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Story of the Week

Every week we bring you a story about an LCA/NZ person, family, congregation, community or agency that is a place where God’s love comes to life. Please help to spend the message of God’s love in action among us, through us and for us.

05
Apr2018

Biggest challenge our greatest joy

Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can push people to breaking point. But, Kirra and her husband Rowan have experienced wonder and delight in having 11-year-old Asher in their family.

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21
Mar2018

Witness to unity won on the cross

by Rob Edwards

As he prepared for his betrayal, arrest, ‘trial’ and death, Jesus prayed for the unity of all believers. Inspired by that prayer, churches at Rockhampton in Queensland will join for Easter in a powerful witness.

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14
Mar2018

Free to encourage others

by Naomi Schultz

Moving out of home can be a daunting time. Having been through the experience herself, Naomi Schultz is committed to encouraging other young Christians and believes congregational support is vital.

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08
Mar2018

The good fight

by Darren Jaensch

Members of the defence forces can face danger, hardships and family and relationship pressures, and often encounter moral and spiritual challenges. That’s when defence chaplaincy plays a role.

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28
Feb2018

Sharing incredible joy

by Marianne and Warren Schirmer

When Marianne and Warren Schirmer decided to become volunteer program assistants for LCA International Mission, they didn’t know that this step of faith would bring them so much joy.

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21
Feb2018

Why is it so hard to forgive?

by LCA Communications

As Christians we know we must forgive others, as God has forgiven us. But, as one woman discovers after being betrayed by her husband, this can be really tough.

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14
Feb2018

A school where ‘God abounds’

by Francois Pienaar

As the only Christian school within a 400–kilometre radius of its hometown of Ceduna, South Australia, Crossways Lutheran School has a clear mission to the state’s West Coast community.

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07
Feb2018

Forgiveness has power to heal

by Adam McKay

When keen cyclist Adam McKay was hit by a car, his life was shattered. But he now knows the power of forgiveness and shares his story through Lutheran Media.

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13
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.

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06
Dec2017

My grace cake stall

by Aliya Lewis

Keen to help others in need, Aliya Lewis wanted to buy everything in this year’s Australian Lutheran World Service Gifts of Grace catalogue. So, she held a cake stall.

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