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Sharing the heartfelt tales of some of Hope Vale’s thoughtful locals, NITV’s Karla Grant Presents: ​Wawu Divine Hope explores the spirit of an Aboriginal town in Far North Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula through a special annual Easter event in which the people transform their graveyard into a garden. More information here.

There’s still time to submit your application for the 2020 Mission Outreach Grant. If you’re worried about time or have any questions, you can speak with Kathy Matuschka or David Schmidt

Commences on 29 July. This unit, also available for credit as part of the Diploma in Theology or the Graduate Diploma in Theology, is an introduction to the diverse writings of the New Testament and can be accessed anywhere. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the semester from 12.30–2.00 pm CST (1–2.30 pm EST) and are live-streamed. See the flyer for more information. Enrolments close 17 July.

We’ve sorted through our COVID information to date to provide this one-page overview of current Queensland worship guidelines. For the info-graphic and for more information, see our website at https://qld.lca.org.au/home/lcaqd-corononavirus-response/ Please note that the usual social distancing requirements are still in place as per the Queensland Government.

MINIBUS FOR SALE 2011 TOYOTA HIACE 86,147 KM’S 12 months Registration $18,000 Very well looked after and maintained. See flyer for pictures Please contact Rick Davenport, District Administrator for further information PH: 35114015 Email: rick.davenport@qld.lca.org.au

“There is a significant number of people originally from Papua New Guinea (PNG) who live in Cairns in Far North Queensland, and our Trinity Lutheran Church community is finding more and more ways to engage and connect with them.” View full story by Pastor Greg Schiller here.

As many congregations have not yet returned to worshipping together, bulk copies of the Winter 2020 edition of Christ in the Centre are not being mailed out. But you can still read about the exciting things God is doing among the Lutheran communities of Central Australia. Read or download Christ in the Centre. Donate to Finke River Mission (most donations are tax-deductible)

Have you covered all bases? Try this quiz produced by the office of the District Administrator to check that you are on track or use this example risk assessment template shared by an LCAQD parish to help with your planning.

Members of two LCA congregations added their voices to the Australian version of ecumenical internet music video The Blessing. View the LCA Article and a link to the video here.

Bethania Lutheran School has an excess of songbooks they would like to give away. These are in reasonable condition. If you are interested in these books, please contact Margaret Nicholls