce ’96 & Rev. Jane ’02 Zinken

Rev. Herman Bickel ’85Mrs. Helen Bickel

Clara BilletMr. Alfred Hansen

Rev. John Klingbeil ’60 died 3 October 2014. His first call was as Mission Developer with the Mission Board. He was the pastor at St. John (Shellbrook, SK) and then served as a military chaplain in Winnipeg, overseas, in Ottawa, in Cold Lake, and in Edmonton. Later, he served St. John (Alberta Beach, AB) and then was hospital chaplain to the Dick-ensfield Extended Care Centre.

Rev. Erwin Lange ’63 died on 18 February 2015. He served the congregations of Salem (Shaunavon, SK), Ardal/Geysir (Arborg, MB), St. John’s (Montreal), Trinity (Windsor), and Redeemer (Coaldale, AB).

Rev. Holger Madsen ’64 passed away 11 March 2015. His parishes had included Christ (Terrace), Redeemer (Kitimat) and a preaching point in Hazelton, BC; Mount Olivet (Sherwood Park, AB), Ansgar Danish (Edmonton), St. John (Ardrossan), and Lord of Life (Edmonton). He was also involved with LAMP and in the development of Glory (Sherwood Park).

Rev. H. Curtis Satre ’52 died on 18 March 2015. He had served the following congrega-tions: Dunbar (Vancouver), Faith (Calgary), and finally Emmanuel (Calgary). He was also the Director of Canadian Missions for the ELCC, in Saskatoon, and a founding member of Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP).

Rev. Arthur Solheim ’46 died 23 May 2015. He had served SK congregations, including Crooked River (Porcupine Plain) and Lake Alma Parish. For many yeas, he served at LCBI in Outlook, including as Dean of Boys, as Business Manager, and as a teacher.

Rev. Ron Wesley ’79 died on 13 September 2015. He had served several LCC parishes before joining the ABT Synod of the ELCIC and ministering to Holy Cross (Okotoks), Ascension (Edmonton), Mount Olivet (Sher-wood Park), Trinity (Warburg), St. John (Golden Spike), and Trinity (Westlock).



Rev. Arild Borch ’62Mrs. Doris ListoeMr. John L. BrandtMrs. Donna ChristensenRev. Hans ’57 & Mrs. Vera EppDr. Pamela Giles & Mr. Craig BowmanBishop Allan GrundahlMr. Palmer & Mrs. Margaret HansenRev. Harold ’65 & Mrs. Elaine HesjeMr. Jim & Mrs. Karen HopkinsMrs. Ardis MelsnessMs. Maxine OlsonMr. Olaf & Mrs. Ivy RostadMr. Walter & Mrs. Muriel Tastad

Katherina BoaMr. Gary Rusu

Gottlieb & Christine BorkowskyMiss Romelda Borkowsky

Bruce BrandellMrs. Jeannette Brandell

Hughie ChristiansonMr. Lloyd & Mrs. E. Lorraine Larson

Rev. Rey Dahlen ’07Rev. Dr. Faith E. RohrboughRev. Jane ’02 & Rev. Bruce Zinken ’96

Pastor V. Richard Dederick ’74Mrs. Esther Dederick

Fritz DresselRev. Adolf Manz ’79

Bev DyrlandMr. Ron Dyrland

Selma DyrlandMr. Ron Dyrland

Rev. Jerry EbbingaMr. Ken & Mrs. Vera LeDrewRev. Timothy ’80 & Mrs. Martha LeDrew

