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Our Together in Mission publication highlights and celebrates the many projects and missions that LLL proudly supported the previous year. It is packed with inspiring stories from congregations, schools, and aged care/retirement living facilities making a difference in communities with the support of LLL's tailored Loans, Sponsorships and Grants. We encourage everyone to read the latest edition to find out how the support of our customers is having an impact in communities across Australia.
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As some of you know, I recently resigned as CEO of LLL to return to live and work in Sydney. It has been my great privilege to lead LLL. I will miss this wonderful organisation, its...
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The strength of the missional partnership between Peace Lutheran College and LLL was on display when LLL Team Members joined a wonderful community working bee at the school's expansive Cairns, Queensland, campus. Principal Shane Jurecky (above)...
Read more about Cairns Peace and LLL - proud missional partners
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The Lutheran community of Gawler celebrated the opening of the brand-new Zion Preschool at Immanuel Gawler with a wonderful day of fellowship, food, and live entertainment. The school community and local congregation members turned up in...
Read more about Immanuel Gawler and Zion Preschool: better together
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It was a Winter Carnival but the Queensland sun shone brightly on the wonderful community celebration at St Paul's Lutheran Primary School, Caboolture. Heavy rain the night before threatened to impact the much-anticipated event, but blue...
Read more about Sun shines on St Paul's wonderful Winter Carnival
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Joyful community spirit was on show once again as families came out in force to enjoy this year's fantastic Golden Grove Community Fete, proudly sponsored by LLL. The Community Fete is a joint effort by Golden...
Read more about Community spirit on show at Golden Grove fete
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A proud LLL tradition has continued this year with the gifting of Private Communion Sets to new Lutheran pastors. Since 1979, LLL has supported the mission and ministry of new pastors with the gift of a...
Read more about LLL's proud Communion Set tradition continues
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Strengthening existing relationships and establishing new ones was a key focus for the LLL team as we proudly partnered with the seventh Australian Conference on Lutheran Education (ACLE7). Supporting Lutheran schools is at the heart of...
Read more about Relationships a focus as LLL partners with ACLE
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We were pleased to support a powerful moment of reflection, prayer, and unity for our nation as Partner sponsors of this year's Australian National Prayer Breakfast. LLL CEO Karen Pienaar and our Board Deputy Chair David...
Read more about Inspiring fellowship at National Prayer Breakfast
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We were proud to support our Platinum Partners Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) at their inaugural LIFT Conference aimed at fostering entrepreneurial thinking and leadership skills in young people. Around 50 Year 8-11 students from five...
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LLL was proud to support the 2025 Lutheran Care Gala Dinner as Presenting Partner of the 'party with a purpose' that raised much-needed funds for South Australian families experiencing hardship and crisis. The iconic Adelaide Oval...
Read more about LLL partners with Lutheran Care for party with a purpose
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Congratulations to our good friends and Platinum Partners Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) on the stunning success of this year's LYQ Appeal Dinner, proudly sponsored by LLL. "Young people are awesome! They absolutely are." The trademark...
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A night of fun, fellowship, and fundraising was enjoyed by a record number of attendees at this year's Blueprint Dinner at the Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre, South Australia. LLL was proud to be Major...
Read more about Fun, fellowship and fundraising at Blueprint Dinner
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A bold dream has become an inspiring reality in Melbourne's west with the official opening dedication of the Hope Building at Good News Lutheran College's Mambourin campus. The state-of-the-art facility, built with the support of an...
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Construction of the highly anticipated Senior Student Hub at St Martins Lutheran College, Mount Gambier SA, progressed steadily throughout the year, with the state-of-the-art facility set to welcome students in Term 1 2026. The visually impressive...
Read more about Stunning Senior Hub set to transform St Martins
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Little learners of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula are set to benefit from Navigator College's transformative, two-stage project that will deliver a brand-new Early Learning Centre and Reception Village to its Port Lincoln campus. Building the ELC...
Read more about Full steam ahead for little learners at Navigator
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Years of hard work and dedication have paid off for Lutheran Aged Care Albury, with its Dellacourt site transformed following the completion of an extensive redevelopment. The 122-bed facility remained operational throughout the four-and-a-half-year redevelopment that...
