SBLC 26th November 2025 Worship Services
Bethany: 10:30am Pastor Peter Kriewaldt
Grace St John’s: 9am Pastor Mark Kleeman HC, Children’s service
Langmeil no services
Lyndoch: 10:30am HC Pastor Graham Jenke
Tabor: 9am Pastor Peter Kriewaldt and 10:30am Gerhard Ruediger German Service
Bible Readings
Option 1: The First Reading:
Joel 2:23-32 The coming day of the Lord for his people
OR Option 2: Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22 The people plead to the Lord for mercy
Psalm 65 OR Psalm 84:1-7
The Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Christian courage in the face of death
The Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector
John Harms plans to host an evening at Wanera Wine Bar in Angaston, 6pm Thursday November 27th, when he will chat to the 5 ministers in the book The Hugamug Club –
Brian Schwarz, Robert Voigt, Amel Manyon, Len Gerschwitz and Jim Bryan. Steen Olsen will launch the book.
For $30 attendees also enjoy a 2-course meal - alternate drop menu of beef or chicken + vegetables, and alternate desserts. Wonderful value!
We are most fortunate to have John Harms and his wife Susan living in Tanunda. John is a gifted writer, historian, publisher, speaker, publishing consultant, MC, lunch host, broadcaster, and co-creator of the very popular Footy Almanac website. This started as a footy writing site but quickly became a platform for writing on memoir, poetry, music, short fiction, and art. John often hosts speakers over a meal, most recently interviewing Neil Balme and Rick Darling at the Tanunda Clubhouse.
Book now on https://www.trybooking.com/DGQUE
Governance - If it is to lead, do it diligently. (Romans 12:8)
Governance refers to the role and responsibilities of a designated group elected or appointed by the congregational members, which works with and leads the congregation.
Your church Council is seen as a leader within your church and are integral to the life of a congregation. They establish the strategy and goals ensuring compliance with church policies.
Governance helps provide accountability and enables Councils to make plans and have a process to monitor and supervise those plans.
Do you know who your church Council members are?
SBLC Child Safe/SMO Coordinators
Bethany/Tabor - Marilyn Mensforth bethanytaborsccoord@gmail.com Grace/Schoenborn -
Jenny Noll jedanoll@gmail.com Langmeil -
Emma Hiscock emma.hiscock@lca.org.au Lyndoch -
Graham Fromm grahamfromm@outlook.com
SAFE CHURCH TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
Level 1 (live, online) If you need to complete or update your Level 1 training you are welcome to join a group of Langmeil members.
Monday Nov 24 …” Induction” … 6.30pm for a 7pm start finishing 8.30pm
Tuesday Dec 2 … “Safeguarding” … 6.30pm for a 7pm start finishing 8.30pm Both parts need to be completed for Level 1.
Please register using the form available on the LCA website Safe Church Training - Lutheran Church of Australia (scroll down to the 'Australian live online webinar level 1’ which contains the link to the form).
Any issues registering, please contact your Safe Church Coordinator (listed below) who will be able to support you further.
SBLC Child Safe/SMO Coordinators
Bethany/Tabor - Marilyn Mensforth bethanytaborsccoord@gmail.com
Grace/Schoenborn - Jenny Noll jedanoll@gmail.com
Langmeil - Emma Hiscock emma.hiscock@lca.org.au
Lyndoch - Graham Fromm grahamfromm@outlook.com
Southern Barossa Lutheran Church Survey Update.
You will recall completing the survey, designed by the Lutheran Church of Australia SA/NT District together with input from the SBLC Governance Council and Ministry team, earlier this year. The District Office staff have compiled the data, and Assistant Bishop, Stephen Schultz, gave a brief overview when he preached at the Combined Service in August.
The response numbers from people were very high and detailed, with around 380 of the 721 surveys sent out. SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 2025 Bethany 10:30am Pr Peter Kriewaldt Grace St John’s 9:00am Pr Mark Kleeman HC Children’s service Langmeil no services Lyndoch 10:30am HC Pr Graham Jenke Tabor 9:00am Pr Peter Kriewaldt 10:30am German Service Gerhard Ruediger Prayer of the Day Lord God, our refuge and strength, and the source of all true devotion, listen to the devout prayers of your church. Let us fully obtain what we pray for in faith.
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. Offering Prayer Lord God, we cannot rely on our own goodness or offer you anything you have not first given us. Consecrate us for your service, and use us and our gifts according to your goodness. Amen. Pray for Mission, Unity and Community: Young Life, Schools, Godly Play, Pastoral Care Workers, Lutheran Care, Tanunda Lutheran Home, Barossa Village, The Hub, Grow Love Garden, GOoD Seed, Funday Sunday, Bible Society, German Services, Southern Barossa Lutheran Church.
There will be no SBLC services on Sunday 2nd November. 10:00am 150 years Faith – Culture – Community Thanksgiving Service Tanunda Show Hall. 2:00pm Thanksgiving Service Faith College Senior Campus.
On Sunday, October19, 2025, Church and Parish Councils, together with the Ministry Team, Call Committee and the Governance Council came together to look more closely at the Survey results together with Assistant Bishop, Stephen Schultz. The results of the survey indicated that enacting a “one church” model was considered the most important way to support our membership and engage with our community.
The results of the survey identified the following points as being important to the membership in no specific order:
Worship Service Coordination, Enacting the Call process, Enacting the “one Church” model, Communication strategy, A system of Pastoral Care., Faith Growth Opportunities, Outreach Strategies, Young people engagement.