Pauline EngelRev. Paul ’06 & Mrs. Wenona McCormick

Rev. Herman EppRev. Hans ’57 & Mrs. Vera Epp

Pauline ErdmanMrs. Miriam & Mr. Gerhard Weisberg

Rev. Henry (Hank) EricksonMrs. Carol Erickson

Rev. Dr. Paul Eriksson ’52Rev. Dr. Katharine Bergbusch ’83

Rev. Dr. George EvensonRev. Barry ’70 & Mrs. Clarice BenceRev. Daniel BergDr. David & Mrs. Darlene DahleRev. Gordon ’49 & Mrs. Grace HendricksonRev. Laverne ’61 & Mrs. Marilyn HovelandDr. Thomas & Dr. Dianne KierenRev. Sid ’52 & Mrs. Elaine NelsonRev. Rolf ’72 & Mrs. Grace NosterudRev. O. Donald & Mrs. Catherine OlsenMrs. Betty PearsonRev. Darryl ’72 & Rev. Rita ’99 RosteMr. Glenn & Mrs. Edith SitlerMr. Ken & Mrs. Arlene SkriverMrs. Doris SlindMr. Allan & Dr. Lynnette StamlerMr. David & Mrs. Gail StoleeMr. Joe & Mrs. Barb StoleeMr. Gordon SundlieRev. Bruce ’96 & Rev. Jane ’02 Zinken

Eva FinesMs. Adrienne Kinchen


Tribute Gifts Tribute Gifts


Rev. Martin FordRev. Timothy ’80 & Mrs. Martha LeDrew

Henry & Christina FrankMr. Henry & Mrs. Avis Frank

Rev. Dr. Walter FreitagRev. Jane ’02 & Rev. Bruce ’96 Zinken

Pastor Harold FrostadMrs. Gail & Mr. Brian Blaney

Myrtle GeskeMrs. Allyson & Mr. Dick AportaMrs. Laura Geske

Bill & Joyce GilesRev. Doug Giles ’85 & Mme. Elise Laberge

Shirley GislasonRev. Joachim von Schmeling ’58

Dorothy GoosDr. Gerry & Mrs. Lois RosenquistMr. Mark Ruccius

Bernie GoplenMrs. Jennie Gjesdal

Rev. Charles Goretke ’86Rev. Lois Knudson Munholland ’85 & Mr. Gerald Munholland

Knut and Ivar GraupeMr. Eldon ’10 & Mrs. Debra Lea Danielson

Janice GrundahlMr. Norman & Mrs. Joanne Valgardsson

Nathan GrundahlBishop Allan GrundahlMrs. Margaret PetersonMrs. Beverly Sobush-MelbyBethlehem Lutheran Church (Midale)

Phyllis GuebertAnon

Gladys HaldorsonMs. Alice Haldorson

Kerna and George HaugenRev. Dan ’73 & Mrs. Beverly Haugen

Rev. Irvin Hohm ’52Mrs. Irene HohmMr. Richard & Mrs. Elizabeth Olver

Rev. Reinhold Hohnsbein ’77Mrs. Lillian Hohnsbein

Martha HoppeMrs. Bernice Veitch

Rev. Dr. Bill HordernRev. Ron ’85 & Mrs. Diane BestvaterMr. Ron BodenRev. Arnie & Mrs. Natalie BurkeRev. Robert & Mrs. Janet GoosBishop Allan Grundahl Rev. Dan ’73 & Mrs. Beverly HaugenRev. Dr. Gordon ’84 & Mrs. Brenda JensenRev. Heather J. Kleiner ’86Rev. Tom ’50 & Mrs. Randi NilsonRev. Rolf ’72 & Mrs. Grace NosterudRev. Dr. Kevin Ogilvie & Rev. Dr. Jann BoydRev. Dr. Ken & Mrs. Margareth PetersonRev. Darryl ’72 & Rev. Rita ’99 RosteMr. Dan & Mrs. Brenda Skaret

Rev. Dr. Ted JacobsonMrs. Naomi & Mr. David Parker

Anthony Jarschke, my fatherMr. Werner C. Jarschke

Elisabeth & Viggo JensenMr. Stewart Jensen




Esther KaminskiRev. Orville K. Kaminski ’62

Otto KerberMs. Sharon Kerber

Rev. Dr. John KleinerRev. Marie Herrenschmidt ’89 & Rev. Gordon JohnsonRev. David Hunter’88 & Mrs. Margaret Hundeby HunterRev. Heather J. Kleiner ’86Rev. Jane ’02 & Rev. Bruce ’96 Zinken