Read more about Dellacourt delight for Lutheran Aged Care Albury
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The impressive new Junior School Building at leading Queensland school LORDS has been officially dedicated and blessed, with LLL's Scott and Sam delighted to attend the opening ceremony. LORDS (Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School), Pimpama, undertook...
Read more about LORDS officially opens Junior School Building
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The inspiring disability housing project completed by the congregation at St John's Tea Tree Gully, SA, now has a name – LYNAY Homes. The LYNAY acronym that stands for 'Love Your Neighbour As Yourself' (Mark 12:31...
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Excitement is building at Luther College as the leading Melbourne school's visionary Centre for Creativity and Innovation (CCI) continues to take shape ahead of its much-anticipated opening in 2026. The CCI is set to become a...
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An exciting new Early Learning Centre under construction at St Michael's Lutheran Primary School is set to benefit families of the Adelaide Hills region. The much-loved school in the historic South Australian town of Hahndorf undertook...
Read more about New St Michael's ELC to benefit Hills community
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The powerful missional partnership between LLL and our customers continued to benefit communities around the country with another round of Mission Outreach Grants awarded in support of local projects that make a real difference to congregations....
Read more about Making a difference with LLL Mission Outreach Grants
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The 'leaning tower of Bethania' leans no more! The historic bell tower has been returned to its former glory thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Bethania Lutheran congregation and an LLL Special Ministry Grant. Built...
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We were thrilled to receive this wonderful story from Pastor Nigel Rosenzweig about the continuation of the Intergenerational Community Engagement program that started with the support of an LLL Mission Outreach Grant: In October 2023, Victor...
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We were delighted to receive a report and pictures from Garth Schultz, Treasurer of St Peter's Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie New South Wales, following the completion of his congregation's wonderful renovation. The new verandah area, built...
Read more about Growing St Peter's welcomes new worship space
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It's been a big year for LLL. Meet some of the people working hard behind the scenes to fulfil our missional purpose in partnership with our valued investors and supporters in our Together in Mission picture...
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Daphne, a resident at Glynde Lutheran Homes, has a passion for displaying God's Word in their tract rack situated in their chapel foyer. During renovations, their cafe needed to be shifted into the foyer where the...
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In March, we were delighted to announce highly experienced legal and governance professionals Cathy Oster and Raewyn Williams had been appointed to our Board of Directors, further diversifying the Board's strong skill set. Board Chair Steve...
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We were proud to continue our support of the vital work carried out by our Platinum Partners Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) and Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) this year. ALWS celebrates 75 years ALWS began...
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For much of 2024, LLL has been on a journey with you, our supporters. A journey of change, commitment, and connection. It all started back in November 2023, when we announced LLL's decision to transition from...
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It's been a big year for LLL. Meet some of the people working hard behind the scenes to fulfil our missional purpose in partnership with our valued investors and supporters in our Together in Mission picture...
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Innovative Encounter Lutheran College, Victor Harbor South Australia, completed two transformative construction projects in 2024 with the opening of the Wilderness Centre and Lighthouse Early Learning. The visually stunning buildings, built with the aid of LLL...
Read more about Innovative Encounter transformed by twin openings
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A dream 10 years in the making has come true for the congregation of St John's Lutheran Church, Tea Tree Gully South Australia, with the official opening dedication and blessing of a visionary disability housing project....
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From stormy beginnings, Redeemer Lutheran College's state-of-the-art Innovation Hub emerged to become a thriving centre of modern learning. Redeemer, situated on sprawling 37-acre grounds in Rochedale Queensland, did not escape the damage caused by the wild...
Read more about Redeemer's Innovation Hub weathers the storm
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A historic year for St John's Lutheran School, Kingaroy, Queensland, has been capped with the official unveiling of the school's brand-new Secondary Precinct. St John's was able to offer a Prep to Year 12 education for...
Read more about Secondary Precinct opens new era for St John's Kingaroy
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It's been a big year for Good News Lutheran College, Tarneit Victoria, with the school opening its new Early Learning Centre, Farmhouse Kinder, and breaking ground at the site of the Mambourin campus. A flurry of...
