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by Mark Schultz

Pastor Mark Schultz, the LCA’s Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission, has encouraged our Lutheran family in Australia and New Zealand to pray for the people of the earthquake-devastated Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar.

Hundreds of LCANZ members and friends have gathered to thank God for the 75th anniversary of Australian Lutheran World Service at the places where the church’s overseas aid and development agency had its beginnings.

To celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, ALWS aims to support 75,000 children from the world’s poorest communities with essentials such as food, schooling and safety. And you can help achieve this bold ministry goal by participating in or supporting a Walk My Way near you.

In August 2024, Australian Lutheran World Service asked the Australian Lutheran family to help build a 635-metre-long irrigation canal in Ethiopia. Thanks to the generosity of Lutherans here in Australia and the hard work of the community in Ethiopia, the taps were turned on in November.

On 21 August, Sophie Gebreyes, the country director of Lutheran World Federation Ethiopia, was interviewed on Vision Christian Media. She reflected on the incredible presence of Lutherans in Ethiopia – over 10 million people! Sophie also shared how you are bringing a real change through ALWS.

Through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), our Lutheran Church helps give families in Myanmar access to education, income opportunities and hope for a brighter future. This support makes a world of difference to people living in internally displaced persons camps in Myanmar.