God opened the door. We stepped through. Now we are blessed to be in relationship with His called ones in two locations. Good Shepherd Chisholm, our parent hub, and LDK Greenway Views, our missional community. But we’re not in this alone. LCA’s New and Renewing Churches department took note. They want to help us to… Read more
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40 Days a Lenten devotion and prayer guide
We are part of the body of Christ and we each contribute a part, a skill, a gift to that body. For the past several years, LCA International Mission has produced a prayer guide/devotional for use during Lent as a resource to invite people in the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand to join… Read more
Floriade: Reimagined – comes to Good Shepherd
We have been successful in our bid to participate in this year’s community-based Floriade display, Floriade: Reimagined. Vicki, Ron and Phil have been busy digging in the bulbs and annuals. Thanks guys – we look forward to admiring the fruit (and colour!) of your labour.
Floriade comes to us!
As Floriade will not be going ahead in its traditional format this year, community groups include churches were invited to apply to receive an allocation of bulbs and annuals to be planted in areas that the passing public can see and enjoy. Due to our location, Good Shepherd was selected to receive approximately 250 bulbs… Read more
LCA/NZ Bishop, Pr John Henderson’s video message of 25th March on COVID-19
Church at Home
Church at Home
COVID-19 and hand washing
It has been widely recommended to sing Happy Birthday twice while washing hands to help ensure a good job. Steve Pearce has suggested a better alternative – why not pray the Lord’s Prayer. What better way to keep us focused on what is important in these uncertain times, and to whom we can turn. Thanks… Read more
Our church response to COVID-19 – 25 March Update
The Australian Government announced further changes to public gatherings on Sunday night and again Tuesday night. This advice now replaces the previous two advice statements issued last week to Good Shepherd members and friends. It is now unlawful to have public gatherings in church buildings. Current regulations also prohibit the gathering of home groups. This… Read more
Worship services suspended for the time being
In accordance with government directives related to containing the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we can no longer gather for worship. Keep an eye on the Resources page for ways to worship, connect with others (remotely) and build your faith during this challenging time.
Viral kindness
This time of pandemic presents additional opportunities to show God’s love through acts of service If you have the capacity to assist those in your neighbourhood who may not be able to carry out routine tasks during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may choose to use these community assistance slips – drop one in your neighbours’… Read more
