May2022
New Songs Sung in New Places
Last Sunday, we sang a song in church that was new to me. The song was ‘Christ is Made the Sure Foundation’: Lutheran Hymnal 248. As I struggled to pick up the tune and join in, I noticed that the family I was standing next to were experiencing the same struggle…
May2022
No Greater Love
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. ~John 15:13
Apr2022
Christ is risen indeed!
We pray that this period of Holy Week has been deeply refreshing for you, however and wherever you were as you gave thanks for the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we continue our Easter journey, we invite you to watch the videos which were produced by LCAQD leaders and published… Read more
Apr2022
Next week is Holy Week
Bishop Mark, First Assistant Bishop Ben and Pastor David Schmidt are preparing short video messages for our LCAQD Facebook page for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Please help spread our Easter hope by sharing these videos on your page or your congregation’s page. For this week: Lutheran Media explores the question… Read more
Mar2022
Be Strong & Courageous
It’s so easy to become afraid. Whether it’s fear of the future, fear of disappointing loved ones, or fear of failing, everyone deals with fear. And while fear is something that we all face, if we let it, fear will stop us from doing the things God wants us to do.
Mar2022
‘Remember That You’re Dust…’
For many in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, our Lenten journey began full of ‘toils and snares, potholes and adversaries.’
Feb2022
Watching Our Children Grow
Aaron Glover, Director of LYQ, reflects on seeing his children grow and the impact they have on the future of the church.
Feb2022
How Our Values Guide Us During COVID
Russell’s role as Director, Chaplaincy & Ministry Development for Lutheran Services involves help staff unpack what our Lutheran theology and identity look like in everyday life. Here he shares and example.
Jan2022
While we don’t know what the future holds, we know who holds the future
As 2021 closed, we saw increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Queensland. Bishop Mark Vainikka responded with this video of comfort and encouragement.
Dec2021
A pilgrim reflects on his Lutheran experience so far
Catholic pilgrim and Lutheran Services CEO, Nick Ryan, reflects on his experience of serving alongside the people of the Lutheran Church.