No Images? Click here A picture of reconciliationIn recognition of the church’s commitment to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), young Lutheran artist Henry recently presented LCA Bishop John Henderson with a painting about reconciliation. Entitled ‘Many Eyes’, Henry says the painting ‘is about how there is one God and there are lots of people… we are all different – that’s a good thing – because we can all see different parts of God and share that with each other… that way we can all learn from each other and love God at the same time’. Read the story New member for General Church BoardPastor Tim Stringer is the new member of the LCA/NZ’s General Church Board. Pastor Stringer, who serves the Greensborough Parish in suburban Melbourne, was appointed by the board as its pastor member, replacing the late Bishop James Haak. Read the story What shall we give to God?It is never easy to talk about money or giving, even among Christians. All of us still battle with our selfish – even greedy – human nature. Our ‘hip-pocket nerve’ is one of the most difficult to bring under the Lordship of Christ. So what does Jesus say about giving? Read the story LCA engages with commissions and inquiriesThe Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) has formed the Commissions and Inquiries Working Group to coordinate the church’s ongoing engagement with commissions and inquiries, and to support the implementation of their recommendations. A working group was formed in 2013 to coordinate the LCA’s engagement with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Since the handing over of the commission’s final report in December 2017, the group’s attention has turned towards the report’s 62 recommendations that have been identified as requiring specific action by the LCA. The assessment, prioritisation and implementation of the recommendations is being managed by Mary Ann Carver, recently appointed LCA Child Protection Project Officer. Read the story ENEWS CATCHUP » » »LCNZ Bishop (Waitangi Day) 5 February IN MEMORIAM PASTOR LESLIE AURICHT 22/9/1928 – 20/12/2018 Made for SharingPlease copy the link to share this eNews with your congregation and community members http://lcaenews.online/181212 You can also print this eNews; when the linked screen opens, click on 'print preview' at the top right. Bulletin NoticesThank you for promoting in your congregations these events, services and opportunities. To copy any of the promos in this eNews, click on the image, right-click and select 'Save image as ...' or 'Save picture as ...'. NEW! You can now download bulletin-ready promos. Employment OpportunitiesCAMP COORDINATOR TEAM LEADER CONGREGATION CONSULTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER OFFICE MANAGER CAMPING AND EVENT MINISTRIES COORDINATOR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS TRAINER You are receiving this email because you are a pastor or lay leader of the LCA/NZ, or you have signed up to receive it, or have indicated to us you wish to receive it. To subscribe to other LCA eNews, click here. To unsubscribe from this list, click here. (Note that pastors in active service and some lay leaders are required to remain subscribed to this eNews, as it relates to their role.) 197 Archer Street North Adelaide SA 5006 |