Indonesia – LCA International Mission

Seeking first his kingdom

By Kathy Harrison and Chris Day | 0 comment | Categories: Congregations, Indonesia

It was only for ten days, but the blessings from the journey of thirteen of St Paul’s Lutheran, Box Hill members to visit our partner church, GKPS Jalan Jenderal Sudirman in Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia have already proved to be mighty – both for the participants and for the congregation. We knew before we left […]

ALC and LCA serving in Indonesia

By Rev Dr Andrew Pfeiffer | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia

In late 2023 LCA International Mission asked Australian Lutheran College (ALC) to assist with a Lutheran Study program in Indonesia. In August of that year, I had spent a day with the Indonesian Lutheran bishops exploring Lutheran pastoral theology and during that time they expressed a genuine desire to grow in their Lutheran identity. I […]

God’s strength in my weakness

By Vicar Rev Citra Ayu Sipayung | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia

I have been called to serve as a pastor for the Gereja Kristen Protestan Simalungun (GKPS) church. Although my role involves helping other disciples of Jesus in their weakness, I have lived with my own “weakness” since birth. I have an autoimmune disorder which means that my immune system mistakenly attacks my own body tissues. […]

Learning together for God’s glory

By Rev Dr Stephen Haar | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Volunteers and Supporters

During April, I was invited to lead a two-week intensive course on ‘Lutheran Theology’ and ‘The Augsburg Confession’, at the Lutheran Study Centre (LSC) in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The LSC aims to strengthen theological understanding and leadership, assist pastors and church workers to better proclaim the saving work of Christ among those they serve, and […]

Value of deep conversation

By Nicole Graham | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Volunteers and Supporters

The opportunity to teach English in Indonesia came out of the blue for me. However, as I believe God has done several times throughout my life, it seems I was being prepared for the experience in the weeks prior. A few days after looking into moving from pre-school teaching to teaching English, Pastor Matt Anker […]

Experiences of unfathomable forgiveness and mercy

By Yunus B Sigalingging | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia

In collaboration with the DGKI (Indonesian Council of Churches), the theological college in Medan, Indonesia offer their students the opportunity to be involved in a prison ministry. Sekolah Tinggi Teologi (STT) Abdi Sabda Seminary students are invited in their third and fourth year of study to undertake this ministry in two prisons. Nineteen students are […]

Harnessing the power and promises of prayer

By Erin Kerber | 0 comment | Categories: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia Sabah, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand

Prayer is simply, by faith, the articulation of our heart’s response to that which begins in the heart of God. The Trinity are so intimately connected that their thoughts form the continual communion and community that is prayer. Their first recorded internal conversation and prayer (let there be light, let there be life) begins the […]

English course provides invaluable insights and practical skills

By Rev Fotani Ziliwu | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Scholarships

I grew up in a family and community where the primary language was Nias, and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) served as the second language learned at school. My interest in learning English began in Junior High School, however the classroom environment did not offer many opportunities to improve my English skills. Consequently, I performed poorly in […]

Rooted in His Word, Growing in Faith, Bearing Fruit for All

By Rev Septhian Tofler Sijabat | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia

As I ponder the continual journey of the Lutheran Study Centre (LSC) in Indonesia, I am filled with gratitude for the Lutheran Women of Australia. Because of your support, LSC remains a conduit for expressing God’s mission through the teachings of Lutheran theology and identity across generations. Your unwavering prayerful and financial gifts for all […]

Serving others with love and humility

By Rev Septhian Tofler Sijaba | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia

I was recently privileged with the blessing of ordination. As I was studying and preparing for this role, the Holy Spirit convicted me to think about what it means to lead as a servant. I have seen misuse of leadership to manipulate and control. I have witnessed those who have been led this way, follow […]

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