Aug2023
The annual Local Mission appeal is coming
This year’s Local Mission appeal focuses on developing our young adults in faith and leadership. Your donation will help us find and support the young adults in our midst, like Elsa and Joel, whom God is calling into service in the church.
Aug2023
Bring a friend Sunday
by Rob Edwards
We know that our call as Christians is to ‘go and make disciples’, but often we see being involved in mission or outreach as too daunting. However, as Pastor Rob Edwards from Gatton in Queensland says, mission doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as easy as inviting a friend to church.
Jul2023
Touching lonely people with the love of Jesus
by Craig Heidenreich
The 19th-century philosopher Henry Thoreau said, ‘Most people live lives of quiet desperation’, which aptly describes the loneliness of people around us.
Jul2023
Celebrating Christian Care Sunday in your community
by Tania Nelson
The LCANZ encourages congregations to choose one Sunday every year to celebrate the ministries of care happening in our local churches and communities.
Jun2023
Laying out the welcome mat
by Craig Heideinreich
Some years ago, a group of young Tamil and Iranian men turned up at the Grovedale Lutheran Church looking for help. They came to the right place that day, and ‘mercy’ flowed.
Jun2023
Help share Messages of Hope
This tax time, give to a cause that reaches those in your local community who are struggling daily behind the scenes. Help Lutheran Media share a timely message of hope to someone feeling lost, heartbroken, or alone. Your donation now will help Lutheran Media reach more people on the air and online.
Jun2023
You are never too old to make a difference
by Craig Heidenreich
The congregation at Mandurah in Western Australia consists mainly of professional retirees searching for practical ways to express their faith. They have decided to take the risk of directly sponsoring a refugee family from overseas under a government initiative.
May2023
English conversation partners needed
LCA International Mission is seeking volunteer English-speaking conversation partners for seminary students from STT Abdi Sabda in Indonesia.
May2023
Calling all composers and songwriters!
The LCANZ’s Commission on Worship (CoW) is running a new music project and administration coordinator Libby Krahling says CoW is looking for music in any style which is suitable for use in worship.
May2023
How can parents support their children in camping ministry?
Camping experiences offered to school-aged students provide a unique experience that can have a lasting impact on their formation of faith.
