Devotion

Answering God's Call

At Australian Lutheran World Service, our mission is to care for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Whether they’ve been affected by war, natural disasters, or poverty, we work alongside local communities in around ten countries to help families build safer, stronger lives. That help looks different in different places: clean water, education, food, shelter, or medical care.

Caring for others is something God asks all of us to do. In Matthew 25, Jesus reminds us that when we help someone in need - giving food, water, clothing, or comfort - we are actually serving Him: 

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these... you did for Me.”

When we think about how we welcome a friend into our home, offering food, a drink, a comfy place to sit, and making sure they feel safe, we get a glimpse of how God wants us to treat others - especially those we don’t even know yet.

Nella is a 9-year-old girl from Burundi, who walks to collect water, goes to school with no breakfast, and helps her family grow beans. Her life is very different to ours, but she has the same hopes - to grow, learn, and be healthy. Many children around the world, like Nella, need support to access life’s basics. During Refugee Week, we also remember kids like Glib from Ukraine, who had to flee her home because of war and now lives in a new country.

Even though these challenges seem big, the good news is that you have helped. By raising money, wearing blue, and supporting ALWS, you are showing care in action. Just $25 can help provide food, seeds, or school supplies – and today the school raised an amazing total of $691, which provides support for 27 children - That's an entire class!

When you choose to care for others, you are answering God’s call - and showing His love in real and powerful ways.

Installation of Pastor Michael Dutschke

We invite the community of Good Shepherd Lutheran School to attend the installation service of Pastor Michael into the Good Shepherd Community.

Date: Sunday the 29th June

Time: 2pm

Place: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

While it is not expected that our community attends, it will be lovely to see your support.

Thank you.

Sunday Service Times at Good Shepherd

2025 Worship Song Playlist

Do you find yourself wondering what songs we sing in Wednesday Worship? Do your children come home singing some of the songs? We would like to invite you to our Good Shepherd School Worship Song Playlist on YouTube. To find a selection of songs that we sing, click here and start singing along!