by Pastor Reid Matthias

‘As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me,’ declares the LORD, ‘so will your name and descendant endure’ (Isaiah 66:22).

COVID-19 infection risks, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty have forced the cancellation of thanksgiving events scheduled in October to mark 70 years of service through Australian Lutheran World Service.

Many health workers have been struggling to obtain enough personal protective equipment during the pandemic. But when a request came for masks for Noosa Hospital, Queensland, a local Lutheran church member and her neighbours set to work and have since supplied more than 1500 masks as far as PNG.

We want everyone in Victoria to know that we are praying for them as they struggle through Stage 4 lockdown. So we’ve launched a PRAY FOR VICTORIA social media campaign and are posting encouraging messages for Victorians on LCA Facebook.

by Rachael Stelzer

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’ (Isaiah 52:7)

by Rachael Stelzer

‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid’ (Matthew 14:27).