Mar2021
Heeding the call for COVID help
by Jessica Smith
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.
Feb2021
Heeding the call for COVID help
by Jessica Smith
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.
Nov2020
Young and old share joy and wonder
An innovative intergenerational program by Lutheran Services in Queensland is tackling the challenge of social isolation for seniors. And the solution is child’s play!
Aug2020
Being a fruitful branch
by Helen Beringen
‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing’ (John 15:5). The idea of being a fruitful branch in a vineyard sits well with the farm life Sue Morrison has known for all of her… Read more
Nov2018
Care is a reflection of Christ’s love
by Colleen Fitzpatrick
‘They’ll know we are Christians by our love’ was the message behind the launch of the God’s love – our care document at the LCA/NZ’s recent General Convention of Synod. This document is the re-working of the One Loving God – two hands saving and caring paper.
Mar2018
Care practice project responds to Synod call
In response to a call from its General Synod, the LCA is revising and expanding resources for those in the church who deliver care through aged and community services. The 2015 resolution called on the church through Lutheran Community Care SA/NT (LCC) to revisit the study document One Loving God – two hands saving and… Read more
Jul2016
Living with dementia
by Colleen Fitzpatrick
No cure but God’s promises My confirmation text offers me comfort and encouragement and is one I often recall: ‘I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being… Read more
