Shoebox Season Is Here! The Power of a Simple Gift
2026 National Collection Week
Australia: 12 – 26 October
To read a copy of the August Update click here
When you pack shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child, God works in a powerful way to equip local church partners to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with children and their families.
On average, every 24 hours, 31,020 boys and girls in over 100 countries will receive a shoebox gift and hear the Gospel presented in their language.
There’s no better time to start packing shoebox gifts with your family, church or community group!
HAPPENING AT THE HUB. 83 Murray Street, Tanunda.
Open 9am to 4pm. Monday - Friday. Ph.(https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FMonday-Friday.Ph%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEWjlIYmtmd0lsc0kxYkhFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeB7wBmk3nzXX9hifJGZXqUoXrQT_F2Y4X1cPx7aNiF7CpMdEFq1A_REh699g_aem_9GwDQWxQwXIA2EjNNnmrxw&h=AUAmyGttQjTxtxltRZFbqrgBXv4OIiwH0KR59BG0B-fW8r1MNr8kekm0yHfxGcAT4V8pwYsWr6FWbkijEop4c0e-5buZ-bsA3XmxEN_v1aF1qej2zxN8gxn9T52sR08J1TDWJUxxxQ-Jbw&__tn__=-UK-R&c0=AUA_plkRR82C04RDfebuQpwPXogzYbLeu9oWwSjfT69m-2MXrcahpTUF9ObxGDj3V39-Zz9uca5mbgAGyO9Yksg7lDGTn7BldZMJumO3qmqyqHb_3oU3qjkA2CO8khEcty_sNLqUBVOC14bqFmjLY4wTsIuzSLLC4g-YJJprlg) 8563 3748. email cchubtan@gmail.com.
SALA 1-31 August: Exhibition by Margie Rossack.
"Our Town: A Children’s Guide to Tanunda", a unique exhibition created by the Foundation students of Faith Lutheran College.
Tuesday: Know Your Bible 9:30am. Tuesday Lunch Bunch 11:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday: Art Group 10am. Thursday: My Time 9:30-11:30am
St Paul's & St John's Time Capsule Opening Sunday, 15 November 2026.
More details coming soon!
Grace will be opening the St Paul’s and St John’s Time Capsules this year (as decided at the May AGM).
The TC Event group are looking for photos and memorabilia to display with the Capsule contents.
If you have any older photos or items of interest related to St Paul’s or St John’s, please contact us asap or by the 25th September.
St Paul’s: Sheryl 0400 105 292
St John’s: Jan 0417 815 869
A NOTE FROM PASTOR PHIL
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ of Living Vine Lutheran Church, thank you for your prayers, the effort that went into the installation service, those involved in any way, your very generous welcome, the wonderful food shared and the chance to meet some of you.
Special thanks too to those who have provided for us, especially as Jenny continues to heal from her broken wrist.
God bless you and your day.
In Christ, The Living Vine, Pastor Phil and Jenny
LVLC Sunday 9th August 2026 Services
Bethany: 10:30am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
Grace - St John’s: No Service
Langmeil: 8:45am Pastor Jim Bryan & 10:30am FUEL, at the Harvest Centre
Lyndoch: 9am HC Pastor Phil Joppich
Tabor: 9am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
Bible Readings
The 1st Bible Readings
(a) Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold into slavery in Egypt b) 1 Kings 19:9-18 The Lord appears to Elija(h
a) Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45 (or b) Psalm 85:8-13
The Second Reading: Romans 10:5-15 The word of the Lord is near you
The Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus walks on the water
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES as at 4 August 2026
CHURCH HOUSE EXHIBITION CENTRE CBD, Adelaide SA
LIVESTREAMING OPERATORS
Lutheran Archives (FOLA), North Adelaide SA
OVERSEAS MISSION
Various opportunities with Southeast Asian partner churches
PHOTO DIGITISATION AND DATA ENTRY/INDEXING
Lutheran Archives, Bowden SA
More information: www.lca.org.au/volunteering
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES as at 4 August 2026, there are currently no employment opportunities available. More information: www.lca.org.au/employment
We have 3 key events coming up with the Regional Learning Hub that you might like to include in your bulletins. I've attached the flyers and a powerpoint slide for the Retreat that you might like to add to your Sunday Service.
August 17: Mental Health Wisdoms - Anxiety & other Life Challenges. This session with Peter Ellis (InWit Consulting) will explore the impact of grief & trauma related to these emotions on those who provide leadership, counselling and/or support to others, including vicarious trauma, and provide tools & ideas for self care and support. RSVP for registrations is extended to 12/8/26.
August 12 &/or 13: Freedom Writing commences for Term 3 with Sue Vogt at the St Petri campus. An opportunity for people to explore their creativity and release anxiety & other emotions through journalling and collage. Morning sessions on Wednesdays at 9.30am, evening session on Thursdays at 7pm. Freedom Writing is part of our "Soul Care Collective" focus.
September 11-13: "Acts of the Spirit" Retreat will be held at St Petri and include 5 sessions from Rev Dr Dean Zweck, plus an optional bus trip and dinner on Saturday. We begin on Friday evening at 7pm, spend Saturday together with learning, fellowship & fun, and conclude mid-afternoon on Sunday. There are options for part-time participation. See the flyer or Regional Learning Hub for more information on the program and costs. RSVP 2 September 2026
Further information and registration for any of these sessions is available on our website at https://hub.stpetri.org.au/events/ or enquire at the St Petri Lutheran Church Office, Nuriootpa (ph 8562 1011)
Please be in touch with me if you need any further information.
Blessings & peace...
Kerry Kroehn
Project Officer, Regional Learning HUB
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