Southern Barossa Lutheran Church Announcements Update from SBLC Call Committee From the SBLC Call Committee - A big thank you for such a large number who attended the Combined Service and the Call Meeting on Sunday 5th December. Also, a very big thank you to members from Grace all those who helped with the service and call meeting, and thank you to members from Lyndoch for the great morning tea with scones, jam & cream & other delights. Our members at that Call Meeting voted to extend a Call to Pastor Nich Kitchen and his family. Latest Update from SBLC Call Committee.
This week Nich let us know he has received a third call – this time from Lifeway in Sydney. Thus he now has 3 simultaneous calls - Ours, St Paul’s congregation at Caboolture in Queensland, and Lifeway in Sydney. Nich is going on annual leave in the last two weeks of January. He has decided he will make a decision on the calls in early January so his family can have their holiday time without having to think about calls.
We ask that you pray for Pastor Nich and his family as they consider the three calls they have received. Update from SBLC Governance Council 5/12/24 Extension of Pastor Paul’s assignment to the SBLC.
We are pleased to announce that the SA&NT District Church Council and Pastor Paul have agreed to a 3-month extension of his assignment to the SBLC till 30th April 2025. We thank Pastor Paul for agreeing to this extension and helping to cover the busy Easter period.
Sunday 5th January
Bethany 10:30 am.
Grace - St Paul’s 9:00 am
Langmeil 8:45 HC and 10:30 am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Lyndoch 10:30 a.m.
Schoenborn 9:00 am
Tabor No service
Wednesday 8th January
Grace - St John’s 2:00 pm HC. Pastor Paul Kerber
First Reading:
Isaiah 60:1-6 The nations will come to the light
Psalm:
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 - Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Antiphon: All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him. (Psalm 72:7 NRSV)
Second Reading:
Ephesians 3:1-12 God reveals his age-long purpose in Christ
Gospel:
Matthew 2:1-12 Wise men worship Christ the king
Young Adults, you are invited to join with other enthusiastic young adults for the annual RENEW Camp to be held 7th – 9th February 2025 at Dzintari (a magnificent campsite with great views of the ocean near Normanville).
- Registrations are open. Go to www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/renew
As attached.
SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
Bethany-Tabor 9:00am Parish Service at Bethany Lessons and Carols
Grace St John’s no service
Langmeil 8:45am & 10:30am Pastor Jim Bryan
Lyndoch 9:00am Parish Service at Lyndoch HC Pastor Greg Schiller
TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER NEW YEARS EVE
Combined Service at Tabor 7:30pm HC Pastor Paul Kerber
SUNDAY 5 JANUARY 2025
Bethany 10:30am
Grace St Paul’s 9:00am
Langmeil 8:45am HC and 10:30am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Lyndoch 10:30 am
Schoenborn 9:00 am
Tabor No Service
Tabor Notes Tabor 175th Anniversary History Book - 1999 – 2024 Tabor History.
The last 25 years currently being written by local historian Samuel Doering is available for pre order. The publication will be available in time for our Anniversary celebration in March 2025. Need a gift for Christmas?
Vouchers available. History Book 1999-2024 $30.00 Tabor History Book Package 1849-1999 and 1999-2024 $35.00 Contact Chris Bartsch to order 0448 702270
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Listen to: Messages of Hope at 10:45-11:00am each Monday, on 5BBBfm - 89.1fm. Download or listen online at www.messagesofhope.org.au
Latest Update from SBLC Call Committee.
This week Nich let us know he has received a third call – this time from Lifeway in Sydney. Thus he now has 3 simultaneous calls - Ours, St Paul’s congregation at Caboolture in Queensland, and Lifeway in Sydney.
Nich is going on annual leave in the last two weeks of January. He has decided he will make a decision on the calls in early January so his family can have their holiday time without having to think about calls.
We ask that you pray for Pastor Nich and his family as they consider the three calls they have received.
Services
Bethany 10:30am HC & Baptism Pastor David Gogoll
Grace St John’s 9am HC Pastor Mark Kleemann Children’s Service
Langmeil No Services
Lyndoch 10:30am HC Pastor Greg Schiller
Tabor 9am HC Pastor David Gogoll and
Tabor 10:30am German Language Service with Gerhard Ruediger
BIBLE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2024
The First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a The shepherd king to be born in Bethlehem
Psalm 80:1-7 or Luke 1:(46b) 47-55 Song of Mary (Magnificat)
The Second Reading Hebrews 10:5-10 Christ came to do God’s will
The Gospel: Luke 1:(46b) 47-55 Song of Mary (Magnificat) or Luke 1:39-45(46-55) Mary visits Elizabeth