SBLC Sunday 31st August Worship Service
9am Combined Service at the Faith Junior Campus. Hosted by Grace.
Pastor Stephen Schultz will share a summary of the SBLC Survey results after a brief coffee break following the service.
Bible Readings
The First Reading:
Jeremiah 2:4-13 God accuses Israel of turning away from him, or
Proverbs 25:6,7 The wisdom of humility
The Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8,15,16 Obligations in community, home and church
The Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Humility and hospitality
Psalm 81:1,10-16 or Psalm 112
REG is the answer
- REG is a convenient, safe and confidential way of giving a regular offering to your congregation.
- Your REG offering can come from your bank, credit union or specific LLL facility.
- You can set up REG to coincide with your regular income (eg salary, pension, dividends) or budget: weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or even half-yearly.
- REG keeps things confidential. Your congregation doesn't receive any information regarding your identity or the amount of your offering.
How REG benefits you
- No need to remember to bring cash to church.
- If you are away from church, your offering is still made.
- You can apply 'first fruits' principles.
How REG benefits your congregation
- It provides a regular income or cash flow, making budgeting easier.
- It can increase giving through the convenience of direct debits.
- It is safer because there is less cash to handle and bank each week.
You can also use REG to support your favourite churchwide or district mission or ministry project.
1 in 3 people in the Barossa Valley will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re popping in the
Barossa from the 2nd to the 5th of September. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at donateblood.com.a(https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdonateblood.com.au%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaGtseldQWVNJZmV6MHpxSQEe-44sio9CRDpWbp5lBgJeEXjNEhKSmoZhAyZAoyBEgaOIuTw6_pNkvBcjv1Y_aem_Fn1_-NKo1DpINYboobaVNA&h=AT2QyWsOlhy08tFD1wOBXVxbhpQcnX2bYg0a3idS1sR8mP245i6GyBDDhZIH9lmWu7wlFbN_BkEKC5zfX6or3WfsrogXl1dR3_g-L4-D2Z5MmXZYnjsQnL1ikqIHWdqFr-ffMAoy3yieYw&__tn__=-UK-R&c0=AT0BsJpHnNbQG9AcrvN2R9Yzht5GwSmecK0JPf4q7X0Y4TZUMaa7bUm0g2bQmV0A4euK-4hhfBk23rZ70E0R9aZ3mXacOYpjgZ0s4kutVywKUql6me7syxOQdgoyUKOC9_81BJCEi3DU1iuUk_BJSvZdQKnj--8C9TSsSOOVfA)u, on our app or on 13 14 95.
Volunteers Needed!
PowerPoint and video helpers on Sunday services. Training will be provided.
Bethany Congregation Representative on the SBLC Call Committee.
Please give these matters your consideration.
If you can help in either of these capacities, contact the Secretary (Dennis Canute) on 0417 0837 422 or dennisandchris@rusdenwines.com.au
Thank you so much for your July donations this past month.
As you may know, we currently have our winter appeal running. To find out more https://www.lutherancare.org.au/winter-appeal/
We are now offering Tax Help until the end of August in our Tanunda office on Thursday afternoons. You may like to share this with your congregations as it is open to anyone in the community who is eligible.
Info here: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/help-and-support-to-lodge-your-taxreturn/tax-help-program
Items needed for August. Savoury Crackers/biscuits Long Life Milk Toothbrushes - single or double packs Washing Powder Dishwashing Detergent Shampoo / Conditioners/ 2 in 1
22nd MARANANGA WINE SHOW PUBLIC TASTING
Gnadenfrei Lutheran Church are presenting the 22nd Marananga Wine Show Public Tasting, Friday 29th August, 7pm – 9.30pm, at Old Redemption, Peter Lehmann Wines, Para Road, Tanunda.
Limited tickets are available for purchase prior to the event at https://events.humanitix.com/maranangawine-show-public-tasting-2025.
Profits from the wine show are donated to the wine education programs at Nuriootpa High School and Faith Lutheran College.
HOLY TRINITY MOVIE NIGHT “Left Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ”. 7pm Sunday, 7th September. $5 which gets you popcorn and a drink.
Six months after millions of people disappeared in the Rapture, the world is just beginning to recover. So, when a so-called expert claims that a second wave of vanishings is imminent, news anchor, Cameron Buck, sets out to disprove her theory.
On a parallel journey, Ray tries to convince his daughter that his wife’s disappearance was, in fact, the rapture. In a world where Biblical truth is censored and vilified, he’s desperate for answers.
As their paths begin to converge, Buck soon realizes that the story is much bigger than he could have imagined.
They are indeed living in the end times prophesied in the Bible and facing the rise to power of the evilest and most dangerous human being in history...The Antichrist.
Funday Sunday is four Sundays away on 14 September 2025, and we need your support.
Donations can be made in cash at The Hub or into the offering plate at your church by marking envelopes "SUNDAY FUNDAY".
Donations can also be made to the Funday Sunday account held by The Christian Community Hub: Christian Community Hub LLL Account BSB: 704-942 Account: 101091788
For more information or you would like to volunteer on the day, please contact Carly Kroehn via mobile 0421 765 550.
The GOoD Seed Bookshop Committee made the decision at our 18th August meeting to keep the bookshop closed permanently on Saturday mornings.
We are still open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday except on Public Holidays.
The GOoD Seed Bookshop Committee is a dedicated group committed to fostering a love for reading, learning and spiritual growth through the promotion of Christian Literature and resources. Our mission is built on shared values of faith, education, and service.
As our numbers are getting smaller, we are looking for people (Male or Female) who share the same values. The committee has decided we are not limiting committee members to a congregation.
The role would involve attending regular committee meetings held every 3rd Monday of every 2nd Month @ 4.30pm @ The Hub.
It offers input on proposed projects, supporting the planning and execution of activities.
Enquiries can be made at the Good Seed Bookshop in the Hub, 83 Murray Street, Tanunda, phoning Christine Giersch (Manager) on 8563 3748 or email goodseedbookshop@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.