May2022
Pray for the people of Ukraine
The images and news reports from Ukraine are almost beyond comprehension. Who would think that these ‘civilised’ countries could descend into such hell while claiming to ‘follow Jesus’?
May2022
Reflections on the Ukraine crisis
by Pastor Allan Taruste
Even if history does not repeat itself, it can often rhyme, as Mark Twain once said.
May2022
Continuing German-speaking ministry at St John’s in Perth
St John’s Lutheran has been offering German-speaking worship services and ministry as part of their congregational work for decades. The most recent leader of the German language services and ministry is Maria Rudolph, who graduated from ALC with a Bachelor of Theology and Ministry in 2021.
May2022
Election policy choice
by Craig Heidenreich
The LCA was invited to this roundtable of 80 Australian church leaders to hear from (and question) the immigration minister (Alex Hawke) and shadow (Kristina Keneally) in the lead up to the federal election.
May2022
Maryam – a woman of peace
by Craig Heidenreich
Have you been to a Middle Eastern supermarket and wandered through the aisles full of exotic spices, nuts and sweets labelled in Arabic, Persian or Hindi? As you take in the aromas, it feels like you have been transported to another place entirely. Let me take you there for a minute!
Mar2022
What about these Muslims?
by Craig Heidenreich
For the March edition of Cross-Cultural Ministry eNews, we will take an in-depth look at Muslim people who have arrived Down Under in the past few decades. Is the arrival of Muslims among us something to worry about, or is it an opportunity for the church?