Feb2018
A helping heart who can’t say ‘no’
by Helen Beringen
The charming Betty Mattiske just can’t say ‘no’ to requests for help. Blame her mother’s war-era work ethic, and being raised on a dairy farm at Meningie, South Australia.
Dec2017
Fishing and friendship with ‘Santa Claus’
by Pastor Reid Matthias
In Pastor Reid Matthias’ first week at a new church, he was touched by the generosity of a parishioner – and reminded about the true spirit of Christmas.
Nov2017
A little church’s big gesture
by LCA Communications
Zion Lutheran Church Gnadenberg, in South Australia, is a little church with a big heart and a passion for seeing the gospel preached throughout the LCA.
Sep2017
Free to answer the call
by Paul Rohrlach
In his teens Paul Rohrlach didn’t think he ‘could ever be a leader for anything’. Now, at 24, he’s been a church synod delegate and is chairperson of his congregation.
Sep2017
Salisbury congregation powers on solar
In 2015 the LCA’s General Synod backed a call for members to consider their impact on the environment in everything they do. One case study in this area is The… Read more
Aug2017
Never be the same
by Terry Goessling
Ten Immanuel College students will ‘never be the same’ after a life-changing trip to Bethany Home (Malaysia), where they served young people living with disabilities.