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Change. It’s the one thing we all share in common: we have all felt the winds of change. Change can be a good teacher. It can expand our horizons. But the winds of change can also be distressing, and overwhelming.

As we step into 2025, know this: the winds of change never catch God by surprise. No wind is more powerful than God. No challenge will compromise his character. No change can empty his promises of their power. So when the winds of change blow, tether yourself to the God who leads, sustains and empowers you to thrive through all the winds of change.

Join us for this four week series beginning 5th January.

Join us this Christmas at one of our locations or online via our YouTube channel.

Christmas Eve

Epping 7.30pm (combined English & Chinese)

Newcastle 7pm

Illawarra 6pm at Wollongong (no service at Oak Flats)

Online 7.30pm at www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch

Christmas Day

Epping 9.30am (combined English & Chinese)

Newcastle 9.30am

Illawarra 8.30am at Oak Flats (no service at Wollongong)

Online 9.30am at www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch

You are invited. There’s nothing like receiving a personally addressed invitation in the mail. The excitement. The anticipation. It means someone has thought of you. That you are important to someone. This Christmas, God wants you to know that you are a very important person to him. Your presence matters to him. He invites you to come and actively participate in an ongoing movement that will forever change everything about your life. He invites you to enter into all he is and all he has for you. You are invited. Now it’s over to you.

The newest edition of your favourite devotion series has arrived with a fresh look!

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 as you take time-out and allow God to equip you for the full life.

[Oder your copy for $26.95 at shopACR.com.au](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702711/Time-Out-For-The-Full-Life/pd.php)

Daily inspiration that fits in your pocket!

The popular Australian Christian Diary makes planning easy with inspirational bible verses for each day of the year. Its small size (93mm W x 168mm H) makes it ideal to slip into a pocket or handbag for easy usability. This edition also features a more sustainable cover (no plastic!).

[Order you 2025 diary for $16.95 at shopACR.com.au](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702718/The-Australian-Christian-Diary-2025/pd.php)

LifeWay has the opportunity to partner with ALWS for exciting new refugee settlement program.

LifeWay Wollongong have returned to:

1/8 Kenny Street, Wollongong

We would love you to come and visit. Join us for worship 10.30am each Sunday.

This search-and-find activity book will help kids get to know the Bible in a fun and engaging way.

You've heard of Disney World; now welcome to Bible World!

This search-and-find book visualises various Bible genres as a series of lands in a theme park with detailed, fun and colourful Where's Wally-style illustrations.

As children explore these Bible "lands", they'll discover for themselves the way Scripture has been collected and organised from Genesis to Revelation. They will also see the main theme that runs throughout the BibleGods promise of a rescuing King and its fulfilment in Jesus Christ.

Explanations of the different Bible genres are included, as well as specific Bible heroes and events for children to spot. It's a fun and engaging way for kids to learn more about the Bible.

Written by Mike Nappa, award-winning children's author, and best-selling creator of many books for families. His highlight reel includes several VeggieTales comics, the Bibleman Bible Storybook and the Gold Medallion-nominated Family Nights Tool Chest series. Illustrated by Emiliano Migliardo.

[Available at www.shopACR.com.au for $23.99](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702664/Welcome-to-BibleWorld/pd.php)