Read more about Key milestones are Good News for Melbourne’s west
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From larger loans for transformative school buildings, to smaller finance needed for new church carpet, to a grant enabling an inspiring intergenerational program; LLL is proud to support the thriving Lutheran community in Victor Harbor, South...
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Your investment in LLL is vital to the support of the Lutheran Church and its ministry. LLL is committed to providing loans and financial support to the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ), a...
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The congregation of picturesque St Mark's Lutheran Church, Caloundra Queensland, celebrated their 55th anniversary with a much-needed new roof. Situated just a short walk from the beachfront, over five decades of exposure to the elements –...
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A clever lectern and a beautiful cross handcrafted from local timbers will be installed in the refreshed chapel space at Lutheran Services' Cooinda Aged Care facility in Gympie thanks to a $5,000 Special Ministry Grant from...
Read more about LLL supports refreshed worship space in Gympie
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The strong relationship between LLL and our customers continued to benefit communities around the country, with another round of Mission Outreach Grants awarded in support of local projects that make a real difference to congregations. LLL...
Read more about Making a difference with LLL Mission Outreach Grants
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Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM), one of the largest distributors of tracts worldwide, enjoyed another wonderful year of outreach ministry, producing and distributing large numbers of inspiring tracts across Australia and overseas. The release of more of...
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LLL was delighted to partner with St Peter's Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie New South Wales, on a renovation to help accommodate the congregation's growing number of worshippers. With the support of a $25,000 LLL Mission Outreach...
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Supporting schools is at the heart of LLL's mission, and we are delighted to have maintained our strong partnerships in Lutheran education through our ongoing School Bursary Grant program and Sponsorships. LLL has committed $1m in...
Read more about LLL working in partnership with Lutheran schools
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Nothing pairs better with a 'wall of wine' than the anticipation of raffle tickets and the excitement of an auction hammer, especially when it's all for a cause as meaningful as youth and camping ministries. This...
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LLL is delighted to support the performing arts, proudly sponsoring uplifting live stage performances, the Bethlehem Cantata Vespers Service and The John Drama. Over 250 people attended a wonderful Advent Sunday Vespers worship service at Bethlehem...
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Building and maintaining strong relationships is at the heart of what we do at LLL, so members of our team were delighted to visit with our partners Unity College and Murray Bridge Lutheran Villages (MBLV) recently....
Read more about LLL's strong relationships in focus in Murray Bridge
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LLL was honoured to sponsor and attend three significant events on the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand calendar, with the General Pastors' Conference, Lutheran Women of Australia (LWA) Convention and the 21st Convention of...
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Solid foundations for growth have been laid at Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, South Australia, with the completion of the school's wonderful Foundation Centre. The beautiful, open-plan learning space, built with the aid of an LLL...
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Three hundred refugee children in East Africa will go to school for a year thanks to the wonderful support of the LLL-hosted Walk My Way event. LLL CEO Ross Smith and Lutheran Church of Australia and...
Read more about Walk My Way - Stepping out with missional heart
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Flexibility and collaboration are the focus inside Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School's impressive new Middle Primary Building, with students and educators able to transform their dynamic learning spaces to suit their needs. Good Shepherd, situated in...
Read more about Building inspiration and creativity at Good Shepherd
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St James Lutheran College, Hervey Bay Queensland, reached a significant milestone in the school's history with the completion of the versatile St James Centre. St James opened as a primary school in 2003, with around 60...
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Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School, known as LORDS, has grown significantly since it was founded in 2012 at Pimpama in Queensland, and it continues to flourish, with one construction project ready for the 2025 school year...
Read more about Flourishing LORDS continues journey of growth
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Luther College, Croydon Hills Victoria, has continued its commitment to 21st-century contemporary learning with the commencement of a major construction project that will deliver a state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary facility ready for learning in 2026. The impressive Centre...
Read more about Luther College commences groundbreaking project
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We were delighted to strengthen our long-standing relationships with Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) and Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) with Platinum Partnership agreements in 2024. These five-year partnerships will support LYQ and ALWS as they...
Read more about LLL strengthens relationships with LYQ and ALWS
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Leading South Australian school Immanuel College, at Novar Gardens, has embarked on an exciting new era of innovative learning with the official opening of the world-class Discovery Centre in May. The $14.5 million state-of-the-art facility, funded...
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A new campus for Good News Lutheran College (GNLC) in Mambourin, Victoria, is great news for families in Melbourne's booming outer west region. GNLC has offered a Christ-centred holistic education in a values-based environment at its...
Read more about New campus for Good News Lutheran College edges closer
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The bricks and mortar of a special housing development in Tea Tree Gully, South Australia, are being built on a foundation of love, hope, care and support laid down by the St John's Lutheran Church congregation....
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With a lot of hard work, community spirit and a little help from the Village People, residential aged care is taking a giant leap forward at Lutheran Aged Care's Dellacourt facility in Albury. Working in partnership...
Read more about Lutheran Aged Care taking big steps forward in Albury
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A former sheep paddock on the outskirts of the coastal town of Victor Harbor, South Australia, is being transformed into a groundbreaking learning environment thanks to the vision and foresight of Encounter Lutheran College. With the...
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Concordia College has been busy laying the foundations for a prosperous future, with the South Australian Lutheran school opening three exciting new facilities this year. With the support of LLL Loans, Concordia proudly unveiled the state-of-...
Read more about Concordia lays foundation for prosperous future
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It was LLL's pleasure to be welcomed at several Conventions of Synod this year, where we affirmed LLL's missional purpose with delegates and happily provided coffee and camaraderie to the communities we serve. It was LLL's...
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LLL representatives were delighted to attend the Australian Lutheran College's (ALC) chapel service for All Saints Day to present communion sets to graduating pastoral ministry students. Continuing a proud tradition, Jacob Fabich and Tom Kitson were...
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Through our LLL Mission Outreach Grants (MOGs), we are supporting the Church to reach wider communities through fellowship in person and online. Five MOGs were awarded in 2023 – two each in South Australia and New...
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What do iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath and the Lutheran Tract Mission have in common? The answer started at the Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, New South Wales. The newly-formed Mission-Edge Tract development team gathered...
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What was once a humble kitchen at St John's Lutheran Church in Emerald, Queensland, has been transformed into a highly functional, multi-purpose space that greatly enhances the missional activities of the Church and the Emerald Lutheran...
Read more about New jewel to serve mission of St John’s Emerald
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How do you create a church that unchurched young people would love to engage with? Chris Podlich and the team at Beyond Church in Queensland sought to answer that question with the support of a $12,500...
Read more about Beyond Church finding new ways to engage with young people
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A proud tradition of investing in the future of the children and young adults of Dalby and the Darling Downs region in Queensland continues thanks to the vision and hard work of the leadership at St...
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The Adelaide Deaf Community Church (ADCC) in South Australia passed a significant milestone in October with the ordination of Specific Ministry Pastor Julian Mazzeo, who is profoundly deaf. The ADCC, in partnership with Pilgrim Lutheran Church,...
Read more about Key milestone for Adelaide Deaf Community Church
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First awarded in 2021, LLL 100 Year Anniversary Grants have continued to make a difference for congregations around Australia. Check out the projects that have come to fruition this year. First awarded in 2021, LLL 100...
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A refugee family will receive a warm welcome in Western Australia after a desire to help with a global issue led to local action by members of the Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church. WA District Bishop Emeritus...
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By providing increased LLL Camping Ministry Grants, LLL has significantly boosted the support for the fun-filled camps run for young people across the country that advance the Word of God. These grants exist to encourage new...
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Over the past 12 months, LLL has continued its strong commitment to bringing the Word of God to life for Lutheran schools across the country by providing LLL Bursary Grants. Through these grants, LLL aims to...
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Doreen, 93, and a friend like to take Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) tracts with them when they go to hospital visits: "You have some lovely tracts, I even use some when I am writing letters, and...
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LLL generously supported the vital overseas aid and development work of the Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) with $24,000 allocated to sponsor key initiatives, including farming partnerships in the East African nation of Burundi and micro-enterprises...
Read more about Helping the Australian World Service make a difference
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LLL continued to support efforts to advance the Word of God with young people by sponsoring important fundraising dinners organised by Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) and Blueprint Ministries in South Australia. These events are vital...
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LLL sponsorship supported local communities in Adelaide, South Australia, this year with the Golden Grove Community Fete and Tatachilla Lutheran College's Twilight Food Fair both resounding successes. LLL provided a total sponsorship package of $5,500 in...
Read more about Supporting local communities with fun-filled fundraisers
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Lutheran Care threw a party with a purpose at South Australia's iconic Adelaide Oval in November to raise vital funds for its Emergency Relief program that provides help for families in need. LLL was the major...
Read more about Families benefit from Lutheran Care's party with a purpose
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LLL has proudly supported uplifting Lutheran Women of Australia (LWA) events across the country over the past year, including the annual conventions of the NSW-ACT and SA-NT districts. More than 130 members attended the 56th SA-NT...
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A delightful stroll around picturesque North Adelaide, South Australia, made a real difference to the lives of refugee children in East Africa when LLL hosted an Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) Walk My Way event in...
Read more about Small steps help refugee children go to school
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The highly anticipated LLL Celebration Dinner took place on Friday, 10 November, at the picturesque Sanctuary function centre within Adelaide Zoo, bringing together the LLL Board, staff, special guests, and friends. The gala event was held...
Read more about LLL's missional purpose highlighted at Celebration Dinner
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LLL is pleased to announce the appointment of several key members of the LLL Board. Current Vice Chair, Steven Podlich has been appointed as Chair. Mr Podlich has more than 30 years at Westpac in commercial...
Read more about New LLL Chair Steven Podlich reflects on Graeme Huf’s legacy
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It's been a big year at LLL. Take a look behind the scenes and meet some of the people who work hard to achieve LLL's missional purpose. Our friendly staff are on hand to assist our...
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Now in the final stages of its master plan, Trinity Lutheran College, Mildura, Victoria, is implementing a major refurbishment to the Year 3 and Year 4 classrooms of the Hawthorn Wing and the school library. The...
Read more about Contemporary learning spaces for a contemporary education
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LLL has had a long-standing relationship with Victory Lutheran College, Wodonga, Victoria, for over 20 years, and we extend a big thank you to Victory for allowing LLL to support them financially with their many renovations...
Read more about A partnership that is standing the test of time
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Very exciting times for Immanuel College, Novar Gardens, South Australia, as they develop a state-of-the-art Discovery Precinct due to open in 2023. The Discovery Precinct is central to the school’s ground-breaking new program for Year 10...
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School, Croydon Hills, Victoria, is in the process of constructing new buildings to assist with their increasing enrolments, resulting in an additional stream and catering for 175 additional enrolments. Construction of an...
Read more about Facilities built for the development of each child’s gifts and talents
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St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Glenelg, South Australia, recently benefited from an LLL loan that provided the funds to renew their 60-plus-year-old previous roof that was showing signs of ageing. The roof had been repaired many times ...
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Through our Mission Outreach Grants (MOGs), LLL is supporting the Church to reach wider communities through fellowship in-person and online. While MOGs were only awarded in Queensland in 2022, LLL encourages congregations in all districts to...
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Online church attendance at Ipswich Lutheran Church, Queensland, is expanding, and thanks to a $13,000 Mission Outreach Grant distributed in 2021, it has become the church’s second most-attended service. Primarily targeting Facebook and since using its...
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Connecting over a coffee, sharing conversations, and building relationships with families are important in any ministry. Gawler Lutheran Church, South Australia, has taken that one step further with the establishment of its Pop-Up Coffee Cart, aiming ...
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Being part of the Lutheran community in Naracoorte means coming together to work on a shared project for the benefit of all. This year has seen congregational members of St John’s Lutheran Church, South Australia, banding ...
Read more about Restoring more than just faith in Naracoorte
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LLL is committed to bringing the Word of God to life. Importantly, that includes supporting schools to be able to educate students and assist them in gaining a Lutheran education through the provision of the LLL...
Read more about Helping students and our youth in the Lutheran way
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In 2021, we celebrated an exciting milestone, as LLL reached 100 years of serving the Lutheran Church community, our supporters and the Lutheran mission in Australia. To thank the community and to share our appreciation for...
Read more about Celebrating 100 years of supporting the Lutheran Church community
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In 2021, LLL proudly celebrated our 100-year anniversary. We thank and praise God for the direction that he has guided LLL and for the blessings and provisions that have enabled LLL to meet the capital needs...
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Main image: Rhianan serves coffee to the education leaders at ACLE 6 (see article) Heidi, Terri and Kate receive an honorary LLL 100-Year Anniversary plaque during the LLL centenary year Karen and Michael take a break...
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LLL joined 110 service and ministry leaders of the Queensland district at the second LCAQD Ministry Summit, held at Brisbane Technology Park in September. In 2019, the first LCAQD Ministry Summit, delegates included ministry and leadership...
Read more about Ministry movers and shakers meet in Queensland
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Blueprint Ministries empowers and supports the faith journey of children, young people and their families in South Australia and the Northern Territory, and at LLL, we’re here to support them on that pathway. The annual Blueprint...
Read more about Supporting the faith journey of our children
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Connecting with our Lutheran Church community is key to our existence – we're here to support you in ministry and fellowship, to enable growth and to provide educational opportunities. At the One Voice Australian Conference on...
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The way we reach people is ever evolving, and to move with the times, LLL this year entered a new sponsorship agreement with Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania (LEVNT) to assist the pilot...
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LLL was thrilled to be the Premier Partner of the stage performance If Only I Could an intergenerational dance performance created and staged by a company of Brisbane's best independent professional dance artists and elderly participants....
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It is thanks to your donations to the LLL’s Lutheran Media Permanent Fund, that generates the interest that helps reach millions of people through radio, tv and the internet with the hope of Jesus Christ. Including...
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Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) is a ministry of love and abundance. People come into LLL’s North Adelaide office in South Australia to browse through the display and marvel at how many titles there are for most...
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Briony Mitchell Chief Risk Officer Joined LLL in 2022 Briony joined LLL earlier this year but feels like she has been part of the family for much longer, which reflects her calm and approachable demeanour. As...
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Mark Boettger Senior Risk Manager Joined LLL in 2015 Since joining the team as Risk and Compliance Manager in 2015, Mark has been integral in supporting the development and implementation of LLL’s risk management and compliance...
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Therese Cogdell Catering Officer Joined LLL in 2000 Therese is a familiar face to many, having been at the LLL since the 1990s when she assisted the former LLL caterer in preparing food and setting up...
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The missional partnership between LLL Australia, its investors, borrowers and supporters is an incredible demonstration of God's power, working through His people, united in faith, with a common purpose: to transform money into a force for...
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Throughout 2021/22 financial year
Read more about Snapshot of LLL's support to the Lutheran Church of Australia
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Our children are the future of the Lutheran Church, and to support their education, LLL has worked with Navigator College in Port Lincoln to support a significant expansion to its senior school precinct. Opening in term...
Read more about Young college answers the call for state-of-the-art learning spaces
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Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a parent can make, and it seems that even more people on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula are choosing Maitland Lutheran School as the best fit...
Read more about Expanded classroom facilities account for enrolment increase
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The picturesque Fraser Coast in Queensland is growing at a great rate and has been identified as a key hub for current and future hospitality trade. Tourism growth has been projected to increase from -1 percent...
Read more about Catering to growth - readying students for a tourism skill demand
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Victory Lutheran College at Wodonga is a thriving school, and with support from LLL, is in the middle of a building expansion and renovation program. Victory Lutheran Primary School was founded in the early 1990s on...
Read more about New primary school learning hub nearing completion
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Stables can be synonymous with religion; a symbol of warmth, love, new life and hope. With that in mind, the Excelsior Hall and Stables, now part of Martin Luther School in Adelaide, have been given a...
Read more about Excelsior Hall and Stables receive facelift and new lease on life
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Murray Bridge Lutheran Homes is expanding for residents. There are two locations in the Murray Bridge region in South Australia - Swanport Village and Murray Heights Village – with work underway to increase the number of...
Read more about Brand new homes at Murray Heights, amid region growth
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Mission Outreach Grants awarded in 2020/2021 include: Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church (RMLC), WA... ... has been on the Sending Church journey with the LCA Department for New and Renewing churches. RMCL plans to establish another Lutheran...
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Yes, it might literally be a little untidy at times, but that’s what creativity is about, isn’t it? St Petri’s Messy Church community at Nuriootpa in South Australia was established in April 2016. The Messy Church...
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Can anyone think of a better way to spend a Saturday in autumn, than strolling through the vineyards of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, while raising funds for a charity supporting refugee children? Nine ‘LLL...
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Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) is committed to introducing young people to the Church and supporting them and their families to reach their God-given potential. At the same time as sharing God’s Word, LYQ provides fun,...
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“When you can’t speak Jesus’ words, you can always give a Jesus message.” There is more to Lutheran Tract Mission than leaflets, bookmarks, text cards and postcards. Sharing tracts can touch lives, turning people to see...
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On Saturday 13 November, LLL staff and special guests and the wider Lutheran community came together – both in person and virtually – to give thanks for 100 years of LLL’s support for the Lutheran Church...
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Anil Bharti Accountant Joined LLL in 2021 Anil joined LLL in May 2021 - yet he feels as though he has been part of the team for much longer! Anil’s passions include cooking, hosting family and...
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Heather Gillings Operations Officer Joined LLL in 1981, for two years - returning in 2003. Spending time with family is fulfilling and of great importance to our Operations Officer, Heather. Her eldest son and daughter-in-law, and...
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Scott Ross Chief Transformation Officer Joined LLL in 2021 As Chief Transformation Officer, Scott oversees the development of processes and systems that align with LLL’s strategic intent, making sure LLL runs smoothly. He engages staff while...
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1. Leandre, Business Manager, on a facilities tour of Living Waters Lutheran College in Warnbro, WA, with Principal, Francois Pienaar, September. 2. Gaynor, Operations Officer, manages LCA subscriptions. One of the benefits of her role is...
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The story of LLL is unique. It shows how the vision of one person, Ben Koch, has given many people the opportunity to serve God, His Church and use their God-given resources and talents to advance...
Read more about From small beginnings, big things have grown
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As I reflect over the past 100 years of LLL operations, I give thanks and praise to God. I am in awe of what God has achieved through the trust of our supporters. As the CEO...
Read more about I do not know what the future holds, but I know who holds it
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Mark Altus LLL Board member 2010 to 2021 Mark Altus was appointed to the LLL Board in August 2010 and has been a stoic contributor to LLL’s mission for 11 years. Mark chaired many inaugural subcommittees...
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Nancy Fox AM LLL Board member 2002 and Vice Chair 2008 to 2021 Nancy Fox was appointed to the LLL Board in 2002 and has been a valued contributor to the LLL’s mission throughout her 19...
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Tanya Crooks LLL Board member 2018 to early 2022 Tanya Crooks joined the LLL Board in 2018. Tanya brought a fresh perspective to the Board through her experience and knowledge in the education sector. She is...
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As we work through challenging times during COVID-19, we are living in a period of historically low interest rates. Therefore, it is a blessing to see LLL deposits continue to grow. As at 30 June 2021,...
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Together in Mission is designed to inform our supporters about how LLL Australia is assisting the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) in its mission and ministry, across Australia and overseas. LLL’s mission is to support the...
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2020 - What a year! There’s no doubt that 2020 will be remembered as the year that has changed our attitudes and affected the way we live together for now and potentially for many years to...
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40 years of communion set gifts 2019 marked 40 years since LLL began providing a private communion set to final year pastoral students graduating from Australian Lutheran College (ALC) (formerly Luther Seminary) and being ordained into...
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LLL Mission Outreach Grants In 2020 there have been three Mission Outreach Grants (formerly called Mission Stimulus Grants) awarded to projects in South Australia and Victoria. Unfortunately, some applications and evaluations have been delayed due to...
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LLL Mission Stimulus Grant by Steve Liebelt Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Victoria, owns and operates Good Shepherd Early Childhood Services. We have 180 children from 151 families attending the service each week with 34...
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LLL Mission Stimulus Grant by Pam McMahon In 2015, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Belconnen, Canberra, received an LLL Mission Stimulus Grant of $11,250 for an outreach program for young families in the local area. The...
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LLL Camping Ministry Grants In November 2019, the LLL Board announced a significant sponsorship of Christian Life Weeks (CLWs) and similar LCA District camping ministry activities. The $75,000 annual grant will be provided for the next...
