19th November 2017

24 Pentecost

Welcome to St Petri on

this Sunday morning in

the Barossa. The Spirit of

God is calling us to

gather in the presence of

our heavenly Father in

the name of Jesus. He

will enlighten us as we

do!

As the church year winds

its way to the Day of

Fulfilment next Sunday,

we get one more word

picture of the Kingdom

of God from Jesus. It is

the Parable of the

Talents, or we might say

the Parable of the

Faithful Servants.

There seems to be a

difference in how faithful

we disciples of Jesus can

be. One person

produces a hundred-fold

from the gifts given to

her by Jesus. One person

fifty-fold and in this case,

one person produces

nothing by burying the

gifts of God deep within

and is judged unfaithful

for doing so.

When the Master returns

to his vineyard, for the

person who does not

use, speak, share and

serve with the gifts he or

she has been given

there comes that

horrible fate of

“gnashing of teeth”. This

is not merely describing

some terrible physical or

emotional pain, this is

describing anger. That is

when you grind your

teeth, don’t you? When

you know you have

blown it; when you know

you had great

opportunity for great

fulfilment and you were

either too distracted and

you missed the moment,

too lazy and missed the

moment; too self-

orientated to see the

moment and seize it.

We pray that as we hear

Jesus’ description of

what faithfulness in his

Kingdom is, the Spirit will

give us the courage and

the joy to help each

other THROW AWAY THE

SHOVEL!

In peace

Pastor Adrian

This Week at St Petri Sunday 19th November Readings: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 8.30 am Worship with Holy Communion 10.30 am Worship - Service of the Word Monday 20th November 5.30 pm Last Confirmation Session for this year. Parents & Students St Petri Hall meet for a sausage sizzle. Finish time 6.45 pm.

Tuesday 21st November 9.30 am Coffee & Friendship in St Petri Hall Studying Part 3 of the Luther Studies - All welcome to attend! 2.00 pm Ladies Guild Executive Meeting in the Meeting Room To review 2017 and look forward to 2018 Friday 24th November 7.00 pm Branching Out - Mini Market St Petri Hall

Sunday 26th November 8.30 am Worship - Service of the Word 10.30 am Worship with Holy Communion 1.00 pm Annual General Meeting - St Petri Hall Advance Notice Friday 8th December 4.00 pm Messy Church, St Petri Hall

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Pastor Adrian Kitson pastor@stpetri.org.au Greg Schubert chair@stpetri.org.au Peter Lange businessmanager@stpetri.org.au Sue Vogt familycentre@stpetri.org.au Sharon Green childyouthfamily@stpetri.org.au The Cottage cottage@stpetri.org.au St Petri Lutheran Church

Website stpetri.org.au

Office Rosie & Libby admin@stpetri.org.au 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa

Phone 08 8562 1011

Nuriootpa Lutheran Parish St Petri, Ebenezer, Neukirch, Holy Trinity (and Strait Gate)

PARISH SERVICE TIMES -

Sunday 26th November Holy Trinity & Strait Gate 9.00 am Worship - Traditional Combined at Holy Trinity

Ebenezer 10.30 am Worship - Holy Communion Traditional

Neukirch 10.00 am Worship - Lay Reading

St Petri 8.30 am Worship - Service of the Word 10.30 am Worship with Holy Communion

PARISH OFFICE

Krieg House 21 Second Street Nuriootpa P: 8562 1011 F: 8562 4315 E: admin@nuriparish.org OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Closed for Lunch 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Open Sunday morning 9.30 am - 10.15 am

• Sunday 19th November - Recharge Youth Service 6.30 pm start TONIGHT! Strait Gate Lutheran Church, Light Pass Road, Light Pass Come along for energetic praise - Hang with friends. Recharge is for youth, young families and all young at heart.

• Sunday 26th November - Annual General Meeting St Petri 1 pm St Petri Hall

• Sunday 26th November - Annual General Meeting after worship Holy Trinity

• Sunday 3rd December - Ordination to Pastoral Ministry Worship Service 2pm Concordia College Chapel, Unley (Vicar Matt will be ordained)

• Sunday 17th December St Petri Christmas on the Green, next to Bank SA , Main St Nuriootpa 7.00 pm

Announcement regarding appointment of a new Local Manager for Lutheran Community Care. James Doecke will take on this role and will start on 4th December, 2017.

