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To kick off its 80th anniversary celebrations, Lutheran Media has launched a history book called Lutheran media ministry in Australia and New Zealand: 80 years of blessings.
The book is available now for purchase and captures some interesting stories from past presenters, directors, staff and volunteers. Hearing stories from humble beginnings on radio in 1945 to our current reach across multiple media platforms, it’s a great inspiration to continue sharing real stories of hope through uplifting and transformative content.
We have searched our archives and found some fascinating stories and photos that will be shared across our social media platforms. It’s heartwarming to hear stories from past directors, presenters and staff who have all been impacted by messages of hope across multiple media platforms.
Our ‘Throwback Thursday’ segment recently shared some groovy archive photos of On the Spot presenters Kathy Heavyside and Greg Meyer. We’ve also shared some great images of recording back in the day. To stay up to date, join our community on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Celebrate our 80th milestone by sharing your story, or come along to one of our key events this year:
- Saturday 21 June 2025 – thank you lunch, Barossa Valley SA
- Sunday 31 August – high tea at Concordia College, Toowoomba Qld
- Sunday 2 November – worship service of celebration at St Michael’s Lutheran Church, Hahndorf SA
For more information on upcoming events or to order your copy of the Lutheran Media history book, go to lutheranmedia.org.au
To listen to recent podcasts on Messages of hope, find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. During March, we feature podcasts on faith and hope through addiction, loneliness and grief. Alternatively, go to www.messagesofhope.org.au and search for a variety of topics impacting our world today.
Notices for Bethany Lutheran Church
Sunday 9th March. Help required to move church furniture after the service. The contractors will remove the pews
Tuesday 11th March. Church repairs. Restoration of the church begins.
Sunday 23rd March. No worship service at Bethany
17th to18th May. LCA SA/NT District Synod - Council has appointed Geoff Nicolai to attend as our delegate.
Sunday 25th May. AGM will be held after service. All reports should be sent to Dennis Canute by the end of April.
Projector - If you would like to take the old projector screen off our hands, please contact Dennis Canute. First in, first served.
Straw shed. A BIG thank you to all of those who helped with re-thatching the barn and animal sheds. More needs to be done, but it is an excellent start.
Cheryse Zagler is vacating the kitchen and hall after Good Friday. She is moving to new premises. We wish her well in her future location.
WHS Record Book. This book is now located in the foyer of the toilet block. All volunteers must sign in and out at working bees at the church or cemeteries.
World Day of Prayer Friday 7th March 2025 Led by Pastor Greg Schiller
1.30pm St Petri Lutheran Church 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa.
All invited to join together in unity to pray for the people and country “The Cook Islands”.
2025 PNG Missionary Fellowship Reunion
Sunday March 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church Pasadena.
Worship at 9:30 am (Pastor Greg Schiller), offering for LCA International Mission.
Guest speakers Pr Mark Schultz and Erin Kerber (Int. Mission), Phil Hoopman
Concludes 3:30 p.m. Lunch provided $20.
RSVP to Mary Jo Zwar - 8263 7867 - by Sunday March 2.
Tanunda Lutheran Women’s Fellowship Games Afternoon. 1:30pm Friday March 13th at The Langmeil Centre.
Hosts: Grace. Bible Study: Pastor Paul Kerber.
Project Donations: Aboriginal Missions Alice Springs Aboriginal Women’s Support Worker
SBLC LENTEN EVENING SERIES: “The Hand of the Lord who ….”
It is no surprise that mentions of hands appear all over the Bible as God’s Word speaks to us in ways that we can understand. All things are the work of the hand of the Lord (Psalm 102:25).
The Lord’s hand is active in creation, power, control over happenings of the world, judgment, and salvation. The hand of the Lord has come to us in Jesus. Examples throughout Scripture speak of the way that Christ used his hands, alongside his life-giving words, to bring forgiveness, life, and salvation. The work of Christ’s hands helps us to see the merciful and personal way that he has acted in love to save us and give us hope.
Here is the planned schedule of dates and themes ….
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March 5 - “The Hand of the Lord who Freely gives” Brian Schwarz Bethany
March 12 - “The Hand of the Lord who Creates and saves” Greg Schiller Grace St Paul’s
March 19 - “The Hand of the Lord who Casts out demons” Jim Bryan Lyndoch
March 26 - “The Hand of the Lord who Heals the sick” Paul Kerber Tabor
April 2 - “The Hand of the Lord who Raises the dead” Ian Lutze Langmeil
April 9 - “The Hand of the Lord who Holds all things” Brian Schwarz Schoenborn
Blueprint Ministry Camps in 2025 (2 have already happened)
- SPIN (Jan 14-17 at Camp Kedron, Barmera)
- RENEW (Feb 7-9 at Dzintari Campsite, Yankalilla)
- NOVO (Apr 22-25 at Unity College, Murray Bridge)
- Barossa CLW (Jul 7-11 at Cornerstone College, Mt Barker)
- Hills CLW (Jul 7-11 at Unity College, Murray Bridge)
- JC Life (Jul 7-10 at Camp Kedron, Barmera)
- Metro CLW (Jul 14-18 at Port Hughes Accommodation Centre)
- Riverland CLW (Jul 14-18 at Camp Kedron, Barmera)
- LMSE CLW (Sep 29-Oct 3 at Tarooki Campsite, Robe)
- Eyre Peninsula CLW (Trinity Haven, Tumby Bay from Sunday 5th - Friday 10th October 2025.)
- Lutherans@Uni (Aug 8-10 at Woodhouse Activity Centre, Piccadilly
Blueprint Ministries Dinner SAVE THE DATE – Saturday August 23rd
Papua New Guinea Lutheran Highlands Seminary mission support opportunity.
In mid-March 2025 Pastor Greg Schiller is preparing to return to Papua New Guinea as a volunteer at Lutheran Highlands Seminary, Ogelbeng (near Mt. Hagen, WHP), where he will be joining the staff in training pastors and their families to serve in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea.
This is a self-funded long term volunteer service where Pastor Greg is responsible for expenses over his three-year commitment.
He welcomes any financial support from those who feel led to join him in this service.