May2021
Reconciliation, Our Calling
May 27th to June 3rd is National Reconciliation Week. What do you think of when you hear the word “Reconciliation”?
May2021
Put straight by angels: The Lord is with you.
Bishop Paul Smith highlights the wonderful message of the Ascension story: Our Lord Jesus is wherever he says he is, which means especially, he is with us always.
May2021
God does not give up on you
Bishop Paul Smith reflects on one of his most favourite Bible stories from the New Testament book of Acts. This story of the “eunuch” from Ethiopia is a reminder of the heart of God for us – showing that God does not give up on us.
Apr2021
We commend our brother in Christ, Prince Philip, into the care of our Good Shepherd.
His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was a Christian person. Bishop Paul Smith describes the heart of the Christian witness at Prince Philip’s recent funeral.
Apr2021
Visiting with Vic
As the Bishop of our District, I have invited Dr Vic Pfitzner to come and visit the LCAQD in May (10th and 11th). In particular, I have asked if he… Read more
Apr2021
He is going ahead of you! Hallelujah!
Easter Day is more than an historical event. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the profound and encouraging words of the angel to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus, “he is going ahead of you.”
Mar2021
The Heart Behind The Connection Network
The Queensland Connection Network is an initiative between friends with a heart to connect with other young adults, with those for whom connection is made difficult by culture and circumstance.
Mar2021
Shouting Stones join us!
Palm Sunday is known throughout the world as the day we celebrate our Lord Jesus coming into Jerusalem. Bishop Paul Smith writes about the focus of Palm Sunday: declaring our King is here!
Mar2021
Journeying Through Lent as Easter People
Wilderness comes up regularly in our lectionary readings in Lent. In our Gospel reading for the first Sunday in Lent, Jesus was baptised and a voice from heaven called him… Read more
Feb2021
It is not easy to explain Lent!
Lent is such a difficult season of the Church year to explain to people who do not know the story of Jesus. Bishop Paul Smith shares a message about the heart of the Lenten Season.