LCAQD Synod 2019
The 2019 LCAQD Synod was held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Ipswich, from 31 May - 2 June.
Throughout Synod, worship and devotional leaders invited delegates and visitors to explore a range of Biblical examples of the Synod theme ‘Lord Teach us to Pray… God promises to hear us.’
Reports 2019
We are no longer making the official Book of Report publicly accessible. For any queries, contact secretarydcb@qld.lca.org.au
Library of Images
There are over 500 photos of the event to enjoy! The public link has since expired, however, if you would like view these, please email communications@qld.lca.org.au.
LCAQD Bishop Paul Smith
Welcome to country by Aunty Sheryl, accompanied by Aunty Faye
LCA Bishop John Henderson
Peter Schirmer, LCA Executive Officer
Bishop Paul Smith, Kerryn Simpfendorfer, Carl Eckermann, Bruce Lockwood and John Hoffman preparing to speak about the Governance Change Process
The wonderful 'blue shirted' volunteers who did an excellent job hosting and serving Synod throughout the weekend
Delegates to Synod 2019
Welcoming Pastors to the LCAQD. From the left - Pastors Tim Spilsbury, Andrew Koehler, Matthew Thomas, Peter Cass, Meelis Rosma
Fellowship over meals
A crafty exercise presented by the M&M Department demonstrating barriers to good communication
The sea of delegates and visitors
Jane Mueller and Rev David Schuppan from Living Faith/Beyond from Murrumba Downs accepting the Mission Stimulus Grant 2019 from LLL Rep Marie Pawsey
Dr Clare Seligmann, Lutheran Services Council Chair, honoured for her faithful service
Installation of the first LCAQD District Church Board (DCB)
Saturday evening dinner at the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre. The standing ovation was for retiring District Church Council Secretary Margit Hubbers.
Bishop Paul Smith presenting a thankyou gift to Margit Hubbers for her service as District Church Council Secretary
First Assistant Bishop Mark Vainikka, Mr Nick Ryan, Bishop Paul Smith; Second Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke
Installation of Mr Nick Ryan as CEO of Lutheran Services
Choir from St Peters Lutheran Church Indooroopilly accompanying the Sunday worship
Worship band for the Sunday service
