NSW

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

Pastor Tim Stringer is the new member of the LCA/NZ’s General Church Board, replacing the late Bishop James Haak.

Three Australian Lutheran College graduates have joined the ranks of pastors of the Lutheran Church of Australia this week.

Yesterday Bishop James Haak was farewelled by mourners at his funeral service at Peace Lutheran Church, Gatton, where he had served as the congregation’s pastor for 11 years.

The LCA/NZ is mourning the death of respected and loved Bishop of New South Wales, Pastor James Haak, who died suddenly in Adelaide on 20 October.

by Helen Beringen

Arthur Schuster is an organiser. It is his God-given gift. And he has used it with gusto to serve God for most of his 87 years!