NEWS

Have you found Jesus? It’s a question many Christians have asked others in their attempts at evangelism. It makes it sound like Jesus can be found easily if you would just look under the bed or behind the couch. But even Christians sometimes find it hard to see Jesus. Like a ‘Where’s Wally’ picture, Jesus is always there smiling and waving at us, but at times he can be hard to find. So join us as we explore how to see Jesus in the different seasons and challenges of life in this four part preaching series called, “Where is Jesus?” beginning Sunday 4 January 2026.

Vacancy

LCA NSW & ACT District Administrator

A mission-focused and diverse opportunity exists for a person with strong administration, organisational, and relational skills to serve the Lutheran Church of Australia – NSWACT District as its District Administrator.

About the Role

As District Administrator, you will provide key support to the District, its Bishop, congregations, and ministries as they live out the mission of the church. Guided by the church’s mission and strategic directions, you will serve through responsibilities in:

- Governance and Organisational Support

- Developing and maintaining relationships

- Financial Management and Risk

- Compliance and Policy implementation

- Projects and events

What You Bring

We are seeking someone with:

- An understanding of the Lutheran Church and its mission

- An approach that values relationships

- A heart for service and ministry support

- Strong organisational and administrative skills

- Financial management capability

- A willingness to meet the evolving needs of the church community

For an application pack, please contact:

Bishop Richard Schwedes: [email protected]

Applications close: 19 January 2026

Please Note: As many of our regular LifeGroups take a break over the Summer, the final LifeGroup guide for this year will be the LifeGroup guide schedule for publication on Sunday 21st of December 2025 which will serve as a conclusion to our Advent/Christmas teaching series.

New LifeGroup guides will be available in advance of our new sermon Series beginning on the First Sunday in February 2026.

We encourage any LifeGroups that do plan to meet over the summer, to take the opportunity to gather together in your local community in a meaningful way that might serve others or share the love of Jesus with those in your local context. We’d love to hear your stories of what you got up to in the New Year.

Join us this Christmas, in person or online.

CHRISTMAS EVE | Wednesday 24th December

Epping: 7.30pm

(No Chinese service Christmas Eve)

Newcastle: 7pm

Illawarra: 6pm at Wollongong

Online: 7.30pm ([www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch)](https://www.vinteract.com.au/client/www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch))

CHRISTMAS DAY | Thursday 25th December

Epping: 9.30am (English & Chinese combined)

Newcastle: 9.30am

Illawarra: 8.30am at Oak Flats

Online: 9.30am (www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch)

Sunday 28th December

Epping: 9.30am | Chinese 11.15am

Newcastle: 9.30am

Illawarra: 10.30am Wollongong (No worship at Oak Flats)

Online: 9.30am ([www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch)](https://www.vinteract.com.au/client/www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch))

Ask people what Christmas means, and you’ll get a different answer every time.

Christmas is presents. Christmas is family. Christmas is decorating. Christmas is carols. Christmas is cricket.

...the list is endless.

But what is Christmas really?

Jesus may be the reason for the season, but what does His birth truly mean for us and for our world today?

Join us as we strip away the busyness to rediscover what CHRISTMAS IS.

The LifeWay 2025 Book of Reports is now available. Click on the PDF attachment to view online or pick up a printed copy at church.

Join us for the AGM after worship on Sunday 23rd November.

Please note some service time changes for that day:

- Combined English & Chinese service at Epping at 9.30am

- Combined Oak Flats & Wollongong service at 1/8 Kenny St Wollongong, 10am.

A selection of short meditations for each day of the year, from Australian writers, including pastors and other faith-filled servants of Jesus.

Drawing illustrations from every day life, the writers thoughts are relatable, Christ-centred, and point readers back to the full life he promises in his name. Included is the bible reading for the day, a featured verse, a faith-talk question, and a prayer. Perfect for individuals, families, or groups.

May you be blessed by a daily hint of heaven as you take time out in His presence.

[AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702771/Time-Out-For-A-Hint-Of-Heaven-_dash_-Devotions-for-a-Year/pd.php) from Australian Christian Resources.

If you'd like to collect your copy from Church, please write which LifeWay location you'd like to collect from in the delivery details and select 'Store Pickup' during the checkout process.

The popular Australian Christian Diary makes your 2026 planning easy, with all the same great features as past editions including daily bible verses that match the church lectionary, plus all Australian public and school holidays, and major and minor church festivals. Its small size (93mm W x 168mm H) makes it ideal to slip into a pocket or handbag for easy usability.

This edition features the same sustainable cover as last year (no plastic!).

[AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702777/The+Australian+Christian+Diary+2026/pd.php) from Australian Christian Resources.

If you'd like to collect your copy from Church, please write which LifeWay location you'd like to collect from in the delivery details and select 'Store Pickup' during the checkout process.