Nov2021
Being bold with the gospel
by Anne Hansen
There’s no better time than Advent and Christmas to be bold in telling others about the gospel, especially as most people in Australia and New Zealand celebrate Christmas. Lutheran Tract Mission has more than 950 resources to help share God’s love, joy, comfort and peace at Christmas and year-round.
Dec2020
Christmas without all the trimmings
For many churches around the LCA/NZ, COVID-19 gathering and health restrictions may mean they are unable to host the large Christmas services or be involved in the big community events they usually do. Instead, faith communities have come up with new and innovative ways to worship.
Dec2020
The gifts of a simple lift
by Christine Matthias
Many people have had to adjust to changes in work, home and church life due to COVID-19. But while many things have changed in 2020, Christine Matthias believes a focus on Christ’s birth and traditions built on enjoying simple things together, means Christmas won’t be all that different for her.
Oct2020
Preparing to pass on Christmas joy
by Anne Hansen
Christmas is a time of sharing love and gift-giving. I love hearing stories of how our Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) resources are used.
Dec2019
Advent resources galore!
Churchwide departments and agencies have produced loads of resources to help your congregation and family to celebrate the Advent/Christmas season. Check out some of them at Story of the Week.
Nov2018
Out of the box!
Grace Lutheran Church Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills is thinking outside of the box when it comes to bringing love to life for people in need at Christmas this year.
Dec2017
Christmas 2017
‘And with this Word, God created all things. Nothing was made without the Word. Everything that was created received its life from him, and his life gave light to everyone. The light keeps shining in the dark, and darkness has never put it out (John 1:3–5 CEV).’ A star shining in the night sky is… Read more
Jan2016
Governor’s country church Christmas
by Lorraine Fielke
Having a state governor attend your little country church on Christmas Eve and do a Bible reading, then bring his family to join yours for Christmas Day lunch sounds like the stuff of a movie script. But that was the true story of Christmas 2015 for Ken and Daphne Schwarz, members of Bookpurnong Lutheran Church,… Read more
