Apr2019
The Mission of Easter
The heart of mission … is an invitation to descend into the spaces of pain and confusion of those who do not yet know Jesus, and to ascend alongside others, as they discover the hope and the promise of the gospel.
Apr2019
Punching above our weight
Some examples of how we are sharing God’s love and generosity towards us, while positioning ourselves to stretch and grow.
Apr2019
How to live “quiet and peaceable lives”! Pray for your leaders.
It was a great privilege to be invited to be the guest speaker at the “Queensland Parliamentary Christian Breakfast” on the morning of Tuesday, April 2nd. This was kindly arranged… Read more
Mar2019
We keep going
As a member of the LCAQD District Office team, it can be difficult to be one step removed from some of the difficulties LCAQD congregations are facing. Whether it’s drought… Read more
Mar2019
Lamb of God, grant us your peace
Once again we have heard of violence against innocent men, women and children, this time in Christchurch, New Zealand. Again, we come to the Lord of the cross and cry out:… Read more
Mar2019
Being a missional Church
In our work as a Ministry and Mission Department, we work collaboratively with LCAQD Congregations and Agencies to support God’s mission in our District. Here are a few examples of… Read more
Mar2019
Ashes to Ashes – Life for Life
As he was dying, well-known journalist and TV personality Mike Willesee gave us good direction for Ash Wednesday and Lenten worship. On 1st March this year, Mike Willesee died after a… Read more
Feb2019
Call on the name of the Lord
There is something wonderful in using the name ‘Christian’. When we say that we are “Christian” we are describing ourselves as people who have been given the name of ‘Jesus… Read more
Feb2019
Serve the Lord Christ Jesus
Vocation is a good word to describe your job. ‘Vocation’ means ‘calling’ and using it for your daily work, points to the “calling voice of God” in our lives. We don’t simply serve… Read more
Feb2019
Flooding in Townsville
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ There are always floods in the far north of our beautiful state of Queensland. Some floods come and go with no effect on property,… Read more