The Regional Learning Hub at St Petri has some exciting new courses starting soon.
Acts of the Spirit Retreat weekend with Rev Dr Dean Zweck will be on 11-13 September.
We have a program which includes initial session on Friday; informative teachings, a bus trip, candlelight dinner on Saturday; preaching, lunch and a final session on Sunday. More details will be out very soon.
You are encouraged to come along and invite your friends to join you.
Our Faith Journey with Ev Leske & friends will be on Sunday afternoons on Oct 18-Nov 28
If you want more information or to register for any of these sessions, check them out on the Regional Learning Hub website here.
A NOTE FROM PASTOR PHIL
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, special and precious offshoots of the true and Living Vine, please consider what a wonderful and awesome mystery we live with to believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.
Along with Peter, (the Apostle - or any other Peter for whom this is also true) let's be amazed that Jesus responded to Peter's confession of faith: ‘Blessed are you, ..., for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.' (Matthew 16:17 NIVUK).
God bless you and your day, In Christ, the Living Vine.
Pastor Phil Joppich
Living Vine Lutheran Church
LVLC Sunday 23rd August Worship Services
Bethany: 10:30am HC Pastor Phil Joppich
Grace - St John’s: 9am
Langmeil: No Services
Lyndoch: 10.30am HC Pastor Wayne Kerber
Tabor: 9am HC Pastor Phil Joppich
First Reading - click below
a) Exodus 1:8–2:10 The slavery of Israel and the birth of Moses
b) Isaiah 51:1–6 The earth will pass away, but God's salvation is forever
Psalm - click below
a) Psalm 124
Antiphon: We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers. (based on Ps 124:7)
b) Psalm 138
Antiphon: Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (based on Ps 138:8)
Second Reading - click below
Romans 12:1–8 The basis of ethics, and advice on gifts
Gospel
Matthew 16:13–20 Peter declares Jesus to be the Christ
Barossa Vintage Festival 2027 COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS. 2027 Barossa Vintage Festival dates are 21 - 25 April 2027.
Monday 7 September 5.30pm - 7.30pm and Wednesday 9 September 10am - 12pm. The Barossa Cellar. 991 Stockwell Road, Vine Vale
Come to whichever session suits you best - details above.
Businesses both large and small, community organisations, schools, individuals along with anyone else who might be interested are welcome to attend.
Talks including:
- 2027 Themes and our goals for next year’s festival (no surprises, we want to make it the biggest and the best!!!)
- Our Hallmark Event Program - how things are shaping up.
- Registering events for the 2027 Festival - Why do it, what’s involved, how to do it - we’ve got you covered!
- How to register using our online platform - we will run through the practicalities of using the platform at the end of the workshop for those who would like a demonstration
- Ideas for events - need some help shaping your event, we’ve got lots of ideas!
- Help finding collaborators - You might be looking for a caterer, a performer, a venue or something else - need a partner, we can help team you up with someone.
We will answer all of your questions. Please feel free to get in touch if you need more information or have any questions.
Maz McGann + Rebecca Reynolds
Co-Directors Barossa Vintage Festival
0438 807 973//director@barossavintagefestival.com.au//www.barossavintagefestival.com.au
Our festival is hosted on Ngadjuri and Peramangk Country
SA-NT | Eyre Peninsula CLW Camp 2026
28 September 2026 – 2 October 2026, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Please join the LCA SA-NT District's Children, Family, Youth and Young Adult Ministries (CFYYAM) Department for Eyre Peninsula CLW Camp.
To Register....
Go to https://blueprintministries.org.au/camps/eyre-clw/ for more information and to register.
or
Contact Email: admin@blueprintministries.org.au or Phone: 08 8267 5211 for registration details. Office hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Lutheran Schools Choral Festival 2026.
Saturday 22nd August, 5pm to 6pm at Concordia College Chapel, 45 Cheltham St, Highgate SA.
Free entry. Bookings are essential.
Students from Concordia, Cornerstone, Encounter Lutheran, and Endeavour Colleges come together to celebrate everything Choral.
The event features the premiere of a newly commissioned work by local artist Kathie Renner. Bookings essential.
Scan the QR code to reserve your seat or go to https://www.trybooking.com/book/search(https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trybooking.com%2Fbook%2Fsearch%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMNEd2b2xKVjdVT210bUhJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEe_lMqn395qDVIozAd5irywJwkfiV0heycMIoSlJpyR2efNwRXEKu0unDsgQE_aem_e-22FFVbK8iW3rt5k221Ug&h=AUAYh76xJpgMrOupzhS8TouKiyu31kpezOXQhJQ96rzIVjrxVg4mSTHkMkPCVsat0xBUU1t1RlHCtGXO50uMWZI6DIZAUG55pTciqG9IzWXKhMtlPD2hGc_Ofah0poQH08974QrPZsy8CQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c0=AUDHZ2yvvE3nW0a8ypj1oTE1hnW-vKHg3jnwrvhYUa4BK6cJdbtzRlq5DDO2J12XRQbz2J1NN4Bdg6HDyFEwpL1inceyYNf22lkw6QURX0xz5yblofFnuvF_8NKwYcMCdbhbvupc4rVZNXioTmDYkyIsGoTAeXec6RHNhoRCLQ) and search Lutheran Schools Choral Festival.
Click here to download a copy of the Bethany Roster
Click here to download a copy of the Tabor Roster
Regional Learning Hub Courses at St Petri.
Monday 17th August - Mental Health Wisdoms: Dealing with Anxiety & Other Life Challenges with Peter Ellis.
11th-13th September - Acts of the Spirit Retreat weekend with Rev Dr Dean Zweck. Includes initial Friday session, informative teachings, bus trip, candlelight dinner on Saturday; preaching/lunch/final session on Sunday. More details will be out very soon.
18th Oct - 28th Nov. Sunday afternoons. Our Faith Journey with Ev Leske & friends.
Information/registration for all sessions, go to the Regional Learning Hub website https://hub.stpetri.org.au/
BIBLE SOCIETY AUGUST PRAYER LETTER
It never stops being an encouragement, knowing that our supporters are faithfully praying for people, communities and Bible ministry around the world. Your prayers are a vital part of this work, and we are grateful for them.
What an amazing privilege it is to see God's Word bring hope to so many people. From Bible translation in Colombia, to trauma healing ministries in Jordan, Kenya and Slovenia, to Scripture engagement in First Nations languages here in Australia, we see God continuing to work through his Word in people's lives.
To download a copy of the August Prayer letter click here