NOTICE OF CALL MEETING
Sunday 12th July, 9:00am Harvest Centre, Faith Junior College
A combined service will begin at 9:00am, followed by a Call Meeting and vote. After the meeting, morning tea will be served, including soup available for a coin donation.
A note from the Call Committee:
Now that our Lead Pastor is in place, we have prayerfully considered candidates for our Second Pastor role and are pleased to present Paul Ridley. We believe Paul understands our vision and would be a strong fit for Living Vine as we move forward together.
Paul is a recent graduate. Unlike a traditional call process, this is a "Call Under Assignment".
A Call Meeting will be held where the congregation will have the opportunity to consider and vote on whether to request Paul’s assignment as our Second Pastor. If supported, the request will then be submitted to the College of Bishops, who will make the final decision regarding Paul’s placement. We expect to hear the outcome within the next few weeks.
To download a copy of the Pastor information, click here
LVLC 5th July 2026 Worship Services
Bethany: 10:30am Lay Led by Brian Eckermann
Grace St John’s: 9am Pastor David Freckelton
Langmeil: 8:45am HC & 10:30am HC. Pastor Steen Olsen
Lyndoch: 10:30am
Schoenborn: 9am
Tabor: No Service
Bible Readings Click here to download this Sunday’s readings
First Reading a) Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Abraham’s servant finds a wife for Isaac
or b) Zechariah 9:9-12 The humble king
Psalm 45:10-17 or a) Song of Solomon 2:8-13 or b) Psalm 145:8-14
The Second Reading: Romans 7:15-25a the struggle of the sinner-saint
The Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Jesus reveals the Father, and the weary find rest in him
Grab your table for Barossa's Trivia Night Fundraiser. You won't want to miss it!
7pm to 10pm, Saturday 15th August 2026.
Harvest Centre, Faith Lutheran Junior Campus, Maria Street, Tanunda.
Tickets: $20 per person. Table of 8 $150. Attached QR code for ticket purchase
BYO Snacks. Bar available.
****RSVP: Bookings for a seat or table by 14th August*****
For more information go to barossa@younglife.org.au or tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au
If you can't make it on the night. consider supporting Young Life Barossa.
younglife.org.au/give-barossavalley (access via event page)
*YoungLife Area Director position advertisement (please see attached)
Lead and develop a team to fulfill Young Life’s mission of supporting young people and providing a space to find identity, hope and purpose here in the Barossa!
Lead and inspire a team to impact young people in the community.
Key parts of the job:
*FTE 0.5
* Contribute to meeting the needs of at risk and disadvantaged young people
* Develop and implement youth engagement and fundraising strategies
* Be part of a passionate Christian organisation with a strong mission
To apply, please send your resume, two referees (one pastoral) and a cover letter (no more than two pages) to hr@younglife.org.au by Wednesday 8th July, 5pm.
‘Love with skin on’: God’s love in action
by Aaron Glover
Last week, Australia marked Refugee Week – a time to recognise the courage, strength and hopes of people forced to flee their homes.
For our Lutheran Church, it was a reminder that love comes to life in practical ways, near and far: through the service of local churches welcoming refugees in Australia and through our church family taking action to protect vulnerable refugee girls in Somalia.
For the members of St John’s Lutheran Church Unley in suburban Adelaide, love came to life in a very real way last month when Somali refugees Abdale, Madina and their six children arrived in Adelaide. After months of waiting, they were warmly welcomed by a team from the congregation that had been preparing since early 2025.
For 18 months, the faithful team at St John’s Unley had prayed, raised funds, furnished a home and prepared for this moment. There were delays and challenges along the way. But when the family finally came through the airport doors, they were met with smiles, practical care and a ready home.
Arriving from the heat of East Africa into the start of an Adelaide winter, Abdale, Madina and their children were grateful for the practical care of warm clothing and bedding.
Glenice Hartwich, a member of the St John’s Community Refugee Integration Support Program (CRISP) team, says it has been ‘a joy and a privilege to be God’s love with skin on’. ‘We have seen his care in every step – in the people, the gifts, the home, the friendships and the strength he has given for each day,’ she says.
At the same time, our Lutheran family is reaching across the world with love in action to protect refugee girls in Somalia. Through ALWS, our church’s international aid and development agency, we are protecting refugee girls from child marriage by supporting them to stay in school, with special support for girls living with disability. Through practical care, including dignity kits, physical therapy, disability support and school access, we are helping young girls stay safe and thrive.
These are two examples of love in action – near and far – as God works through his people to welcome, support and serve others.
If you would like to support refugee girls in Somalia through ALWS, you can make a tax-time gift before 30 June at alws.org.au/schoolandsafety
If your congregation would like to explore welcoming a refugee family in your community, contact ALWS at alws@alws.org.au
Aaron Glover is the Community Engagement Manager at ALWS.
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LVLC Worship Services Sunday 28th June
Bethany 10:30am HC Pastor Peter Bean
Grace St John’s 9am Pastor Gus Schutz
Langmeil No Services
Lyndoch 10:30am HC Pastor Graham Jenke
Schoenborn 10:30 am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
Tabor 9am HC Pastor Peter Bean
Tabor 10:30am German Service Gerhard Ruediger
Bible Readings
First Reading a) Genesis 22:1-14 The sacrifice of Isaac: God tests Abraham or
b) Jeremiah 28:5-9 Jeremiah and the false prophet Hananiah
Psalm 13 or Psalm 89:1-4,
The Second Reading: Romans 6:12-23 You have become slaves to righteousness
The Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:40-42 Whoever welcomes you welcomes me
Click here to download this Sunday’s readings
TANUNDA LUTHERAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP LUNCH
Date: Thursday 9th July at 12noon
Where: The Langmeil Centre hosted by all Ladies.
Project Donations: Lutheran Aged Care & Lutheran Study Centre - Indonesia
Bring your husband, bring a friend. All welcome.
Please RSVP to Rae Materne 8563 2461 or Raelene Mattner 0407 602 540 (leave a message)
LIVING VINE CONFIRMATION GROUP 2026
Are you currently in Year 7 or 8 in 2026?
We invite you to express your interest in joining the Living Vine Confirmation Group.
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore your faith, connect with other young people, and prepare for Confirmation in a supportive and engaging environment.
To register your interest, simply followthis link or scan the QR code. Further details about the program will be shared in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact
Travis Schiller on 0414 829 507.