A message of hope

from the departments and agencies of the Lutheran Church of Australia

At General Convention of Synod we experienced the joy of being one body in Christ: in our worship, our dialogue, our decision-making, and in the compassion and grace that we shared with each other.  We also saw sadness and pain.

Through all the seasons of our church’s life, we can see that God is doing wonderful things.

We see Christ’s love expressed in many ways. We see a church which, together through its many parts, shares the gospel here and afar, cares for the elderly, empowers the poor, forms our servants, values our first nations, nourishes children, welcomes strangers, cherishes our past, prepares for the future, looks after its people, nurtures families, encourages young people, and shares messages of hope in text and across the airwaves. Truly, this is a church where love comes to life!

We pray that you will continue to share in God’s grace with us, as together we bring his love to life – in our families, congregations, schools, communities and the world.

James Winderlich,
Australian Lutheran College

Chey Mattner,
Australian Lutheran World Service

Nevin Nitschke,
Board for Lay Ministry

Colleen Fitzpatrick,
Board for Lutheran Aged Care Australia

Tim Stollznow,
Finke River Mission

Jodi Brook,
Grow Ministries

Steen Olsen,
LCA Board for Local Mission

Glenice Hartwich,
LCA International Mission

Rachel Kuchel,
Lutheran Archives

Stephen Rudolph,
Lutheran Education Australia

Richard Fox,
Lutheran Media

This feature story comes from The Lutheran February 2016. Visit the website to find out more about The Lutheran or to subscribe.