WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
If you or anyone you know needs prayer or wishes to be added to the prayer list please email your request to bethanytanunda@gmail.com and we will include them in the Bulletin Prayer List.
Lutheran Care Christmas Hampers “Thank so much for your continued support”
Item Collection Point: The Hub - Aim: 25 Hampers
Items required: Cereal (medium), Long life 1Lt Milk, Custard & Fruit Juice, Tea/ Coffee/Milo (small/medium), Plumrose Tinned Ham 340-450gm, Mixed Tin Vegetables, Tinned Fruit, Vegemite/Jam (small-medium), Sweet Biscuits, Christmas Lollies, Chips.
Alternatively, cash donations can be made to The Hub to cover the purchase of required items.
Invitation to both men and women, to attend their Christmas Lunch beginning at 12 noon on Thursday, December 14th at Langmeil Hall, Tanunda. $20 per person.
Reply to Irene Schubert at 8563 3394 or Raelene Mattner at 0407 602 540 by December 7th, 2023.
There will be an offering to support the work of the Australian Lutheran World Service. We look forward to you joining us.
SERVICES THIS SUNDAY:
9.00 am Tabor HC Service with Pastor Sam Davis
10.30 am Bethany HC Service with Pastor Sam Davis
THE LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR
As the church year draws to a close, the readings begin to reflect themes of eschatology, that is, the ‘last things’. The ‘Last Sunday of the Church Year’ may be seen as a day when the focus is on God’s ‘fulfillment’ of his judgment and salvation. For us Christians, this is at the same time the ‘fulfillment’ of the hope to which we were called at our baptism.
LCA Readings
Ephesians 1:15-23 Christ reigns at God’s right hand
Matthew 25:31-46 The King’s final judgment
LCA Prayer
Lord God, the heavenly Father, let your dear Son, Jesus Christ,
come quickly and take to himself his bride, the church.
Bring us, together with all the redeemed, into your glory.
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.
BETHANY IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Budget/Elections meeting will now be held on 26th November following Bethany's 10.30 am service followed by a Pizza lunch as our Parish Budget and Election meeting will be at 2 pm at Bethany.
VACANCIES: We now have a vacancy on our Bethany Worship Committe. As a Church Council, we would like to thank Annette O for her dedicated service over the last few years bringing together our services. Please prayerfully consider taking on this position. We also have a vacancy on our Property/Maintenance Committee. If you would like further information about these two positions please speak to a member of the Church Council.
The next FUEL service will be held on Sunday, November 26th at the Harvest Centre and will be an Advent theme led by Josh Hein. 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.
If you or anyone you know needs prayer or wishes to be added to the prayer list please email your request to bethanytanunda@gmail.com and we will include that person in the Bulletin Prayer List.
Both men and women are invited, to attend their Christmas Lunch beginning at 12 noon on Thursday, December 14th at Langmeil Hall, Tanunda. Reply to Irene Schubert by phone at 8563 3394 or Raelene Mattner at 0407 602 540 by December 7th, 2023. There will be an offering to support the work of the Australian Lutheran World Service. We look forward to you joining us.
Sunday Services
9.00 am Tabor LayLed Service by Nathan Semmler with Young Life presentation. There will be a Retiring Offering this Sunday to support the work of Young Life.
10.30 am Bethany LayLed Service by Karen Pietsch & guest Peter Steicke
Prayer: Lord God, govern our hearts by your Holy Spirit. Make us mindful of the end of all things and the day of your just judgment. Stir us up to lead holy lives, and let us live with you forever. 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.
LCA Readings:
Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 The day of the Lord is near
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Be ready for the Lord’s coming
Matthew 25:14-30 The parable of the talents