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The SA-NT District’s new bishop team has been elected by delegates at the recent Convention of Synod, held in May at Victor Harbor. Pastor Andrew Brook was elected unopposed as the next bishop, succeeding Bishop David Altus who did not seek re-election after 13 years in the role.
‘For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a pastor, and I’m immensely thankful to God for being able to follow this calling. I feel both excited and daunted as I prepare to serve you as District Bishop.’
At the recent synod we launched a vision of sorts for our district under the heading: ‘Real Grace; Real Life; Real Community’. What does this mean for your local community?
Lutheran Care has collaborated with Adelaide surrealist artist Andrew Baines and several high-profile South Australians for a living art installation, unveiled in Rundle Mall earlier this year.
A healing tent at a local fete; setting people free from debilitating conditions; a miracle recovery after a serious car accident. The healing ministry at Golden Grove Lutheran Church has touched many lives.
Is God calling you to be a Disaster and Recovery Ministries (D+RM) Volunteer Chaplain? These chaplains are trained to bring a listening ear and to hear people’s stories.
A silent sermon is preached every Sunday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Magill. Yet while they may be low in volume, these services are perhaps the most interactive in the Lutheran community.
Lutheran Care has celebrated the outstanding service of six dedicated volunteers, who recently received Premier’s Awards for their work visiting older people at risk of social isolation.
Congregations are invited to apply for a mission outreach grant, thanks to the generosity of the LLL. The District has $25,000 to distribute in 2023, which could be split between multiple ventures.
As parts of South Australia brace for what is predicted to be the largest flood in 50 years, many in our district are wondering how we can help.