Dec2022
Bishop Mark Vainikka Shares a Message of Hope for this Advent-Christmas Season
Bishop Mark’s message may be viewed at the link below: https://vimeo.com/780596072
Mar2022
‘Remember That You’re Dust…’
For many in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, our Lenten journey began full of ‘toils and snares, potholes and adversaries.’
Jul2021
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… Read more
Jun2021
And 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…
Jun2021
Three 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.
Jun2021
Two 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”.
May2021
God does not give up on you
Bishop Paul Smith reflects on one of his most favourite Bible stories from the New Testament book of Acts. This story of the “eunuch” from Ethiopia is a reminder of the heart of God for us – showing that God does not give up on us.
Apr2021
We commend our brother in Christ, Prince Philip, into the care of our Good Shepherd.
His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was a Christian person. Bishop Paul Smith describes the heart of the Christian witness at Prince Philip’s recent funeral.
Apr2021
He is going ahead of you! Hallelujah!
Easter Day is more than an historical event. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the profound and encouraging words of the angel to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus, “he is going ahead of you.”