Rev. Herb ’47 & Vera KleinerMs. Charlotte Kleiner

Rev. Martin ’50 & Connie KnudsonRev. Lorin ’68 & Mrs. Sharon Koss

Rev. Dr. Walter J. KoehlerMrs. Eunice Koehler

Rev. Leonard ’38 & Sidonie KossRev. Lorin ’68 & Mrs. Sharon Koss

Pastor James KrugerMrs. Barbara KrugerMr. Rick & Mrs. Dianne Van Dalfsen

Aggie KurtzRev. Walter Kurtz ’52

Andy KurtzRev. Walter Kurtz ’52

Luella LeachPastor Garnet Leach ’64

Rev. Dr. Martin Lehman ’37Mrs. Gloria Lehmann

Rev. Art Leichnitz ’80Rev. Timothy ’80 & Mrs. Martha LeDrew

Rev. Walter Lexvold ’80Mrs. Irmgard Lexvold

Revs. Lawrence Likness, Hans Nordmark, & Curtis Satre, classmates from class of ‘52Rev. Allen Severson

Emma LindnerMr. Joe & Mrs. Barb StoleeMrs. Vel & Mr. Greg Wray

Rev. John Gilbert Lokken ’48Mr. Philip LokkenMrs. Naomi & Mr. David ParkerRev. Erik ’09 & Rev. Courtenay ’10 Reedman ParkerRev. Cliff ’83 & Mrs. Lorraine Reinhardt

Betty LuetkehoelterRev. Lee Luetkehoelter ’55

Gertrude LundgrenMr. Gerald & Mrs. Evangeline Lundgren

Jerry MallinMr. Roy Crouse

Don McKenzieMrs. Ruth McKenzie

Marit McKenzieMrs. Ruth McKenzie

Herb MissalMrs. Fay Missal

Pastor Dan MonsonRev. Dr. Ken & Mrs. Margareth Peterson

Keith and Mark NostbakkenRev. Paul ’55 & Mrs. Doreen Nostbakken

Pastor Chris Olesen ’67Mrs. Joyce Olesen

Rev. Dr. Otto OlsonMrs. Theda Olson

In Memory of … 27 August 2014–4 March 2016 In Memory of … 27 August 2014–4 March 2016



Pastor Fred and Frieda OswaldMr. Alvin & Mrs. Caroline Freier

Our ParentsMr. Roland & Mrs. Doris Engel

Rev. C. Robert PearsonMrs. Betty Pearson

Dennis PetersonMrs. Margaret Peterson

E. “Bud” PetersonMr. Sigurd & Mrs. E I Peterson

Rev. Henry Poggemiller ’41Mrs. Louise Hatch

Edwin PokrantMrs. Irene Pokrant

Rev. Roy Pudricki ’70Mr. John L. Brandt

Helen RatzlaffRev. Dr. Vern Ratzlaff

Rev. William RiekertMrs. Elaine Rainboth

Yvonne RosenquistDr. Gerry & Mrs. Lois Rosenquist

Pastor Joseph Rostad ’51Mr. Olaf & Mrs. Ivy Rostad

Philip RotheislerMs. Ruth Rotheisler

Rev. Martin & Wilhelmine RucciusMr. Ernest H. A. Bergbusch & Ms. Doreen Thorlacius

Rosie RusuMr. Gary Rusu

Walter SchultzMs. Lori EndressMrs. Shirley QuerengesserRev. Dr. Kenneth & Mrs. Marie Kuhn

Mary SeversonRev. Allen Severson ’52

Sharon ScrupaMrs. Edna Single

Muriel ShepherdMs. Pat Enright

Lawrence SjobergDr. Thomas & Dr. Dianne Kieren

Pastor Len Sogge ’50Mrs. Berniece Sogge

Henry & Pauline SprengerMs. Lilli Barthels

Dororthy StoleeDr. David & Mrs. Darlene DahleMr. Jacobi ElliottDr. Pamela Giles & Mr. Craig BowmanMrs. Eunice GordonMr. Stewart JensenRev. Rick ’08 & Mrs. Susan LaurendeauMr. Kevin & Mrs. Barbara MacFarlaneMs. Marlene RisslingMr. Horst & Mrs. Maureen SchreiberMr. Ken & Mrs. Arlene SkriverMrs. Berniece SoggeMr. David & Mrs. Gail StoleeMr. Ian & Mrs. Kristi StoleeMr. Joe & Mrs. Barb StoleeMs. Merdell StoleeMr. Otto & Mrs. Marlene StrebergMr. Ted WendlandMrs. Vel & Mr. Greg WraySPHHS Faculty & Staff




