No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/210803 Last month marked 135 years since the gospel of Jesus Christ first landed on the Papua New Guinea mainland, introduced by Pastor Johannes Flierl at Simbang Finschhafen, Morobe Province, on 12 July 1886. Read more Jamie Davies, Executive Director of Australian Lutheran World Service, says it has been a privilege to shepherd the organisation through some exciting changes for more than three years. She will be leaving ALWS early next year. The six-month transition period will allow her to complete some critical projects with the team. Read more The draft LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations were released for targeted consultations in May. Results will be analysed and submitted to the General Church Board (GCB) for consideration in October. Pending GCB approval, implementation of the Child Safety Standards is expected to commence in early 2022. Read more Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. LCANZ Ministry with the Ageing is commencing a range of webinars. These one-hour offerings are approved for Continuing Education for church workers' professional development hours. Lutheran Care is our first webinar in this new series. Join Rev Ian Lutze and Colleen Fitzpatrick as they explore how God's love influences our care and how it relates to our identity and ethos. Invite your smartest friends and family to your house (COVID restrictions permitting) for a night of fun and facts. The trivia night is taking place on 21 August at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start (Queensland time). Click here or on the image to register (free). This is a fundraiser for Australian Lutheran World Service. The Song Keepers movie is a unique historical legacy and tribute to the endurance of cultures, languages and histories of the Aboriginal peoples in the Lutheran communities of Central Australia. To watch the movie or check out resources, including a study guide, click here. Living Water is live! The first LCANZ churchwide simultaneous art exhibition has begun. Artists from around Australia have organised exhibitions in their local communities on the theme 'Living Water'. Creative people of all ages – from Bethania to Walla Walla, from Duncraig to Pakenham – are spreading the love and hope of Jesus. There are some amazing community events coming up this month. An interactive map and printable guide to exhibitions is available on the Visual Arts website. Where possible, you might like to visit exhibitions near you. We will be sharing some artwork and exhibition photos via the LCA Visual Arts Facebook group, which you are welcome to join. The August edition of The Lutheran is out now. And more and more members of our Lutheran family are enjoying the convenience of reading it through our new digital edition. Why not join them? You can subscribe today – it's just $30 a year! This month, be blessed by stories about facing change as a church – and how we can take the God-given opportunities it presents to step out in faith. Border Crossings magazine is on its way to LCA International Mission supporters and The Lutheran subscribers. You can also read the edition online. Read about the way your prayerful support and the mission of LCANZ people and overseas partner churches are enabling the gospel to change lives. Email LCA International Mission or phone 08 8267 7300 to receive a copy. We are looking for stories about Lutherans (or people with a Lutheran school or agency connection) who are competing in the Tokyo Olympics or Paralympics. Please contact the editor of The Lutheran, Lisa McIntosh, at lisa.mcintosh@lca.org.au by 10 August. ENEWS CATCHUP » » » Queensland District 3 August District eVoices (Vic–Tas District) 27 July TANDARA 2022 TRAINEESHIP BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGER EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CHURCH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WORKER TANDARA LUTHERAN CAMP TRAINEESHIP 2022 SPEAK LORD 2021 Creative Word Fellowship Congregations and agencies of the LCANZ 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. You are receiving this email because you are a pastor or lay leader of the LCANZ, 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 |