Nov2015
Training for Aboriginal Lutherans
FRM offers three ‘bush’ courses every year to provide theological training for pastors and potential pastors. FRM also provides at least one ‘bush’ course per year for indigenous women.
Nov2015
Go west, young man
On Sunday, 15 November, at Kiwirrkura, which must surely be the most remote community of the Lutheran Church in Australia, John West was ordained by LCA Bishop John Henderson.
Nov2015
New pastoral support worker at Hermannsburg
On Sunday 15 November, Neville Doecke was installed as Pastoral Support Worker for the Western Arrarnta communities of Central Australia.
Nov2015
Ten young people confirmed at Yirara
The annual Yirara confirmation service is an important occasion in the worship life of the college.
Oct2015
Supporter profile: Marty and Betty
Betty grew up on a farm at South Kilkerran on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. As a child she mixed with Aboriginal shearers and their kids from Point Pearce Aboriginal Community.
Sep2015
In Memory of Evangelist Tjuki Pumpjack
Lutheran evangelist of more than 40 years, Tjuki Pumpjack, died at Imanpa on 7 September 2015. Born in 1924, Tjuki was a great leader and helper for his people.
Aug2015
Tatachilla and Ampilatwatja deepen relationship
Tatachilla Lutheran College has been involved in many practical tasks at Finke River Mission, mainly at Ampilatwatja. This year’s focus was ‘enhancing relationships’, as well as basic maintenance.
Jul2015
Memory weekend at Haasts Bluff
Several hundred people had gathered from the communities of Mt Liebig, Haast’s Bluff, Kiwirrkurra and Papunya with their families to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.
Jul2015
Have you ever lost anything precious?
Lost and found – this was the theme of the Finke River Mission women’s Bible Study camp, held this year at the Mission Block in Alice Springs.
Jul2015
Ntaria rejoices: Rodney Malbunka ordained
Pastor Rodney Malbunka was recently ordained at Hermannsburg. Alice Springs historian, Josie Petrick, has known his family ever since 1962. This is her story about Rodney and his family.