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LLL Camping Ministry Grants by Ian Crambrook COVID-19 has thrown Christian Life Weeks (CLWs) and other camping ministries into chaos. Below is an update from SA-NT District which reflects how districts have overcome the problem of...
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Encounter's journey of growth by Kelvin Grivell Encounter Lutheran College has, at times over the past eight years, looked more like a construction site than a school campus. Eight separate, significant building projects have enabled Encounter...
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LCA Ministry Support Fund by Peter Schirmer LOVE COMES TO LIFE when we manage God’s gifts with integrity, as good stewards, so that His kingdom may grow. There are five Churchwide departments that provide services to...
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Special Ministry Fund In July 2018, a group of 26 church members travelled to Adelaide from different states and New Zealand to participate in a five-day tour, called the LCA Immersion tour. They took part in...
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Special Ministry Fund In February 2020, the LCA’s Grow Ministries launched a “practical, accessible” and “refreshing” new resource which offers a new way of looking at confirmation called Grow Disciples – A guide for cultivating lifelong...
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Cross Cultural Ministry by Craig Heidenreich Lutherans like to say we take the Word of God seriously. If you are reading this today I’m sure you would say with me: “Lord, what you tell me in...
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Reconciliation Action Plan by Marilyn Wall Reconciliation is the good news of Jesus’ saving love that makes reconciliation everybody’s business, and our mission to share that gospel invites us to share this journey together. Our Lutheran...
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LCC SA and ALWS sponsorships LCC SA 50th Anniversary LLL had the pleasure of sponsoring Lutheran Community Care (LCC) SA/NT as it celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2019. LCC operates in South Australia and the Northern...
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Together in Mission is designed to inform our supporters about how LLL Australia is assisting the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) in its mission and ministry, across Australia and overseas. The mission of LLL is to...
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Auslan – Seeing the word. by Pastor Michael Prenzler. The Adelaide Deaf Community Church (ADCC) is a congregation of deaf Christians based in Adelaide. It is unique in the LCA as it offers worship services and...
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Splash Youth in Rockingham – revisited. From the start, Matt Schubert and his team were successful in attracting youth to attend Splash Youth, with their largest night reaching 113 kids. But having meaningful conversations with all...
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Ministry support at Grovedale and Geelong. by Michelle Filipovic It’s been six years since St Paul’s Grovedale embarked on a new mission in the Geelong area and five years since the first grant was received from...
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Four Mission Stimulus Grants awarded in three Districts. Earlier in 2019, four fantastic mission projects were awarded LLL Mission Stimulus Grants in Victoria, South Australia and Queensland with a total $75,000 being allocated. Victoria/Tasmania District Pakenham...
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Stage 1 Development Project by Aaron Glover From next year, Luther Heights Youth Camp will get an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with 6,000 more people every year – how amazing is that?! We...
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Senior school stage 2 by Liz Smith Navigator College in Port Lincoln, SA, has received approval to commence building its Senior School expansion. The new Senior School stage 2 build consists of two science laboratories, art...
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Live streaming the love of Jesus by Celia Fielke For the last six years, Lutheran Media has been producing live stream worship services in partnership with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Toowoomba, Queensland, and St Michael’s Lutheran...
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Helping to Grow Disciples by Jodi Brook In recent years, Grow Ministries has researched and had discussions with pastors, students and parents to discover what makes confirmation ministry effective. Thanks to LLL, Grow Ministries has been...
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God’s love – our care by Colleen Fitzpatrick ‘Love comes to life’ when we see the image of God in every person – no matter how much age has wearied their body and mind – and...
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Together, reaching out with the gift we have received by Nevin Nitschke “Through the seminars in Biblical Reconciliation, we could affirm again the identity of the church... regain the joy of the Gospel…and practice what we...
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A Tract Mission Challenge by Anne Hansen A number of years ago, I was given an interesting challenge: a group of school chaplains approached me and asked could I produce tracts for them without including the...
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Stepping out to bring love to life by Jen Pfitzner More than 700 people around Australia have put their feet where their heart is – and stepped out in 2019 for Walk My Way. An initiative...
