Apr2020
A tribute to Dr Joe Strelan
by Dr Vic Pfitzner
In Dr John (Joe) Strelan, God gave the church a special gift, a pastor, missionary, theologian, teacher, and writer who could communicate the gospel with rare clarity and teach the profound truths of the faith with rare simplicity.
Mar2020
Simple stamps bring great blessings
The LCA’s Stamps for Mission project has raised nearly $447,000 and all proceeds are donated to LCA International Mission programs and projects.
Feb2020
Life – a journey worth embracing
by Helen Beringen
For 68-year-old Queenslander Anne Maczkowiack, walking the 800-kilometre Camino De Santiago trail across Spain was only a part of a post-retirement reward in 2014. She and husband Robert decided to add an extra 300 kilometres to start from Barcelona. That says something about embracing opportunities
Nov2019
Joyful reunions at Goroka anniversary celebration
Several key Australian missionaries and their families went back to Papua New Guinea to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St John’s Lutheran Church, West Goroka. The celebrations took place over three days and included a service, a one-day seminar and a cultural show.
Jun2019
Mission museum open to public
Wantok Place, the LCA/NZ’s museum of Papua New Guinea artefacts, is now open to the public.
Apr2019
Honouring mission friends at Wantok Place
Rarities, mysteries, culturally significant pieces and items of high monetary value are among an LCA collection of ‘extraordinary’ artefacts set to be relaunched in a new home with a new name.
Jun2018
Jesus wants you for a sunbeam
by Helen Beringen
It may take years to see where God is calling you, where God wants you to shine his light. In the case of Sunshine Coast retiree Arthur Hall, it was a 62-year long journey.
Mar2018
LCA responds to PNG tragedy
Lutheran Papua New Guinea (PNG) Bishop Jack Urame has thanked Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand for their prayers and support following recent deadly earthquakes and landslides in his country.
Nov2017
Birthing kits deliver care to PNG sisters
by Margaret Voigt
Birthing kits, lovingly prepared by Lutheran women around Australia, bring hope and life to newborns and their mothers in remote parts of PNG.
Aug2017
Sharing a treasured heritage
by Helen Beringen
John Schultz maintains a close affinity with the story-filled pieces in his museum collection, which celebrates and preserves the culture and heritage of Papua New Guinea and other mission fields.