Face to Face Messages of Hope

Happy New year from your Lutheran Media team. Jesus Christ inspire and guide you with his hope in 2017.

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Face to Face – Messages of hope

Face to Face is changing to Messages of hope. People are searching for real hope, the hope that Jesus offers. You can watch inspiring messages of hope in Jesus Christ, order free booklets of hope and share these with a friend in need. Go to for New Zealand audiences). We’d love to get your responses and feedback to the changes.

Listen to Messages of Hopeand invite others to do the same. Download or listen online at hope.org.au, including on your mobile internet devices.

1st JanuaryLooking Forward, Looking Back (Pastor Trevor Keller)Have you been reminiscing on the year that was? Maybe you’ve already made a few resolutions about how to make 2017 better than last year. Pastor Trevor Keller talks about how we can look forward with confidence, no matter what kind of a year we’ve had in 2016.

8thJanuary Hope in the Desert (Pastor Noel Due)

“She only had a screwdriver. And the one she had was the wrong size and shape. But even then it wouldn’t have done any good!“

Have you ever broken down in the middle of nowhere and all alone? It can be a frightening experience. Pastor Noel Due shares the true story of a friend who broke down in the desert. Find out what went through her mind as the hours passed by, and how the experience changed her life.

15thJanuary Great Expectations (Pastor Richard Fox)
We all have dreams in life. Maybe dreams of achieving great success, a long term relationship, or simply being happy. What ambitions have you had? Have those dreams come true? Some people say that all you have to do is believe in yourself for your dreams to come true. But how do you cope when life doesn’t turn out like you expect? Join Richard Fox, as he talks about how to cope when our expectations aren’t met.

22ndJanuary Fighting Fires (Interview)
Bushfires can be devastating. Even when you’re well prepared they have a way of surprising you! So what’s it like to survive a catastrophic bushfire? Join us as we talk with firefighters who had to face a fire head on and home owners who had to leave their homes. How do they make sense of a natural disaster like a bushfire?

29thJanuary It Doesn’t Make Sense (Bishop John Henderson)
We don’t have to look too hard to discover disasters happening all around the world. But what about closer to home? Maybe you’ve been in a car accident, had an injury at work, or experienced the sudden death of someone you love. It‘s very difficult to get through disasters like these, sometimes it seems impossible. Listen in as John Henderson shares his insights about a tragedy that was close to him, and how there can still be hope.

2017 SCRIPTURE CALENDAR

There are still a few copies available of the popular calendar for you to order and share.

It’s ideal for your home, office, and shed and includes;

• inspirational pictures and bible verses

• large open date boxes for you to write in

• public holidays, moon cycles, and school terms

Order your 2017 Scripture Calendar by following the links from lutheranmedia.org.au or FREECALL 1800 353 350.

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