This Sunday, 26th August, has been set aside for Australian churches to especially focus on the plight of migrants and refugees. We too will be taking up this opportunity and given the migrant nature of the Lutheran Church of Australia, this seems quite relevant for us. We will be recognising our diverse backgrounds but common faith in Christ alone as our Saviour. We will be praying for those in need - especially the families of our those in our midst who are still stranded in parts of Africa; and the high point will be when we are joined together in the Holy Sacrament - united in the Body of Christ despite our cultural diversity.
I will be preaching on Luke 13:22-30 where Jesus proclaims He is the one door through whom we must enter if we are to take our place at the feast in the kingdom of God. People from east and west, north and south are all invited, but all must enter through Christ alone. Whether we are refugees, migrants or long time natives of the place we live, our citizenship in heaven can only be secured through faith in Jesus and it is there that we have our hope of final deliverance.
Divine Service will begin at 8.30am.
God's peace,
Pastor Matt
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