Preparing to pass on Christmas joy
Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) has a range of resources for you to use during Advent and Christmas to share the love of Christ with your community. Some congregations use LTM’s postcards for outreach, printing Christmas service times and a greeting on the back and then letterboxing the community to share the hope of Jesus. Read more
Worship resources mark NAIDOC Week To mark NAIDOC Week (8–15 November), the LCA’s Reconciliation Action Plan office has produced worship and devotional resources, which are endorsed by the LCA’s Commission on Worship. Click here to access them, along with further
information and other resources, or go to the ‘What’s new’ section on the Worship Planning Page on the LCA website. Read more
Lutheran Media 75th
anniversary service celebration15 November 2020 at 9.30am (SA time)
Put this date in your diary and join with Lutheran Media in celebrating – either in person or virtually – as it marks 75 years with a thanksgiving worship service at St Michael’s Lutheran Church Hahndorf, SA. Watch the service from St Michael’s online live and on-demand here or on DVD after the event.
'How Change Comes to Your Church' virtual workshop This half-day online workshop will give you tools and practices to help you understand your unique challenges and begin to discover God’s preferred and promised future for your congregation. The workshop is available on Tuesday 17 November or Saturday 21 November 2020 from 10.00am to 1.30pm (ACDT). For more information and to register, click here.
Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager.
Read the story, download the bulletin inserts and PowerPoint slides, share on your website or social media.
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REV MARTIN CLARENCE FREUND (26/5/1938–22/10/2020)
Ordained 21 January 1962 (Bathurst NSW); served Bathurst-Orange NSW (1962–1965); Broken Hill NSW (1965–1967); Yalata SA (1968–1970); Yaninee SA (1970–1976); Lameroo SA (1976–1983); Clare/Blyth SA (1983–1991); Esperance WA (1991); Kalgoorlie Boulder WA (1992–1995); retired 20 October 1995; died 22 October 2020 (Reynella SA); funeral 30 October 2020 (Morphett Vale SA); mourned by wife Mary, children Matthew and Melinda and families
Australian Lutheran College (ALC) launched Discover in 2020. The only attribute defining a ‘typical’ Discover student is a willingness to complete theological study while engaging in a local ministry to explore God’s call. Recognising the whisper of the Holy Spirit is just the start. Read more
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CHURCH OFFICE ASSISTANT/ ADMINISTRATOR
Grace Lutheran Church Redcliffe, Qld
Part-time, 15 hours per week
EXECUTIVE MINISTRY ASSISTANT
Ipswich Lutheran Church, Ipswich Qld
1.0 FTE
EXECUTIVE LEAD – LUTHERAN ETHOS AND IDENTITY
Lutheran Services, Brisbane Qld
MESSY CHURCH FACILITATOR
St Petri Lutheran Church, Nuriootpa SA
0.2 FTE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AUSTRALIAN LUTHERAN COLLEGE (ALC)
If you are interested in serving on the ALC Board, or if you know someone who you believe may be interested, please contact Pastor Peter Miller (peter.miller@lca.org.au or 0409 725 573) for further information and/or please complete the nomination form found here and send to nominations@lca.org.au by Friday 13 November 2020.
FINANCE, AUDIT AND RISK
(FAR) COMMITTEE
If you are interested in serving on the FAR Committee, or if you know someone who you believe may be interested, contact the FAR Committee Chairperson, Mel Zerner (mel.zerner@lca.org.au) for more information, and/or please complete the nomination form found here and send to nominations@lca.org.au by Friday 13 November 2020.
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ENTRY-LEVEL JOB OPPORTUNITY
If you are aged between 17 and 20,
consider an internship at
Tandara Lutheran Camp in Victoria in 2021.
A future in camping awaits you.
manager@camptandara.com
www.tandara.org.au/internship/
phone 03 5356 4253
Applications close 30 October 2020.
WARRAMBUI VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 'ARISE!' 2021
APPLICATIONS OPEN! APPLY NOW!
'ARISE' is a year of growth to: explore your faith, understand your identity, experience community, while serving at a Lutheran retreat and conference centre.
Contact Andrew Sharp 02 6220 1000 or ministry@warrambui.com.au
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