Stories – 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 […]

Blessings of consistent connection

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For a relationship to grow and develop, it is essential that there be an intentionality to spend quality time together and have moments of consistent connection. Though his time on earth was consumed with teaching, healing the sick, and performing miracles, Jesus was never too busy to constantly and purposefully make himself available to his […]

Vital resource translated for Christians in Myanmar

By Rev Martin Lalthangliana | 0 comment | Categories: Myanmar

For many years, theological books written by Lutheran scholars were passed down through the generations. Among them, Rev. Daniel Preus’s book Why I am a Lutheran offers a profound exploration of Lutheran doctrine that extends beyond personal reflection to serve as a vital resource for Lutheranism globally. Its influence reaches beyond individual reflection, providing a […]

Reaching out in an online world

By Doug Fitzpatrick | 0 comment | Categories: Cambodia, Volunteers and Supporters

Do you remember the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic? Soon after lockdowns and border closures were enforced, connecting across the globe in real time became a simple and affordable reality for most as almost everyone began to engage in livestreaming in its vast iterations. Face-to-face real time engagement is now a reality that is […]

Practically sharing the good news

By Patricia Morgan | 0 comment | Categories: Congregations, Papua New Guinea, Schools

Our kindergarten community was super excited to be holding our Obstacle-a-thon again this year in support of the Heldsbach Kindergarten Project in Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Our support is a practical way we can ‘Share the Good News’ which is the vision of our church community at Good News Lutheran Church, Middle Park, Queensland. […]

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 […]

Faith Moves Forward in Global Partnership

By Kelly Rowett | 0 comment | Categories: Schools

At the end of May, a group of Years 11 and 12 students and staff of Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda, South Australia visited SMA HKBP 1 Tarutung Senior School in North Sumatra, Indonesia as part of a 10-day mission and service trip. The international partnership, which commenced in 2018, ‘Serving Indonesia with a Heart’ (SIWAH) […]

Not for sale

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Around the world some 31.6 million people are estimated to be victims of exploitation in the form of prostitution, work, begging or crime. Human trafficking is now the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world, generating more than $150 billion a year. Thailand is a destination country, a source country, and a transit country for these […]

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 […]

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