Dear congregations of the SA-NT District,
When: Saturday 2 May 2026. Time: 10am - 4pm. Where: Unity College, Murray Bridge.
What: Electives, stalls and inspiring speakers to encourage mission and ministry in your communities.
Cost: $65 includes all meals and access to resources, electives and workshops
We are delighted to share with you an exciting opportunity to come together to gather, grow and go in Christ. As we now only gather for synod every second year, there is no longer a requirement to hold annual synodical conventions. So instead of holding synod for delegates only, we have decided this year to host ‘Together in Christ’ – an opportunity for everyone to focus on the mission and ministry of the church.
Please consider this as a great opportunity for any member of your congregation to attend this special event and learn more about what is happening in the district. There will be electives to equip people to gather, grow and go in mission, and an expo showcasing what is available for congregations and communities as we live out the Great Commission. We are super excited to have a range of specialists and guest speakers to inspire us for this event.
All the details can be found here: https://sant.lca.org.au/events/together-in-christ/ including resources to share in your bulletins, service order PowerPoint slides, and flyers to distribute to members. These resources have also been attached to this email. Please promote this as widely as possible.
Sent on behalf of the SA-NT District Mission Team
Pastor Stephen Schultz (Assistant Bishop for Mission)
Craig Heidenreich (Mission Facilitator)
Jo Chamberlain (Mission Mobiliser)
Heidi Smith (Chaplaincy Ministries)
Jeanette Mann (Blueprint Ministries Team Leader)
Daniel Kitson (Blueprint Ministries Camping & Coordinator Events Ministry Coordinator)
For the March & April Worship times please click on the following link -
Click here for SBLC March/April Worship times
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026 - LENTEN SERVICES
Tanunda Lutheran: Tanunda 10:30am
Langmeil: 7:30pm Pastor Graham Jenke
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2026 - LENTEN SERVICES
Tanunda Lutheran Home: 10:30am Pastor Jim Bryan
Lyndoch: 7:30pm Pastor Jim Bryan
SBLC Sunday 15th March Services
Bethany: No service
Grace - St Paul’s: 9am HC Pastor Gus Schutz Harvest Thanksgiving
Bethany: No service45am & 10:30am Pastor Brian Schwarz
Lyndoch: 9am Worship + AGM
Schoenborn: 10.30am HC Harvest Thanksgiving Pastor Gus Schutz
Tabor: 9am HC Pastor Ken Pfitzner + Godly Play
Bible Readings
Samuel 16:1-13 Samuel anoints David as king of Israel
Psalm 23
The Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14 Live as children of the light
The Gospel: John 9:1-41 Jesus opens the eyes of a man born blind
Click here to download this Sunday’s readings
SBLC Child Safe/SMO Coordinators
Bethany/Tabor - Marilyn Mensforth bethanytaborsccoord@gmail.com
Grace/Schoenborn - Jenny Noll jedanoll@gmail.com
Langmeil - Emma Hiscock emma.hiscock@lca.org.au
Lyndoch - Graham Fromm grahamfromm@outloo
Lifeblood is coming. Lifeblood is back in town from 7 to 10 April at Soldier's Memorial Hall.
Hi Barossa Valley supporters,
Tell the baker, the butcher, the banker. And even the local larrikin. It’s time to roll up your sleeves.
We need community icons like you to inspire people to give blood.
After all, 1 in 3 people in Barossa Valley will need blood during their lives.
Our pop-up donor centre needs your help. Here’s what you can do.
Spread the word with a poster or social media post
You’re beloved by your community. Use that status to help us recruit new donors in Barossa Valley. You’ll find what you need attached. It just needs your special touch.
Motivate people to give blood -
Spread the word face-to-face, too. Inspire local legends to book their donation online, on the Lifeblood app, or by calling 13 14 95.
Thanks for being a local legend.
Lifeblood
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026
Grace St John’s: 2pm HC
LENTEN SERVICES
Tanunda Lutheran Home: 10:30am Pastor Brian Schwarz
Bethany: 7:30pm Pastor Brian Schwarz
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.