Feature Stories

Jesus once said, “Let the little children come to me”. His heart is to keep welcoming the youngest of our care into His, and that’s the key role of Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood Services.

There’s a lot of devotion books in the world, but Pastor Stephen Jaensch of the Emerald Parish is in the process of compiling one that’s offering a unique perspective.

Out in the small rural town of Cooyar is the St Andrews Lutheran congregation.  They may seem like your normal church, but for the past two years they have done things a little differently.

In a very, real way, the “Walk my Way” journey follows the example of these early Queensland Christian workers who came to reach out in love to their neighbour, to serve in the name of Jesus.

The delegates in front of me that day were beautiful testaments to the commitment and dedication in building a loving, accepting and nurturing church, and I was proud to be a part in it.

2011 recipient of the Servant of Christ award, Rex Hinz, has departed this life.

It’s so easy to pass off another ‘walking event’ as just another fundraiser.  However, little do we realise or understand the impact attending these events can have.

The congregation at St Andrew’s Lutheran Church came together to celebrate Pentecost. The text of John 3:16 was read in 21 languages. Can you guess what they were?

Delegates at this year’s LCAQD Synod recycled 364 bottles of drinks, filling three huge bags to recycle to go towards filling 182 empty tummies.

I have notified the District Church Board chair Shiron Dixon, Bishop Paul Smith and also the principal of Redeemer Lutheran College, Tanya Crooks that God has led me to accept the call issued by Convention of Synod.