Missing A ladies Seiko watch was lost last Sunday (most likely at the picnic, Holy Trinity grounds or St Petri). If you happen to know its whereabouts, please contact the office.

Parish Diary Dates

Spin Camp 2018 - registrations now open 9-12 January for young people in years 4-6 (in 2017) at Camp Kedron, Barmera. Registrations close December 17th. Visit www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/spin

Lutheran Camp - Young Adults aged 18+ (LSF) January 6-12 at TocH, Victor Harbor See young adultsnationa.wixsite.com/retreat for info and to register by 6th December. CWF Young Adults - Bible Study Retreat 18th-21st January, 2018 Tandara Lutheran Camp Halls Gap, Victoria THE CALL OF GOD IN ALL OF LIFE Price $198 Register cwfellowshp.net/youngadults

Recharge Sunday 19th November At Strait Gate Lutheran church, Light Pass Road Sunday - Come along for energetic praise - hang with friends Recharge is for youth, young families and all young at heart. Youth band 6pm hamburgers | 6.30 pm Recharge 7.30 pm Nut Sundaes For more info - contact Kayla 0421 978 925

The Cottage Christian Book & Gifts Shop 47 Murray Street

Nuriootpa SA 5355 PH: 08 8562 4631

cottage@stpetri.org.au

JEWELLRY 25% OFF ALL JEWELLRY

Thursday, Friday, Saturday only

23rd 24th & 25th November

Get in Quick before it all sells out

SALE SALE SALE

St Petri Lutheran Church is a well-established congregation in the Barossa Valley, committed to the mission of sharing the love and hope of Jesus in the community.

We are currently seeking applications for the following position.

Hand in Hand Co-ordinator Hand in Hand Family Centre (HHFC), St Petri Nuriootpa.

Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA), Level 3. 15 hours per week. Salary Packaging is available

A prime focus in the co-ordination of the HHFC is the planning and administering of programmes for strengthening of families. To achieve this requires recruitment, training, supervision and support of

volunteers to fulfil the vision of the ministry, and reflect the love and hope of Jesus Christ.

For a role description and further information: Email: admin@stpetri.org.au Tel: Rosie or Libby 08 8562 1011

Applications to: Jacqui Will, Secretary Hand in Hand Management Team

via email to: fallwill8@bigpond.com

Applications close: 5pm, December 8th 2017. Position to commence: March 5th 2018, or by negotiation.

Gawler Lutheran Church has an exciting employment opportunity with a Child Youth and Family Coordinator Position (0.8 FTE) that partners with Immanuel Lutheran School, Gawler. For a full position description to apply or for more information, please contact Pastor Anthony Price Email anthony.price@lca.org.au 0410 983 269 Applications close Sunday 3rd December, 2017.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA

SA-NT DISTRICT OFFICE Book-keeper The LCA sa-nt District Office seeks an experienced book keeper to work 3 days per week (0.6 FTE), starting ASAP. This is a six month contract with the likelihood of permanency. For a copy of the job description please contact the District Office administration.sa-nt@lca.org.au or phone 8267 5211. All applications, including a current resume and references, should be submitted by email by no later then 4th December to District Administrator Angela Rogers angela.rogers@lca.org.au.

Employment Positions Available

UNEXPECTED MOMENTS - The renowned and award-wining Little Town returns in 2017 with a new one-hour production Friday 15 December 7pm & 8.30 pm | Saturday 16 Dec 7pm & 8.30 pm Sunday 17 December 3pm matinee | Friday 22 Dec 7pm & 8.30 pm Saturday 23 December 3pm matinee 7pm & 8.30 pm Adults $7 Children (116) $4 Family $18 ST PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH LOXTON SA Tickets available online at www.littletown.com.au

The Metropolitan Male Choir of South Australia “Celebration of Christmas” Saturday 25th November 2pm St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Tanunda Tickets $20 | $15 students Advance tickets may be booked at mmcsa.org or PH: 8449 3742. Tickets also available from the Good Seed Bookshop in Tanunda Angaston Carols 2017 - Angaston Town Hall Sunday 10th December 7.00 pm Valley Voices Choir | Marananga Band and supporting artists Offering to Angaston Centre Barossa Health & School Chaplaincy Programme Barossa Strings Tour + Workshops Monday 27 November @ Faith Lutheran College and Barossa Arts & Convention Centre Schools Concert: 1.35 pm - 2.15 pm Public Concert 5.15 pm - 6.00 pm

