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by Joanne Chamberlain

Joanne Chamberlain from Lutheran Media visited a farm in the Murraylands region of South Australia to hear the story of Alex, a local farmer whose property was devastated by a flood in 2022. Hear Alex’s story of faith and resilience.

The LCANZ has joyfully welcomed two new pastors: Mark Tung, ordained in Auckland on 6 April, New Zealand, to serve the Mandarin-speaking Botany Lutheran Church, and Maria Rudolph, the church’s first female pastor, ordained in Adelaide on 13 April. She will serve at St John’s Lutheran Church Perth.

by Pastor Richard Fox

Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia brought Easter joy to more than 400 students and staff at East Torrens Primary School by sharing hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. The simple gifts sparked curiosity, conversation and connection – offering a taste of God’s love.

Thank you to all congregations that submitted their Round 2 Child Safety Standards Action Plan or Child Safety ‘No Children’ Assurance by the 31 March deadline.

by Tala Aufai

Members of Trinity Lutheran Church Ashmore in Queensland are making a bold move for the sake of the gospel and have received an LCANZ Local Mission Fund grant to support them. Trinity is partnering with co-located Trinity Lutheran College to plant a church for students and their families.

by Mark Schultz

Pastor Mark Schultz, the LCA’s Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission, has encouraged our Lutheran family in Australia and New Zealand to pray for the people of the earthquake-devastated Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar.