25 September 2013

Prayer points
• Safe travelling and good rest for those on school holidays
• Those attending the Lutheran Education Australia Conference (ACLE) 30 September – 2 October
• Thanksgiving for the work of administrative and other staff in district and national offices
• That young men and women will be challenged to consider a call to serve in specialized ministries in the Church

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS FOR THE 2014 LCA YEARBOOK
The LCA is preparing for the production of the 2014 Yearbook. Please ensure that if you are a pastor, lay worker or member of a board, commission, committee or department of the LCA or a district or a congregation that your personal details and those of your organisation are up to date in LAMP.  This is your responsibility rather than that of the District of National office.  Unable to remember your password to LAMP?  Use the ‘forgotten password’  message on the LAMP login page.  If you have any problems updating any details please email the LAMP helpline at help@lamp.lca.org.au   The deadline for updated entries in Lamp to be included in the 2014 Yearbook is 16th October 2013.

LSF NATIONAL RETREAT 2014
For many years, LSF (Lutheran Students and Friends) has run a national camp for young adults over summer, where those who have finished high school can gather, connect, have fun, and grow in faith. The LSF National Retreat gathers young adults (post high school, generally 18-30) from all around Australia for a week of fun, fellowship, study, and a chance to explore the big questions in an important transitional time in life. The retreat for 2014 will be held in Victoria at Tandara Lutheran Camp, Halls Gap, from 20-24 January 2014 under the theme 'Camp Q&A.' Guest panellists will help to answer young adults' questions through panel discussion and open forum. This will be a weeklong chance for young adults to explore their big questions, as well as making connections and having fun. More details are available at www.lsf.org.au/vic .

NAIROBI TERROR ATTACK
Through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), the LCA is supporting refugees in Kenya - at Kakuma in the north, and at Dadaab on the border with Somalia. Work at Dadaab has in the past been threatened by attacks from Al Shabab terrorists, the same group claiming responsibility for the Nairobi terror attack. Our Lutheran (World Federation) office is only 9 kilometres from the site of the attack. We thank God it appears staff and families are safe, though many of our fellow workers are likely to know someone who was a victim. As we await information, we ask your prayers for:

•   a safe speedy end to the siege situation
•   comfort for those who have suffered loss
•   protection for the teams you support working with refugees
•   long-term peace and security, so families can return to their homes in safety

NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY
In 2013, National Police Remembrance Day is being held throughout Australia and the Southwest Pacific on Friday, 27 September. National Police Remembrance Day is a significant day of commemoration where people can reflect on each individual police force and remember those officers killed on duty. It provides an opportunity to honour all police who have given their lives serving the Australian and Southwest Pacific communities. The National Police Memorial, located in Canberra, was completed in 2006 with the names of 719 fallen officers inscribed on a wall of brass touch stones. The touchstones include the officer's rank, name, jurisdiction and place and date of death. The names of officers killed in the preceding year are added at each National Police Remembrance Day Service. This year will see the list of officers named on the National Police Memorial reach 754 since Constable Joseph Luker of Sydney became the first police death on duty in Australia in 1803. Consult your State police home pages for remembrance service details in your area.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2013
The theme for Social Justice Sunday  this year is ‘Social Justice Matters: What does the Lord require of you?’. The National Council of Churches Australia (NCCA) has produced a resource that acknowledges that embracing the call to do justice is very challenging. The resource includes articles on: Social Justice: The Biblical Foundations; Millennium Development Goals: A job that Needs Finishing; Taking Responsibility for Justice: The Case of Refugees; Disability, Spirituality, Accessibility; and The Call for Leadership: the Prevention of Violence against Women and Girls. The Social Justice Matters resource and other worship resources can be downloaded here.

PEWS FOR SALE
The Mile End Church of Christ in SA is selling off their wooden pews. The pews come in three different sizes. For prices and further information please contact Daryl Jarrett on 0409 445 117.

ALC CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT OFFICER
Australian Lutheran College [ALC] is the post-secondary education provider of the Lutheran Church of Australia, providing theological and vocational training for service in the church and the world. ALC is looking to appoint a Curriculum and Assessment Officer commencing January 2014. This position provides curriculum and assessment support for the schools and programs of ALC, developing and reviewing unit materials and resources and providing assessment services. The candidate will assist with the development of on-line units for flexible delivery on ALC iLearn, conduct Vocational Education and Training [VET] assessment, work with industry and stakeholder groups in designing and developing VET materials, facilitate VET and Grassroots Training workshops and provide curriculum assistance across the schools of ALC, under the oversight of the Head of School. The position is located in North Adelaide and is fulltime. The appointment will initially be for two years. For further information, including the Position Description, please contact the School of Theological Studies Administrator on (08) 8267 7400 or email sts@alc.edu.au. Applications should be submitted by Friday 11th October to: Rev Dr Stephen Haar, Acting Principal, Australian Lutheran College, 104 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 or principal@alc.edu.au.

