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The LCA SA-NT District extends a warm welcome to the four new graduate pastors assigned across our region. They shared their hopes for their new roles and their feelings about the Church today in a Q&A with Together magazine.

Blueprint Ministries staff had the privilege of speaking at the Bethlehem Guild’s February meeting, to answer the question ‘What is Blueprint?’

Is your church as energy efficient as it could be? The SA Government has a Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) whereby energy providers must assist consumers in achieving maximum energy efficiency in their properties – your church may be eligible.

The District Office has put together a handy monthly WHS calendar, breaking down your church’s yearly requirements into easy-to-complete monthly jobs. Follow along with the schedule and tick off your tasks!

Staff from South Australia’s Lutheran aged care providers didn’t hesitate to put up their hands when the call went out for personnel to assist in Victoria during the COVID-19 crisis, as part of the National Aged Care Emergency Response (NACER) program.

Is God calling your congregation or parish to advance the work of the gospel where you are, but money is an issue? Perhaps $25,000 or even part of this amount would help make that idea a reality.

Blueprint Ministries recently held two very successful camps for young people, SPIN and Renew. There was no shortage of smiles, with water games and swimming the perfect way to beat the heat, and opportunities for connection, teamwork and learning about God at every turn.

‘Loitering with intent’ is how Eyre Peninsula Pastor Rob Schubert describes his role as a sports chaplain with Mallee Park Football Club. “But intent to do good, not harm!” he laughs.

Distancing and being kept apart from people we know and love has been hard during 2020. We have learnt to value each other’s presence anew through being kept apart, unable to be close and present with and for each other for a time.

In the first few months of 2021, there will be several pastor installations across the District. Please keep these pastors and congregations in your prayers as they get to know each other.