SATURDAY 18th NOVEMBER 9 am - 5 pm at 181 Goodwood Rd, Millswood. Join Dr Bruce Hulme for a day of restoration at Rhythms of Rest for Flourishing Lives A Spiritual Retreat Day. A Tabor ASCEND Workshop. For more information and to register for an Early Bird price of $195 go to https://lp.tabor.edu.au/tabor-ascend. Includes lunch and barista-made coffee. Enter code 'EBIRD' at checkout to redeem. Offer ends 2nd November. Includes a PD Certificate for hours completed. This workshop forms part of the Tabor ASCEND program, meaning it is able to be completed for the purposes of professional development, to obtain a micro-credential, or to use toward a higher education award.
Tabor 9:00 am LayLed with Chris Bartsch
Bethany 10.30 am LayLed with Nevin Nitschke & Peter Steicke
LCA Bible Readings
Joshua 3:7-17 Crossing the Jordan to the promised land or
Micah 3:5-12 The prophet declares the ruin of Jerusalem
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Paul’s conduct among the Thessalonians
Gospel:
Matthew 23:1-12 Warnings against the scribes and Pharisees
Psalm:
a) Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37- a) Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 Antiphon: They saw the deeds of the Lord, his wondrous works in the deep. (Ps 107:24 NRSV)
b) Psalm 43- b) Psalm 43 Antiphon: Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God. (Ps 43:5b NRSV)
9.00 am Sunday 29th October is a Reformation Celebration at the Harvest Centre, Faith Lutheran College, Maria Street, Tanunda. Pastor Paul Kerber will be leading the service. Morning Tea and the Inaugural Reformation Cup will follow. BYO Picnic Lunch. A retiring offering will be in support of The Bible Society.
Join us for an EPIC Summer Camp at Jindabyne! Be thrilled at our adrenalin-pumping, action-packed adventure week. Staying by the iconic Jindabyne Lake, memories that last a lifetime. Meet Young-Lifers from all over Australia, enjoy the great outdoors and be filled with hope at our one-and-only Summer Camp. Activities include water sports, archery tag, abseiling, and hiking up Mt Kosciuszko. Open to Years 8-12 in 2024. Register at younglife.org.au/summercamp The Barossa team is taking a bus – leaving on Sunday 14 January and returning Saturday 20 January. Volunteers are still required for Cabin Leading, Summer Staff and Work Crew. Have questions? Contact Sophie Wilksch - sophie@younglife.org.au
Friday 27th October, 6 pm at Schoenborn Church Shed Gomersal. BBQ and fellowship. Bring BYO food, drink, and eating utensils.
BBQ available. For further details, contact Trevor Braunack at 0409 633 829.
9.00 am Tabor Service LayLed with Raelene Falland
10.30 am Bethany Service LayLed with Brian Eckermann
This week's LCA Readings
Isaiah 45:1-7 The Lord appoints King Cyrus of Persia to do his will
1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Serving God in faith, hope, and love
Matthew 22:15-22 The question about paying taxes
Psalm 96:1-9(10-13)
The next FUEL service will be held on Sunday October 22nd at the Harvest Centre, Faith Lutheran College Junior Campus. Morning tea will be served from 10 am with worship to follow at 10:30 am. Great opportunity for intergenerational and inter-congregational fellowship. For further details, contact Jo Herrmann at justjo76@hotmail.com
A unique opportunity for high school graduates and young adults aged 17-25. A year to breathe, grow in faith, hone leadership skills and serve others. Young Life Gap Year is focused on Discipleship and Adventure, and will include an overseas trip as well as interstate travel and serving locally. Gappies can participate while living at home and keeping their part-time job if applicable. Applications close on 30th November. Check out younglife.org.au/gapyear or contact Sophie Wilksch at sophie@younglife.org.au for more info.
9.00 am Tabor Service with HC Led by Pastor Mark Kleemann
10.30 am Bethany Service led by Chris Canute
READINGS
Isaiah 25:1-9 God swallows up death in the feast of victory
Philippians 4:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord always
Matthew 22:1-14 The parable of the wedding feast
LCA Prayer: Merciful Lord, give pardon and peace to your faithful people. Cleanse us from all our sins, so that we may serve you with minds set at rest.
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.