Jun2022
New ALWS head brings corporate experience and heart for the poor
Lifelong Lutheran and experienced business leader Michael Stolz has been appointed Executive Director of Australian Lutheran World Service.
Jun2022
Sharing Jesus’ love for the stranger
by Craig Heidenreich
Have you been to a Middle Eastern supermarket with aisles full of exotic spices, nuts and sweets? LCANZ Cross-Cultural Ministry’s Craig Heidenreich shares a story from a visit to one such shop – it’s a story of Jesus’ love for newcomers.
Jun2022
In credit with God?
by Norma Koehne
Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness (Romans 4:3).
Jun2022
Faith – confidence in God’s help
by Norma Koehne
Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid, just believe and she will be healed’ (Luke 8:50).
Jun2022
Release from captivity
by Norma Koehne
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, ‘Return home and tell how much God has done for you’ (Luke 8:38,39b).
Jun2022
Deliverance
by Pastor Reid Matthias
Deliver me from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs (Psalm 22:20).
Jun2022
General Synod to discuss ordination for fifth time
Six proposals relating to the ordination of both women and men have been submitted for consideration by delegates at February’s in-person sessions of the 20th Convention of General Synod, to be held in Melbourne.
Jun2022
Immeasurable
by Pastor Reid Matthias
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine… to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:20,21).
Jun2022
Working for the weekend
by Pastor Reid Matthias
In his defence, Jesus said to the [Jewish leaders], ‘My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working’ (John 5:17).
Jun2022
Lutheran pastor honoured in Queen’s Birthday list
LCANZ pastor Darren Jaensch, who has served as the Australian Army’s Director General Chaplaincy since 2017, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List.