From the LCANZ Office
We seek interest from Congregational members to volunteer in various roles at Synod 4 – 7 October 2024, held at Concordia College, 24 Winchester Street Highgate. Assistance is required across a wide range of areas including the following:
- Bump in / bump out – set up for General Pastor’s Conference (GPC) and Synod on Saturday 28 September and pack down on Monday 7 October.
- Parking marshals – direction and assistance to delegates, visitors, staff and volunteers. – GPC and Synod
- First Aid – only those with a current First Aid certificate can volunteer in this area. – Synod only
- Catering/meals – assist at morning tea, lunches and/or the Synod dinner. – Synod only
- Bag drop / pick up – check-in and out bags, umbrellas, etc of delegates and visitors at the beginning and end of the first and last day. – Synod only
If you can assist, please let the BethantyTabor Administrator, Marilyn Mensforth know at bethanytanunda@gmail.com and the LCANZ Office will contact you in July.
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We take a moment to pause … and reflect!
Barossa Ark, the refreshed Christian Bookshop presence in Nuriootpa and the Barossa Valley, has been trading for nearly three years now.
My reflection naturally goes to the vision of those who originally established The Cottage Christian Bookshop, and faithfully served the community in this way for over 22 years.
After the Cottage closure, the Working Group quickly and unflinchingly picked up the ball. They envisioned and planned for the continuation of this ministry and mission activity.
They put together some clever and appropriate changes which we are still enjoying today. Some of these changes included internal design & layout, use of colour, and an absolute ongoing commitment to the personal shopping experience.
In summary, Barossa Ark continues to serve the wider Christian community through
… the sale of product that supports, encourages, and builds faith in Jesus.
… opportunities to meet and chat with people in the marketplace, sharing stories of faith, life and encouragement
… providing opportunities (e.g. Mission Moments, Barossa Hymnfest) that enrich our life and faith perspectives
… a specialist customer order service
… the support of emerging Christian artists, artisans, and authors
We’re looking forward to an ongoing and exciting future as this remarkable opportunity continues to unfold!
Chris, Bookshop Manager.
BOOK LAUNCH "Prisoner Diaries" by Liz Schulz
Wednesday, June 19, 3 pm-4.30 pm at Langmeil Hall Maria St, Tanunda. Bookings are preferred via Trybooking. Entry by donation.
The story of Liz's grandfather JFW Schulz who was interned from 1942- 1944 during World War II. She has published his diary which gives fascinating insights into his prison experience at Wayville, Tatura, and Loveday. He was a leading churchman in Tanunda, a printer, filmmaker, journalist and writer, and head teacher at Langmeil School until its closure.
Pietsch.
PRAYER Tuesday 4th June 9.15 am - 10.30 am in the Bethany Church office.
A new weekly group to encourage growth in relationship with God, beginning with “The Prayer Course” from 24-7 Prayer.
Session 1: Why Pray? Inquiries to Karen Pietsch.
Services
Tabor: Sunday 2 June 9.00 am Service & Godly Play with Pastor Graham Harms
Bethany: Sunday 2 June 10.30 am Lay Led Service with Brian Eckermann
LCA Readings
Deuteronomy 5:12-15 God’s provision of rest in the third commandment
2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Spiritual treasure hidden in ordinary clay jars
Mark 2:23 – 3:6 The purpose of the Sabbath as a time for healing by Jesus
Hear Guest Speaker Anne Wilson on Wednesday, 5th June 2024 at 1.30 pm at the Lyndoch Church Hall, 3 Margaret Street, Lyndoch.
Please confirm attendance to Margaret on 0437 060 719 by Wednesday, 29th May 2024.
Speaking on her tour of Jordan and the upper Bible lands around the Sea of Galilee.
Afternoon tea is provided. Everyone is welcome
Holy Trinity Church Hall in Nuriootpa is “Abel’s Field” on Sunday 2 June at 7 PM.
Just $5 which includes popcorn and a drink.
Left motherless by tragedy and abandoned by his father, seventeen-year-old Seth McArdle is struggling to support his two little sisters.
As a punishment for fighting back against bullies from the football team, Seth is assigned to work after school with the groundskeeper Abel. Much to his surprise, Seth discovers that Abel may be the only one who truly understands his struggles. As dark times lure Seth towards desperate measures, the reluctant Abel may be the only person who can point him back toward the light. Hope you can join us for a good night out.
What: ALWS Asante presentation [90min]
When: Saturday 22nd June 2024 – 4:00 pm drinks and nibbles for 4:30 pm start with warming soup provided after the presentation.
Where: St Petri Lutheran Church Hall, 21 Second Street, NURIOOTPA
RSVP: Friday 14th June – 1300 763 407 or alws@alws.org.au
“Asante’ is the Swahili word for ‘thank you’! It’s a word you hear when you visit a refugee camp you support through ALWS at Kakuma in Kenya. The people you help in Indonesia want to thank you too, and the word they use is ‘Terima Kasih’. ALWS wants to pass that thank you to you in person.
That is why we are coming to the Barossa Valley and inviting you to be a part of the ALWS Asante. It is an opportunity for us to share some of the work that through ALWS you are currently involved in and meet some of the ALWS team. But, not only that. You will also hear stories and songs from special guests, Robin and Dorothy Mann, Ambassadors for ALWS Lives You Touch program.