Florence StorchDr. Gerry & Mrs. Lois Rosenquist

Robbie G. L. TastadMr. George & Mrs. Alice Tastad

Edwin & Anna TorgenrudRev. Richard ’74 & Mrs. Carolyn Johnson

Marjorie TreuschMrs. Theda Olson

Rev. Alfred TysselandMrs. Ione Tysseland and Mr. Art Moen

Michael VickersDeaconess Hildegard ’10 & Pastor Jim ’10 Vickers

Carl VoelpelRev. Ralph Wushke ’78

Irmgard von SchmelingRev. Joachim von Schmeling ’58

Bill WhiteMrs. Jean White

Lynn WhittrickMrs. Shirley Goos

Jason WiensMrs. Beverly Sobush-MelbyMr. Peter & Mrs. Darleane Wiens

Mac WilsonDr. Gerry & Mrs. Lois Rosenquist

Pastor Fred ZinckRev. Sid ’52 & Mrs. Elaine Nelson


In Honour of … 27 August 2014–4 March 2016

85th Anniversary of Augustana Lutheran (Edmonton)Mr. Kayode & Mrs. Aida DosunmuMs. Natalie L. JerwakMs. Sylvia McKainMr. Glenn & Mrs. Edith Sitler

Anniversary of my ordinationRev. Dr. Marc ’12 & Mrs. Marnie Jerry

Rev. Barry Bence ’70Ms. Irene Adams

Rev. Arleen Berg Leishman & Tom Leishman, weddingRev. Arleen Berg Leishman ’90

Rev. Drs. Jann Boyd, Kevin Ogilvie, Roger Uitti, Faith Rohrbough, Gordon Jensen ’84, Cam Harder ’81, Kristine Ruffatto, Vern Ratzlaff; Rev. Michael Poellet; and all the staff of LTS for their support in their training of our pastor, Rev. Jane Gingrich ’12Hills of Peace Lutheran Church (Kamloops)

Jeannette Brandell, appreciation for digging through old church records to help with my family researchMs. Laraine Singler

Edward Burgess, 92nd birthdayMrs. Barbara A. Mills

Rev. Sarah Dymund ’14Dr. Don & Mrs. Elaine Greve

Rev. Melissa Frankland, installation, in 2015St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Steinbach)

Art & Myrtle Ganske, 60th wedding anniv in 2014Mrs. Irene Pokrant

Inga GraupeMr. Eldon ’10 & Mrs. Debra Lea Danielson

Pastor Peter HansonMrs. Edna Elliott

Bishop Sid Haugen ’81Mr. George & Mrs. Alice Tastad





Rev. Shane Hein ’15Rev. Glenn & Mrs. Sidney SellickMrs. Cheryl & Mr. Eric Smalley

Rev. Harold ’65 & Elaine Hesje, Christmas present 2014Mrs. Inga Graupe

Rev. Alfred Johnson ’61Mr. Hans JohnsonMs. Kristin Johnson

Rev. Mark Kleiner ’11Rev. Heather J. Kleiner ’86

Austin Kneller, wedding, in 2014Mr. Edwin & Mrs. Rita Kneller

Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer ’89Mr. Robert & Mrs. Judy Kochendorfer

My 40th Anniv of Ordination & 40 yrs of ministryRev. Norman & Mrs. Barbara Lentz

Bishop Lee Luetkehoelter ’53, 85th birthday in 2015Rev. Dr. Kenneth & Mrs. Marie Kuhn

Borgny Lokken, 90th BirthdayMr. James Lokken & Mrs. Joanne Nilson

Colin MillangMrs. Cheryl & Mr. Eric Smalley

Rev. Gerald MitchinsonDr. Don & Mrs. Elaine Greve

Rev. Dr. Michael Nel ’71Rev. Dr. Kenneth & Mrs. Marie KuhnSt. Mark’s Lutheran Church (Markinch)

Rev. Tom Nilson ’50, 64th Anniv of Ordination, and Tom & Randi’s 64th Wedding Anniversary in 2014Mr. John & Dr. Linda Nilson

Rev. Dr. Kevin OgilvieDr. Morris & Mrs. Betty Anderson

Rev. Dr. Kevin Ogilvie, years of serviceMr. David & Mrs. Gail Stolee

Rev. Dr. Kevin Ogilvie & Rev. Dr. Jann BoydRev. Dr. Vern Ratzlaff

Our Lord Jesus ChristMr. Dick Frenz

Rev. Erik ’09 & Rev. Courtenay ’10 Reedman Parker, & OscarMrs. Naomi & Mr. David Parker

Pastor Ed Rode ’53, 60th Anniv of Ordination (in 2013)Rev. Kathy Martin ’04King of Life Lutheran Church

Rev. Dr. Faith RohrboughDr. Lois Leffler

Dr. Gerry & Dr. Rosalene SaleskiRev. Lyle ’86 & Mrs. Lori McKenzie

This year’s Pilgrimage Class StudentsRev. Dr. Matthew Anderson ’85

Rev. Dr. Roger & Jan UittiRev. Jane ’02 & Rev. Bruce ’96 Zinken

Katharine Weber, 106th birthday (May 2015)Mr. George & Mrs. Sally Weber

Rev. Janice Whitelock ‘14Mr. Harold & Mrs. Barb Wutzke

Rev. Dr. Tim Wray ’08Ms. Miriam Hirsekorn

Kate ZaiserMs. Cheryl McNab

Rev. Bruce Zinken ‘96, InstallationRev. Jane Zinken ’02St. John’s Lutheran Church (New Sarepta)




A Year in the Life…of a First-Call Pastor

by Janice Whitelock ’14, Spirit of Grace Lutheran (Brooks, AB)

T he package finally arrived!! I could hardly wait to get home and open it. Actually I really couldn’t wait; as

soon as I returned to the car, I ripped open the soft rectangular envelope and eagerly pulled out my new Lenten stole. Ahh…the deep purple material felt just right.

This is one of many freeze-frame moments I hold in my heart as I journey through these first two years as a called and ordained pastor. Each time I put on a new stole, I have the privilege of entering into a new season of the church with the congregation at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church in Brooks, AB.

I officially began serving at Spirit of Grace during the time after Pentecost, 5 August 2014. The first stole I wore was a handmade green one with beautiful detailing – a gift from a congregation I served on internship: St. Mark’s Lutheran (Markinch, SK). As I journey with Spirit of Grace, I still feel the loving embrace of St. Mark’s.

On 14 September, Holy Cross Sunday, I was installed at Spirit of Grace. It was a special day of celebration, and I wore for the first time the red stole given to me by my intern-ship congregation: Christ Lutheran (Earl Grey, SK). I received the stole on my fare-

A Year in the Life…

Left: Janice wears the white stole to the Christmas baptism. Top: Janice’s collection of stoles from her first year-and-a-half of ministry. Bottom: She wore a red stole to her installation,

14 September 2014, which was attended by pastors Rev. Jeff Decelle ’08, Rev. Olivier Ravelojaona ’14, Rev. Dr. Rick Hordern ’74, Conference Dean Rev. Reg Berg ’95, and Rev. David Glawe.


A Year in the Life… A Year in the Life…well Sunday there, in July 2013. When I wear it, I remember that congregation’s support and affirmation of my call to ministry. It is a special blessing.

All Saints Sunday arrived, and I donned an exquisite white stole. This was a gradua-tion gift from my mother-in-law. She saw first hand the challenges and rewards of my entering a Master’s degree program later in life. This dignified stole was the perfect gift for the Sunday that began with a remembrance of baptism – perfect for a Sunday filled with candles, precious infants, and memories of loved ones who had died in Christ; especially memories of Spirit of Grace’s beloved Karen whose funeral was the day before. What an honour it was to stand in white that Sunday morning. A short time later, in the season of Christmas, while wearing the white stole, I would baptize one of those precious infants.

Advent arrived and fortunately so did my new blue stole. I had ordered it online, hoping it would be neither too long nor too short. It fit well, and I was happy. However I was even more delighted when upon arriving at our worship space, elegantly transformed with hues of blue, I realized I myself “fit” in! I fit into the space, the season, and the life of the congregation.

This coming Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent, I will again place my purple stole on my shoulders, turn on the mic, stand up front, and look into the faces of those I find myself caring for more deeply as each season passes. As we begin worship in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, I antici-pate yet again that tingly rush of amazement as I recognize the honour I have journeying through the season in the Spirit of Grace.

