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Local Mission

30
Apr2019

Little cards make big impact

by Helen Beringen

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Never underestimate the power of a simple greeting card to touch someone’s heart. For 84-year-old Irene Joppich, the unexpected arrival of a handmade card in 1994 did just that as she faced testing times while volunteering in a remote outpost.

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02
Feb2019

Asian ministry coordinator to retire

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Pastor Brian Shek is retiring as Asian Ministry Coordinator for the LCA, a position he has held since March 2012.

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11
Jul2018

Sharing bread with a caring heart

by Helen Beringen

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Every week a small group of retirees from Bethlehem Morley (WA) congregation makes 120 sandwiches and 200 pancakes for students of a local high school.

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04
May2018

New mission movement ‘on rise’

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Dean Eaton believes a new local mission movement is on the rise in the Lutheran Church of Australia. The LCA’s Church Planting Mentor and Mission Facilitator shared this view after… Read more

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11
Apr2018

Renewal takes courage and imagination – is the LCA ready?

by Tania Nelson

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After a 50-year history, the Lutheran Church of Australia has plenty to celebrate and much to reflect on.

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07
Mar2018

Innovative mission training underway

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Around 60 people have attended recent Missional Masterclass training sessions at The Ark Salisbury Lutheran Church in South Australia and at Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rochedale in Queensland. Two new… Read more

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