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Latest Features
‘Join me in prayer for those suffering’: NZ Bishop
As people in parts of Aotearoa–New Zealand face the devastating aftermath of deadly floods there late last month, Bishop Mark Whitfield has invited all members of the LCANZ to join him in prayer for ‘those members of your whānau (family) who are suffering’.
Chance to celebrate learning together
Australian Lutheran College’s (ALC) Festival of Learning is back this month (February) as an exclusively online event, allowing attendees to participate from anywhere.
‘Please pray for our Synod’: LCANZ Bishop
LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has urged the wider church to pray for the delegates, officials, organisers and volunteers who will meet for the in-person sessions of the LCANZ’s Convention of General Synod in Melbourne from 9 to 12 February.
Story of the Week
And then there were eight!
There were seven young people enrolled in the year-long confirmation class at St Mark’s Lutheran Church Dalby in Queensland’s Western Downs region when it began in mid-2021. But by the time they completed the course, there were eight people confirmed!
Read more ...An adventure in grace
When COVID-19 arrived, Gill Stevenson thought of those who, like her, struggle with depression and anxiety. So, with God’s prompting and pastoral support, she initiated an online support group that has since shared an amazing journey of blessings.
Read more ...Cultural jubilee brings joy
We may think of cross-cultural ministry as a relatively recent focus of the LCANZ. But that’s far from the case, as a joyful anniversary celebration held last month shows. It marked 150 years since Queensland’s first Scandinavian-language worship service.
Read more ...‘Why I am giving up my bed’
It’s a long way from a Queensland classroom to war-torn Ukraine. And there’s a lot of difference between a cosy bed and sleeping on the floor. Yet 9-year-old Chloe, inspired by a project about God’s love and sacrifice, is doing exactly that.
Read more ...The greatest love story ever told
The Bible is God’s love story to us. But how can we share his love story with people who haven’t heard it? For Les John, it’s as simple as listening to God. He’s always felt guided by God’s hand to help others.
Read more ...Missionary’s service honoured
Finke River Mission is arranging commemorative activities in Central Australia this month to mark the centenary of the death of Lutheran missionary Carl Strehlow. Pastor Strehlow is most remembered for his service among the Western Arrarnta people at Hermannsburg (Ntaria),
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