NEWS

Pastor Mat is looking for those who would like to write a short devotion for our Daily Verse that we put out each day. It’s another opportunity to use your gifts to bless others and bring life to their day as they encounter God speaking through you. Email Pastor Mat at [email protected] If you want to explore this further, maybe register to be a part of the ‘How shall they hear’ course that begins next week as you will learn skills that help you write devotions.

LifeWay Newcastle is hosting a group of local pastors for their monthly prayer lunch on Thursday 30th June, 12.30pm - 1.30pm. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help with catering a light lunch and serving tea and coffee on the day. If you can serve in this way, please contact Pastor Mat.

We are all travellers on the journey of life ...

The paths we travel don't always look the same. Some are smooth and straight, others are winding and bumpy. But no matter what type of road we find ourselves on, Jesus meets us along the way. He invites us to walk with him from wherever we are at, to places we never imagined possible.

"Fellow travellers, let these songs inspire you on your journey as you meet the one who alone can illuminate your path with certainty and hope for eternity."

Travellers are a five member band from Sydney, Australia with a passion for helping people to have honest conversations with God and travel deeper in their personal relationship with Jesus.

You can buy HOPE ALIVE on CD for $14.99 (AUD) from Australian Christian Resources [HERE](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702014/Travellers+Hope+Alive+CD/pd.php).

Learn more about Travellers [HERE](https://lifeway.net.au/ministries/lifeway-music)

"These new editions reveal an increasing awareness that the translation of a text must not only be accurate, but also appropriate to the character and style of the original. This is of particular importance for the translation of Luthers catechisms, which were after all written for the benefit of children and ordinary people, as Luther puts it in his Preface to the Large Catechism in 1529, and which were based on his sermon series on the catechism in Wittenberg. Luthers German is direct and colourful. It flows from his pen with dynamism, reflecting the living situation of the preacher addressing a congregation. Luther is not afraid to use the occasional colloquialism, or even to disregard the normal rules of grammar. Some sentences suddenly change direction, and thoughts are not always completed. Often a variety of ideas crowd in on one another within a single sentence. Above all, Luther is inventive and authentic, as far as linguistic expression is concerned." - Author, Friedemann Hebart

Hand poured by our talented friends at Alabaster Jar Collective and designed in-house by ACR, these gorgeous candles are a great way to display a message of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE in your home, plus they smell divine! Perfumed with botanically based, Australian made oil fragrances - no nasties.⁠⁠

See the range [HERE](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P502348_dash_SA/HOPE-Candle%2C-Large-_dash_-Romans-12%3A12/pd.php).

Mention the Book of Revelation and you open Pandora’s box. From conspiracy theories about new world orders to secret codes that need to be cracked, from spiritual battles to lakes of burning sulfur. But at the heart of Revelation is a message of comfort and grace as God allows us an opportunity to peek behind the curtain of eternity and get a glimpse of the world and our present as it really us. It’s an encouragement to remain faithful, whatever we see or experience, for there is not one moment from now to eternity that we are not held In Christ’s hands. So join us for this seven week series as God unveils a new reality.

Floods have taken lives and ruined livelihoods in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Many of us are asking how we can bring the love of God into this awful situation, how his love might come to life through us.

To help Lutherans and the communities they are supporting with immediate assistance and then, later, post-emergency restorative support:

- You can donate via credit card at [LCA Disaster & Welfare Fund](https://lutheranchurchofaustralia.createsend1.com/t/t-l-njyjdtl-l-j/) (tax-deductible).

- You can donate via bank transfer: BSB 704942 | Account: 100042902 | Account name: LCA Disaster and Welfare Fund

For further information about the appeal [CLICK HERE](https://www.lca.org.au/services-resources-training/lca-disaster-welfare-fund/)

Every journey has a pulse, rhythm, and purpose to it.

It’s no different on our journey together in and through the Church.

The Life Series is three short courses designed to equip and empower you to discover a pulse, rhythm and purpose that will lead you on an exciting journey of living, sharing and growing.

For course information go to: https://lifeway.net.au/ministries/grow-courses