It's not too late!

Join Dr Matthew James Gray for Means of Grace: Flourishing with Spiritual Disciplines

FRIDAY 17th May at 9 am - 5 pm, 181 GOODWOOD ROAD, MILLSWOOD

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Recently the idea of “Spiritual Disciplines” has become more popular within Christian circles, referring to activities like regular prayer, bible reading, fasting and retreats. However, the practice of such disciplines can prove incredibly difficult in our culture where convenience and instant gratification are the norm.

This workshop explores a different approach to Spiritual Disciplines, treating them as “Means of Grace;” that is, they are God’s grace which He offers us, but also “means,” or practices through which we might be led into His presence to flourish.

If you crave this kind of flourishing in your own life and desire to go deeper with God, we invite you to join us to delve further into this alternative perspective and learn practical strategies for integrating such ‘Means of Grace’ into your everyday.

Register Here

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Worship Services

Tabor Sunday 12th May 9.00 am HC Service with Pastor Sam Davis

Bethany Sunday 12th May 10.30 am HC Service with Pastor Sam Davis

LCA Readings

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Matthias chosen to replace Judas

Psalm 1 - Psalm 1 Antiphon: The Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. (Ps 1:6 NRSV)

1 John 5:9-13 God’s testimony about his Son

John 17:6-19 Jesus prays for his disciples (Begin: 'Jesus prayed to his Father:')

What: ALWS Asante presentation [90min]

When: Saturday 22nd June – 4:00 pm drinks and nibbles for 4:30 pm start with warming soup provided after the presentation

Where: St Petri Lutheran Church Hall, 21 Second Street, NURIOOTPA

RSVP: Friday 14th June - 1300 763 407 or alws@alws.org.au

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Robin and Dorothy have been to Indonesia where they braved motorbikes, mangroves and mud to see the life-changing impact of the love that people like you bring to life through ALWS.

Packed into the 90-minute ALWS Asante will be stories and songs from Robin and Dorothy. An inspiring journey to a community where people with disability are no longer forgotten but celebrated like Marleni who shared, “I have been blind in this eye since I was 12 years old. I got a sickness [like chickenpox] and some went in my eye. My family were too poor to get any medicine and so I lost the sight.

I have not been able to work – just stay with the family and they care for me, but I was rejected by my community.

I joined the Persons With Disability Group [facilitated by our partner in Indonesia and supported through ALWS] in 2022. I put in a little bit of money each month. After many months I could take a loan for several hundred dollars to start this kiosk. It put items in the shop and helped to build this small room at the front of the house. I can now get a profit each week from the fuel and the food.

I feel very happy, and it creates my spirit to feel more appreciated by the community when I have this shop. Thank you!”

And then an update on your ALWS action on the frontline conflict zones of Ukraine, Myanmar, South Sudan and Somalia from our ED [Executive Director] Michael Stolz, Jonathan Krause and Peter Egesa [ALWS Humanitarian Coordinator]

There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the end as you finish enjoying the hospitality of your wonderful St Petri community.

A great opportunity to chat with old friends and new ones as you reflect on how you have seen and heard about faith at work, being lived out in practical ways in people’s lives!

We look forward to sharing this special time with you.

Your ALWS Team