No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/210914 Former LCA President Rev Dr Lance Steicke has died, aged 88. Dr Steicke served in the role now known as LCANZ Bishop from 1987 to 2000. LCANZ Bishop John Henderson said Dr Steicke was ‘a respected and admired church leader’ among Lutherans in Australia, as well as in New Zealand, where he spent a significant part of his ministry. 'We knew him not only as an inspirational leader but also as a “real person” and a caring pastor’, Bishop Henderson said. ‘He exuded the grace that is a hallmark of authentic Christian living. We are hugely indebted to him for his leadership of the LCA and his place among us as a brother in the Lord. Read more The Lutheran has again been recognised by the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA), receiving three honours. It won a gold award for Best Profile Story, a silver award in the Best Faith Reflection category and completed the set with a bronze award in the Best News Story category. Read more As is customary, congregations are invited to contribute to the General Synod offering. The recipient of the 2021 offering will be the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea, a partner church of the LCANZ. Read more, including how to make your congregation's offering. In Memoriam REV DR LANCE GRAHAM STEICKE (19/2/1933–10/9/2021) Grow Ministries and the Commission on Worship have produced a comprehensive and informative new booklet explaining Lutheran worship. In clear, simple language, each part of the worship service is explained, along with passages from Scripture showing the biblical basis for what we do. Click here to download. The 2021 edition of Tangara is out now. The annual magazine is produced by Australian Lutheran College (ALC) students. Order your copy now by emailing tangara@alc.edu.au – you can even place bulk orders for your congregation. Tangara 2021 costs $10.00 including postage. Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. Given the many challenges NCLS has faced in the preparation phases, as well as COVID restrictions on many congregations, the survey starting date has been delayed until November. There is no charge for Lutheran congregations to take part in the NCLS, as the LCA is covering the cost. The survey can be completed online as well as with paper forms. Click here for more information. The September 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! Be blessed by testimonies from members of our LCANZ family about how God uses our life experiences to prepare us to grow his kingdom. ENEWS CATCHUP » » » LCA International Mission 13 September District eVoices (Vic–Tas District) 8 September TANDARA 2022 TRAINEESHIP CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY LEADER LCA INSURANCE AND RISK OFFICER ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE TANDARA LUTHERAN CAMP TRAINEESHIP 2022 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL WARRAMBUI VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2022
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