Volunteers Needed at LUTHERAN CARE. Barossa Community Centre, Nuriootpa.
Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm at the White House, 25 Second Street, Nuriootpa.
Please contact Community Centre Coordinator Tanya on volunteer@lutherancare.org.au or 0417 533 530.
We are a new community Hub providing vital services/programs, supporting vulnerable SA families/individuals with opportunities to connect, share & learn with each other.
If you have a few spare hours each week or fortnight, please consider joining our amazing team.
HOME VIA HERMANNSBURG: William Wilkinson’s 847-day Top End Red Centre quest
Speaker: Mark J. Smith Thursday 21 May at 7.30pm 139 Archer St, North Adelaide SA. Supper, all welcome, $5 donation.
LIVESTREAM on FoLA YouTubechannel:https://www.youtube.com/@friendsoflutheranarchives9644/live
12,000 km on horseback through the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Tanami Desert and Namatjira's home of Hermannsburg during Carl Strehlow's tenure, as WW1 was breaking out in 1914. Fever. Malaria. Malnutrition. Exhaustion. Crocodiles. Horses lost and killed by snakes.
Abandoned by his Indigenous guides. Clash of cultures. Opium. Murder. Theft. A public execution. Why did Wilkinson, a deaf priest of Far West Queensland, endure all of this? Percy Smith MBE founded the Anglican Church in Alice Springs and wrote the 1947 book The Strenuous Saint describing this epic trek.
Percy’s grandson Mark will reflect on Wilkinson, “who looked for no praise, sought no reward, received no recognition.
DODD ORGAN DOUBLE DELIGHT WHEN: Sunday 17 May at 2.30pm WHERE: Commencing at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, then St John’s Lutheran Church, Tanunda.
For information contact Steven Kaesler 0408 811 837 or email secretary@barossaorgan.com
Tickets: Adults $10, Children Free – available at the door - Cash only
ORGANISTS: Andrew Georg & Casey McEwan Commencing at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 113 Murray St. Tanunda, and then at half time, an approx. 500 metre walk or drive to St John’s Lutheran Church, Young St. Tanunda.
Experience two pipe organs built by the renowned Adelaide Master Organ builder Josiah Eustice Dodd, at St Paul's and St John’s Lutheran Churches in Tanunda. Dodd organs are known internationally for their luscious sound and distinctive musical presence.
These contrasting instruments will be played in concert by Andrew Georg, Organist & Assistant Director of Music at St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide, and Casey McEwan, Organ Scholar at Pilgrim Uniting Church, Adelaide, with history by Steven Kaesler.
For information contact Steven Kaesler 0408 811 837 or email secretary@barossaorgan.com Tickets: Adults $10, Children Free – available at the door - Cash only
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
The Combined Barossa Congregation consists of Bethany, Tabor, St Johns, St Paul's, Langmeil, Lyndoch and Schoenborn.
Good Shepherd Sunday proved to be a truly memorable and Spirit-filled day, one that beautifully marked the culmination of a journey that began five years ago. Back then, representatives from six congregations across the southern Barossa gathered with a shared vision: to walk together in faith and, in time, become one united congregation. That vision came to life in a powerful way as more than 300 members were gathered at the Harvest Centre and guided by our Good Shepherd. The day began with a joyful worship service led by Bishop Andrew Brook.
With the uplifting support of our very first “Living Vine” band, the Centre resounded with heartfelt songs of praise, creating an atmosphere of celebration, unity, and deep thanksgiving. The joy continued beyond the service, as each congregation held a special meeting to take the next formal step. In an overwhelming show of unity and shared purpose, members voted to proceed with the amalgamation.
This was an exciting and significant milestone in our collective journey. This was followed by the inaugural meeting of Living Vine Lutheran Church. During this important gathering, the Constitution was formally adopted, and the Governance Council was elected. With one nomination received for each role, the following members were elected:
Chairperson – Chris Pfeiffer. Secretary – Phillip Hiscock. Treasurer – Dean Hoklas. Additional Members – Brian Eckermann, Craig Rogasch, Chris Canute and Edward Liebelt
The celebrations concluded with a time of warm fellowship over tea and coffee, as members reflected on the journey so far and rejoiced in becoming one united congregation. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to this vision and supported the journey along the way. Your faith, commitment, and willingness to walk together have made this day possible.
As we move forward, we do so with confidence and hope, trusting that our Good Shepherd will continue to guide and sustain us. United in purpose and strengthened in faith, we look ahead with excitement to all that God has in store for us as we serve together in His Kingdom.
There has been a slow start to the term with our Club and Wyldlife groups and we pray for regulars to return for fellowship and new friends to join.
Last month the Young Life Australia group launched our EOFY appeal "For Every Teen" and we thank those people that have already donated.
Donations - Long-life Milk and Lemonade would be appreciated for our lunch club and breakfast clubs.
*Up-coming events:
Can and bottle run to be held in June
Wine and Beer Sale on the 10th of Jul
Trivia Night in August yet to be advertised.
SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026
Bethany: 10:30am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
Grace St Paul’s: no service
Langmeil: 8:45 Pastor Jim Bryan & 10:30am FUEL
Lyndoch: 10.30am HC Pastor Graham Jenke
Tabor: 9am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
BIBLE READINGS
The First Reading: Acts 17:22-31 Paul in Athens
Psalm 66:8-20
The Second Reading:1 Peter 3:13-22 Suffering for doing right
The Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21 The promise of the Holy Spirit
Tabor Lutheran Church AGM will be held after the Sunday 24th May 2026 service.
Bethany Lutheran Church AGM will be held after the Sunday 24th May 2026 service.
BethanyTabor Lutheran Parish AGM will be held at 2pm, Sunday 24th May 2026.
WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2026
Grace St John’s 2pm HC
THURSDAY 14th MAY 2026
ASCENSION DAY
Tabor: Combined Service 7:30pm with Pastor Gus Schutz
Sunday 3rd May 2026 Worship Services
Bethany: 10:30am Layled Service
Grace St Paul’s: 9am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
Langmeil: 8:45am HC and 10:30 am HC Pastor David Christian
Lyndoch: 10.30am Pastor Greg Schiller
Schoenborn: 9am service
Tabor: No Service
BIBLE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026
First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 The death of Stephen
Psalm 31:1-5,15,16
The Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 God’s chosen people, a royal priesthood
The Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14 Jesus the way to the Father