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\n\nFifteen people were killed, with more than 40 injured, when a father and son opened fire at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday 14 December 2025.<\/p>\n
We encourage all congregations to mark 14 December in their calendars as a day of remembrance and to pray for the victims, families, first responders and witnesses.<\/p>\n
Prayers of the Church and an additional prayer have been prepared and can be found below.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPrayer of the Church\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPrayer in times of crisis – Bondi Beach\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t The SA-NT District Office have been preparing prayer and worship resources to support and encourage communities who are coping with drought conditions in our District.<\/p>\n We encourage all congregations to mark 31 August 2025<\/strong> in their calendars as an acknowledgment and prayer service for communities impacted by drought.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA Service Order of Praise and Prayer in a Time of Drought\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPrayers of the Church in Time of Drought\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVideo Sermon from Bishop Andrew Brook (10 min)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBishop’s Sermon (pdf)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPowerPoint (Standard 4:3)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPowerPoint (Widescreen 16:9)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Australia and New Zealand have both suffered from significant natural disasters and other challenges in recent years. In times of crisis, we can all struggle to find comfort and security, whether we are directly involved or watching helplessly as others suffer.<\/p>\n These additional resources are provided to help congregations draw close to God in times of trouble, and to support and comfort the people around us. While many were produced in response to a specific crisis, they may still be of help in other times of hardship.<\/p>\n Liturgy and Prayers for a Time of Drought<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Prayers for a Time of Crisis and Loss<\/a><\/strong> written for the LCA by Pastor Aub Podlich<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Hear Me, Lord – Emu Music (CCLI)<\/p>\n Robin Mann wrote two new verses for his song ‘Comfort, Comfort<\/strong>‘ specifically in response to the bushfires. The words & the music are free of charge in the wake of Australia’s 2019-2020 bushfires. Download the lyrics here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leigh Newton wrote the following hymn after Black Summer in 2020 for a service of thanks for emergency service workers. He has generously passed it on for use by all churches as we struggle with natural disasters.<\/em><\/p>\nWords: Leigh Newton \u00a9 2020 <\/p>\n\t3. For justice and for love,![\"nvxh51ozqfc7jc7pzcj34g63eu857n8h.png\"](\"https:\/\/lca.box.com\/shared\/static\/nvxh51ozqfc7jc7pzcj34g63eu857n8h.png\" "\\"nvxh51ozqfc7jc7pzcj34g63eu857n8h.png\\"")
\n\n\t\tPray for drought relief 2025\n\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tGeneral resources for any year\n\t<\/h2>\n
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\n\n\t\tMusic suggestions\n\t<\/h2>\nLHS 815 O Christ the healer, we have come (CCLI, One Licence)
\nLH 854 Be still my heart (Public Domain)
\nLHS 862 As we step from the edge of morning (CCLI, One Licence)
\nLHS 869 Like the deer that yearns (One Licence)
\nLHS 732\/ AT 25 Comfort, Comfort (CCLI, One Licence)
\nAT 294\u00a0\u00a0 God give you joy\u00a0 (One Licence)
\nAT 490 When human voices cannot sing (CCLI, One Licence)
\nAT 496 Don’t be afraid (CCLI, One Licence)\nHymn of thanks for Emergency Services<\/h5>\n
\nMelody: Nun Danket Alle Gott by Johann Cruger 1647 (LH 437\/TIS 106) Backing Track<\/a>\n\t1. Now thank we all our God,
\nfor those who help in crisis,
\nin rescue, flood and fire,
\nand those who work in quiet.
\nFor chaplains who give ear
\nto loss, distress and grief,
\nwho offer sacred space,
\nthat they might bring relief.\n2. For those who give themselves,
\nfor love of unknown stranger;
\nand those who sacrifice
\nfor property and neighbour.
\nAll gratitude be theirs –
\nthese mates who note the call;
\nwho walk the way of love,
\nand serve all people well.\n
\nand joy of serving others,
\nfor honour and for grace –
\nin common wealth of colours.
\nWe praise the suff’ring Christ,
\nwho knows the cross we bear;
\nwho walks our troubled road;
\nbrings hope in our despair.\n4. Now thank we all our God
\nFor life on Easter dayspring
\nGood Friday’s loss remains,
\nBut hope is now our wellspring.
\nThese feet and hands are God’s,
\nenfleshed in answered prayer –
\na gift in anxious days,
\nGod’s strength in our despair.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"