Evangelism. It is the four, faithful men bringing the man on a stretcher, paralysed in sin and body, to the house where Jesus is, so he can meet him and hear the words of forgiveness and life (Mark 2:1–12).

It is an exciting time to be church. God is doing a new-old thing around the world.

It was a wonderful occasion for the local community of Hermannsburg when Neville Doecke was ordained at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on August 27.

A farewell service was held for Eudunda–Robertstown Parish Pastor Peter Pfitzner in July, with many gathering to honour his time with the Lutheran Church.

Eighty members of the Longriders Christian Motorcycle Club took part in the Winter Blues Blanket Run in July, to support the work that Lutheran Community Care does with emergency relief and homelessness.

More than $7000 was raised at Blueprint Ministries’ Appeal Dinner in July, as 130 people gathered to enjoy a night of fellowship and entertainment.