This End of Financial Year, we are inviting our community to stand with us "For Every Teen". To make a donation go to
https://younglife.org.au/eofy26/(https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyounglife.org.au%2Feofy26%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNlBwNlBuYmFwamNHOFZ2VHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHlWv8mpKn3bhEKxC8Hg9Gu2F7zXNYtqhqFOT90WU8EkGkI7NGOCNUghiSacL_aem_fA9JQWAU-rJ0RpWZeLb_gQ&h=AUD5XLaQwyhPqBqPp2DXVW-WYOPuV84eVQXt_67KLjo4fcf0o6H7U2l63Md93N_mMTolhTaRLLQPk0PTPVAphVPjHr6JCp3w5WBM28ng2VPgvpCv3rdToWJCKrW2o__fUTnca_zUkk3HNw&__tn__=-UK-R&c0=AUCqa4EwLQiDQFMdOrU-VnoajDih2f1mX4aIrbTHbY0Z1t_H_jRZ8osxey5Nvsu6wqdkAxkwzuUAOM91rCcEJ08R4XwQGH9rB_Kmhuq_-1KrPz_N0qChQ7mGuMHF3PL9O-t9REEwTz-5SeL8Fud1cLbNbq3G6wpt9eLmFViyWw)
Donations of long-life milk and lemonade would be appreciated for our lunch club and breakfast clubs.
Upcoming events to be advertised:
June - Can and bottle run.
10th July - Wine and Beer Sale.
August - Trivia Night.
Thank you for your prayers and support of our young people in the Barossa.
Movie "Kick Off Ya Boots", Freeling FARM Centre. Friday 19th June at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
Brought to you by Marks Freeling Shed Men, Chew the Fat and the Freeling Ag Bureau.
A movie produced by Little Town Productions of the Loxton Lutheran Church, well known for their quality plays that many of us have attended.
This one is about rural families and the struggles/challenges they face.
Phone Sherinne Schuster, 0419 811 407 for information or to book tickets go to
https://events.humanitix.com/kick-off-ya-boots-freeling
Art & Craft @ The Christian Community Hub, 83 Murray St, Tanunda.
Wednesday 10am to 12pm. $10 per session. Morning Tea Provided.
A Relaxing, Creative Space for Fun & Friendship.
All ages and skill levels. Everyone is welcome including NDIS participants.
Strap in! You’ve got the job!
by Sal Huckel
Click here to download your printable verse to carry with you today.
Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew 28:18,19a).
Read Matthew 28:16–20
The Great Commission! What a job! Whatever our gifts and talents, we all get the same job description from Jesus’ instructions in the final chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. Whatever age or walk of life you are from, here are your instructions! Go and make disciples of all nations, baptise them, and teach them to obey ‘everything I have commanded you’, says Jesus. Not only that, but this instruction also comes from the top. The ‘top, top’! Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth. There’s no override, no way out, and no exceptions, whatever we feel are our limitations.
As Lutherans, we take the command to baptise in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit very seriously. Are we as familiar with the practice of ‘discipleship’? I’ve had the privilege of being discipled by older women in the faith, and I’ve been privileged to mentor and disciple other women myself, as well as, together with my husband, our own children. The harvest is plentiful, and the labourers are few. Discipleship is not only in the remit of pastors.
Who is there in your life, either new to the faith or not yet ‘of the faith’, whom you can disciple or teach, in accordance with the instructions God has given to you through the Great Commission?
Jesus also says, ‘Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another’ (John 13:34). We display our involvement in the Great Commission whenever – and wherever – we follow this command. However, we also need to go out, make disciples, teach the faith and labour in kingdom work. How do we do that? Tune in tomorrow as we find out some of the ways.
Lord, I accept the Great Commission as your call on my life, wherever I am, whatever I am doing, to labour in your kingdom vineyard. To bring the news of your love and gospel message to those who need it. To teach and disciple those around me who need to learn more of you, whatever my material or worldly circumstances. Please show me who needs to learn more about you. Help me fulfil my role in your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Sal is the wife of Matthew, pastor at Moorabbin–Dandenong Lutheran Church and assistant bishop of the LCA Vic–Tas District. They are blessed with six children who all love and serve the Lord in their different walks of life, from high school to post-grad. Sal is currently studying a master’s degree in counselling practice. She loves writing, speaking and walking to the beach at any opportunity.
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
Want to learn more about yourself and find practical strategies for personal, spiritual and relational growth?
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-awareness, personal growth, and understanding others. In this full-day workshop, participants will explore personality through the lens of core motivations, diving deep into the Enneagram’s types, wings, levels, paths, triads, and tritypes to gain practical insights for personal and relational growth.
Through interactive activities, reflection, and discussion, attendees will gain practical insights into their own motivations, emotional patterns, and relational styles. They will also learn how to recognise and appreciate the perspectives of others, improving communication, empathy, and collaboration in both professional and personal contexts.
By the end of the day, participants will have a deeper understanding of themselves and those they interact with, equipping them to lead, teach, and relate with greater clarity, compassion, and effectiveness.
REGISTER HERE
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SUNDAY 31 MAY 2026 - HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY
Combined Service 9:00am - Pastor Mike Semmler
Harvest Centre, Faith Junior Campus Hosts - Grace
BIBLE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY 31 MAY 2026
The First Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a The Triune God creates the world through his word
Psalm 8
The Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13(14) The apostolic blessing in the name of the Triune God
The Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 The great commission in the name of the Triune God
Click here to download this Sunday’s readings
Barossa Christian Life Week Camp. A youth camp for those in school years 7-12
6th - 10th July 2026 @ Cornerstone College, Mount Barker. $250 per person. Registrations close 29th June. First Time Camper LLL Sponsorship: Pay only $50!
Bus transport available to and from Faith Lutheran College.
For more information please contact: admin@blueprintministries.org.au
Registrations go to
https://blueprintministries.org.au/camps/all-registrations/
Exhibition Centre Volunteers
Now open, the LCANZ Church House Exhibition Centre features displays reflecting our Lutheran heritage, current ministries and services, and future directions. We need volunteers for this exciting new space. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to book a group or guided tour, please email
exhibitioncentre@lca.org.au
Friends of Lutheran Archives, North Adelaide SA
Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meets nine times per year to tell the stories of God at work in our Lutheran Church. We are looking for a small team of people – to work in pairs – who could operate the live streaming equipment on a voluntary and rotation basis.
Meetings are held on Thursday evenings at Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide, for the months of February to October. Full training will be provided.
Please contact Helen Schubert on 0447 740 711 or email FOLA@lca.org.au.
LCA International Mission is always seeking volunteers for work with our overseas partner churches.
There are all sorts of opportunities for people with all sorts of skills.
Take a look at the LCA International Mission website for videos and stories about short-term and long-term volunteering opportunities in Southeast Asia.
Lutheran Archives is looking for volunteers to undertake the meaningful tasks of photo digitisation and data entry/indexing. These opportunities will enable those who want to learn about archival processes and at the same time learn about the history of the Lutheran Church in Australia and New Zealand to join our wonderful volunteering community.
For more information please visit the Lutheran Archives volunteering page.