For many churches around the LCA/NZ, COVID-19 gathering and health restrictions may mean they are unable to host the large Christmas services or be involved in the big community events they usually do. Instead, faith communities have come up with new and innovative ways to worship.
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Lutheran study centre opens in Indonesia
A long-held hope of the Lutheran churches of Indonesia has been realised with the opening of the Luther Study Centre (LSC) in Pemetangsiantar in North Sumatra.
Stand firm as God’s baptised, redeemed family
2020 was a complex, confusing and sometimes difficult year. Our reactions were equally mixed – fear, frustration, anger, relief, grief, selfishness, pride, joy and disappointment, among others.
Urgent call to prayer for Myanmar
Members of the LCA/NZ are being urged to pray for peace in Myanmar, where the military has staged a coup d’état and taken control of the country.
Ordination joy despite lockdown
Despite a COVID-19 lockdown forcing a last-minute change, Stanley Roberts was ordained in unique circumstances as a Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) at Papunya in the NT. With LCA/NZ Bishop John Henderson unable to travel due to the snap lockdown, Stanley was ordained by another SMP.
God multiplies our gifts
Lutheran Women of Australia President Wendy Habel says that when we give to the Lord’s work – no matter how much or little – God multiplies our gifts. ‘We are all special in God’s sight, not because of our talents but because we are filled with the Spirit, which is how we serve God’s purpose.’