Left: Zsófi (Balogh) Schmiedge ’13 was ordained in Regina on 3 October. Above: Ordination of Shane Hein ’15, in Hanna,

was 16 August. Right: Shane with Bishop

Larry ’89 and his internship pastor, Rev. Dr. Ali Tote ’07. Pastor Zsófi serves St. John

(Strasbourg) and Norrona (Bulyea, SK). Pastor Shane serves St. Peter’s (Medicine Hat).


Recruitment RoundupThe Plans God Has for Us

by Tim Wray ’08, Director of Recruitment “I feel as though I finally understand what life is about. It is quite simply, acknow-ledging how things are – living in the truth. And the truth is that God is the source and sustainer of everything.” –Sallie McFague

W hen I was a student in seminary, Dr. Cam Harder challenged us in class one day to imagine a

tragic scenario: we pulled into the parking lot of our home congregation on Sunday morning to discover the building had burnt to the ground. As we stood around the smoldering ruins, the church treasurer hit us with the bad news that all the money in our church bank account had disappeared overnight, with no chance of the funds ever being returned. Then the council chair-person received a call on their cell phone and was informed that the pastor had died over night. Even more shockingly, every church building, every church bank account and every ordained and consecrated minister of the ELCIC had suffered the same fate (cue ominous music, duh duh duh…).

The Power of God’s SpiritWith this imaginary crisis before us, the class broke into groups and discussed how the congregation could continue to partici-pate in God’s redeeming work in the world without staff, funding or a building. Putting the effects of grief and shock aside, the students concluded that the church’s power would not in fact disappear with its money, building and pastor. Rather, with the power of God’s Spirit, the crisis could well be a huge opportunity to draw on the in-built leader-ship of the congregation and reimagine the traditional priorities of the membership.

One of the points of Dr. Harder’s class exer-cise was to help students catch a vision of how wide the churches resources really are. God has gifted faith communities with so many living rooms, leaders, community connections, talents, and servant hearts that the church is far more robust than we often allow ourselves to see.

Now just imagine, what if a congregation, or the whole of the ELCIC, dared to undertake a similar conversation while still having access to the assets of our bank accounts, build-ings and trained leaders to offer towards the purposes of God’s mission? The opportuni-ties would be endless!

Living in Changing Times

These are the times that we live in. Christians across this continent are standing in church parking lots on Sunday mornings talking about how the world has changed. Tech-nology. Demographics. Mobility. Economy. Work. Health. Community. Entertainment. Environment. Family. Almost every aspect of our common lives has been reshaped over the last fifty years. Our churches have not burned to the ground, but everything that once surrounded us has shifted.

Let us be honest. Some of us grieve these changes, right along with Sarah and Abraham and their countless descendants who have sojourned through changing landscapes. To anxious people in a new land the prophet Jeremiah sings encouragement: “Settle down and set some roots.” ”For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and future” (Jer 29:11).


Recruitment Roundup Recruitment RoundupLet us also be realistic. With change comes opportunity. Jesus points out, “Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” (John 12:24).

Let us be open. For God’s future involves you. Dare we pray as Samuel, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Sam 3:10).

Re-imagining Christian LeadershipFifty years ago, the Seminary graduation classes consisted primarily of young men ready to step into lifelong careers as parish pastors. God bless them. Through their faithful service and many sacrifices, the Word of God was proclaimed, our denomi-nation was formed, seeds of mission were planted, institutional ministries established, and the role of pastor redefined. All this work done in the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit hasn’t stopped. God is calling and shaping people for leadership in these changing times too. As the Director of Recruitment, I have the pleasure of making connections with a wide array of people with a passion to grow into their calling. I have seen first hand that God is stirring in the lives of people of all life stages, vocational backgrounds, ethnicities, and interests. God is at work preparing another generation for leadership.

Changes in the ELCICGod is stirring in the ELCIC too and shaping

“ministry” in new and different ways.

As our synods flesh out the parameters for “Synodically Recognized Ministries,” more forms of Christian expressions will soon follow, taking shape in remote regions or around special interests in more populous centres.

