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Archives for September 2021

30
Sep2021

You’ve got mail

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:4).

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29
Sep2021

A right spirit

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them? (Luke 9:54)

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28
Sep2021

Records continue to change lives

by Rachel Kuchel

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There are myriad stories contained in Lutheran Archives records – stories that have impacted many lives. One such story is that of the historic 1982 handover of five land titles for the former Hermannsburg Mission lease to five Aboriginal clans.

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28
Sep2021

Delegates readying for first online General Synod

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A team of around 50 people is making final preparations as the LCANZ steps up to its first two-part General Synod. The first part will be held as online sessions this Friday and Saturday, 1 and 2 October, and more than 360 delegates are registered to attend.

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28
Sep2021

Don’t swear!

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

But I say to you, do not swear at all (Matthew 5:34).

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27
Sep2021

A wish is granted

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

That night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, ‘Ask what I should give you’ (2 Chronicles 1:7). 

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26
Sep2021

Watch your feet!

by Colleen Fitzpatrick

If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea (Mark 9:42).

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25
Sep2021

Precious and sweet

by Carolyn Ehrlich

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb (Psalm 19:10).

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24
Sep2021

Queensland welcomes new bishop

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Pastor Mark Vainikka has been installed as the new bishop for the LCANZ’s Queensland District. Watched via livestream by family members, including his parents, who were in lockdown in Victoria.

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24
Sep2021

Straight and level faith walking

by Carolyn Ehrlich

Mark out a straight path … Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God (Hebrews 12:12a,15).

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