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In the lead-up to Christmas, Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the story of the Bethlehem shepherds, encouraging us to follow their example by embracing God's promise of hope, even amid darkness and uncertainty. He reminds us to ‘gather family and friends with us at the Christmas manger so God’s good news would make us all people of hope ... and invite [them] to festivities’. Read more
In Memoriam
EVAN KOCH (22/02/1936–07/12/2023)
Ordained 11 June 1967 (Harlow England UK); served St Columba East Kilbridge Scotland (1967), Luther Tyndale London (1968–1969), St Pauls Boreham Wood, Herts, England (1969), Lutheran Tyndale London (1969–1975), St Paul’s Tanunda SA (1975–1988), Inter-Church Trade and Industry Mission (ITIM) Chaplain Karratha WA (1988–1994), Newcastle/Hunter Valley NSW (1994–2001); retired 30 April 2001; died 7 Dec 2023 (Woodville SA); funeral 14 Dec 2023 (Fullarton SA – the service will be livestreamed here);
mourned by wife June, children Andrew, Mandy and Wendy and families
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Christmas is the time of year when we can expect more visitors to our churches than usual. Manager of Lutheran Media and former LCANZ Executive Officer for Local Mission shares some insights into the importance of a warm welcome and how to create the sort of community visitors will want to return to. Listen to the podcast.
LCA International Mission's 'Joy to the World – 12 Days of Christmas' booklet shares insights into how Christmas is celebrated among our partner countries and churches and encourages families to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Visit LCA International Mission's website to download it. For hardcopies, email lcaim@lca.org.au
There’s not much time remaining to give us your feedback on the three frameworks. You can make comments via the online form on each of the framework pages:
This Christmas, you can help a child with a disability, like Taban, receive support to achieve their potential and go to school. Your donation is matched 5:1 by an Australian Government grant to increase your impact six times!
We thank God for the wonderful people who wrote devotions for one or more weeks in 2023. Thank you for using your gifts to serve the thousands of us who read our LCA Daily Devotions every day. See who wrote devotions in 2023. If you're not already receiving Daily Devotions in your inbox every day, today is a good day to sign up. Click here to sign up.
Registrations for Australian Lutheran College's online Festival of Learning (20–22 February 2024) open on 16 January 2024. The 2024 Festival theme is inspired by Mark’s Gospel, where we find various accounts of Jesus crossing physical, religious and cultural boundaries to engage with people. To find out more and see the program, click here.
Are you 18 to 25 years old? Would you like the opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus, develop your ability to share the gospel and build relationships with other young adults in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia? LCA International Mission and the LCANZ’s Grow Ministries have partnered to create Cultivate, a young adult leadership program from April 2024 until February 2025. It includes two face-to-face intensives, online learning, and practical ministry and mission experiences. The cost is $2,000, and applications close on 29 January 2024. For more information, contact Erin Kerber (erin.kerber@lca.org.au or 0447 354 122), Jodi Brook (jodi.brook@lca.org.au or 0417 542 376), or click here.
ONLINE NEWS
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ENEWS CATCHUP » » »
Mick's Missionary Updates 12 December
LCA International Mission 7 December
Queensland District 6 December
Online Together (SA–NT District) 6 December
LCA Special Edition (ALWS Christmas Action)
5 December
Lutheran Education Australia 4 December
Australian Lutheran College 30 November
PODCASTS CATCHUP » » »
- You're welcome! (11 December)
- Sharing life – and faith – with strangers (24 November)
- Taking church to the streets (7 November)
- Hope after the floods (23 October)
- Angels and demons (9 October)
- What is the Way Forward? (25 September)
- Into the light (8 September)
- Young leaders – our hope and joy
(25 August) - Back-to-school grannies (11 August)
- Coffee, connections and country music (28 July)
- ALC – what's the same, what's different? (14 July)
- ALWS and the Good Samaritan (30 June)
- SENIOR ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
LCA Churchwide Office
North Adelaide SA
0.8 – 1.0 FTE, 12-month contract - TAMIL MINISTRY WORKER
Geelong Tamil Christian Fellowship Geelong Vic
0.2 FTE (7 hours per week) - TEAM MEMBER
Tandara Lutheran Camp, Halls Gap Vic
Full-time
- BOARD FOR LUTHERAN EDUCATION AUSTRALIA
- ARISE – WARRAMBUI VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Murrumbateman NSW - SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Lutheran Education SA/NT/WA and Lutheran Education Vic/NSW/Tas - PASTOR
Committee for International Mission - DEPUTY TRIBUNAL ADMINISTRATOR
Lutheran Church of Australia, North Adelaide SA - LIVESTREAMING OPERATORS
Friends of Lutheran Archives, North Adelaide SA
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TANDARA LUTHERAN CAMP
HALLS GAP VIC
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25 Tandara Road, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381
or manager@camptandara.com
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ST JOHN'S ESPERANCE WA
50TH ANNIVERSARY
27–28 JANUARY 2024
Saturday dinner: Eventbrite ticket link
Sunday worship: 10am, followed by lunch
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Ph: 0407 932 133
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