6pm at Wanera Wine Bar in Angaston, Thursday November 27th
Hosted by John Harms, gifted writer, historian, publisher, speaker, publishing consultant, MC, lunch host, broadcaster, and co-creator of the very popular Footy Almanac website. John will chat to with 5 ministers in the book The Hugamug Club – our own Brian Schwarz, Robert Voigt, Amel Manyon, Len Gerschwitz and Jim Bryan … and later Steen Olsen will launch the book.
For $30 attendees also enjoy a 2-course meal - alternate drop menu of beef or chicken + vegetables, and alternate desserts.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Southern Barossa Lutheran Church Call Committee Update
Earlier in the year the decision was taken to suspend the Call Process until after review of the recent survey. Review of the results was completed by Church and Parish Councils together with the Ministry Team, Call Committee and Governance Council.at the workshop on 19th October.
The Call Committee have met and resumed the Call Process with the aim of being in a position to make a call at the end of January 2026.
Next week the list of ‘pastors available for Call’ will be available via the newsletter (email and hard copy) for any member to suggest names for consideration by the Call Committee.
Please contact one of the Call Committee members if you have any questions.
Kind Regards SBLC Call Committee – Michael Heinrich, Wendy Liebelt, Dennis Canute,
Paul Schubert, Katrina Neldner & Phil Hiscock
Refer to Attached.
GO GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS
Order from The Hub for pick up on Saturday 6th December.
To purchase a tree phone The Hub, 8563 3748 or come in.
Orders close Friday 21st November.
Small and Medium trees $70. Large, limited numbers available $80 Cash or card.
Grown by Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Birdwood.
Proceeds go to support the School Chaplaincy program.
There’s nothing like the fragrance of a freshly cut Christmas tree.
LUTHERAN HOMES BAROSSA 2025 CHRISTMAS FETE
10am – 2pm Saturday 29th November.
Stallholders wanted.
Please spread the word.
Contact Belinda on 8563 7700
SBLC SAFE CHURCH TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
Level 1 (live, online) If you need to complete or update your Level 1 training you are welcome to join a group of Langmeil members.
Monday Nov 24 …” Induction” … 6.30pm for a 7pm start finishing 8.30pm
Tuesday Dec 2 … “Safeguarding” … 6.30pm for a 7pm start finishing 8.30pm
Both parts need to be completed for Level 1. Please register using the form available on the LCA website Safe Church Training - Lutheran Church of Australia (scroll down to the 'Australian live online webinar level 1’ which contains the link to the form).
Any issues registering, please contact your Safe Church Coordinator (listed below) who will be able to support you further.
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@outlook.com
Sunday 2nd November SBLC Services
No SBLC Worship Services this Sunday 2nd November.
10am - Thanksgiving Service, Tanunda Show Hall. "150 Years of Faith, Culture, and Community:
2pm - Thanksgiving Sunday at Faith Lutheran College. Collectively celebrating 180 and 40 years, 220 years of Lutheran Education.
Bible Readings
The First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The righteous will live by faith OR Isaiah 1:10-18 God tells his people: Become clean
Psalm 119:137-144 OR Psalm 32:1-7
The Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11,12 Paul’s thanksgiving and prayers for the Thessalonians
The Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus
Please pray for the SBLC
Heavenly Father, we come to you as members of the SBLC asking for your guidance in the timeline that has been planned and the call process that is about to ramp up.
We know you have everything in hand, may our wants and needs align with the plans you have for us here in the Southern Barossa.
Bless all the teams that are working to make this happen and may it always be to glorify you. In your name we pray, Amen.
Lutheran Media celebrates 80 years of history: real stories, real hope
As Lutheran Media continues to celebrate 80 years in Australia and New Zealand, it has launched a history webpage dedicated to honouring the hardworking and inspiring individuals who have contributed to its success.
Visit the Our History – Real Stories, Real Hope – Lutheran Media webpage for a trip down memory lane and see glimpses of historical figures and poignant moments.
Own a piece of Lutheran Media history
Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of Lutheran Media history with the book that details eight decades of outreach, which began with the radio broadcast of The Lutheran Hour in September 1945.
Lutheran Media Ministry in Australia and New Zealand: 80 years of blessings is a celebration of Lutheran Media’s 80th anniversary. It includes stories from former directors and presenters, with reflections on the highs and lows of financial constraints on its ministries and the impact of media on everyday lives.
You can buy this new special edition collection of stories and images for AU$15.00 via the Lutheran Media website or by phoning 1800 353 350 during SA business hours or emailing enquiry@lutheranmedia.org.au
Join the final celebration
You can also join fellow supporters and friends for the final celebration of Lutheran Media’s 80th anniversary. A special worship service and lunch will be held on Sunday 2 November 2025 at St Michael’s Lutheran Church, Hahndorf SA. The service, which will be livestreamed, begins at 9.30am (ACDT) and will be followed by a light lunch and fellowship. Find out more on Lutheran Media’s website.
INTERGENERATE Conference: Thursday November 6th 9am – 4:30 pm (See attachment)
Please refer to the attached poster for details.