Mar2021
Righto, I’m ready
by Darren Pope
The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking (John 13:22).
Mar2021
Joy a special gift for these ‘superheroes’
by Jonathan Krause
When the world seems messed up, you may feel we need a superhero. And ‘superheroes’ are exactly what ALWS representative Julie Krause found when she visited the Shout for Joy ecumenical church service created for people living with intellectual disability or integration difficulty.
Mar2021
Easter joy in cultural celebrations
by Matt Anker and Basa Hutabarat
Easter is an all-day celebration in the Batak churches of Indonesia. Beginning at around 5.00am, the program of worship, seminars, food and activities, however, does more than celebrate an important faith festival.
Mar2021
I’ve got your back!
by Darren Pope
Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going (John 12:35).
Mar2021
Hundreds join online child safety seminar
An estimated 300 congregational leaders and pastors joined the LCANZ Safe Church webinar on Saturday. Child Protection Project Officer Mary-Ann Carver spoke about the draft LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations.
Mar2021
Stinky feet
by Darren Pope
Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume (John 12:3).