Cairns parish celebrates togetherness and new beginnings

Cairns parish celebrates togetherness and new beginnings

In Cairns parish there has been much to celebrate recently as members of the community came together at a parish picnic, and then at the installation of Juanita Eime as the new Principal of Peace Lutheran College Kamerunga. LCAQD Bishop Dr Mark Vainikka travelled to Cairns to attend the picnic and perform the installation service for Ms Eime.

‘The group of faithful and fully committed members at Our Saviours in Atherton showed once again that a small group can also manage a larger event,’ Rev David Spanagel said, expressing gratitude for their hard work in organising the picnic. Pastor David led the picnic service, while Bishop Mark preached the gospel.

‘The atmosphere created was relaxed, welcoming and radiated a warmth of fellowship that truly reflected our church logo “where love comes to life”. A comment overheard was, “This is what I call church!” Having Bishop Mark in our presence was also a special blessing for us all.’

Peace Lutheran College inducts a new Principal

Immediately on the following Monday community members connected with Peace Lutheran College gathered to share in the installation of Juanita Eime as College Principal. Bishop Mark led the morning’s service, joined by special guests from Lutheran Education Queensland and Lutheran Education Australia, as well as Principals from Lutheran schools across Queensland and past Peace Lutheran College Principals, Shane Jurecky and Elizabeth Fenske; who joined the College to pray for Juanita and impart personal messages of faith and encouragement.

‘Our community is extremely blessed to have Juanita in the role of Principal, and we are excited to continue moving forward under her leadership,’ the college shared. Ms Eime responded on the College’s Facebook page, ‘I am grateful to everyone who came to the service and those who sent special messages and prayers. It is a privilege and an honour to lead the Peace Lutheran College community in this way. I am excited to see how the College will grow and develop over the coming years. I pray that God will grant me wisdom to lead well.’

United in Hope continues

The LCAQD is continuing its United in Hope project, supporting and enabling an ongoing Lutheran ministry presence in Hope Vale, Cairns and Wujal Wujal. With around $7,000 left of this year’s goal, can you help us get over the line? Make your donation or find fundraising resources at https://qld.lca.org.au/news-events/united-in-hope/