Read SA-NT Bishop David Altus’ message that has been published in The Advertiser for Easter 2020.

A few weeks ago so many things seemed unthinkable. So much has happened in such a short time. Our world has been turned upside down by a virus, something so small we can’t even see it, but we have seen its effects overseas and now here too.

This Easter will be very different for all of us. Thankfully technology is helping us through these tough times and we thought we would share some ways that will help you stay connected this Holy Week.

We are sure there will be many stories of hope to come out of our churches during this crisis. As we move forward in the coming months, please keep us informed about what you are doing and how you are reaching out to others in this time of need.

A Bible study with the topic ‘give thanks in all things’ was the unexpected inspiration behind an initiative that sees BlazeAid volunteers provided with delicious meals after a day’s hard work.

Together Editor Jessica Smith talks to the District’s new pastoral graduates, Shaun Manning and Lee van Rossen.

Born and raised Murbko resident Albert Noll was recently honoured with a 90-year baptism anniversary in February.

Semaphore Ladies Fellowship Craft Group have been helping to keep people in need warm, lending their sewing skills to the Wrap with Love project that distributes knitted blankets to communities and individuals who need relief from cold weather conditions.

It has often been observed that in times of hardship the true essence of community and humanity is revealed. In the aftermath of the Cudlee Creek bushfire in the Adelaide Hills, Birdwood Lutheran Church Pastor David Kuss describes life on the fire-ground as full of unexpected blessings.

It’s been a month of change in the SA-NT District, with numerous pastor installations held across the state and more are scheduled to come. We ask that you keep these pastors and the congregations in your prayers as they commence their journey together.