Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Convention of General Synod
Update from LCA eNews 20 July 2021 The General Church Board has confirmed that the online sessions (2021) of Convention of General Synod will be held on Friday and Saturday 1–2 October. A worship service will be streamed on Sunday 3 October from St John’s Unley SA. Further details about this service will be communicated in due course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES Delegates should note that they will need to use their LCA email address (not their private email address) to access and participate in the online sessions, including voting. (Pastors and chairpersons,… Read more
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Functioning Sound System Available
Trinity Southport has a sound system which Is not being used, and we will do not see that we will be needing it any further. We would like to pass it on to another group who can benefit from its use. If the church/group is in Brisbane or South we could probably arrange to have it dropped off, otherwise you will need to organise for pickup/delivery. Cost wise – we are just asking for a small donation/contribution. View Details and who to contact here.
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Trevor Ruthenberg appointed LCAQD District Administrator
LCAQD District Church Board has recently announced the appointment of Trevor Ruthenberg to the role of District Administrator. ‘Big Trev’ (as Trevor doesn’t mind being known) has previously been the executive officer of the LCAQD and also of the LCA, as well as serving in the DA role in a locum capacity since May this year. Welcome Trevor and God bless you! View official DCB announcement.
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Farewell to Rev Paul Smith as Bishop LCAQD
Grace and peace in Christ to you. Our District Office can now confirm the following services for our outgoing and incoming District leaders. These three services are open to anyone who wishes to attend (COVID restrictions may apply – please check with the District Office if you are uncertain) Thanksgiving Service for Outgoing Bishop Paul Smith DATE: Sunday, July 25th PLACE: St Peter’s Lutheran College Chapel, 66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly TIME: 1:30pm DETAILS: See Event If you have any enquires about these three events, please contact the Assistant… Read more
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Installation of Rev Ben Hentschke as 1st Assistant Bishop LCAQD
Grace and peace in Christ to you. Our District Office can now confirm the following service for our outgoing and incoming District leaders. These services are open to anyone who wishes to attend (COVID restrictions may apply – please check with the District Office if you are uncertain) Installation Service for First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke DATE: Sunday, August 22nd PLACE: Arise Lutheran Church, St Peter’s Lutheran College, Springfield Campus, 42 Wellness Way, Springfield Central TIME: 9.00am DETAILS: See Event If you have any enquires about these three… Read more
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Installation of Rev Mark Vainikka as Bishop LCAQD
The installation of Rev Mark Vainikka as Bishop, LCAQD, will take place at a special service at Rochedale at 2:00pm on Sunday 8th August 2021.
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Rural Reflections Devotion Book Available for Pre-Order
This devotion book, Rural reflections: Living Out Front with the Outback God, is a collection of short devotional reflections, enhanced by a compilation of stunning rural photography, giving our readers the opportunity to hear the voice of some of God’s faithful people living in rural Queensland. By sharing with you our faith, we hope to encourage, uplift, and inspire all who read this book. It is being printed as we speak! View and order here.
Read MoreUpcoming Corney & Lind Webinars
Upcoming ACC, ACS and Family Tree webinars. All welcome. View webinar details here.
Read MoreLeadership Position Vacant: District Administrator
The Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District has an opportunity for a highly-experienced and focused District Administrator.
Read MoreAnnouncement from District Church Board, March 2, 2021
The LCAQD District Church Board announces that the 2021 LCAQD Convention of Synod will be held at: Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains On: Friday evening 4th June – Sunday 6th June 2021 Registrations will open in the coming weeks. For now, congregational leaders are reminded to: ensure that 2020 LAMP statistics have been entered so we can calculate your delegate numbers; approach potential delegates, including younger members of your congregation; note: delegates will be required to bring their own device (phone, tablet or laptop) submit congregational proposals to secretarydcb@qld.lca.org.au by 26 March… Read more
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Younger delegates take up the call
In 2019, Emeritus Bishop Paul Smith called on congregations to encourage younger delegates to attend the 2020 and 2021 Synods. Of course, COVID-19 put a stop to the 2020 Convention of Synod, like so many other events around the world. However, it was clear at the 2021 Synod that a new generation of delegates was… Read more
Read moreEncouragement and appreciation for PWs (Pastor’s wives)
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.
Read moreRI in state schools: going where the need is
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.
Read moreBearing Witness to Jesus in an Unchurched World
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?
Read moreThanking God for Pastor Ted Prenzler
Following the death of Pastor Ted Prenzler on 12 May this year. Pastor Kevin Spilsbury shares the personal impact that Ted and his wife Renate had on him and his family.
Read moreAnd the winner is, “Brisbane” – God willing…
On July 21st, the International Olympic Committee will determine whether or not the 2032 Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane. Bishop Paul Smith, in his last newsletter article as Bishop in Queensland…
Read moreReplenish and Grace Laced Women’s Retreats – parallel and intertwined!
Confused about how the Replenish women’s retreat and Grace Laced retreat for wives of pastors on September 17-19 this year fit together, or about what to expect? I hope this will help!
Read moreThree wise men from the South East, bearing gifts.
We have just elected a new Bishop for the Lutheran Church in Queensland and two new assistant Bishops. Bishop Paul Smith celebrates this election and these “servants of the Word”: Ben, Mark and Nathan.
Read moreLCAQD Convention of Synod elects new Bishop
Pastor Mark Vainikka will be the new Bishop of the Queensland District, following today’s election by Synod delegates.
Read moreTwo promises for Synod: The Lord will build and the gates of Hell will not prevail
After this coming weekend, the Lutheran Church in the Queensland District will have elected a Bishop to take over the work from Bishop Paul Smith. Here Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the promise of the Lord to “build his Church”.
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