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7 November, 2025

Where Have All The Children Gone?

WHERE HAVE ALL THE KIDS GONE?

Your life, Your Faith, Your Story

When: Saturday 22nd November. St Petri Lutheran Church Hall. 9.30 am to 1.45 pm Cost: $40 includes 3 sessions.

Presentation by: Adrian Blenkinsop, Project Manager for Converge Oceania.

From current research Adrian shares how young people’s faith has been shaped – from childhood to where they are today.

We hear about people, experiences and doubts that have influenced their spiritual journey.

We catch a glimpse into how today’s teenagers are experiencing discipleship through schools, community programmes, chaplaincy, home life and local churches.

Please register by 19th November.

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7 November, 2025

Fresh Christmas Trees - The Hub

GO GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS

There’s nothing like the fragrance of a freshly cut Christmas tree.

Order yours now from The Hub for pick up on Saturday 6th December.

Small and Medium trees $70. Large, limited numbers available $80 Cash or card.

To purchase a tree phone 8563 3748 or come into The Hub.

Orders close Friday 21st November.

Grown by Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Birdwood.

Proceeds go to support the School Chaplaincy program.

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7 November, 2025

Hub Happenings This Week

The Christian Community Hub - 83 Murray Street Tanunda - Phone 8563 3748

Tuesday - 9:30am Know Your Bible

11:30am-1:30pm Tuesday Lunch Bunch. All welcome

2-4pm Great Revival Shop Committee meeting

Wednesday - 9am Bible Study and Prayer meeting

10am Art Group 1:30-3pm

Peer Support Group, Carers and Disability Link.

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7 November, 2025

YoungLife November

Young Life Barossa has been selected for the Barossa Co-op’s Community Choice initiative this November!

Barossa Co-op's Community Choice initiative is a fresh approach to giving back to the community and is designed to put the power of giving directly in the hands of the community. Each month, three organisations are featured and receive support based on votes: 1st – $1,000 2nd – $700 3rd – $300 Voting opens on 3 November and closes on 21 November 2025.

To support us, simply cast your vote in-store for Young Life Barossa. Every vote helps us continue the Young Life Mission. Please spread the word and encourage others to vote too.

Summer Camp 2026 - Our National Young Life Summer Camp is set for the 12th to 17th of January 2026 at Jindabyne, NSW.

If you have a young person in high school, this is a great opportunity for them to go out and adventure with some local volunteers that love Jesus and have a heart for young people.

For more information see: younglife.org.au/summercamp or email on tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au

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7 November, 2025

SBLC Call Committee News

UPDATE FROM THE SBLC CALL COMMITTEE

Our Vision Statement said that the pastor is called to work with us to build upon the collaborative work we are achieving.

1. To work as Lead pastor in a two pastor setting.

2. Able to work in a Ministry team.

3. Be a trainer, mentor to equip all ages across all areas of the Church’s ministry.

4. Be enthusiastic to provide a wide range of worship styles.

5. Be comfortable and supportive of our Vision Statement.

The List of Pastors Available for Call is being made available with this week’s newsletter. To download a copy of the List of Pastors click on the button below.

A printed copy is available from The Hub or Lyndoch and Langmeil Churches. Any member can suggest names from the list to be considered by the Call Committee.

These suggestions can be submitted verbally, or in writing to your call committee representative.

These need to be submitted by Monday, November 24th.

When submitting names, it will be of great assistance to the Call Committee if you could indicate which of the above items apply to the pastor.

Kind Regards SBLC Call Committee

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7 November, 2025

SBLC Sunday 9th November Worship Services

SBLC Sunday 9th November Worship Services

Bethany: 10:30am HC Pastor Tanya Wittwer

Grace St Paul’s: No service

Langmeil: 8:45am Pastor Jim Bryan & 10:30am FUEL

Lyndoch: 9am HC Pastor Gus Schutz

Tabor: 9am HC Pastor Tanya Wittwer

Bible Readings

The First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The righteous will live by faith OR

2: Isaiah 1:10-18 God tells his people: Become clean

Psalm 119:137-144 OR Psalm 32:1-7

The Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11,12 Paul’s thanksgiving and prayers for the Thessalonians

The Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus

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7 November, 2025

Bethany & Tabor Budget and Election Meetings 2025

The Bethany & Tabor Budget and Elections meeting will be held after the Sunday 23rd November Worship Services.

Agendas will be available at this week's, 9th November, Worship Services.

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7 November, 2025

Lutheran Media Podcast

OUR LATEST PODCAST

‘How much of what happens in the spiritual world do you think impacts on your day-to-day living?’

Michael Dutschke is a pastor and educator who shares insights into what the bible says about the spiritual realm and what we need to know about the spiritual nature of the Christian faith.

To Listen to the Podcast, click here Listen

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3 November, 2025

Safe Church - Report Abuse

Safe Church - Report Abuse

If you have experienced abuse or have witnessed poor behaviour from someone working for, or connected with, the Lutheran Church of Australia or New Zealand, or if you believe that someone else in the church is at risk, it is important that you let us know.

Phone 1800 644 628 (Australia) Email complaints@lca.org.au Post PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070 Australia Mobile (phone text message only) +61 (0) 438 320 218

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

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