Welcome to Daniel Kitson, who is the new Camping and Events Coordinator for Blueprint Ministries.
Dan is the contact for all things camping-related and will work closely with our camp directors and leaders in organising fun, faith-forming camps for our young people. He is also coordinating the events for young adult ministry.
We take this opportunity to thank Noah Hahn for serving in the role in a temporary capacity for most of 2024 and wish him all the best as he returns to study.
District Convention of Synod
All congregations have been contacted and advised of their delegate entitlement for the 2025–2026 district synodical period. Please contact the District Office if you are unsure of your congregation’s entitlement.
All delegates are expected to attend the District Convention of Synod on 17–18 May 2025 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, as well as the one-day synodical event in 2026, details of which will be advised in 2026.
Delegate requirements:
- Working with Children type check
- Safe Church Training Level 1
- Access to email.
Delegates are required to complete a LAMP2 form, even if they are already listed on LAMP2, as this will advise us of them being a delegate. You will find the form at www.lca.org.au/forms
Registration to attend the convention will open in March and close at the end of April. We will advise when this is open.
1pm Monday, 24th February. Langmeil Centre, 7 Maria Street, Tanunda.
Talk in English to be given is "Living Ancestors: My Approach to Family History".
Got a bit of time this March? Time to give blood and change lives?
1 in 3 people in The Barossa Valley will need blood, and they need people like you to give it.
We’re popping up in the Barossa Valley from the 4 March to 7 March.
Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at donateblood.com.au on our app or on 13 14 95.
Club started on the 11th of Feb. The next date is the 25th of Feb. Held on every second Tuesday during the school term.
New participants are welcome, contact Sophie on sophie@younglife.org.au
Breakfast Clubs
We are seeking donations of biscuits, milo and long-life milk for our Breakfast Clubs.
If you could please drop them off at our office at Langmeil Church, we would really appreciate it.
Breakfast clubs have started at Nuriootpa High School and Faith Senior Secondary on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
If you think you might like to join in the fun contact Sophie on sophie@younglife.org.au
WYLDLife
If you have a child/grandchild in years 5-7 and would be interested, come check out our youth group on a Tuesday night.
Please contact Tiffany on 0466039463 or email tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au. for more information.
It is a very casual setting so even if they don't like "church" it is a time for fellowship.
Summer Camp Highlights
12 campers attended and 18 volunteers went to help out and they all had a blast!
Memories were made and friendships were created.
We would like to thank everyone who donated, prayed and supported us in anyway.
SBLC Men’s Shed. Friday 28th Feb at Schoenborn shed.
Arrive at Schoenborn Church shed at 6pm for a BBQ dinner and great fellowship.
BYO meat, drinks, eating utensils, and chairs. After his recent trip to East Africa, Merv Storton will share some interesting stories on the developments of the Lutheran Mission and Winemaking in Kenya.
For further information contact Trevor Braunack at 0409 633 829
Update from SBLC Call Committee – 5th February 2025.
As reported mid-January, we extended a contingent call to pastor Ben Hentschke. Ben called us last week and declined our call. He said that after much thought and prayer, he believed the Holy Spirit was leading him to remain in his current position as Assistant Bishop for the Qld District.
We have been in contact with Bishop Andrew Brook and will have further discussion with him and Assistant Bishop Stephen Schultz when Stephen returns in the next 2 weeks. Our objective will be to investigate other options to better identify pastors with the skills we require and who would be open to relocating to the Barossa.
After those discussions, we anticipate we will again circulate a list of pastors for members to review and forward names to us for consideration by the Call Committee.
Please contact a member of the Call Committee if you have any queries.
Kind Regards SBLC Call Committee – Michael Heinrich, Wendy Liebelt, Nevin Nitschke, Dean Hoklas, Katrina Neldner & Phil Hiscock.
Sunday 16/2/2025 SBLC Services
Bethany no service
Grace St John’s 9:00am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Langmeil 8:45am HC and 10:30am HC Pastor David Freckelton
Lyndoch 9:00am
Schoenborn 10:30am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Tabor 9:00am HC Harvest Festival Pastor David Gogoll then....
11:00am Blessing of the Grapes Pastor Detlev Vosgerau and Pastor David Gogoll
BIBLE READINGS
Jeremiah 17:5-10 Blessed are those who trust in God
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 The resurrection of the dead
Luke 6:17-26 Blessings and woes