No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/200721 Have the COVID-19 church closures been universally bad? No, not if we are open to what God might be teaching us through this experience, says Adrian Kitson, chair of the LCA/NZ’s Commission on Worship and pastor at St Petri Nuriootpa, SA. In a story for the ‘What we are learning from COVID-19’ edition of The Lutheran (August), Pastor Kitson shares 10 ways God has expanded their vision. Read more ... Preliminary survey results in the review of the LCA/NZ Constitution show most respondents believe the document is ‘mostly fine’ but that it needs a major ‘tidy up’. The General Church Board is conducting the review on behalf of General Synod. Read more LCA pastor Dr Tim Stringer believes that online worship is not most people’s first choice. However, many congregations have discovered people who have not been in a physical worship space for years, if at all, have joined in worshipping online. Read more LAST WEEK (19 JULY) Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. In a small, streamed and COVID-safe worship service on 4 July, Rev Steven Lawrence (left) was consecrated as the fifth Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malaysia, a partner church of the LCA/NZ. Read more A documentary called Wawu Divine Hope about the Hope Vale Lutheran community in Far North Queensland will air on NITV on 27 July. The documentary features a unique Easter event celebrated in the town. Read more ONLINE NEWS ENEWS Worship Planning Page 16 July PASTOR FOR NEW AND RENEWING CHURCHES FINANCIAL COUNSELLOR TEAM LEADER COMMITTEE FOR NEW AND RENEWING CHURCHES COMMITTEE FOR MINISTRY WITH THE AGEING BOARD FOR LUTHERAN EDUCATION AUSTRALIA BOARD FOR EVENTIDE LUTHERAN HOMES AND HAMILTON VILLAGE BOARD FOR FULLARTON LUTHERAN HOMES LUTHERAN AGED CARE ALBURY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Congregations and agencies of the LCA/NZ may advertise events or programs for a fee of $80 for one eNews bulletin or and $100 for two. We can accept up to 40 words. Contact LCA Communications for more information. Multi-media deals with The Lutheran are also available; contact the editor. ENTRY-LEVEL JOB OPPORTUNITY 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.) To change your email address, click here. 197 Archer Street North Adelaide SA 5006 |