FINE ART SALE - one time only offer Original oil paintings by Robyn Markey A selection of fine oil paintings for sale at well below cost. Painted with top quality oil paints on 10-14oz canvas, and gallery wrapped on hardwood stretcher bars. These lively paintings are full of light and movement and are looking for a good home. For the full list (images, sizing and pricing) or for a viewing, please call 0422789407 or email rjmarkey@hotmail.com Flyer available in the church foyer with more examples

Girls Night Out

8 yrs to 80+

BRANCHING OUT

For more info contact: Kaylene Rohrlach 0409 287 869

Women’s Ministry of St Petri for all who want to

Friday 24th November 7pm St Petri Church Hall, 21 Second St Nuriootpa

Mini Market Lots of unique gift ideas Wood burning, Natural home made products, Soy candles, Jewellery, Children’s clothing, Christian Gifts, Paper Crafts Cash sales and orders taken on the night

Champagne, drinks & nibbles on arrival

“Building on the Rock” To commemorate St Petri’s 150th birthday, Libby Krahling has written a history of the church “Building on the Rock” Celebrating 150 years of sharing the love and hope of Jesus in Nuriootpa. $15 per copy (available from the office) Commemorative Wine glasses $7.50 per glass | $42 for a set of 6

Australian Lutheran World Service

GIFTS OF GRACE The 2017 catalogue of Australia Lutheran World Service is now available from your letter-box. When you purchase a gift, or give one for Christmas, you are supporting the vital work of ALWS. Gifts of Grace are tax deductible, and range from $6-$597

Christmas Hampers - Lutheran Community Care If anyone would like to help with setup, pack up hampers and greet people receiving hampers, please contact LCC to pick up volunteer application forms. The Parish office also has copies of these. Any help would be appreciated.

Any non-perishable items would be appreciated as well as toys. In by Sun 3rd December If you know of someone who would benefit from receiving a hamper, please let us know at the office and we can pass this on to Lutheran Community Care.

Strawberry Fete 2017

Friday 24th November 10am-3pm Tanunda Lutheran Home Cramp Chapel 27 Bridge Street, Tanunda The Strawberry Fete for 2017 is now back on a Friday. We have delicious strawberries, entertainment, sausage sizzle, raffles/auctions and a variety of stalls. Fun for all ages.

Movie Night - Christmas with a Capital C (putting Christ back in Christmas)

Sunday 10th December 7pm Holy Trinity Lutheran Hall

Friday 1st December Shed Happens Venue to be advised 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

BBQ Cost $10 — BYO drinks & chairs

Bring your mates for a great night out!

More info: Wayne Rohrlach 8562 1911 Greg Schubert 8562 2163 or Viv Fiebiger 8562 3636

Ministry of St Petri Lutheran Church, Nuriootpa

Men’s night out

If you require transport, you can phone: Ian Rosenzweig 0427 097 719

Counselling is available With Rory Ellendon Phone 0424 909 788 or the Parish Office

Need some support with: Relationships Low Self-esteem and lack of confidence Anxiety Grief and loss A purpose and direction in life Repairing the past … building a brighter future

Next Messy Church - Friday 8th December

4pm St Petri Hall “What Child is This?”

Can you help out with: old Christmas cards, patterned Christmas paper and Scrapbooking papers? Any would be appreciated, thanks. Bring to the office for Sharon.

… also require Cup Cakes Please Once again we are in need of some decorated cupcakes for 8th December. Please leave your name at the office if you can help - and how many you can make.

Gifts for Children for Christmas St Petri members are privileged to be able to give to needy children this Christmas. You may purchase a NEW gift and place it in the trolley in the church foyer for this purpose. Collected gifts will be given to Hand in Hand and Lutheran Community Care. Share His Love!

Would you like to be involved in the Christmas Nativity ?

