2026 MENS SHED
The first Men’s Shed event for 2026 is confirmed!
Roger Heinrich has generously offered to host it at his workshop, Heinrich Autobody, in Angaston.
The event will take place on Friday, February 27th, starting at 6:00 PM, at 16 Murray St, Angaston.
As always, please bring your own food, drinks, chair, and eating utensils.
If you have any questions or need further details, don’t hesitate to give Jarome Graetz a call on
0438 797 300. It promises to be a great evening, and I look forward to catching up with everyone then!
UPDATE FROM THE CALL MEETING ON 8th FEBRUARY 2026
The SBLC Call Meeting was held immediately after the SBLC combined service at 9am on Sunday 8th February 2026 and was chaired by Pastor Peter Bean on behalf of Bishop Andrew Brook.
There were 279 voting members present. Thank you for the great attendance.
The members present passed a vote to Call Pastor Stephen Schultz. The members also passed a ‘Contingent Call’ to Pastor Phil Joppich, should Stephen Schultz decline the call.
Bishop Andrew has advised Stephen of the Call. Stephen has 4 weeks to prayerfully consider our Call and respond.
If Stephen accepts the Call, it can take around 3 months to join us.
If Stephen declines the Call, we will immediately issue a Call to Phil Joppich.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the Call Committee members.
Yours in Christ
The SBLC Call Committee –
Katrina Neldner - Tabor, Dennis Canute - Bethany, Wendy Liebelt – Lyndoch,
Paul Schubert – Schoenborn, Michael Heinrich – Grace, Phillip Hiscock – Langmeil.
Lenten Series:
“Jesus’ Words from the Cross”
In His final moments on the cross, Jesus spoke seven profound statements - words that echo through history and speak directly to our hearts today. These are not just words of suffering; they are words of hope, forgiveness, love, and victory. Each phrase reveals the depth of God’s grace and the power of His plan for redemption.
Join us as we journey through “Jesus’ Words from the Cross”, exploring what a selection of these statements mean for our lives. Discover how his words bring comfort in pain, assurance in uncertainty, and strength in surrender. This series will draw us closer to the heart of Christ and remind us of the incredible love displayed on Calvary.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, renew, and rejoice in the message of the cross 7:30pm, each Wednesday evening during Lent.
Ash Wednesday Feb 18: Grace St Paul’s – Pastor Peter Kriewaldt
Wednesday Feb 25: Schoenborn – Pastor Greg Schiller
Wednesday March 4: Tabor – Pastor Ian Lutze
Wednesday March 11: Bethany – Pastor Brian Schwarz
Wednesday March 18: Langmeil - Pastor Graham Jenke
Wednesday March 25: Lyndoch – Pastor Jim Bryan
SBLC Sunday 15th February 2026
Bethany: No service
Grace - St John’s: 9am HC Pastor Greg Schiller
Langmeil: Thanksgiving Sunday. HC both 8:45 am and 10:30 am Pastor Brian Schwarz
Schoenborn: 10:30am HC Pastor Greg Schiller
Lyndoch: 9am at Rowland Flat. Aso Parish AGM
Tabor: 9am HC Pastor Detlev Vosgerau with Godly Play. Then at 11am Blessing of the Grapes.
Bible Readings
Click here to download this Sunday’s readings
The First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18 Moses on the mountain with God
Psalm 2 or Psalm 99
The Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21 Listen to us, we saw Christ’s glory
The Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20 Matthew 17:1-9 The transfiguration of Jesus
'Presence' is a nine-part video series with printable companion study guides that introduces what Lutherans believe.
Watch the videos and download the study guides at www.lca.org.au/presence
- A versatile and free faith-life resource
- Suits many settings within congregations and Lutheran entities
- Ideal for people new to the church or those who want to learn more
- Helpful for those who have begun work in a Lutheran school, aged-care or community organisation
Watch the videos and download the study guides at www.lca.org.au/presence
'Presence' is a nine-part video series with companion study guides that introduces what Lutherans believe.
A versatile free resource that suits many settings within congregations and Lutheran entities.
It's also ideal for people new to the church and those who have begun work in a Lutheran school, aged care or community organisation.
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2026 ALC enrolments and scholarship applications close on 13 February.
ALC’s newly revised programs can help equip pastors, teachers, church workers, counsellors and volunteers to serve with confidence and compassion.
With flexible online study and optional in-person intensives, it’s easier than ever to learn where you live.
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Thank you for your support in 2025.
The support helped so many in our region, and we are very grateful.
Your continued wonderful support is appreciated as we move into Harvest Thanksgiving.
Pantry items currently needed are: Long Life Milk, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Tinned Soup or Spaghetti. Cereal, Vegemite/ Peanut Butter, Men's Deodorant
The Valley Voices Choir is starting rehearsals for their Easter presentations at 7pm, Monday 16th February, at Angaston Uniting Church Hall Sturt St.
They are looking for men in particular, but ladies also welcome to join in. Rehearsals are held every Monday Evening at 7pm. Music supplied.
If you are interested, just come along or if you would like further information, please contact Elizabeth Sibley 0439 574 415 (Choir Mistress) or
Derek Radke (Choir President) 0427 633 341.
The Committee is also planning a Valley Voices Sunday afternoon program for Sunday 26th April in the Langmeil Church, Tanunda.