All books available displayed on the attachment, are available at The GOoD Seed, 83 Murray St, TANUNDA
Kiwanis Emergency Food Relief
At Kiwanis Barossa our dedicated team is busy preparing and freezing nutritious meals each week for distribution to Lutheran Care, local charities, and schools throughout the surrounding districts. Since January 2026, we have already prepared and donated more than 1,000 free meals — and the need continues to grow.
This is where you can help. With the welcome rain and planting season underway, please consider growing a few extra vegetables to donate.
We are also in urgent need of fresh vegetables, meat, pasta, rice, tinned soups, and other ingredients to help us create wholesome meals for those doing it tough.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed through recent Harvest Thanksgiving Services — your generosity is truly appreciated.
For donations or enquiries, please contact: Lorna – 0438 844 116 or drop your donation off to the box at The Hub.
YOUNG LIFE
*Young Life welcomed a new Area Director during February, Jody Chambers! She comes with a great resume and a passion for youth.
Please feel free to say hello and welcome her to the Barossa Churches community.
*Can and Bottle Run is happening on Friday the 13th of March. Bookings essential with Tiffany 0466039463 or tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au. We aim to have these four times a year so next one will probably be in June.
*Club and Wyldlife have had a great start to the year. The new day and time will take some time to get used to but we’re looking forward to the rest of the term and year.
For more information email Tiffany at tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au
*Young Life will be at the Tanunda Show on March 14th, so come and say "hi"!
*Volunteering - We have also had some great new volunteers join, so if you feel the pull to volunteer, please contact Jody at jodychambers@younglife.org.au or Tiffany at tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au for more information, we would love a chat.
INTRODUCING LYFT (Lifting the Young & Faithful Together).
We have a Youth Group! On Sunday the 22nd of February 23 young people joined together for their first event and came up with their group name.
LYFT is lead by young people for young people and will be held monthly on the fourth Sunday.
To ensure we can meet our safe church requirements and support our youth we are asking for volunteers who either have their SafeChurch level 1 or would be willing to undertake this training to go on a roster to be in attendance at youth events.
If interested or you have any questions please get in contact with Travis Schiller (travschiller@gmail.com)
More than 100 members and friends of the LCANZ gathered in Adelaide’s CBD on Saturday (28 February 2026) to witness the official opening and dedication of the new Church House.
Although staff began moving into the LCANZ building at 139 Frome Street in late November 2025, and visitors have been welcomed since December, the February gathering marked the formal dedication of the premises as a hub for mission and ministry.
The service, led by LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith, began on the ground floor and unfolded as a journey through the building, culminating on Level 3. Along the way, members of the Indonesian Christian Fellowship of Adelaide led singing, adding a joyful, multicultural expression of praise.
During the service, Bishop Paul Smith highlighted the Scripture verse inscribed on a plaque unveiled at the opening: ‘Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus’ (Colossians 3:17). He described this verse as both a blessing and a commission for the ministry that will occur from Church House.
Two Church House staff members addressed those gathered: Tim Stringer, principal of Australian Lutheran College, and Lisa McIntosh, coordinator of the new Exhibition Centre opening later this year.
Students from Concordia College provided background music as guests enjoyed afternoon tea and, following the formalities, visitors took the opportunity to explore the building and its facilities. Before the dedication, LLL sponsored refreshments at the adjacent Funk Café, offering a relaxed space for conversation and fellowship.
The five-storey Church House brings together staff from the LCANZ Churchwide Office, Australian Lutheran College, Lutheran Media, LCA International Mission, Australian Lutheran World Service, Lutheran Education Australia and Finke River Mission. Envisioned as more than office accommodation, Church House is designed as a collaborative hub to support mission and ministry across the wider church.
The Exhibition Centre on the ground floor will provide opportunities for community engagement and education, with displays that reflect both Lutheran heritage and future direction. The exhibition area is expected to formally launch in time for South Australia’s History Festival in May 2026.
The Frome Street building was purchased following the sale of the LCANZ’s North Adelaide properties in 2024 and is located near Bethlehem and St Stephen’s Lutheran churches in Adelaide.
PODCAST EPISODE
‘There's an inherent risk that's in farming that's not in other jobs. I mean, in some ways it's like any business where there's that inherent risk. But with agriculture it's like at a whole different level.’
Hear Tim Paschke and John Gladigau, farmers from rural South Australia, share about the realities of farming during serious drought, and where they find hope when year after year the rain doesn’t fall.
http://messagesofhope.org.au/when-in-drought/
If you’ve ever wondered where God is when you’re suffering, or you know someone who is feeling deserted by God, ‘Why Do Bad Things Happen?’ can provide valuable insight.
It will show you how God wants to comfort you in all situations.
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Are you looking for ideas to explore the Easter journey with families? Check out our Easter calendar.
There’s 8 days to explore Easter from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Find printable downloads that include fun, faith-filled activities, bible references, and family resources.
To access the calendar click here - EasterCalendar
Or go to https://messagesofhope.org.au/hope-for-kids/easter-calendar/
8 MARCH 2026 3rd Sunday of Lent
Bethany: 10:30am HC Pastor Peter Hartwich
Grace - St Paul’s: No service
Langmeil: 9:30am PNG Reunion Pastor Dean Zweck & 10:30am FUEL
Lyndoch: 9am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
Tabor: 9am HC Pastor Peter Hartwich
11 MARCH 2026 WEDNESDAY Lenten Service
Grace St John’s: 2:00pm HC
Lutheran Home - Tanunda: 10:30am Pastor Brian Schwarz
Bethany: 7:30pm Pastor Brian Schwarz
Prayer
Almighty God, look in mercy on our heartfelt desires, and stretch out your mighty hand to defend us.
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.