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At 97, Michael Haas is living proof that age is no barrier to baptism! Having discovered that he'd never been baptised, Michael and his faith family at Waikerie Lutheran Church in South Australia were keen to change that fact – and earlier this month, the nonagenarian was baptised by Pastor Julian Bayha. Read more
Three Way Forward frameworks selected
Last month, the General Church Board and College of Bishops approved three Way Forward frameworks for distribution across the LCANZ. The Way Forward project has been established in response to General Synod’s resolution to find a way for the LCANZ to operate as ‘one church with two practices of ordination’. The three frameworks are entitled Confessional Communities, Congregations Decide and District Alignment. Read more
Three webinars have been organised to allow all members of the church to learn more about the three Way Forward frameworks and the selection and evaluation process. The content for the three webinars is repeated, and all three webinars will be recorded. Click here for more information and to register.
Pastor Michael Dutschke leads prophetic ministry workshops about understanding the spiritual realm. In this podcast episode, he shares a little of what he has learnt about angels and demons, including how what happens in the world we cannot see affects us and how what we do can affect what happens there. Listen to the podcast.
Looking for resources to commemorate the Reformation? Grow Ministries' GIFT Martin Luther is an excellent resource for people of all ages to explore Luther's story and contribution to the Reformation. It is filled with worship and event ideas, dramas, intergenerational activities, and take-home sheets for families. Click here to order it.
More than 90 per cent of LCA congregations have submitted either a Child Safety Plan or an assurance that they have no children in regular attendance, indicating that they are embracing their child safety responsibilities. The next step is to ensure plans are implemented and reviewed. Read more information and access supporting resources.
Tired of the Christmas rat race? Throwaway gifts that go to waste? This year, why not give gifts that GROW? Your kindness will bless someone in a poor community who really needs your help … while you receive ALWS Grace Cards that become your unique gift to family and friends. Choose from more than 20 gifts, starting at just $5 – with 5 gifts under $10. Perfect for grandkids! (All are fully tax-deductible!)
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- Into the light (8 September)
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(25 August) - Back-to-school grannies (11 August)
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- ALC – what's the same, what's different? (14 July)
- ALWS and the Good Samaritan (30 June)
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