After further discussion, people present were asked to select the three most important areas. The result indicated that enacting a “One Church” model was considered the most important. The next two areas were to resume the “Call process” and engage our young people. It was agreed that we have a goal of becoming “One Church, Many Doors” by the end of April 2026.
We understand that this means our members will form one family of believers with multiple worship locations. The next steps are to distribute an Action Plan with timelines to all members, resume the “Call” process and then hold Q & A sessions to address any questions.
A printed copy of the full Survey report is available from The Hub, or Lyndoch and Langmeil Churches.
Yours in Christ Phillip Hiscock on behalf of SBLC Leadership Teams
Please refer to attached PDF for donation item details.
With your help, we aim to ensure that every family within our community experiences the love and joy of Christmas.
With your help last year, we supported over 550 families with hampers and over 761 children with gifts across South Australia.
This year, we are once again reaching out to kind-hearted individuals to donate items towards a hamper for a local family, giving them a blessed Christmas.
You can contribute by collecting long life food items (list enclosed) where we will pack hampers on the following dates.
BAROSSA - St Petri Hall, Nuriootpa, Monday, 8th December, between 9am and 12pm.
We also welcome quality new or unused children’s gifts and stocking fillers which can be dropped to our Lutheran Care Tanunda offices at (Shop 7/8, 109-111 Murray Street) before the end of November. If it is more convenient for you to make a monetary donation, you can make a financial contribution to Lutheran Care’s Christmas Appeal, which will be launched mid-October. More information can be found out our website at www.lutherancare.org.au/donate-now.
A monetary contribution allows us to purchase the extra items that go towards a Christmas Hamper and ensures every child receives a quality gift.
Thank you again for your past and continued support.
As we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, we are reminded of why Jesus was born into this world and the work he did with people in need.
You are invited to the 'Kick off ya Boots' Movie Event Fundraiser on Friday 28 November 2025 at The Piccadilly, North Adelaide.
‘Kick off ya Boots’ produced by St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Loxton is a heartfelt musical that celebrates the joys and challenges of farming life.
Grab your favourite snacks and of course, your boots! Drinks and snacks available for purchase at the theatre.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kick-off-ya-boots-movie-night-tickets-1658007839079
Limited seats are available so get in quick.
LCANZ Office of the Bishop eNews
2025 Special Convention of General Synod
22 October 2025
On Saturday, 18 October 2025, 300 delegates gathered online for a Special Convention of General Synod established by resolution of the October 2024 Regular Convention. The day-long meeting was the second time the LCANZ’s General Synod has gathered in an online setting, and there was good participation from both pastor and lay delegates from across the church in Australia and New Zealand.
After the opening worship with preaching on 2 Timothy 1:8–14 by Bishop Paul Smith, the Convention began with an Acknowledgement of Country spoken by LCANZ Secretary, Dr Nigel Long. This was followed by a Te Reo Māori greeting spoken by Bishop Emeritus Mark Whitfield. Bishop Andrew Brook then greeted the Synod on behalf of the South Australia–Northern Territory District from which the Convention was being broadcast.
After preliminary matters, such as the appointment of tellers and minute takers, the first item of business was the proposal for alternate delegates from another parish to be lay delegates. After discussion, this was passed 263 votes in favour to 25.
The second matter on the agenda was the adoption of changes to complaints handling, appeals and discipline proposal. After discussion, this was passed 238 votes in favour to 53. This met the minimum two-thirds majority requirement, which applies due to the need for constitutional changes to enact the resolution.
The third matter before Synod was the adoption of the doctrinal statement on ordination. An amended version of the statement from the General Pastors Conference (GPC) was then considered by the Convention, with 272 votes in favour to 28. After discussion, the final version of the statement was adopted as a statement of the church with 232 votes in favour to 66. This also met the minimum two-thirds majority requirement as a doctrinal matter.
In sessions before and after the lunch break, the matter of accepting the full participation of Specific Ministry Pastors at General Pastors Conferences or equivalents and at Conventions of Synod as pastor delegates was considered. This included discussion on an amendment to the proposal from the 2024 General Pastors Conference.
The amendment was not adopted with 87 votes in favour to 210. The original proposal, put by the New South Wales – Australian Capital Territory District, then was passed with 234 votes in favour to 66.
The final matter on the agenda addressed the continuation of the Hidden Hurts Healing Hearts domestic and family violence awareness campaign with oversight and resourcing. After discussion, this was passed with 279 votes in favour to 14.
At the end of the day, before Bishop Paul declared the Special Convention closed, he reminded delegates that the 22nd Regular Convention of General Synod will be held in October 2027 in the Queensland District. In the vote of thanks, he summarised the heart of Synod, saying, ‘To God be the Glory.’
Assistant Bishop Stephen Schultz led the closing worship service, highlighting for delegates and other viewers the Lord’s encouragement to St Paul in 2 Corinthians 12: ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’ (verse 9).
After the Convention, the General Church Board then met with the College of Bishops to ensure the business of the Convention would be properly taken up in the relevant forums of the church.
Following the Convention, Dr Nigel Long published materials on the matters resolved by Synod. This is available on the Synod webpage at www.lca.org.au/synod2025
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HAPPENING AT THE HUB THIS WEEK
Operation Christmas Child Shoe box drop off all this week.
Shoe boxes will be collected from The Hub by Samaritans Purse between the 20th-27th of October
Tuesday - 9:30am Know Your Bible
Wednesday - 9am Bible Study and Prayer meeting,
Wednesday - 10am Art Group
Thursday - 10am My Time Friday - SBLC Newsletter distribution