Some Queensland Lutherans would know at least a little about new LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith, who served as their district bishop between 2015 and 2021. But many in our church may not have heard the incredible and inspiring story behind the faith journey of our sixth churchwide leader.
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God goes ahead of prophets
For the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry, in keeping with the word of the Lord spoken by Elijah (1 Kings 17:16).
Welcome, pastors Ben, Mitchell and David
The LCANZ has welcomed three new pastors to its ranks over the summer.
The prophetic experience
The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15).
Prophets and their communities
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5).
God, our instinctive refuge
You have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and fortress (Psalm 71:3b).
