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COVID-19

26
Jul2022

An adventure in grace

by Gill Stevenson

When COVID-19 arrived, Gill Stevenson thought of those who, like her, struggle with depression and anxiety. So, with God’s prompting and pastoral support, she initiated an online support group that has since shared an amazing journey of blessings.

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22
Sep2021

Bishop urges church to ‘act for good of all’

LCANZ Bishop John Henderson has urged church members to ‘act for the good of all’ as they respond to issues around COVID vaccines and ‘passports’.

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20
Jul2021

GPC meets online for first time

On 6 July, in a first for the LCANZ’s General Pastors Conference, participants met online for the triennial meeting with a slimmed-down agenda.

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13
Apr2021

You can’t cancel kindness

When COVID-19 forced ALWS to cancel Walk My Way public events in 2020, there were fears children in refugee camps might miss out on support to go to school. Yet our Lutheran family rallied. And next month’s Walk My Way in SA’s Barossa Valley is another chance to bring love to life.

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12
Mar2021

Community TV worship broadcasts feedback needed

Did you watch Lutheran worship services on community TV stations Channel 44 in South Australia or Channel 31 in Victoria in 2020? If so, the worship committee of St John’s Lutheran Church Unley wants to hear from you.

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09
Mar2021

Heeding the call for COVID help

by Jessica Smith

Staff from South Australia’s Lutheran aged-care providers didn’t hesitate to put up their hands when the call went out for personnel to assist in Victoria during the COVID-19 crisis, as part of the National Aged Care Emergency Response program.

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01
Mar2021

Gifts to fellow pastors reflect God’s love

When Pastor Matt Anker, the LCA/NZ’s Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission, called on Lutheran pastors in Australia and New Zealand to support their brother pastors in the Philippines, he says the response was ‘breathtaking’.

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16
Feb2021

Heeding the call for COVID help

by Jessica Smith

Staff from South Australia’s Lutheran aged-care providers didn’t hesitate to put up their hands when the call went out for personnel to assist in Victoria during the COVID-19 crisis, as part of the National Aged Care Emergency Response (NACER) program.

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10
Feb2021

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.

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01
Feb2021

Dwelling in God’s word: giving in a way that pleases God

by Pastor Matt Anker

In recent years I have witnessed the generosity of God’s people again and again. I’ve been blessed to see the LLL forgive a $75,000 loan to a congregation; humbled by a child sending the contents of her piggy bank to help build a much-needed church.

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