Notice Board

The LCAQD District Church Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the planned one-day Convention of Synod set for 10 October, at Redeemer Lutheran College, Rochedale.

In this issue we remember the service of Rev Dr Joe Strelan in Papua New Guinea; learn about the recently established Lutheran Study Centre in Indonesia; hear about the work of Hanna Schulz in Papua New Guinea and find out how you can support the building of the Translation and Literacy Training Centre in Ubuo; be encouraged by Khun Neun’s story of forgiveness and hope; and be prompted to pray for the remarkable mission in suburban Berlin. Border Crossings can be downloaded in PDF from https://www.lcamission.org.au/2020/08/01/border-crossings-issue-31/ . Hard copies are… Read more

These spring holidays we have a bumper season of events for parents and children, juniors and seniors, and adult leaders to be involved in! Check out what’s on the schedule for Spring 2020: Springboard 2020 | Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 September Spring Family Camp | Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October Central Queensland CLW | Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October Adults Leaders | Seeking Leadership Interest NOW More Information

Despite the LCAQD Synod for 2020 being cancelled, we are still calling for nominations from suitable candidates for a variety of Councils of the departments of the District as well as some committees. Who are we seeking? Queensland Lutherans with some governance experience or an interest in gaining that experience. Younger persons and in particular, females. People with financial and/or legal knowledge. People who are willing to ask questions. People with an interest in or knowledge of the Aged Care and Education sectors, as well as financial management and constitutions…. Read more

A new junior and senior camp this September! Camp Details: Dates: Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 September 2020 Ages: Junior (grades 3-6) and Senior (grades 7-12) Pricing: Early Bird $250 for first 30 Juniors and first 30 Seniors to register. Full cost $300. Learn more here

A Research Seminar from Australian Luther College Professor Wendy Mayer will present on ‘Narrative Patterns in Religious Conflict’ next Monday 3rd of August 2020, 1.30-2.30pm (SA time). To register see this flyer

Saturday, 22 August at 6.45pm See Facebook Event Here Invite your smartest friends and family over to your house for a night of fun and facts Registration is free at https://forms.gle/og92zfpXMTnKfM4c7 We will be supporting ALWS with donations throughout the evening.

No Card, No Start laws starting soon. Read more in the PSD Safe Church Training & News.

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.