Jun2020
Pandemic sees new generation step up
by Pastor David Spanagel
Like many others during COVID-19 church closures, St Johns Hope Vale in Far North Queensland has had to seek creative and technological ways to reach people. With shaky internet and very basic equipment, it was a huge challenge. But a new generation of people has stepped up.
May2020
A great chance to show love
by Craig Heidenreich
Imagine how you’d feel if you were stranded in another country with all the current health concerns – and you couldn’t speak the language. Many of our LCA/NZ congregations engaged in Cross-Cultural Ministry are responding to these needs, and being innovative in how they minister to people.
May2020
Sharing the chance to say goodbye
by Tania Nelson
The late Pastor Paul Albers had organised everything about his funeral but COVID-19 restrictions meant it could not proceed as originally planned. With only 10 people able to attend funerals when he was farewelled in late March, how do you manage with so many wanting to pay their respects?
May2020
God is leading us through this crisis
by Helen Beringen
Earlier this year our lives were filled with activity but the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. Reflecting on these unprecedented times, GP and counsellor Dr Kirsten Due says the key is seeking to understand ‘what God is doing in our lives – how he is redefining us’.
May2020
Reconciliation action is everyone’s business
by Marilyn Wall
The LCA’s vision for reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians is inspired by the gospel of reconciliation in Jesus Christ. It is the good news of Jesus’ saving love that makes reconciliation everybody’s business.
Apr2020
Easter care from a distance
Usually a time of full churches and family gatherings to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Saviour Jesus, Easter 2020 was unlike any other. But despite churches being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Lutheran family showed initiative and resourcefulness in caring for one another.
Apr2020
Reaching out for miracles
For Susie Taylor, the LCA/NZ church plant at Pakenham’s Lakeside College in Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs has been an answer to prayer – and a place where God is working miracles in people’s lives.
Apr2020
Your on-demand mission ‘festival’ is online
In years past, missionaries serving overseas visited congregations to raise awareness. Jesus is still being shared among our partner churches and the LCA International Mission website is your ‘on-demand’ mission festival.
Apr2020
Because of Easter, there’s nothing to fear
by Pastor Reid Matthias
Even Christians are not immune to the great sickness of fear. But the light that shines from the empty tomb cannot be overcome by fear or darkness – so what is there to fear?
Mar2020
Walk My Way is now Walk Your Way
COVID-19 may have led to the postponement of group events like Walk My Way, but you can still support refugee children in Africa to go to school with Walk Your Way.
