Non-Christians are more open to receiving blessings and coming to church at Christmas. Nathan Hedt shares how we can bless those around us this Advent and Christmas season.
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Let’s learn from Peter
He began to call down curses, and he swore to them, ‘I don’t know this man you’re talking about’ (Mark 14:71).
Pray that hearts are softened this Christmas season
Lord God, pour out your grace during this season and help our nation hear the wonderful message of Jesus’ birth.
Blessings flow from cross-cultural move
Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre near Canberra has run a volunteer internship program for young people from around Australia for more than 30 years. But in 2023, the Lutheran camping ministry program became cross-cultural, welcoming its first participants from Papua New Guinea.
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Again the high priest asked him, ‘Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?’ (Mark:14:61b).
Changes to Child Safety Plan timeframes
At its October 2023 meeting, the General Church Board agreed to make some important changes to Child Safety Standards submission timelines. The next round of Child Safety Plans will now be due in 2025.
