It has been a challenging start to summer here in Australia. Bushfire has ravaged its way through our State, severely affecting Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills. But it hasn't just affected South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria have also been devastated by fire, the loss of loved ones, livelihoods, homes, churches, livestock, animals, businesses and properties.

Ex-Uniting Church SA Moderator, Rev Sue Ellis in conjunction with MediaCom Education and a host of other talented Christian writers has created 'We Will Rise' - Rising from the ashes to a new beginning.

It is a new 46-day devotional study which focuses on building hope out of loss following the aftermath of the Australian bushfires. The booklet offers daily devotionals and prayers, encouraging people to turn to Jesus for hope, healing, comfort and courage.

With the period of Lent so close by, it felt like the perfect time to help those who have suffered, by creating a 46-day, devotional study which we have named 'We Will Rise - Rising from the ashes to a new beginning'. The studies focus on building hope out of loss, offering encouragement and support to people at a time when hope is desperately needed. MediaCom Education and ex Uniting Church SA Moderator, Rev Sue Ellis saw this as an opportunity to help the community through prayer and sharing of stories.

New life began with the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus on the first Easter. Let us embrace the grace of this significant event and help us pave the way for Holy Spirit transformation, helping to reignite shattered dreams with fresh hope.