No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/210413 When it comes to dying, all of us hope to die well. The question is, what does this mean and what does this look like? The word euthanasia means 'a good death' and, for some, this is what ‘dying well’ looks like. The Christian tradition, however, has a very different understanding of what it is to die well. Read more This story, along with others on the theme Death & Dying, appears in the April edition of The Lutheran. 'Come on over and help us' Rev Dr Michael Lockwood has answered the call to serve as a missionary with the Lutheran Church in the Philippines, a partner church of the LCANZ through LCA International Mission. Dr Lockwood will take up teaching duties at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Baguio and is preparing to move with his wife Naomi and children Asher and Jadon in July Read more Joy a special gift for these 'superheroes' When the world seems messed up, you may feel we need a superhero. And ‘superheroes’ are exactly what ALWS representative Julie Krause found when she visited the Shout for Joy ecumenical church service created for people living with intellectual disability or integration difficulty. Read more Your congregation has received the LCANZ Local Mission Annual Appeal package. Please pick up your letter when you are next at church, and support these exciting ministries that God is doing among us. More information ALWS is looking for volunteers to join the team for Walk My Way in South Australia’s Barossa Valley on Saturday 1 May. ALWS needs volunteers all day, so there are many ways you can be involved. Sign up here or contact ALWS to find out more. Read more LCA International Mission invites you to participate in a call to prayer for Myanmar on Thursday 22 April (2.30pm Myanmar time). Myanmar plummeted into insecurity and uncertainty in February when the military seized power. Please join in the prayer for a peaceful return to democracy in Myanmar and the safety of its people. For more information or to register, contact Erin Kerber at lcaim@lca.org.au or 08 8267 7317. DUE 15 MAY Proposals to General Synod and nominations to LCA boards and councils (more information) URGENT ACTION REQUIRED! Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. The Servant of Christ award honours lay people of the church by recognising those who give outstanding service. Applications close 23 April. Are you looking to discover what your future ministry, vocation or service in the church might be? Or perhaps you know somebody who is. If so, Australian Lutheran College’s Discover program may be a great way to explore your options further and discern your calling. Read more ONLINE NEWS
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