Christmas on the Green Sunday 17th December 7pm Looking for Children, youth and adults to be involved in the Christmas Nativity. No line learning, just dressing up and acting. If you are keen to be involved, please contact Sharon Green at St Petri. 8562 1011 or email childyouthfamily@stpetri.org.au

“ … and we didn’t eat one! “

Ladies Guild packing honey biscuits for “Christmas Cheer”

Further to the Ladies Guild AGM last week the new Committee is as follows: President Sadie Voigt Vice President Joy Klemm Secretary Dianne Linke Assistant Secretary Maureen Turner Treasurer Elva Falland Assistant Treasurer Helen Walker Committee members Marie Kunze Elizabeth Ranger Margaret Hodge Thank you to Janet Radke, Marion Elix and Jean Biar for their contribution to the committee over the past years.

We pray ...

• We pray for God to help our Government make wise decisions as they debate and vote on new laws about marriage.

• We pray a blessing from God for Emily Dalton who becomes part of His family today

through Holy Baptism. We also pray for her dad and mum, Darren & Aleisha. • May God bless our women who meet together as the Ladies Guild. We thank God for

their generous hearts and willing spirits to share the love and hope of Jesus with all. May he bless the new committee with joy and inspiration.

• We Thank God and ask him to bless our special people, celebrating special

birthdays. Pastor Ken Pfitzner celebrates his 70th birthday on Monday and David Hodge celebrates his 70th next Friday.

• We pray for God’s healing and peace for those of our church family who are ill, facing

medical treatment or recovering from surgery - and those who care for them: Audrey Gersch (Tanunda Hospital), Ewen McLean (Wheatfields), Norm Rosenzweig, Mary Hampel, Rosemary Lange, Stella Schulz (at Trevu House, Gawler) Rosemary Angel and Joan Leahy.

• We pray for members of our church family: Irene EGEL, Vi PICKERT, Percy, Ruth and

Debra LOFFLER, Jon & Robyn MARKEY, Peter & Judy MINGE, Rita MATTNER and Karen MATERNE.

Help St Petri Meet the Target - Pasta, Rice, Family Sized Tinned Ham or Tuna LUTHERAN COMMUNITY CARE — Christmas Hampers If you are able to donate, just pop them in the trolley in the church foyer or bring into the office please! Well over 300 hampers were packed by LCC - we don’t expect we can donate that many, but let’s see how many we can! Donations in by Wednesday 6th December please ☺

TOTAL 93

LLL Calendars The 2018 calendars for LLL account holders have now arrived and you can pop into the office and pick up a copy.

2018 Lutheran Women Subscription $10 for 6 publications Please let the office or Elva Falland know if you aren’t already subscribed and wish to have this magazine.

Missing A ladies Seiko watch was lost last Sunday (most likely at the picnic). If you happen to know its whereabouts, please contact the office.

The Hand in Hand Family Centre is St Petri mission in action, and this week we are celebrating a baptism with one of our families. How exciting to welcome little Emily into the Family of Jesus as we do church together in so many settings. Through the love of volunteers for others, St Petri offers crèche so parents can attend different programs at the Family Centre. This is a time for parent learning and exploration about being a mother or father and richly enhances family life. In the new year we will be looking for people interested in becoming trained in different areas to facilitate a variety of parent programs. Let Sue know if you are available for training. The weekly Play group is staffed by volunteers showing love and friendship to those attending. It is a delight to watch these little families grow, to talk with parents while the children play, and to sing and dance with children and parents after a story is read. Little ones give so much joy if we are willing to be engaged. One of the main missions of the Hand in Hand Family Centre is to share Jesus love with everyone and we do this through Messy Church. Messy Church is growing in numbers, but ever so much more importantly, Messy Church is a place where people can come to know more about Jesus. What a blessing to see families engaging with others over meaningful crafts, hearing the Message of Jesus love, and then sharing a meal together. Messy Church is a great opportunity for us to share God’s love with others through craft, cooking, story time, camera work, sound engineering, setting up and cleaning up, and making friends with all who attend. If you would like to be involved in this exciting ministry, contact Sue or Sharon. The Hand in Hand family Centre is our church in action, and St Petri has 150 years of experience in gathering together to worship God in Nuriootpa. What a great thing to celebrate! We are truly blessed to know God through the resurrection love of Jesus for each of us. Let’s share Jesus’ love with those in our community by walking Hand in Hand in friendship and ministry. Yours in Christ Sue Vogt Child and family Encourager.