Award winning Australian Author, VALERIE VOLK at Barossa Ark, Saturday, 2 September 2023 at 10.00am
Valerie has published several hundred award-winning poems and short stories in journals and anthologies as well as 13 books covering historical fiction, biblical fiction including, “Bystanders’ (2015) and ‘Witnesses (2023), verse novels including, ‘A Promise of Peaches’ and ‘Passion Play, and other titles such as, ‘In Search of Anna’.
Her awards have included, the Caleb Prize for her book titled, ‘In Due Season’, and the Australasian Religious Press Association Award for ‘Best Feature Article of the Year’ for her account of the impact of the birth of a grandchild suffering from extensive birth marking. “‘Life,’ she says, ‘is never dull. Unpredictable, true – but there’s never been time to get bored.’ And that’s the way she likes it.”
THE INSTALLATION OF PASTOR ANDREW BROOK AS BISHOP OF SA-NT DISTRICT will take place on Sunday 3rd September at 2 p.m., Concordia College Chapel 24 Winchester Street Highgate SA 5063. This event is open to all those who wish to attend.
Tabor 9.00 am Worship Service with HC led by Pastor Ken Pfitzner
Bethany 10.30 am Worship Service with HC led by Pastor Ken Pfitzner
This week's Lectionary Readings are:
Isaiah 51:1-6 The earth will pass away, but God's salvation is forever
Romans 12:1-8 The basis of ethics, and advice on gifts
Matthew 16:13-20 Peter declares Jesus to be the Christ
Tabor 9.00 am Lay Led service with Gerhard Rudiger - "Now is the Time. Hope. Act"
Bethany 10.30 am Contemporary service with Karen Pietsch - "Free"
LCA Lectionary Readings -
Isaiah 56:1,6-8 God's people will include foreigners
Romans 11:1,2a,29-32 The salvation of the Jews as well as the Gentiles
Matthew 15:(10-20)21-28 The healing of an unclean woman's daughter
13 bishops from Lutheran churches in Indonesia are visiting to learn, and experience, about Barossa Lutherans. All SBC members are invited on the evening of Saturday 12/8, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Langmeil for the following:
5:00 pm: Short presentation on a brief history of the Lutheran Church in Indonesia & a talk from a couple of the Bishops followed by an evening meal.
6:30 pm: Thanksgiving Service in the church including singing by the Bishops with the Bishops preparing to leave at 7.00 pm.
If attending please contact langmeillc@gmail.com, or ring 0434 247 717 for catering purposes, by Thursday, August 10th.
Tabor 9.00 am Traditional Service with HC led by Pastor Paul Kerber
Bethany 10.30 am Traditional Service with HC led by Pastor Paul Kerber
Readings:
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold into slavery in Egypt
Romans 10:5-15 The word of the Lord is near you
Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus walks on the water
Choose a session that is suitable for you and join in. All feedback received will be reviewed & final amendment made to the proposal.
Session times -
6th August: Sunday at Lyndoch after 9 am Service
13th August: 2 pm Sunday at St Pauls
15th August: 7 pm Tuesday at Tabor
20th August: 4 pm Sunday at Langmeil
Got a bit of time to give blood please and change lives? 1 in 3 people in The Barossa Valley will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re popping up in town from 29 August to 7 September. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at donateblood.com.au on our app or on 13 14 95