At the time of writing, $10,669.25 has been contributed to the General Synod offering, which will support the Lutheran Study Centre in Pematangsiantar in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

by Anne Hansen

The Carols of Christmas devotional has been prepared by Lutheran Tract Mission for individuals, congregations, schools and aged-care facilities to print and give out to share God’s gift of grace.

by Pastor Tim Klein

Then Rebekah said to Isaac, ‘I loathe my life because of the Hittite women. If Jacob marries one of the Hittite women like these, one of the women of the land, what good will my life be to me?’ (Genesis 27:46)

Many congregations and parishes hold their annual general meetings around this time of year, so it’s a common time for changes to committee and council leadership. If your church community has recently had a change to its office-bearers, please ensure that the details are up to date in LAMP2.

Pray for Lutherans in New Zealand, on the anniversary of the signing of He Whakaputanga, the nation’s Declaration of Independence, in 1835 (28 Oct).

by Pastor Tim Klein

Esau said, ‘Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me these two times. He took away my birthright, and behold, now he has taken away my blessing’ (Genesis 27:36).