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Dear diary, today did not go to plan … I finished the day further behind than I began. Thank you, God. You answered my prayer. Your plan was much better than mine. Please ruin tomorrow as well.
This is my first article to you, and using the vernacular of Bishop-elect Mark last edition (and also at my installation), it is in my new role as a servant to the servant of the servants of God here in Queensland. My actual title is ‘First Assistant Bishop’, but you can also just call me ‘Ben’ J
God’s love comes to life through care ministries every single day in our Lutheran congregations, aged-care and community services. This year, the LCANZ invites your congregation to celebrate this Christian care by setting aside one Sunday to acknowledge, bless and honour those people.
Rachel Schilling gives us a taste of the comfort, beauty and rest to be enjoyed at the Replenish Women’s retreat at Luther Heights, Coolum on September 17-19.
In his first article in his new role within the LCAQD, Bishop (elect) Mark Vainikka introduces the theme ‘Living Faithfully and Prayfully’.
The term ‘PK’ (pastor’s kid) is well known, but PWs (pastor’s wives) tend to keep a lower profile. Kirby Mullen shares her vision and hope for encouraging PWs through the Grace Laced retreat.
Religious Instruction in State Schools (commonly known as RI) has been around, off and on, for over 100 years. Rev David Baker from the Christian RI Alliance shares what RI looks like in Queensland today.
It hasn’t just been the pandemic. Over the past 50 years, society’s attitude towards the church, and the church’s cultural influence have diminished. How do we faithfully respond to these changes?