FRIENDS OF THE SBLC – NEWS AND EVENTS Tuesday Lunch Bunch 11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesday 12th August at the Hub.
Come and join us! Come for lunch or come and volunteer.
Enjoy a simple meal and some chat in a warm, welcoming space.
Donations of easy-to-serve meals like soup or casseroles are also greatly appreciated.
If you’d like to volunteer or donate food, please call us on 8563 3478 or pop into The Hub for a chat. All welcome. Bring a friend!
STEP UP TO COMMUNION
We’re excited to invite children aged 10 and up to participate in our Step Up to Communion program—an opportunity to learn about and prepare for receiving Holy Communion for the first time.
This year, participants will join with our confirmation students for two engaging sessions run by Pastor Brian Schwarz: Monday 1st September & Monday 8th September After school until 5:00pm Langmeil Centre Afternoon tea provided.
Together, we’ll explore the meaning of Holy Communion, ask big faith questions, and grow in understanding of God’s grace and love.
The children will receive their first Communion as part of the Confirmation Service held on Sunday 28th September at Barossa Arts Centre.
To register or find out more, please contact Rachel Brown at rachelabrown83@gmail.com.
AUGUST MEN’S SHED
Date: Friday 22nd August
Guest Speaker: Pastor Mark Kleeman. Mark will be sharing his fascinating story of being called to be an RAAF Chaplain, and the challenges of military training and overseas deployments.
Time: From 6pm for BBQ dinner. BYO food and drinks
Venue: The Langmeil Centre
TANUNDA LUTHERAN WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Date: Thursday 14th August
Guest Speaker: Erica Bartsch - Australian Plants in the Garden
Time: 1:30pm at the Langmeil Centre
Hosts: Langmeil
Project Donations: Lutheran Disability Services
Safe Church – Child Safe Information
#8 Our risk management has a child safety focus.
Our pastor(s), other leaders, employees, and volunteers have the knowledge and skills to identify and reduce risks to children in relation to physical and online surroundings, church programs, activities and events, as well as church related outings.
Record Keeping
We use the ChildSafe™ safety management system to document risk assessments and safety plans for all congregational programs and activities involving children, including worship services. Activities do not proceed without ‘Permission to Proceed’ from our Safe Church Coordinator.
SBLC Child Safe/SMO Coordinators
Bethany/Tabor - Marilyn Mensforth - bethanytaborsccoord@gmail.com
How many men face mental health challenges due to work or life stressors but feel unable to talk about them? Statistics show it is a lot more than we may even realise. Recently, Jo Chamberlain from Lutheran Media’s Messages of hope sat down with Chris Battistuzzi from Scripture Union and had a raw and honest conversation about the mental health challenges many men face today.
From working in ministry to wrestling with his own mental health, Chris shared the importance of talking and connecting with others. ‘You just feel so helpless. You feel that there is no way out, you feel like I am so totally stuck in this place,’ Chris says. His advice? ‘Don’t suffer in silence.’
Watch Jo’s conversation with Chris on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ6Cd7y3ARc
Or find out more at www.messagesofhope.org.au/as-iron-sharpens-iron
Messages of hope share real stories of the challenges people face and the hope they have to get through the most difficult situations. Be inspired by more stories of hope and faith as people trust in God to provide, strengthen and care for people in need. Go to www.messagesofhope.org.au or follow Messages of hope on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Lutheran Media has been sharing messages of hope for 80 years in Australia and New Zealand. It exists solely from donations and sponsorships and needs your help to continue the legacy of hope. Your support can help us continue producing and sharing gospel resources that offer hope where it’s needed most. Every donation extends the reach of God’s love, helping people see that they are never alone.
Support Funday Sunday - 14th September 2025
We gratefully welcome donations to help make this event possible. Contributions can be made to the Funday Sunday account by contacting the Hub for account details.
If you'd like more information or are interested in getting involved, please contact Carly Kroehn
Thank you so much for the donations this past month, all have been put to good use. As you may know, we currently have our winter appeal running. To find out more https://www.lutherancare.org.au/winter-appeal/
We are now offering Tax Help until the end of August in our Tanunda office on Thursday afternoons. Open to anyone in the community who is eligible.
Info here: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/help-and-support-to-lodge-your-tax-return/tax-help-program
Items needed for August:
Savoury Crackers/biscuits - Long Life Milk - Shampoo / Conditioners/ 2 in 1's - Washing Powder - Toothbrushes (single or double packs) - Dishwashing Detergent
Safe Church – Child Safe Information
#7 Our people understand child safety. Our pastor(s), other leaders, employees, and volunteers participate in regular training that provides them with an understanding of the fundamentals of child abuse, the importance of ethical conduct, how to respond to concerns, and how to prioritise child safety in a congregational context.
Who needs to do what sections of the Safe Church Training program?
A copy of the Safe Church Training model and details of who needs to complete each level, are attached and provided at www.lca.org.au/safechurchtraining/#required-training
Safety Management Online (SMO) is the Child Safe database for training records.
SBLC Child Safe/SMO Coordinators
Bethany/Tabor: Marilyn Mensforth - bethanytaborsccoord@gmail.com