As Lutheran Media celebrates 80 years of blessings in 2025, hear a special message from manager Dr Tania Nelson, inviting you to celebrate at three key events in SA and Qld. For more information or to register, go to lutheranmedia.org.au/about-us/events/
To order your copy of the Lutheran Media history book, go to lutheranmedia.org.au
Hundreds of LCANZ members and friends have gathered to thank God for the 75th anniversary of Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) at the places where the church’s overseas aid and development agency had its beginnings.
The weekend of celebration and thanksgiving events in March centered around Albury in the New South Wales Riverina and at Bonegilla, just over the Victorian border, where ALWS’s ministry of practical love and care had its roots in the service of a Lutheran pastor almost eight decades ago.
Bonegilla was a migrant reception centre and camp that became a temporary home to approximately 300,000 post-World War II refugees and migrants from 1947 until its closure in 1971. In its early years, many at Bonegilla spoke German, and a high percentage were Lutheran, so Pastor Bruno Muetzelfeldt, who served at nearby Albury, was asked to minister to the new arrivals.
On Saturday 22 March, almost 200 people joined the commemorations and celebrations at Bonegilla, with some travelling from as far as Mackay, North Queensland, 2000 kilometres away. Former residents, some who had not previously returned to Bonegilla, shared memories of their time at the camp.
On the same day, 105 people participated in Bonegilla Walk My Way, walking all or part of the 10 kilometres return to the Old Bonegilla railway station. Through this and multiple other campaigns across 2025, including Walk My Ways in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, Executive Director Michael Stolz said ALWS aimed to support 75,000 children whose lives are affected by war or poverty.
Also contributing to funds being raised are proceeds from the book Table of Eight, which was launched on the anniversary weekend. It is the memoir of Dr Brian Neldner, whose own remarkable legacy of service in international aid and development began at Bonegilla.
Michael said more than $16,700 had been raised, supporting 668 children. Adding to this will be an offering from the anniversary thanksgiving service at St Luke’s Lutheran Church Albury, on 23 March, at which LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith reflected on the origins of ALWS and the Christian life in service of others ‘whoever they are’, done in response to the saving message of the gospel.
Upcoming events
Upcoming Walk My Way events will be held in Adelaide on 3 May and Brisbane on 10 May. The Adelaide event will include two Walk My Way courses and a chance to farewell the churchwide Lutheran precinct at North Adelaide, including tours of ALC buildings and a garage sale. It will also include the launch of Brian Neldner’s memoirs, Table of Eight. In Brisbane, the ‘Riverside Ramble’ event will feature Ukrainian food and culture.
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Young Life Barossa Update
wyldlife: Years 5-7, 1st of April from 6pm, for more information contact Tiffany on 0466039463 or email tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au.
Club: years 8-12, 8th of April from 6pm. To find out more contact Sophie on sophie@younglife.org.au
Young Life Cans & Bottles Run
The Young Life Barossa team will be rallying together on April 16th to collect local Can & Bottle donations to raise funds that support us in taking local Barossa young people on the annual Young Life Australia national Summer Camp.
We are calling out to anyone who has a stash of cans and bottles that they haven’t had the chance to take to the recycling plant. We would love to take these off your hands.
If you are keen to support us in this venture of supporting young people in our local community, then please get in contact with Tiffany Voigt at tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au to organise a collection of your donations on the morning of April 16th.
Jesus Walk
The Jesus Walk is located on the east side of the Faith Lutheran College tennis courts. It offers a peaceful space for reflecting on Jesus' journey to the cross and his resurrection. Flyers with more information are available at the entrance.
The Walk is wheelchair accessible, though you'll need to enter through the oval as there is a gate at the main entrance.
Parking is available on the road, and you'll need to walk in. The gate will be unlocked over the Easter weekend, but please remember to close it behind you.
If visiting during school hours, kindly stop by the front office to notify them of your visit. For any questions, please contact Judy at 0422 742 984.
A variety of services will be held at the Walk over Easter. Please contact Judy for information.
Tanunda Lutheran Women’s Fellowship - Convention Update
1:30pm, 10th April at the Langmeil Centre - Hosts Langmeil
Bible study: Pastor Paul Kerber
Project Donations: Alice Springs Town Ministry, ALC Pastoral Ministry Students Assistance Fund
SUNDAY 6 APRIL 2025
Bethany 10:30am Dennis Canute
Tabor No Service
Grace St John’s 9:00am HC Pastor Peter Kriewaldt
Langmeil 8:45am HC and 10:30am HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Lyndoch 10:30am Guest speaker: Louise Hickinbotham from Lutheran Care
Schoenborn 9:00am
WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL
Grace St John’s 2:00pm HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Lenten Evening Service 7:30 pm Schoenborn Pastor Brian Schwarz
SUNDAY 13 APRIL 2025 - PALM SUNDAY
Bethany 10:30am Pastor Gus Schulz
Grace St John’s No Service
Langmeil 8:45am Pastor Jim Bryan and 10:30am FUEL
Lyndoch 9:00am HC Pastor Stephen Schultz
Schoenborn 9:00am
Tabor 9:00am HC Pastor Gus Schulz + Godly Play
THURSDAY 17 APRIL - MAUNDY THURSDAY
Bethany 7:00pm HC Pastor Paul Kerber
Grace St John’s 7:30pm
Langmeil 7:30pm HC Tenebrae Service
Lyndoch 7:30pm HC at Rowland Flat Pastor Geoff Havelberg
Tabor 5:30pm HC Pastor Paul Kerber
SBLC Worship Services
Sunday 9am Combined Worship 30th March
Faith Junior College Harvest Centre Pastor Paul Kerber
Wednesday 2nd April Lenten Evening Service 7.30pm, Langmeil Pastor Ian Lutze
Last Hurrah on the Hill
WHEN: Sunday 27 April 2025 at 2.30pm.
WHERE: Now at the Barossa Regional Gallery, 3 Basedow Road, Tanunda
ORGANIST: Dr Joshua Van Konkelenberg
Tickets: $20, Children Free – available at the door or online.
For details, feel free to contact Steven Kaesler on 0408 811 837 or email secretary@barosaorgan.com
Barossa Vintage Festival “Music for Grand Organ” concert at the Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda, with the 1877 Hill & Son Grand Organ'
Previously advertised at St John’s Lutheran Church with its JE Dodd organ.
The concert date and time remain as previously advised, so too the organist, being Dr Joshua Van Konkelenberg, one of Australia’s finest.