Christmas message from Bishop Andrew attached.
COME & CELEBRATE WITH US
4.30pm Sunday 15 December
* Decorate the Christmas Tree, followed by community tea
4.45pm Tuesday 24 December
* Family Christmas Eve Service. Children are encouraged to come dressed as angels & shepherds to join the Christmas Story. Extra costumes are available.
9am Sunday 29 December
* Christmas Lessons & Carols service at Bethany, combined with Tabor
Refer to the attached PDF list of Lutheran Church Christmas Services across SA.
The Christian Community Hub is closed from 4pm on Friday 20th December and reopens at 9am on Monday, 6th January 2025.
The Good Seed Bookshop will be closed from 2pm on Tuesday 24 December and reopens at 9am on Monday 6th January.
Refer to the PDF attachment for information from Barossa Younglife.
CHRISTMAS EVE - TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER
Bethany 5:45pm Family Service
Grace St Paul’s 6:00pm Children’s Presentation Pastor Paul Kerber
Grace St John’s 8:00pm Carols and Readings
Langmeil 7:00pm Children’s Presentation
Lyndoch 7:00pm Community Carols, Lyndoch Institute
Rowland Flat 7:00pm Carols and Readings
Tabor 6:00pm Living Nativity
CHRISTMAS DAY - WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER
Bethany 9:00am Parish Service at Tabor
Grace St John’s 10:00am HC Pastor Mike Semmler
Langmeil 8:45am HC & 10:00am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Lyndoch 9:00am Parish Service at Rowland Flat Pastor Graham Jenke
Schoenborn 8:30am HC Pastor Mike Semmler
Tabor 9:00am Pastor Rob Schubert Parish Service at Tabor
SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
Bethany-Tabor 9:00am Parish Service at Bethany Lessons and Carols
Grace St John’s no service
Langmeil 8:45am & 10:00am 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
Last 2024 Chatty Café Wednesday 11/12/2024
9.30-11.30am @ Lyndoch Church Hall.
Tea/coffee available, light snacks and activities. Sausage sizzle available or bring a plate to share.
An initiative of Lutheran Care. Ashton Hurn MP is attending.
Returning 22 January 2025.
2024 Christmas Hamper Donations are needed by 16/12/24.
Please if you can donate deliver to St Petri Church Hall, Nuriootpa, on Monday the 16th of December, 9am - 11am. Thank you.
Christmas Lollies / Chocolates / Mixed Nuts / Christmas Pudding / Cake / Mince Pies / Chips / Crackers /
Sweet Biscuits / Vegemite / Jam / Peanut Butter / Long Life Milk / Long Life Custard / Long Life Fruit Juice / Soft Drink / Cordial / Tea / Coffee / Milo / Tinned Tuna / Ham / Salmon / Pasta / Rice / Noodles / Pasta Sauce / Stir Fry Sauce /Tinned Vegetables / Fruit / Soup / Cereal / Muesli / Christmas Crackers / Cards / Wrap / Toiletries / Cleaning Products / Quality, New or Unused Children's Gifts
Services - 3rd Sunday of Advent
Bethany No Service
Grace: St John’s 9:00am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Langmeil: 8:45am HC and 10:30am HC Pastor Brian Schwarz
Lyndoch: 9:00am
Schoenborn: 10:30am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Tabor: 9:00am + Godly Play
Readings (Copy attached)
First Reading:
Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Lord will renew us by his love
Psalm:
Isaiah 12:2-6 - Isaiah 12:2-6 Antiphon: In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (Isa 2:6)
Second Reading:
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice! The Lord is near
Gospel:
Luke 3:7-18 What must we do?