We learn from Scripture that God wants us to know the blessings of a spiritually ‘fit’ life.
So, in this edition, we share stories from our LCANZ family about some of the spiritual disciplines that can encourage growth in our faith and our relationship with God.
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- Themed Bible study – ideal for small groups
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LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has recorded a number of short videos on questions about ordination.
These resources are based on short papers Bishop Paul prepared for the church in the lead-up to last year's Regular Convention of General Synod.
Watch the videos at www.lca.org.au/bishop/ordination-videos
The first Mission Moments of 2025. Sunday 2nd March, 3pm, in the Meeting Room.
In the ‘School of the Apostles’, Pastor Richard will host David and Jessie Boydell who have an incredible story of God’s faithfulness over 80 years.
David and Jessie’s early missionary service was in the Congo, serving there from 1971 to 1976. David then taught French in England from 1976 to 1983. From 1983 to 2020, David & Jessie taught some 1,500 aspiring missionaries from various denominations (Baptist to Lutheran) in Paris preparing for life in French speaking lands.
Before migrating to Sydney in 2024, they served in New Caledonia and Turkiye between 2012 and 2024.
Hear, and see, their exotic story at the ‘school of the apostles’ on Pastor Richard will also present some Bible teaching from the life of Jonah. All welcome.
Blueprint Ministry Camps in 2025
- NOVO (Apr 22-25 at Unity College, Murray Bridge)
- Barossa CLW (Jul 7-11 at Cornerstone College, Mt Barker)
- Hills CLW (Jul 7-11 at Unity College, Murray Bridge)
- JC Life (Jul 7-10 at Camp Kedron, Barmera)
- Metro CLW (Jul 14-18 at Port Hughes Accommodation Centre)
- Riverland CLW (Jul 14-18 at Camp Kedron, Barmera)
- LMSE CLW (Sep 29-Oct 3 at Tarooki Campsite, Robe)
- Eyre Peninsula CLW (Trinity Haven, Tumby Bay from Sunday 5th - Friday 10th October 2025.)
- Lutherans@Uni (Aug 8-10 at Woodhouse Activity Centre, Piccadilly
Events coming up on the Blueprint Ministries Calendar.
February
Saturday 22nd Young Adults “Welcome Event” (See Attachment)
March
Saturday 22nd Camp Leader’s Training Day
Tuesday 25th SA Messy Church Leaders Online Meet-Up
This year, the Lutheran Church of Australian and New Zealand celebrates 75 years of serving the most vulnerable through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
Lutheran churches and schools in Adelaide are invited to join the local celebrations at the Adelaide Walk My Way on Saturday 3 May at Australian Lutheran College (ALC), North Adelaide. Come and enjoy the Lutheran hub on the ALC green with live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities and wine tastings. There will also be free tours of the ALC facilities and a historic display. You might also choose to participate in the 3-kilometre North Adelaide walk or 10-kilometre walk along the River Torrens.
Visit www.alws75.org.au to register for the Adelaide Walk My Way or to discover more about the legacy of our church through ALWS.
Welcome to Daniel Kitson, who is the new Camping and Events Coordinator for Blueprint Ministries.
Dan is the contact for all things camping-related and will work closely with our camp directors and leaders in organising fun, faith-forming camps for our young people. He is also coordinating the events for young adult ministry.
We take this opportunity to thank Noah Hahn for serving in the role in a temporary capacity for most of 2024 and wish him all the best as he returns to study.
District Convention of Synod
All congregations have been contacted and advised of their delegate entitlement for the 2025–2026 district synodical period. Please contact the District Office if you are unsure of your congregation’s entitlement.
All delegates are expected to attend the District Convention of Synod on 17–18 May 2025 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, as well as the one-day synodical event in 2026, details of which will be advised in 2026.
Delegate requirements:
- Working with Children type check
- Safe Church Training Level 1
- Access to email.
Delegates are required to complete a LAMP2 form, even if they are already listed on LAMP2, as this will advise us of them being a delegate. You will find the form at www.lca.org.au/forms
Registration to attend the convention will open in March and close at the end of April. We will advise when this is open.