Friday, January 9, 2015

Special Announcement

Donations to help people affected by Adelaide Hills Fire
In response to specific requests, the LCA Disaster and Welfare Fund is receiving donations for the victims and communities of the 2015 Adelaide Hills Fire.
  • Credit card payments can be made to LCA Donations and Payments through this link, or to the Adelaide Hills Fire Project on the LCA Donations webpage.
  • Cheques may be posted to the LLL, PO Box 45, North Adelaide SA 5006.
  • Bank transfer to LCA Disaster and Welfare Fund BSB 704942 Account # 13286S1
  • All moneys received will be dispersed from the Fund
  • All moneys received will be dispersed through the LCA SA/NT and Lutheran Community Care, SA
  • The LCA Disaster and Welfare Fund is approved by the Commissioner of Taxation
  • All receipts are tax deductible in Australia

Fire in the Hills – Call to Prayer
Our media have kept us well informed of the fires that have ravaged thousands of hectares of farming and bush land, destroying homes, infrastructure, livestock and pets along the way.

We thank the Lord that no human lives have been lost. We are hearing stories of miracles and grace. People have responded with open hearts to the need of others who have lost so much. Please remember that other needs emerge over time when the immediate danger is past and the enormity of events unfolds.

Lutheran Community Care are coordinating Emergency provision response, also working with Ecumenical Disaster Recovery Ministries. You are encouraged to offer your support through LCC. Please contact Audene Knowles, (LCC Emergency Relief Coordinator) or Robyn Richter (Manager Blair Athol) for assistance in caring for people in your area.

Please pray:
  • for peace, comfort and appropriate care for effected people,
  • for those who have lost homes and pets and property,
  • for those who are fighting the fires,
  • for restoration of the land,
  • and for those who are providing services and making decisions.
Peace be with you. 
Helen Lockwood (LCC).
Colleen Fitzpatrick (Ecumenical Disaster Recovery Ministries)
Pr Tim Klein (on behalf of Bishop David Altus)

Monday Night Bread Update
The left over bread and other goodies from the Monday night bread run is being well used. It has been taken to the Fire distribution Centre’s at Willaston and Elizabeth and the remainder has been taken to Globe Derby to feed animals.