ALC PROJECT MANAGER
Australian Lutheran College is seeking to appoint a Project Manager for up to a twelve month period to develop and deliver online Governance training for delivery across the Lutheran Church of Australia [LCA]. This position project manages the development and delivery of the training. The candidate reports directly to the Head of the School of Theological Studies [STS], and through the Head of STS to the Governance Reference group. The candidate works collaboratively with key stakeholders and industry experts to develop and deliver Governance training. The successful applicant will have a minimum Diploma in Management or equivalent, with expertise in project management. Experience in working within the not-for-profit environment is preferable. The applicant will have knowledge of, and commitment to, currency in pedagogical practice. S/he must be able to work in the environment of the Lutheran Church of Australia. For further information, including the Position Description visit here  or contact the School of Theological Studies Administrator on (08) 8267 7400 or email sts@alc.edu.au. Applications should be submitted by Friday 25th October to Mrs Tania Nelson, Head of the School of Theological Studies, Australian Lutheran College, 104 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 or tania.nelson@alc.edu.au.

LCA PHOTOCOPIER TO GIVE AWAY
The LCA have a photocopier that is surplus to requirements.  Before we consign it to recycling, if there is a Lutheran organisation that would like to have it for their use please contact us.  It will be given away on a first in first served basis.  The copier/scanner/fax is a Fuji Xerox Docucentre – II – 3005 model.  There is a maintenance contract on it which can be transferred to the new owners.  No charge for the machine, but you will need to arrange for it to be moved to its new abode.  Please contact Chelsea Hampel at National Office (Chelsea.hampel@lca.org.au).

CHANGE TO BASE LINE CHARGES ON LCA TELSTRA CONTACT
There has been an increase in the base line charges for land line telephone services from Telstra.  This is their general increase and is the first increase for a number of years.  This has come through in the recent billing rounds and is backdated to about mid-August.  However, it is obvious that someone at Telstra has got a little overzealous with the increases and instead of approximately $2 per line per month the amount is ranging from $8 to $12 per month.  Telstra are reviewing their processes and will be endeavouring to fix it in the next billing round.  If there is not a credit for the overcharge on your next account please call Telstra direct on 1800 730 065 (option 2) and complain directly.

TELSTRA CONTRACT RENEWED
The LCA have recently signed a new contract with Telstra, which now replaces the one signed in December 2010.  This has resulted in
• reductions to call rates and increases to data allowances on most mobile plans.
• reductions on call rates on landlines
• introduction of Ultimate Mobile plans
• definitions of data access for LCA organisations; and
• anniversary date is now June (changed from December)
If you do not notice these changes coming through your billing cycles please contact Telstra on 1800730065 (option 2) or if you are not a party to the contract and wish to transfer in please call Church Resources (1300CHURCH) to arrange.

LONGEST LUTHERAN LUNCH - 100+ EVENTS REGISTERED!
There's been an overwhelming response from congregations to sign up for this year's Longest Lutheran Lunch. More than 100 events are already registered - including two in the US, and one in Canada! 'Official' Lunch Day is Sunday 27 October, but you can do it whenever you wish. Temora held theirs on 1 September so farmers could enjoy it before harvest started. Simply register at www.longestlutheranlunch.org and you will receive a Welcome Kit including a FREE exclusive Lunch Apron!

CALL INFORMATION

EXTENDED
Mark Vainikka Concordia College Toowoomba QLD to Redcliffe QLD
Joel Cramer Lavington NSW to Katanning Narrogin WA
Peter Faggotter Magill SA to Sutherland NSW
Thomas Bohmert Bordertown SA to Birdwood SA
Mark Kaesler Warradale SA to Seaford SA
Ray Morris FRM NT to Caloundra QLD
Andrew Brook Box Hill VIC to Middle Park QLD
Mat Eckermann Kingaroy QLD to Gympie QLD

ACCEPTED
Ray Pace Ballarat VIC to Moorabbin/Dandenong VIC

DECLINED

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, Eudunda, Morphett Vale, Mount Barker - St Marks, Salisbury, Woodville; Wudinna
Victoria: Melbourne Ballarat; Outer Eastern; North West Regional, Wodonga
Western Australia:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LAY MINISTRY
Primary School Chaplain - Lutheran Primary School, Wagga Wagga, NSW - 0.8 FTE
Lay Chaplain Aged Care - LHI Glynde Residential Care Facility, SA - Full time
Youth Worker – Immanuel Congregation, Buderim, Qld - 4 - 5 days per week
Spiritual Life Facilitator – Immanuel Congregation, Buderim, Qld - 2 - 2.5 days per week
Internships at:
• Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, NSW
• Tandara Lutheran Camp, Vic
For more information please visit the LCA web site: http://www.lca.org.au/employment-opportunities.html