www.newandrenewingchurches.org.au  

New and Renewing Churches has a new website. A department of LCA/NZ Local Mission, New and Renewing Churches serves the kingdom of God by supporting church planting and missional renewal. Executive Officer – Local Mission Dr Tania Nelson says: ‘We desire to go as God’s people and form missional communities and congregations across Australia and New Zealand. We know that God’s love comes to life when God’s people grow in his grace and go out into the world with his love. Will you join us?’

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Why does a society, that probably now identifies as predominantly non-Christian, still celebrate Easter? What is Easter really about? If you’ve ever asked, been asked or thought about that question, a video discussion between Pastor Noel Due, Celia Fielke and Pastor Richard Fox may help.

Go to www.messagesofhope/easter to watch the six-minute video. There is also a one-minute video entitled ‘What is Easter about?’, as well as podcasts and booklets to help you contemplate and share the message of Easter with others. For more on Lutheran Media ministries, read the adjacent stories.

There’s plenty for the kids

You can also invite children to know more about Easter (www.happyland.com.au). There’s an online Easter calendar with Easter ‘eggs’ to open which contain activities and videos about Easter. There’s also a small booklet, ‘The Easter Story’, that you can order. There are five-minute videoed children’s messages available, too.

What they say about Lutheran Media programs …

‘Just wanted to encourage you all! Your program with messages of hope is great! Keep up the wonderful work. I heard the program with a lady interviewing another lady about her daughter killed by a driver and her forgiveness process. Excellent!’ – Lindsay

You can watch the ‘Healing the Jagged Edges’ video of the interview Lindsay is referring to at www.messagesofhope.org.au

Lutheran Media’s outreach ministries are changing people’s lives by bringing the gospel to them. You can support them at www.lutheranmedia.org.au/support-us/donations/ or by phoning 1800 353 350.

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by Anne Hansen

A table was set out in the church with a variety of tracts – bookmarks, text cards, leaflets. A woman had been standing there for some time just looking at one particular text card containing a Bible verse. I went over to her to see if I could help or encourage her to take it, when she said: ‘This verse is just what I needed – can I take it to display at my home to remind me that God does love me?’

How often do we see a Bible verse or a message or reflection that comes to us just when we need it? That’s the Spirit of God working to comfort us, to give us peace and healing, and to restore our souls. Many Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) resources can be used to speak to people and be given to them ‘at just the right time’. Be God’s messenger of love sharing Bible verses and thoughts with those who come to our hearts and minds.

LTM has more than 900 resources to be used for every occasion. Among them are new Easter and Lenten tracts to share with friends, family and neighbours, enabling us to be God’s voice of love this Easter. Check out the website: www.ltm.org.au

Anne Hansen is LTM Development Officer.

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