How many men face mental health challenges due to work or life stressors but feel unable to talk about them? Statistics show it is a lot more than we may even realise. Recently, Jo Chamberlain from Lutheran Media’s Messages of hope sat down with Chris Battistuzzi from Scripture Union and had a raw and honest conversation about the mental health challenges many men face today.
From working in ministry to wrestling with his own mental health, Chris shared the importance of talking and connecting with others. ‘You just feel so helpless. You feel that there is no way out, you feel like I am so totally stuck in this place,’ Chris says. His advice? ‘Don’t suffer in silence.’
Watch Jo’s conversation with Chris on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ6Cd7y3ARc
Or find out more at www.messagesofhope.org.au/as-iron-sharpens-iron
Messages of hope share real stories of the challenges people face and the hope they have to get through the most difficult situations. Be inspired by more stories of hope and faith as people trust in God to provide, strengthen and care for people in need. Go to www.messagesofhope.org.au or follow Messages of hope on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Lutheran Media has been sharing messages of hope for 80 years in Australia and New Zealand. It exists solely from donations and sponsorships and needs your help to continue the legacy of hope. Your support can help us continue producing and sharing gospel resources that offer hope where it’s needed most. Every donation extends the reach of God’s love, helping people see that they are never alone.
Support Funday Sunday - 14th September 2025
We gratefully welcome donations to help make this event possible. Contributions can be made to the Funday Sunday account by contacting the Hub for account details.
If you'd like more information or are interested in getting involved, please contact Carly Kroehn
Thank you so much for the donations this past month, all have been put to good use. 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. 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-tax-return/tax-help-program
Items needed for August:
Savoury Crackers/biscuits - Long Life Milk - Shampoo / Conditioners/ 2 in 1's - Washing Powder - Toothbrushes (single or double packs) - Dishwashing Detergent
Safe Church – Child Safe Information
#7 Our people understand child safety. Our pastor(s), other leaders, employees, and volunteers participate in regular training that provides them with an understanding of the fundamentals of child abuse, the importance of ethical conduct, how to respond to concerns, and how to prioritise child safety in a congregational context.
Who needs to do what sections of the Safe Church Training program?
A copy of the Safe Church Training model and details of who needs to complete each level, are attached and provided at www.lca.org.au/safechurchtraining/#required-training
Safety Management Online (SMO) is the Child Safe database for training records.
SBLC Child Safe/SMO Coordinators
Bethany/Tabor: Marilyn Mensforth - bethanytaborsccoord@gmail.com
SBLC 3rd August 2025 Worship Services
Bethany 10.30am Led by Brian Eckermann
Grace St John’s 9am HC Pastor Peter Kriewaldt
Langmeil 8.45am HC and 10.30am HC Pastor Robert Wiebusch
Lyndoch 10.30am Pastor Greg Schiller
Schoenborn 9.00am
Tabor No Service
Following information from the LCA Worship Planning website
First Reading:
b) Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14; 2:18-23 Only in God does life have meaning
Psalm:
b) Psalm 49:1-12 - b) Psalm 49:1-12 Antiphon: No ransom avails for one's life, there is no price one can give to God for it. (Ps 49:7)
Second Reading:
Colossians 3:1-11 The old life and the new
Gospel:
Luke 12:13-21 The parable of the rich fool
Prayer
Lord God, you reveal your almighty power most of all in showing mercy. In your loving kindness let us run towards what you have promised and share in your heavenly treasure. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
SALA at the Hub Exhibition Opening. Friday 1st August 2025, 5pm to 7pm.
Come along and browse through this year's exhibition of our local Artists. All Welcome.
August notices for Barossa Young Life:
*A huge thank you to everyone that has donated GF options, our students are going to love it!
*The Trivia Night is fast approaching. Just a reminder it is on the 9th of August at the Harvest Centre, 7pm and there are tables still available. Book your table @ younglife.org.au/barossatrivia or Tiffany on 0466039463
*Club Campout will be held on the 26th of September so contact Alison for more details: alisonwest@younglife.org.au
*WYLDlife and Club are going to be held at different places in the next 4 weeks. If you have any questions, see Alison (alisonwest@younglife.org.au) for Club and Tiffany (tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au) for WYLDlife
Roster attached.
Thank you so much for the donations this past month, all have been put to good use.
As you may know, we currently have our Winter Appeal running. Some info here for you: 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 itis 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-tax-return/tax-help-program
Donation Items for this week are Savoury Crackers/biscuits, Long Life Milk, Shampoo / Conditioners/ 2 in 1's, Washing Powder, Toothbrushes - single or double packs, Dishwashing Detergent. Thank you for all donations, it is greatly appreciated.