2024 LCA WA M&M Sessions & Schedule
The Mission and Ministry Conference is a wonderful time to worship together with the WA District faith community. We will draw on the resources of our District to celebrate faith together in the days of conference and explore the theme verse chosen for this gathering.
The theme – “Equipping the Saints” – is drawn from reflection on Ephesians 4:11-12 where we read, ‘So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up’
| FRIDAY 1ST MARCH | |
| 6.00pm | Refreshments |
| 7.00pm | AGM, Followed by Guest Speaker Brett Hausler, LCANZ Executive Officer of the Church |
| SATURDAY 2ND MARCH | |
| 8.30am | Opening worship, Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church |
| 9.15am | LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith via Live Stream, followed by the Way Forward Panel |
| 10.05am | Key note Speaker Pastor Nathan Hedt, New and Renewing Churches |
| 11.15am | Electives (below) |
| 11.50am | Electives (below) |
| 1.45pm | Key note Speaker Pastor Nathan Hedt, New and Renewing Churches |
| 2.20pm | Electives (below) |
| 3.15pm | Electives (below) |
| 3.50pm | Closing Address and Devotion, Celia Fielke Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) |
| 5.30pm | 6.00pm start Dinner at the Clipper Inn, Rockingham, Guest Speaker Des Mitchell, Principal Living Waters Lutheran College (LWLC) |
| SUNDAY 3RD MARCH | |
| 9.00am | WA District Peter Hage – District Update, followed by worship, Live Streamed from RMLC [LIVE STREAM LINK tba] |
| 11.30am | Guest Speaker – Linda McQueen |
| 12.50pm | Closing devotion, followed by lunch |
ELECTIVES
Worship is the heartbeat of the Christian faith
Just like our heart keeps us alive by pumping blood to feed the body, Worship is the heartbeat that keeps the Holy Spirit flowing through the Church, and empowering us to do that work God has prepared in advance for us to do. Come along and learn about the rhythm of worship from a Lutheran perspective and discuss what we might do to enrich and enhance our worship. (Peter H)
Listening as Pastoral Care
All of us have a calling to be part of God’s caring ministry. An opportunity to develop better listening. This leads to better care of those within your community. Learn some new skills. (Kim K)
Parents in Pain
Do you ever think about the eternal life of those whom you love the most dearly? Chances are that many of those people are members of your own family, especially children and grandchildren. Steve will introduce and unpack this excellent 4-part LCA resource to enable you to understand some of the issues, explore your part in the process and look for opportunities to work with God’s Spirit to do what you can this side of heaven. In the meantime, keep praying for those with whom you want to share eternity. (Steve L)
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used positively in your Church
Glenn will share with you, insight and some skill on using AI (Glenn C)
Cross Cultural Ministry
James L will unpack cultural differences and their positive impact on your congregation’s life. How to develop cross cultural ministry in your congregation when the opportunities arrive (James L)
The Art of Hospitality as Christian Witness
The art of opening your home and developing the ancient practicing of Christian hospitality (Michael R)
The Way Forward
Maria will lead further into how the LCANZ is preparing for the discussion, the proposals and possible structural changes the Church is seeking to undertake at the coming Synod Convention in Adelaide SA to better prepare us for reaching out. This is also a time to discuss and reflect on the Way Forward proposal together (Maria R)
