Nich Kitchen contacted us on the 9th of January. He said that after much thought and prayer, he has decided to decline our call to the Southern Barossa, and to accept the call to Lifeway Church in Sydney. Nick felt he was being led to use his skills in the multi-ethnic mission at Lifeway. Nick stressed that declining our call is not a rejection of our vision and actions. He asked us to be patient as he believes we are heading in the right direction.
Pastor Nich will continue to keep us in his prayers. We ask that you include Nich and his family in your payers as they make the move to lifeway Church in Sydney.
At the Call Meeting in December, the decision was made to extend a call to Ben Hentschke in the event that Nich declined our call. We are contacting Bishop Andrew Brook/Stephen Schutlz to confirm extending a call to Ben Hentschke. – We understand Ben has a call to Golden Grove, and he is on leave till end of January, and will have 4 weeks from then to consider and respond to the calls.
Please contact a member of the Call Committee if you have any queries - SBLC Call Committee: Michael Heinrich, Wendy Liebelt, Nevin Nitschke, Dean Hoklas, Katrina Neldner & Phil Hiscock
Extension of Pastor Paul’s assignment to the SBLC. We are pleased to announce that the SA&NT District Church Council and Pastor Paul have agreed to a 3 month extension of his assignment to the SBLC till 30th April 2025. We thank Pastor Paul for agreeing to this extension and helping to cover the busy Easter period.
Updates from SBLC Governance Council 17/12/24
Click here to read a copy of the December Governance Council update.
Attached is the roster for SBLC January - February services
Sunday 12th January SBLC Worship Services:
Bethany - 10:30am HC with Pastor Paul Kerber
Grace - St Paul’s no service
Langmeil - 8:45am and 10:30am with Pastor Jim Bryan
Lyndoch - 9am
Tabor - 9am HC with Pastor Paul Kerber
Readings:
Isaiah 43:1-7 The Lord will be with his people
Acts 8:14-17 The people of Samaria receive the Holy Spirit
Luke 3:15-17, 21, 22 The Baptism of Jesus
The Southern Barossa now has an Emergency Food Hub at Lyndoch Lutheran Church.
It helps support families in need in the region.
If you or someone you know would like to access meals at the Lyndoch Hub contact: Wendy Liebelt, Angela Lange or Jo Herrmann.
Creative Word Fellowship Young Adults Retreat - The CWF “Young” Adults Bible Study Retreat will be held once again at Tandara Lutheran Camp in Halls Gap between 16-19 January 2025 with the theme of “Sacred Song – the voice of God’s people”. Please join us as we explore the richness of Lutheran hymnody and liturgy in a stunning part of God’s creation. For more info
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Southern Barossa Lutheran Church Announcements Update from SBLC Call Committee From the SBLC Call Committee - A big thank you for such a large number who attended the Combined Service and the Call Meeting on Sunday 5th December. Also, a very big thank you to members from Grace all those who helped with the service and call meeting, and thank you to members from Lyndoch for the great morning tea with scones, jam & cream & other delights. Our members at that Call Meeting voted to extend a Call to Pastor Nich Kitchen and his family. Latest Update from SBLC Call Committee.
This week Nich let us know he has received a third call – this time from Lifeway in Sydney. Thus he now has 3 simultaneous calls - Ours, St Paul’s congregation at Caboolture in Queensland, and Lifeway in Sydney. Nich is going on annual leave in the last two weeks of January. He has decided he will make a decision on the calls in early January so his family can have their holiday time without having to think about calls.
We ask that you pray for Pastor Nich and his family as they consider the three calls they have received. Update from SBLC Governance Council 5/12/24 Extension of Pastor Paul’s assignment to the SBLC.
We are pleased to announce that the SA&NT District Church Council and Pastor Paul have agreed to a 3-month extension of his assignment to the SBLC till 30th April 2025. We thank Pastor Paul for agreeing to this extension and helping to cover the busy Easter period.
Sunday 5th January
Bethany 10:30 am.
Grace - St Paul’s 9:00 am
Langmeil 8:45 HC and 10:30 am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Lyndoch 10:30 a.m.
Schoenborn 9:00 am
Tabor No service
Wednesday 8th January
Grace - St John’s 2:00 pm HC. Pastor Paul Kerber
First Reading:
Isaiah 60:1-6 The nations will come to the light
Psalm:
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 - Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Antiphon: All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him. (Psalm 72:7 NRSV)
Second Reading:
Ephesians 3:1-12 God reveals his age-long purpose in Christ
Gospel:
Matthew 2:1-12 Wise men worship Christ the king
Young Adults, you are invited to join with other enthusiastic young adults for the annual RENEW Camp to be held 7th – 9th February 2025 at Dzintari (a magnificent campsite with great views of the ocean near Normanville).
- Registrations are open. Go to www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/renew
As attached.
SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
Bethany-Tabor 9:00am Parish Service at Bethany Lessons and Carols
Grace St John’s no service
Langmeil 8:45am & 10:30am Pastor Jim Bryan
Lyndoch 9:00am Parish Service at Lyndoch HC Pastor Greg Schiller
TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER NEW YEARS EVE
Combined Service at Tabor 7:30pm HC Pastor Paul Kerber
SUNDAY 5 JANUARY 2025
Bethany 10:30am
Grace St Paul’s 9:00am
Langmeil 8:45am HC and 10:30am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Lyndoch 10:30 am
Schoenborn 9:00 am
Tabor No Service