Jun2017
I want to save them
by Abdalle
Abdalle is a Somali refugee welcomed by ALWS partner Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Djibouti. Despite her suffering, she fosters two orphaned children.
Jun2017
Free to serve in community
by Nicholas Williams
The son and grandson of award-winning musicians Warren and Gus Williams, it’s no surprise Nicholas Williams loves singing. Nicholas, 26, also loves serving his community.
Jun2017
School outreach a chance to connect
by LCA Communications
A chaplaincy vacancy at a nearby public school has been a God-given opportunity for one New Zealand congregation to connect to its local community.
Jun2017
Blessing others brings joy
by LCA Communications
Rosemary Davidson has been serving others in her church and community for 50 years.
May2017
Christ answers reconciliation question
by Shona Reid
Shona Reid is a descendent of the Eastern Arrernte people and a member at St Paul’s Ferryden Park in South Australia.
May2017
Crafting vibrant Scripture into visual splendor
by Helen Beringen
Verna and Erica Fiedler are adding colour and meaning to worship in a growing number of LCA congregations – and helping others, too.
May2017
Time to treasure
by LCA Communications
Being a mother to four and grandmother to seven has brought Barbara Schmidt immeasurable joy. She knows every moment with her children and grandchildren is precious.
May2017
Holding Isaac – a mother’s story
by Rachel Schilling
Rachel and Pete Schilling were excited to be expecting their first child. But soon after their son’s birth, their ultimate joy turned to unbearable sorrow.
Apr2017
Schools in the war path
by Rachel Kuchel
Anti-German sentiment in Australia and New Zealand during World War I put Lutherans under the spotlight of suspicion. Lutheran schools were accused of teaching German propaganda.
Apr2017
Walking the hard road to hope
by Jonathan Krause
Mary Abuk Dau was a child in Africa, when civil war flared in 1991. She walked for years seeking safety, finally receiving Lutheran support in a Kenyan refugee camp.