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Feature Stories

This collection of feature-length stories comes mainly from our LCA flagship magazine, ‘The Lutheran’, and from time to time also from the magazines of LCA International Mission, Finke River Mission, Australian Lutheran College, and other agencies.

12
Jul2017

Mission focus challenges mindsets

by David Grulke

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Becoming a sending church St Luke’s Albury, which is located in southern New South Wales, on the northern side of the Murray River border with Victoria, is a uniquely gifted… Read more

12
Jul2017

Sent to sow in our own backyards

by Andreas Mayer

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None of us felt like an evangelist when we started. But after 10 months of being part of a missional community – also known as a ‘Love Life Community’ – we’re starting to see its fruits.

01
Jun2017

Blessing others brings joy

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Rosemary Davidson has shared her time and talents in her church and community for 50 years but she doesn’t think of herself as a volunteer. Meet Rosemary here.

08
May2017

Why walk the pioneer way

by Jonathan Krause

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Mums Kirra and Julie have faced struggles and sadness as women hoping to have healthy children. Now they are calling on others to join them in supporting mothers in Africa facing famine and poverty.

08
May2017

Time to treasure

by Lutheran Communications

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Being a mother to four and grandmother to seven has brought Barbara Schmidt immeasurable joy. She knows every moment with her children and grandchildren is precious.

30
Mar2017

Strong love, strong culture

by Helen Beringen and Rob Borgas

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An amazing strength of character shines through the diminutive Daphne Puntjina. She has a strong love for God and for her Central Australian community. This white-haired grandmother may be 73 years old, but age hasn’t wearied her spirited love and support for her community.

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