In consultation with The Missional Network, BC and Alberta have been encouraging both laity and clergy to experiment with missional practices that lead into strange new territories.

Interest in diaconal ministry continues to grow as people discover the richness of merging a vocational background with theological training and service in the name of Christ.

The National Convention last summer further opened the doors to rostered ministry, allowing suitable candidates to train and serve at the same time in a model of lifelong learning.

Meanwhile, LTS has been discerning and experimenting with ways to equip Christian leaders for times such as these. Never before has theological education been more acces-sible to Lutherans across Western Canada. Whatever stage of life you are at, LTS invites you to let us know how we can help support you in your call to serve in the church and in God’s world.

There are No Magic Wands!

There are no magic wands to wave in forming Christian leaders. The life of discipleship is as messy as it is risky and leaves no part of a person untouched. It is good work, it is God’s work and LTS is honored to be a part of it. How has God been working in you?

Thus says the Lord: “Do not let the wise boast in their wisdom, do not let the mighty boast in their might, do not let the wealthy boast in their wealth; but let those who boast boast in this, that they understand and know me, that I am the Lord; I act with steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight.” (Jer 9:23-24).


Development Update

Going Places with LTSby Joe Stolee and Pamela Giles

G reetings from the Development Office! This year, our Seminary experience is best captured by the

great sage, Dr. Seuss, in Oh, the Places You’ll Go!: “Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!”

In our ten (Pamela) and six (Joe) years of working for LTS, we have each enjoyed many great adventures. We have been inspired by the faithfulness and generosity of our many friends and donors who pray for and donate to the mission of LTS. We have been blessed by getting to know the Seminary’s many supporters, visiting with them around their kitchen tables, in living rooms, at local coffee shops, and in congregations. Thanks to all of you for making a difference.

The Places Alumni/ae GoIn Joe’s previous career working for a farm equipment manufacturer, his pitch was, “We produce great products.” At LTS, we also produce great products! We are energized when we see our students graduate and go

on to work in congregations and ministries in western Canada and around the world. In many cases, we have been fortunate to attend their ordinations and to take part in services they have led as pastors. Oh, the places they go! They have had a positive impact in a world so much in need of the Good News of the Gospel.

The Places We GoSince the last Sheaves (over a year ago; we’ve been busy!), Joe and Pamela have travelled in all four synods, taking our display to youth gatherings and the National Conven-tion; visiting many congregations, donors, alumni/ae, friends, and prospective students across the West; attending study confer-ences and The Retreat of Our Own, ABT’s annual lay retreat in Canmore. This January, Pamela had the good fortune to join faculty and students on the Cameroon Cross-Cultural Immersion experience. She came back with a new understanding of our role as global citizens who are part of a global church.

Development Update

Pamela (left), in Cameroon, lunch with MNO synod group


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The Places You Can GoThe expanded course offerings for lay people (and clergy) here at LTS are providing new adventures. In the fall, Pamela and Dr. Jan Peterson taught the pilot non-credit online Discovery course, “Women in the Bible.” In these classes, we discuss materials online in a forum during the week and then live in a weekly one-hour videoconference. This class proved to be illuminating and theolog-ically challenging for the instructors as well as the students and a wonderful experience.

The current Discovery class, again online, launched in February, with a timely topic:

“Who is My Neighbour?” Pastor Paul Sartison ’90 is leading a lively and diverse group to ask, “Who is our refugee neigh-bour? Who is our neighbour beyond the prison wall? Who is our neighbour of another faith?” Joe is excited to be enrolled in the class (his first!) as a student for his own interest. Next year will bring whole new areas of Discovery. Why don’t you join us in one? “Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!”

And speaking of “Great Places,” we invite you to come and see the Seminary, even

if you’ve been here before. Its peaceful location is along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

Our “Great Place” has gotten even better in the last few years, thanks to some generous friends. To go along with the lift funded through the Capital Campaign, we are now completing renovations to create a wheel-chair accessible bathroom. Technology and other enhancements (new flooring!) have been added that have improved the quality of our online classes both for the distance students and for the professors and students who are on-site here at the Seminary.

Dr. Seuss’s book, with its promise of expan-sive adventure, reminds us of some inspiring verses from Ephesians 3: 17b and 18: “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” What a great privilege it is for both of us to be part of this great place, Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon.

