Sep2022
Because we bear your name September 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
God is busily involved in the messiness of our lives! This is celebrated most wonderfully in Psalm 139, where we are taught to pray, ‘O Lord … it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb’.
Aug2022
Because we bear your name August 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
At a General Convention of Synod at Luther College in Melbourne, I found myself sitting beside Adrienne Jericho. Not only was Adrienne serving as our church’s Executive Director of Lutheran Education Australia at the time, but in 1978 he had also been my Scripture teacher when I was a student.
Jul2022
Because we bear your name July 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
Mowing the footpath … and caring for the home that the Lord has given to us all. Growing up in Australia’s tropical far north means I learnt a lot about mowing.
Jun2022
Because we bear your name June 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
I am not much of a gardener. I have seen a long line of pot plants sadly wither and die. Thankfully, I married a farmer’s daughter who watches, waters and nurtures plants. It is a joy to observe my wife, Heidi, watering her garden.
May2022
Reconciliation Week 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
The diverse peoples of Australia make up part of the world that God loves. God shows no regard for our DNA or skin colour…
May2022
Because we bear your name May 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
Each of us will have memories of a faithful church worker who helped us grow in our understanding of the grace of God at work in this world, and in our lives. Our church has been blessed with extraordinary men and women in various roles of leadership in the ministries of the LCANZ.
Apr2022
Lest We Forget – Christians Commemorating Anzac Day
by Bishop Paul Smith
Looking to him, we then remember and give thanks for the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
Apr2022
Bishop urges prayers for an end to war
In the lead-up to ANZAC Day yesterday, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith encouraged members of the church to pray for ‘an end to war so that justice would flow for the peoples of the earth’.
Apr2022
Because we bear your name April 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
Sometimes, there are little words or phrases in the Bible that unfold the wonderful mystery of God’s gracious hand at work in our world and in our lives. There is a phrase like that in the Easter story.
Mar2022
Because we bear your name March 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
When I became the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide, some of the parish folk told me the story of the recent time when the church building had been broken into. The thieves took the historic ‘mission field’ crucifix from the altar. Thankfully, it was returned.
