10 July 2013

Prayer points
• For Pastor John Henderson as he is installed as Bishop of the Church on Sunday 14 July
• The work of Finke River Mission and its staff
• Thanks for the work of administrative and support staff in the national and district offices
• That teachers, students, and staff at educational institutions taking holidays may enjoy the break

LCA FIRST! LIVE STREAMING OF BISHOP INSTALLATION
Bishop Elect John Henderson will be installed as Bishop of the Church this Sunday, 14 July, 2.00pm at St Michael’s Hahndorf, SA. Following the service will be an afternoon tea. All are welcome to attend. For those who are not able to attend in person, the service will be streamed live through www.livestream.com/luthmedia from 2pm Australian Central Standard Time on Sunday. Bishop Henderson will begin his time in the office from Monday 22 July.

NCCA PRESIDENT
At the recent National Council of Churches Australia (NCCA) Forum that was held in Melbourne 5-9 July, Bishop Emeritus Mike Semmler was elected NCCA President. Rev’d Dr Mike will begin his work with the NCCA later in year after a break to enjoy the start of his retirement.

A HEARING HEART – A HERMENEUTICS STUDY
‘How are we hearing Scripture?’ In October 2011 this question was addressed by theologians from across the Lutheran world at a symposium in Tanunda, South Australia. In response to this symposium Dr Greg Lockwood has produced a booklet of a series of devotions as a study of what theologians call hermeneutics. Copies were given to every synod delegate earlier in the year and further copies are available for $5.00 each + postage from the LCA National Office. To order copies please contact lca.administration@lca.org.au.

GROW MINISTRIES NATIONAL CONFERENCE
At LCA General Synod in April this year Grow Ministries (LCA Child Youth and Family Ministry) was launched. A new phase of ministry to children, young people and their families began. You and the leadership of your congregation are invited to attend the very first Grow Ministries National Conference: Re-thinking Child, Youth and Family Ministry, September 5-6, 2013 in Brisbane.  Presenters include Pastor Greg Priebbenow, Lead Pastor St John’s Lutheran Church, Bundaberg, Monty Lysne, Director of Discipleship Ministries, St Peter’s Lutheran Church Loxton and Jo Jones, Grow Ministries Resource Coordinator. The conference will help you and your leaders re-think the way we do ministry to children, young people and their families; and think about how CYFM can become part of the DNA of your congregation, from your Church Council to your worship team and your ministry to parents and families. For more information, please contact Leah Cronin leah.cronin@lca.org.au for a copy of the brochure and registration form.

LUTHERAN SUPER FUND
Lutheran Super is the only super fund dedicated solely for the benefit of those working for the Lutheran Church of Australia. On July 1, it was reported in the Financial Review that the Lutheran Super Trustee Mix was the best forming workplace super default investment option in all of Australia for the 12 month period to 31 May 2013, with a return of 22% (Source: www.selectingsuper.com.au). Please keep the directors and employees of Lutheran Super in your prayers as they continue to strive to enable Lutheran Super members to plan for their retirement needs.

2013 FRITZSCHE ORATION
Rev Dr Mark Worthing will deliver the address for the 2013 Fritzsche Oration at Australian Lutheran College (ALC) on Monday, 12 August at 7.30pm. The title for his presentation is ‘Theological adventurism among early Australian Lutherans: the strange case of Pastor August Kavel’s protestations against the Lutheran Confessions’. To book, please contact ALC reception on (08) 8267 7400.
The Fritzsche Oration is an initiative of Lutheran Archives and the Australian Lutheran Institute for Theology and Ethics (ALITE), part of Australian Lutheran College (ALC). The oration highlights the contribution of theologians of the Church to the history of Australian Lutheranism. In the early 1840s Gotthard Fritzsche opened a small college in Lobethal SA to provide theological education for pastors and teachers, inspiring generations of theological training in Australia.

EVENING CLASSES AT AUSTRALIAN LUTHERAN COLLEGE
Australian Lutheran College, through its Grassroots Training division, is once again offering a series of evening classes. These classes provide you the opportunity to stretch your mind and extend your understanding of the Bible and the Christian faith. All are welcome to attend these classes, whether it be for professional development or personal interest sake. The series begins on 22 July with most classes being run over a six week period. The following topics are on offer:
Connection (a small group study with a difference) run by Tania Nelson and Dan Sawade
Dates: Eight Mondays, starting 22 July 2013
Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm
The Christian Faith (an overview of the central beliefs and teachings of the Christian faith, from both a Lutheran and an ecumenical perspective) run by Linards Jansons
Dates: Six Tuesdays, starting 23 July 2013
Time: 6.00 - 9.00pm
Light in the Darkness (Theological and pastoral reflections on mental illness, suicide, grieving, life after death and hope, peace and God's grace in these situations) run by Mark Worthing.
Dates: Six Wednesdays, starting 24 July 2013
Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm
For Faith and Freedom: the story of Lutherans in Australia run by Dean Zweck
Dates: Six Wednesdays, starting 24 July 2013
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Cost: $50 per person ($30 concession)
To register for any of these classes or for more information, please go to: http://www.grassroots.edu.au/other-options/evening-classes/ . Alternatively, contact Grassroots Training on freecall 1800 625 193 for other registration options. Registrations close 12 July 2013.

PUBLIC LECTURE BY REV VOLKER DALLY, DIRECTOR OF LEIPZIG MISSION
Rev Volker Dally, Director of Leipzig Mission will present a public lecture at Australian Lutheran College on Wednesday, 24 July from 12-1pm. The topic chosen for the lecture will be, 'One Bible - many churches:  Inculturation of the gospel as a challenge towards Lutheran theology'. All are invited to attend this event.

LAMP CHANGES
We have discovered that there has been a problem with the notifications for changes to address and email details correctly working through the LAMP system. If you have changed your address or personal email address details since the start of June, can you please email the change through to Larissa Helbig at Larissa.helbig@lca.org.au.

CALL INFORMATION

EXTENDED
Frank Rasenberger Gympie QLD to North West Regional Ministry VIC
Steven Liersch Onkaparinga SA to Redcliffe QLD
Chris Raatz Grampians VIC to Wodonga VIC
David Schuppan Victor Harbor SA to Sutherland NSW
Ray Pace Ballarat VIC to Warrnambool VIC
Rob Paech Everton Hills QLD to Salisbury SA
Andrew Ruddell Rainbow VIC to Dernancourt SA

ACCEPTED

DECLINED
James Haak Lockyer Valley (Gatton Ministry Area) QLD to Central Eyre Peninsula SA
David Schuppan Victor Harbor SA to Sutherland NSW

PARISHES IN THE CALL PROCESS
New South Wales: Albury; Burrumbuttock; Griffith/Leeton; Sutherland;
New Zealand:
Queensland: Middle Park; Redcliffe
South Australia/Northern Territory: Birdwood; Ceduna, Dernancourt, Eudunda, Morphett Vale, Mount Barker - St Marks, Salisbury, Woodville; Wudinna
Victoria: Greensborough; Moorabbin/Dandenong; North West Regional, Wodonga
Western Australia:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LAY MINISTRY
Camp Director - Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, NSW - Full-time
For more information please visit the LCA web site: http://www.lca.org.au/employment-opportunities.html