Pastors, lay workers and congregational leaders from the LCA’s NSW and ACT District last month gathered for three days of worship, learning and encouragement in ministry at the District’s Mission and Ministry Conference.

by Anne Hansen

If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord. To know the Holy One is to gain understanding (Proverbs 9:10).

by Anne Hansen

Blessed is the one whom God corrects … For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field (Job 5:17a,23a).

by Anne Hansen

While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, ‘My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live’ (Matthew 9:18).

by Sal Huckel

Sacrifice thank offerings to God … and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you (Psalm 50:14a,15).

From rare Reformation-era books at the ALC Library to personal discoveries in the Church House Exhibition Centre, visitors connected with Lutheran heritage in unexpected ways during SA’s History Festival last month. Through exhibitions, tours and presentations, churchwide Lutheran entities shared stories of faith, migration, education and service with the wider community.