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New Horizons Brisbane 2021 – Date cancelled
The previous issue claimed March 13-14 for the LCA New & Renewing Churches/ Cross-Cultural Ministry New Horizons Conference in Brisbane. This date has since been removed.
Read MoreSingle Room Apartment for Rent in Woolloongabba
A large ground-floor one-bedroom unit is available immediately for permanent rental to a single senior at Nazareth Lutheran Church’s Independent-living units in Woolloongabba. It has a private balcony, open-plan kitchen/living area, bathroom/laundry, air conditioning and gated security. More information and inquiries to the Nazareth office: 3391 2854 or nazarethlutheran@bigpond.com
Read MoreYou are encouraged to completed this Lutheran Identity Survey
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), of which the LCA is an associate member, is conducting a global survey on ‘being Lutheran’. Any member of the LCA/NZ is welcome to complete the online questionnaire, which can be accessed here. LWF has also produced a companion discussion guide. Submissions to the survey will be received until 31 March 2021.
Read MoreTraining & Networking Day for Ministry Team Leaders
– Friday 5th March 2021 – 9:00am – 4:30pm – Living Church (Creek Road Campus) 1541 Creek Rd, Carina QLD 4152 – Cost: $75 ( cost includes all meals) Designed specifically for leaders of leaders in church ministry with children youth and families, we are excited to present the Amplify Summit in 2021. We exist to encourage and equip the leaders of the Generations Ministries while providing opportunities to network with other passionate leaders. (Coffees available at 8:30) REGISTER https://amplifyconference.com.au/hubs/
Read MoreNominations Open for Servant of Christ Award
The Servant of Christ Award honours lay people of the Lutheran Church of Australia by recognising those who give outstanding service. Award guidelines and nomination forms are available from the LCA website www.lca.org.au/soc
Read MoreAmplify Youth and Family Ministry Conference 2021
Saturday March 6 Amplify offers: Practical ministry training for volunteers and ministry workers serving in Sunday school, family, youth or young adult ministry Delegates can literally learn a new skill or discover a new resource that they can implement the next day at church The encouragement of gathering with like-minded people Multiple hubs throughout Queensland What’s not to love? Learn more
Read MoreCheck the new website for New & Renewing Churches
The New & Renewing Church department of the LCA have launched a new website. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved by visiting newandrenewingchurches.org.au
Read MoreMicrosoft Automatic Email Forwarding has Ceased
If you have an lca.org.au email address and do not check this, you may not be receiving important information now that the auto forwarding feature has now stopped. For more information, click here.
Read MoreGrow Disciples – Confirmation Resource
Based on extensive research, both within the LCA and beyond, Grow Ministries has created a practical, accessible resource. Not only will the wisdom shared in Grow Disciples ease any anxiety of confirmation leaders and enhance young people’s confirmation journey, it will also serve as a guide for any ministry leader and educator. Learn more
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2021 Lenten Devotional Flipbook Available
Lent begins on February 17th with Ash Wednesday. This begins the 40 days (excluding Sundays) of walking to the cross with Jesus. Lutheran Tract Mission has produced another Lenten Devotional for this year focussing on ‘Prayer’. Prayer was very important to Jesus. It was a time he could talk to his Heavenly Father to receive strength for his ministry and for all that lay ahead of him. Jesus used prayer not only to seek his Father’s help for himself, for his disciples, others touched by his ministry and even us!… Read more
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It is not easy to explain Lent!
Lent is such a difficult season of the Church year to explain to people who do not know the story of Jesus. Bishop Paul Smith shares a message about the heart of the Lenten Season.
Read moreIn the valleys the Lord travels with us!
We yearn for mountain top experiences. The good news of Jesus explains that he will always be present with us in the highs and lows of life. Bishop Paul Smith writes on the story of the Transfiguration and the hope this brings to the human heart.
Read moreFor all God’s bounty to me!
“For all God’s bounty to me!” The First Fleet’s chaplain, Richard Johnson, chose this text for first sermon heard on Australian soil. It also gives good guidance for our journey into 2021.
Read moreChristmas is Good news of GREAT joy!
Christmas is Good news of GREAT joy! Bishop Paul Smith highlights a wonderful word in the message of the Angel to the Bethlehem Shepherds, good news of GREAT Joy.
Read moreSupport Worth Sharing
Videos shared at the District Pastor’s Conference are worth sharing. View them here.
Read moreOur Neighbours Out West
About 18 months ago, while flicking through TV channels on Sunday after church, I came across a programme on SBS called ‘Struggle Street.’… I sat stunned, with tears welling up, what hope have they got?
We have real and practical hope through what Christ gives us. How do we respond?
Singing your heart to the Lord, during Advent
Let’s sing to the Lord with hope. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on two contemporary Christians songs that taught him the meaning and heart of the Christian festival of Advent.
Read moreThe King who rules the Servant Kingdom
Bishop Paul Smith points to the surprising “unexpected upside down” Kingdom that is ruled over by our Lord Jesus. His power is shown in weakness and his strength is in serving. That is not how mighty kings are portrayed in movies!”
Read moreKintsugi – Patched with Gold
Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese tradition of repairing cracked pottery with real gold. To consider 2020 through the eyes of the Gospel is to know that God has begun regilding our lives with his beauty!
Read moreCome Lord Jesus, come, into this weary world
Advent and Christmas 2020 will be unlike any other in living memory. Bishop Paul writes his encouragement for Christians to get ready to eagerly share the life-giving hope-filled Good News of Jesus Christ during this Advent Christmas Season.
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