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Latest News

The latest stories, devotions and reflective blogs produced by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District.
Have a story to share? Email communications@qld.lca.org.au

Applying Ginger Nuts to Our Mission

July 1, 2019

You might be surprised to learn that there is no single variety of the famous Arnotts’ Ginger Nut biscuits. As the Arnotts Company makes its Ginger Nut biscuits considering each ‘regional culture’ of Australia, so too, we people of the Church of Jesus Christ, are sent to bear the Gospel to others.

Passing it on

June 24, 2019

I encourage the local delegates of our District to consider joining me in the journey of stepping aside in two years, and raising up younger delegates to represent the people.

The True Impact of a Servant Heart

June 24, 2019

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

Walk My Way – More Than Just A Walk

June 21, 2019

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.

Hearing the Gospel in 21 Languages!

June 19, 2019

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?

Feed the Hungry and Help the Earth Without Spending a Cent

June 17, 2019

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.

Fueling a Warm Community Over Cool Worship or Programs

June 15, 2019

Fuel a warm community: instead of focussing on cool worship or programs, aim for warm peer and intergenerational friendships. 

Called To Hold Lightly

June 10, 2019

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.

Blue Card – Important News

June 10, 2019

The Queensland Government recently passed legislation to add 15 more crimes to the list of disqualifying offences when applying for a Blue Card.

Seeing Synod through New Eyes

June 9, 2019

This year’s Synod was my first ever Synod. I wasn’t a delegate this time round as I was representing LYQ. As someone who has only been in the state several months, it was a great way to see what is happening in the district and meet lots of people.