The Australian Lutheran College (ALC) library will have a new home at 22 Pulteney Street, Adelaide.

The announcement comes after months of searching for new premises by ALC and the LCANZ’s Churchwide Office. Both entities will relocate to the new LCANZ Church House at 139 Frome Street, Adelaide, this year. However, that building, like most in the Adelaide CBD, is not constructed to carry the weight of large library collections.

The search, which ALC Principal Tim Stringer said had been ‘a challenging process,’ included Matt Brew-Bevan (LCA Senior Property Adviser) reviewing approximately 30 properties based on the college’s criteria for the new library location, and undertaking approximately 20 test-fit assessments.

The process of moving from the current North Adelaide location has begun, with settlement on the existing ALC property scheduled for 30 June 2025. ‘The new location promises to offer quality facilities, ensuring that the library continues to serve the community effectively,’ Dr Stringer said. He said the prominent position in Adelaide would provide continued access to the library for students and professionals and provide potential for greater community engagement.

As part of a farewell to the ALC’s North Adelaide site, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) and the college will co-host a Walk My Way event on 3 May on the ALC grounds. Walk My Way is a community event designed to raise awareness and funds to support children affected by war and poverty. The 3 May event will also offer a unique opportunity for participants to walk through the ALC campus and bid farewell to a site that has served the Lutheran community for a century.

‘This event not only supports the work of ALWS but provides an opportunity for those who have been connected with the campus over the past century to visit, reminisce and say their farewells,’ Dr Stringer said.

For more information and to register for the North Adelaide Walk My Way, go to adelaide.alws75.org.au

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Then a voice came over the loudspeaker and we didn’t quite get it, but immediately the carriage emptied of all NY followers – one person said that the trainline is not running to the game now. So, everyone jumped out of one train and into the doors of the train next to us, which was about to leave. What do we do? We each grabbed the children by hand and followed, without even questioning the train we were getting on. It was frantic, but we trusted this man we didn’t know, that he was leading us in the right direction. How often do we take a big breath and just follow blindly someone we don’t really know and hope that they will take us in the right direction.

We hear of other religions and TV evangelists, we hear advertisements on the best weight loss regime, we hear that everyone is getting iPhones so that must be the best. So, when Jesus says that He is the only way to heaven, do we take Him at His word and just follow Him? In this miracle, the royal official was desperate for his son’s life. He begged Jesus to heal him. Then Jesus responds in a scolding manner, saying people only believe if they see signs and wonders. Still the official begs and when Jesus says the boy will live – the man believed. He journeyed home finding that at the exact time Jesus said, ‘your son will live’ was the very time his son got better. Not only was the official’s son saved, but the whole household! They took Jesus at His word. Jesus speaks to us through His Word, in our prayers and through the Holy Spirit. Believe His Word and be assured that in Jesus, we have all we need for everyday living and beyond. Jesus’ Word brings life!

Prayer: Help me Lord Jesus to hear your voice speaking to me and guiding me. I will take you at Your word that you know what is best for me – help me in my unbelief! Amen.