Update from SBLC Call Committee – 5th February 2025.
As reported mid-January, we extended a contingent call to pastor Ben Hentschke. Ben called us last week and declined our call. He said that after much thought and prayer, he believed the Holy Spirit was leading him to remain in his current position as Assistant Bishop for the Qld District.
We have been in contact with Bishop Andrew Brook and will have further discussion with him and Assistant Bishop Stephen Schultz when Stephen returns in the next 2 weeks. Our objective will be to investigate other options to better identify pastors with the skills we require and who would be open to relocating to the Barossa.
After those discussions, we anticipate we will again circulate a list of pastors for members to review and forward names to us for consideration by the Call Committee.
Please contact a member of the Call Committee if you have any queries.
Kind Regards SBLC Call Committee – Michael Heinrich, Wendy Liebelt, Nevin Nitschke, Dean Hoklas, Katrina Neldner & Phil Hiscock.
Sunday 16/2/2025 SBLC Services
Bethany no service
Grace St John’s 9:00am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Langmeil 8:45am HC and 10:30am HC Pastor David Freckelton
Lyndoch 9:00am
Schoenborn 10:30am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Tabor 9:00am HC Harvest Festival Pastor David Gogoll then....
11:00am Blessing of the Grapes Pastor Detlev Vosgerau and Pastor David Gogoll
BIBLE READINGS
Jeremiah 17:5-10 Blessed are those who trust in God
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 The resurrection of the dead
Luke 6:17-26 Blessings and woes
This year, the Lutheran Church of Australian and New Zealand celebrates 75 years of serving the most vulnerable through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
Lutheran churches and schools in Adelaide are invited to join the local celebrations at the Adelaide Walk My Way on Saturday 3 May at Australian Lutheran College (ALC), North Adelaide. Come and enjoy the Lutheran hub on the ALC green with live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities and wine tastings. There will also be free tours of the ALC facilities and a historic display. You might also choose to participate in the 3-kilometre North Adelaide walk or 10-kilometre walk along the River Torrens.
Visit www.alws75.org.au to register for the Adelaide Walk My Way or to discover more about the legacy of our church through ALWS.
Download the promotional video or image to share this event with your congregation.
Welcome to Daniel Kitson, who is the new Camping and Events Coordinator for Blueprint Ministries.
Dan is the contact for all things camping-related and will work closely with our camp directors and leaders in organising fun, faith-forming camps for our young people.
He is also coordinating the events for young adult ministry.
We take this opportunity to thank Noah Hahn for serving in the role in a temporary capacity for most of 2024 and wish him all the best as he returns to study.
All congregations have been contacted and advised of their delegate entitlement for the 2025–2026 district synodical period. Please contact the District Office if you are unsure of your congregation’s entitlement.
All delegates are expected to attend the District Convention of Synod on 17–18 May 2025 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, as well as the one-day synodical event in 2026, details of which will be advised in 2026.
Delegate requirements:
- Working with Children type check
- Safe Church Training Level 1
- Access to email.
Delegates are required to complete a LAMP2 form, even if they are already listed on LAMP2, as this will advise us of them being a delegate. You will find the form at www.lca.org.au/forms
Registration to attend the convention will open in March and close at the end of April. We will advise when this is open.
The Lutheran Church of Australia’s SA–NT District is committed to resourcing, encouraging and equipping its communities to grow in Christ and share his love with the world.
In 2025, the District Church Council has increased staffing to provide even more focus on equipping our congregations for mission. The SA–NT District mission team includes Stephen Schultz – Assistant Bishop for Mission, Craig Heidenreich – Mission Facilitator, and Joanne Chamberlain – Mission Mobiliser.
We look forward to sharing the stories of what God is up to around our district as he continues to work through his people to bring blessings to the world. God’s mission is carried out through his people, and the District Office team is here to support you in your ministry and mission efforts.
Read the story
We’re blessed to have received Gold Sponsorship from our partner organisation
Lutheran Hour Ministries
And we need you too!
In preparation for our celebrations we are calling on individuals and businesses to sponsor us so that more and more people can know of the hope that is found in Jesus.
Please consider how you can help share hope and read more for sponsorship information
Men's Shed Save The Date -
Trevor Braunack has organised an event at Schoenborn shed for Friday 28th of February.
There will be more information coming soon.