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15
Jun2023

Laying out the welcome mat

by Craig Heideinreich

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Some years ago, a group of young Tamil and Iranian men turned up at the Grovedale Lutheran Church looking for help. They came to the right place that day, and ‘mercy’ flowed.

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30
Sep2022

The power of the humble lentil

by Matthias Prenzler

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Pastor Matthias Prenzler believes a new mission partnership between the Victorian parish he serves and a South Australian Lutheran church is a testament to the surprising power of the humble lentil.

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10
Aug2022

A ministry partnership is birthed

by Craig Heidenreich

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On the last weekend of July, we witnessed something special in the South Australian country town Freeling as the Light Parish hosted some new friends from Shepparton. The weekend will be long remembered by all who were there and was filled with colour and singing.

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24
May2022

Installation ‘joy and excitement’

by Sabine Haeusler

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It was with much joy and excitement that members of Outer Eastern Lutheran Church and Doncaster–Ivanhoe congregations came together for the installation of one of their members, Ed Blow, into word and sacrament ministry.

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21
Apr2022

Tamil ministry unfolds in Geelong

by Nathan Hedt

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God is good and he keeps surprising us! That is the feeling among Lutherans in Geelong as they see something new that God is unfolding in their mission and outreach there.

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05
Apr2022

Huge heart, great style!

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Our TV screens are filled with the horror of children suffering from war. Meet Hannah, from eastern Melbourne, who’s determined to help in any way she can.

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12
Mar2021

Community TV worship broadcasts feedback needed

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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

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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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16
Feb2021

Heeding the call for COVID help

by Jessica Smith

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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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01
Dec2020

God’s creation is blooming marvellous

by Helen Beringen

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When the first flush of spring and summer flowers bloom, who doesn’t want to stop and smell the roses?

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