Thanks be to God!

Joe in the arch leading to the Seminary courtyard


Around the SeminaryCurriculum Clips

PsalmI walk at the base of the sitkas and gaze up at the warmth of your creation.Beneath the towering evergreens the light of your creation shines through.My feet grip the warm rocks of your shore and the waters approach slowly.The heated stones of your beaches invite the tide every day.I gaze upon the green mountains and sit beside the lake and pray.Your peaks are multiple, and the cool waters are soothing to my tired feet.I give thanks for your healing waters that cleansed me at birth and surround me today.I give praise to your towering hills that thrust me into your presence.I give thanks for your stable bedrock that roots me in faith as your servant.I give praise to the salt in the sea, the sweet ocean scent pleases my people.I give thanks to the great trees of the coast, their evergreen branches are as steadfast as your love.I gaze upon the frozen mountains and pray beside the cold waters.The snow-capped peaks are endless, and the fire warms my feet.My boots misstep on the slippery rocks, and the ocean is untamed.The wet stones of the flats are battered by the strength of your waves.The sitka shelters me from the rains as I gaze up at the dark clouds.The shadows cast by the forest invite the mist of winter.Bless the world, our people and our seasons.Praise our King, the reason for all change.Bless all creation, all life and all souls.Praise to the Messiah, in each summer and in each winter. by Seth Perry

Here are creative writing projects students produced in Dr. Ruffatto’s Old Testament classes last year.

Oracle, in the Style of HoseaDo not rejoice! Oh people of God, For you have nothing but shame on your heads.For you are whores extorting the poor for your SUVs and your Lululemons.All the while offering your wanton glances, and your beguiling attentions, to the god that discriminates and despises the weak.Oh how quickly you have forgotten the language of your parents; removed in one generation, as your feet touch the soil of a thousand golden years.And how easy you cleave to the breasts of hypocrisy; quenching your thirst on that which makes you thirsty,

and keeps you empty.Why are you d runk On wine that removes conscience?How can you say You love God alone?God alone hears the cries of those you will trample, on your way to the suburbs, with your Master’s degree.The cries that are distant and yet they will haunt us;Our God remains near us And yet we still yearn.We will yearn for our wholeness As God’s love is fulfilling: His love for His kingdom And all who are thirsty, And all who walk blindly And all those forgotten.To make us Her own. by Aneeta Saroop


Around the SeminaryCurriculum ClipsEmmanuel Aristide offers this explanation of his drawing

of Psalm 8 for Dr. Ruffatto’s Psalms class, right: “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon

and the stars that you have established. What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you

care for them?’ For me, I see God as the one who holds us in his arms and cares about us, as his beloved children.

No matter how challenging life can be, God is the one that holds us in his arms and comforts us in times of trouble.”

Left: Professor Gordon Jensen with some of the students who took his Augsburg Confession

class at First Lutheran (Vancouver), in February 2015

Above left: About 140 people from across the West came out to the Farewell banquet for Kevin Ogilvie and Jann Boyd at the Western Development Museum, 6 May 2015.

Right: During a break between classes, Seth was teaching Emmanuel how to play guitar. Bottom left: Shane Hein’s speech at his graduation banquet, 27 March 2015.

Right: Seminary Sunday at Resurrection Lutheran (Saskatoon), 1 Feb 2015. Aneeta Saroop preached.


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Our group after the Sunday morning church service, 10 January, outside the Lutheran Cathedral in Ngaoundéré, Cameroon. From left: Colin Millang, Kate Zaiser, Julie

Letourneau, Sarah Urano, Professor Kristine Ruffatto, a Cameroonian congregation member, Sarah Mowat, Seth Perry, Pamela Giles. Pastor Ali Tote was off

socializing with congregation members; Dianne Losing was taking the photo.

[1] In Cameroon, Pastor Ali Tote ’07 shows our route (in blue) on the map over breakfast. [2] In his palace, we anxiously prepare to meet

the Lamido (Islamic king) of Ngaoundéré. [3] The Lamido. [4] Village seen from the

train in Cameroon. [5] We welcomed Denis Sindano (and his daughter) from Lethbridge

to our MDiv program in January.

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