May2022
Installation ‘joy and excitement’
by Sabine Haeusler
It was with much joy and excitement that members of Outer Eastern Lutheran Church and Doncaster–Ivanhoe congregations came together for the installation of one of their members, Ed Blow, into word and sacrament ministry.
May2022
50 Steps reconnects church and school
Just 50 steps separate Langmeil Thanksgiving Church and Faith Lutheran College Junior Campus in SA’s Barossa Valley. So, when contemplating a name for the church’s outreach initiative to reconnect with the school community, 50 Steps seemed perfect.
May2022
Come walk, pray – and vote – with us!
Many Christians give prayerful consideration to voting, but an SA Lutheran college and congregation are reaching out to their local community by inviting them to walk through a prayer labyrinth on federal election day.
May2022
Decade of Bible translation service in PNG
The LCANZ gives thanks for the service of Australian Lutheran Hanna Schulz, who has marked 10 years since she arrived in Papua New Guinea to start working with the people there through Bible translation.
Apr2022
Resource heralds new season for Malay-speakers
by Erin Kerber
With great joy and thanks, LCA International Mission announces the publication and printing of the Lutheran discipleship book Seasons, supported by members of the LCANZ.
Apr2022
Boys’ Brigade fosters a love for Jesus
Kong Chak Mun came to faith through the Boys’ Brigade youth ministry program. Years later, his passion for the Boys’ Brigade has continued on and influenced his ministry life.
Apr2022
From the desert to the valley
Just as early German missionaries travelled north from Bethany to Ntaria, so the Ntaria Choir set off, this time, southward-bound to the Barossa Valley to share their gifts of music and language.
Apr2022
Huge heart, great style!
Our TV screens are filled with the horror of children suffering from war. Meet Hannah, from eastern Melbourne, who’s determined to help in any way she can.
Mar2022
Gifts in the wood
Retired farmer Albert has always been good with his hands. Now he’s combining his passion for woodwork with supporting Australian Lutheran World Service.
Mar2022
Prayer vigil a light for community
A day-long prayer vigil for Ukraine brings the light of Christ into an Adelaide Hills community.