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29 May 2013
Prayer points
• For pastors and people of New Zealand as they meet for Synod 8-9 June
• For Nevin Nitschke as he begins his role as Director of Lay Ministry on 5 June
• For our Defence Force personnel, particularly those who are currently serving in areas of unrest overseas
• That young men will hear the call to enter Australian Lutheran College as pastoral ministry students
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USE OF TITLE ‘BISHOP’
As you would be aware, General Convention of Synod resolved to change the designation of LCA presidents to ‘bishop’. Some of you are curious about this change – the reasons for it and the practical implications. Also, some people are not sure how to address a bishop. A statement covering these issues has been prepared by the LCA College of Bishops. Please make it available to your members. It can be downloaded in Word or PDF from http://www.lca.org.au/adoption-of-title-bishop.html
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LCMS VISITOR
As you read this page we are hosting the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) President, Dr Matthew Harrison, and his wife Kathy as guests of our Church. Pastor Harrison is not new to Australia, having studied at what was Luther Seminary in 1987 here ‘down under’.
He will return to St Louis USA on Saturday 1 June. His lecture today at Australian Lutheran College on ‘Sasse in contemporary society’ was enjoyed by students and interested attendees alike.
President Harrison returns to face an election for his position and the convention of his synod in July. A regular interceeder for our Church, we pray for safe travel for him and his wife and for a God pleasing election and convention.
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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: THEOLOGY LECTURER POSITIONS
Australian Lutheran College (www.alc.edu.au ), a college of MCD University of Divinity, is the tertiary education provider of the Lutheran Church of Australia. ALC invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to fill projected vacancies over the next three (3) years:
Lecturer in Church History (2014); Lecturer in Old Testament (2015); Lecturer in Systematics (2016). Lecturers at ALC are recognised scholars in their field of specialisation, committed to the Lutheran Confessions, teach in areas of theology additional to their specialisation, work collegially with other faculty and staff, and contribute to the vocational formation of students for ministry. Qualified persons will hold a research doctorate or relevant masters research qualification with significant related experience; demonstrate a record of research and publications; and hold a research Masters or undergraduate Honours degree in theology, or equivalent. A limited number of scholarships are also available for approved advanced theological studies to obtain such qualification. Further information and expression of interest forms are available from: Dean’s Office, Australian
Lutheran College, 104 Jeffcott Street, NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006, Tel 08 8267 7400, Email dean@alc.edu.au. Expressions of interest must be lodged by Friday, 19 July 2013.
UPCOMING LECTURE AT AUSTRALIAN LUTHERAN COLLEGE
Rev Volker Dally, Director of Leipzig Mission will be giving a public lecture at ALC on Wednesday, 24 July from 12-1pm. The topic will be ‘One Bible—many churches: inculturation of the gospel as a challenge towards Lutheran theology.’ All are welcome to attend this presentation.
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TOGETHER IN SONG HYMN COMPETITION
The Australian Hymn Book Pty Ltd, of which the LCA is a stakeholder, is delighted to announce its first international hymn competition as part of its work of gathering the finest congregational songs for its growing Together in Song collection. Full terms and conditions of the Competition can be found at www.togetherinsong.org. Entries close 5pm Australian Eastern Standard Time 31 July 2013. The competition has two entry levels, either of which may be selected by an individual competitor:
Level 1: General
The General Level competition is seeking texts that re-imagine Pauline theological emphases / allusions / metaphors / images, expressing them as song texts that are accessible to, and understood by, twenty-first century worshippers.
Level 2: Specific Pauline Text(s) Focus
This competition level is planned to focus on Pauline texts, which deal with Paul's notion that believers must experience a ‘crucifixion’ or ‘death’ of their old selves, before they can be fully reconciled with God. The aim of this part of the competition is to elicit faith-based responses to one or other of the quoted texts. Each response will form a ‘story’ that should (a) ‘unpack’ the meaning of the text and (b) convey a sense of why the text is important to the author.
Texts for Consideration: 1 Corinthians 2.2 Galatians 6.14 Romans 6.6 Colossians 3.3
Prize: Winning prizes at each of the two levels will be AUD 1,200.
All entries must be submitted by 5pm on 31 July 2013 to:
The Australian Hymn Book Pty Ltd
International Hymn Competition
PO Box 128
PARKVILLE VIC 3052 AUSTRALIA
enquiries@togetherinsong.org
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ST PAUL’S NUNDAH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
St Paul’s Lutheran church, Nundah is celebrating its 150th Anniversary and also the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Gossner missionaries in QLD on the weekend of June 14-16, 2013. Events include wine and cheese on the Friday night, a parade and picnic on the Saturday, and a celebratory worship service on the Sunday. All are welcome so please contact St Paul’s for more information or to RSVP essential – Friday 7th June 2013 PHONE: 07 3351 3994 Email: klattfamily@hotmail.com
ART FOR THE LCA NATIONAL OFFICE
Works of art created by Lutherans are displayed in the foyer of the LCA National Office on a bi-monthly basis. These artworks can cover any subject and any media (although 2D is more suitable and preferred). The LCA Visual Arts Department encourages artists of all ages to display their artwork. If you would be interested in displaying your artwork in the National Office please contact Sally Mattner, sallymattner@hotmail.com, for further information.
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CALL INFORMATION
EXTENDED
Wayne Kerber Mount Gambier SA to Katanning Narrogin WA
Chris Raatz Grampians VIC to Greensborough VIC
Andrew Brook Box Hill VIC to Mount Barker SA
James Haak Lockyer Valley (Gatton Ministry Area) QLD to Central Eyre Peninsula SA
Stephen Schultz St Michael’s Hahndorf SA to Middle Park QLD
Frank Rasenberger Gympie QLD to North West Regional Ministry VIC
Peter Faggotter Magill SA to Wodonga VIC
Andrew Brook Box Hill VIC to Mount Barker SA
James Haak Lockyer Valley (Gatton Ministry Area) QLD to Central Eyre Peninsula SA
Mark Nitschke Noosa QLD to Dernancourt SA
Stephen Schultz St Michaels Hahndorf SA to Salisbury SA
Steven Liersch Onkaparinga SA to Redcliffe QLD
Rodger Russ Woodville SA to Manawatu NZ
ACCEPTED
DECLINED
PARISHES IN THE CALL PROCESS
New South Wales: Albury; Burrumbuttock; Griffith/Leeton; Sutherland;
New Zealand: Manawatu;
Queensland: Middle Park; Redcliffe
South Australia/Northern Territory: Birdwood; Ceduna, Dernancourt, Eudunda, Morphett Vale, Mount Barker - St Marks, Salisbury, Wudinna
Victoria: Greensborough; Horsham; Moorabbin/Dandenong; North West Regional, Wodonga
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