Nov2020
Stawell stalwarts get choppin’
by Helen Beringen
Chopping firewood at the foot of the Grampians range in Victoria is a regular winter pastime for hardy members of St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Stawell, as a fundraiser for their 26-member congregation. Since 2014 woodcutting has become a major fundraiser for the fellowship.
Nov2020
Recognise them by their fruit
by Annie Duarte
‘For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect’ (Matthew 24:24).
Nov2020
Former things
by Annie Duarte
‘Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind’ (Isaiah 65:17).
Nov2020
Good and faithful servant
by Annie Duarte
‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things’ (Matthew 25:21).
Nov2020
God gives life as time
by Kimberley Pfeiffer
‘So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart’ (Psalm 90:12).
Nov2020
All is not lost
by Kimberley Pfeiffer
‘Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is on the point of death, for I have not found your works perfect in the sight of my God’ (Revelation 3:2).
Nov2020
Joy in suffering
by Kimberley Pfeiffer
‘But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost, but among those who have faith and so are saved’ (Hebrews 10:39).
Nov2020
God’s good pleasure is working with you
by Kimberley Pfeiffer
‘For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure’ (Philippians 2:13).
Nov2020
Discover God’s call – no matter who you are
by Pastor James Winderlich
The only attribute defining a ‘typical’ student in Australian Lutheran College’s Discover program is a willingness to complete theological study while engaging in a local ministry to explore God’s call. The first student cohort includes women and men, young and old, and full-time and part-time.
Nov2020
One way, one door
by Kimberley Pfeiffer
‘Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able’ (Luke 13:24).