twelfth sunday after pentecost - st petri lutheran church · book in for the best quiz night ever...
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EBENEZER HOLY TRINTY NEUKIRCH
Pastor David Freckelton Home: phone: 8563 2971 Mobile: 0427 618 568
email: [email protected]
Matthew 16:13-16 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
27th August 2017
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Parish Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Nuriootpa Parish will be held tonight Sunday 28th May at the Ebenezer Church Hall at 7.30pm. All parish members are encouraged to attend.
Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity Lutheran Women’s Fellowship invite you to a special morning tea following today’s service to celebrate their 73rd anniversary. Notice of Meeting: A special congregational meeting will be held after morning tea today to further discuss and reconsider the Option 3 proposal for the re-alignment of the Northern Barossa congregations i.e. - One single point parish consisting of the St Petri congregation with one
pastor and one parish consisting of the remaining eight congregations and two pastors.
Until this matter is finally resolved, a pastor cannot be called, so please plan to attend. Use of Nuriootpa High School Car Park: Permission has been granted by the High School to use their car park, across Penrice Rd from Holy Trinity church on Sunday mornings. —————————————————————————————————— Reminder Members of all congregations are reminded to wear their nametags on Sundays. —————————————————————————————————— Weekly Bulletin - Now available online at the website stpetri.org.au Click on the tab named “Parish” Thought of the Week: We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
Reformation Sunday - 29th October
Strait Gate Church have decided not to hold a reformation service on Sunday 29th October to which all four of our congregations were originally invited. It is recommended that members of all congregations attend the Barossa wide service at Faith College on that day. More details to follow
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Ebenezer
SAVE THE DATE: Our Longest Lutheran Lunch will still be held on 22nd
October at Ebenezer. BUS TRIP: Our bus trip will be held on Sunday, September 24
th this year. The destination will be
Loxton. If you would like to come along please see Cheryl or call 0447 004 448 to book a seat on the bus. It will be a good day of fun and fellowship.
Ebenezer/Neukirch A big thank you to everyone who purchased a tasty treat at the Youth Anniversary Service three weeks ago! The total amount raised from the food stall was $289.50 which will be donated to World Vision. The retiring offering also raised $176.20 and how this will be used will be voted on by the youth in one of our next meetings. Also, a big thank you to our youth members and families who brought items for the market stall and participated in the service!! Ebenezer-Neukirch Women’s Fellowship - Thursday 14th September (diary date) Ebenezer Neukirch Youth September Event: Our next event will be an evening full of a variety of fantastic activities all centred around one item: newspapers. To ensure we don’t run out of paper, we’d really appreciate it if everyone could bring along a few spare newspapers (the more the better).
When and where: Saturday 9th
September 7pm – 9pm at Ebenezer Hall.
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Half-Yearly Financial Meeting to be held today Sunday 27th August after 9am service. Reports, etc will be available today.
—————————————————————————————————— Weekly Bulletin - Now available online at the website stpetri.org.au Click on the tab named “Parish”. Thought of the Week: Give Satan an inch and he’ll be a ruler.
Nuriootpa Lutheran Parish St Petri, Ebenezer, Neukirch, Holy Trinity (and Strait Gate)
PARISH SERVICE TIMES - Sunday 3rd September Holy Trinity & Strait Gate 10.30 am Traditional with Holy Communion at Strait Gate
Ebenezer & Neukirch 9.00 am Combined worship at Neukirch
St Petri 8.30 am Worship - Holy Communion 10.30 am Worship - Service of the Word
PARISH OFFICE
Krieg House 21 Second Street Nuriootpa P: 8562 1011 F: 8562 4315 E: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Closed for Lunch 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Open Sunday morning 9.30 am - 10.15 am
Saturday 21st October Open Garden 9.30 am - 4pm at Margaret and Ian Rosenzweig’s - Bible Society Fundraiser
Saturday 28th October 2pm Reformation 500 Concert - Barossa Arts & Convention Centre
Sunday 29th October Barossa Combined Service to mark the 500th Anniversary. 10.30 am Barossa Arts & Convention Centre.
St Petri - 150th Anniversary of St Petri 10th - 12th November celebration weekend Call accepted Pastor Stephen Schultz has accepted the calL to be Assistant Bishop - Mission in the LCA SA-NT District.
Pastor Stephen is currently at St Michael’s Hahndorf, where has been for the last fifteen years. Before that , he was associate pastor at Bethlehem, Adelaide for five and a half years. He has served on General and District Church Councils, the Australian Lutheran College Board of Directors and many other committees and teams.
Parish Diary Dates
Friday 1st September
Shed Happens
Happening at Peter Lehmann Wines Old Redemption Cellar, Para Road, Tanunda 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
The Cottage Book & Gift Shop
47 Murray St Nuriootpa 5355
85624631 [email protected]
FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
Hand crafted plaques & keyrings Farmers’ Prayer keyring & visor clip
Scripture Mugs, plus so much more…….
MOVIE NIGHT Do You Believe? Join us for the next movie Night at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Hall on Sunday 10 September at 7pm. A dozen different souls - all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is a power in the Cross of Christ … even if they don’t yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. More than a movie, it’s a question we all must answer in our lifetime: DO YOU BELIEVE?
Rated M and still just $5 which gets you a drink and popcorn as well as the movie.
All are welcome! Bring a friend!
Barossa Zone Fellowship Day Women’s Fellowship “Helping Hands” Friday 15th September from 9am (9.30 am opening) Hosted by the Strait Gate Women’s Fellowship at Strait Gate Lutheran Church, Light Pass Come to hear enlightening stories from two women that will inspire you. Andrea Ogier - author of “Finding my Voice” Julie Krause - Australian Lutheran World Service. Please bring pooled lunch
Invitation to all Guild ladies from the Greenock, Marananga & Nain Ladies Tuesday 26th September 1.00 pm at the Greenock Chat Room Guest Speaker: Julie Krause For more information phone Val Rawlings: 8562 1206 KaDence - Two Spring Concerts - TODAY Sunday 27th August 2pm at Kapunda Soldiers Memorial Hall, Kapunda Sunday 17th September 2pm at Barossa Regional Gallery, Basedow Road, Tanunda featuring Synergy Handbell Ensemble, guest artist and soloists including a Kappella $20 adult/$15 conc/$10 Students & under 16 Tickets at door
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Would you like to come to our St Petri Hall, to help pack shoe-boxes on Thursday 28th September from 2.00 pm onwards
You may like to bring hygiene items like soap, face washer, comb and toothbrushes to add to the boxes.
The aim is to pack th boxes well and fully. Thank you - Val Petering
Please have packed boxes in by the end of September
You’re Invited to a Night of Fun!
Book in for the best QUIZ NIGHT ever
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Angaston are holding a Quiz Night (Trivia Night) to raise funds to assist the Year 6 & 7 Student’s going to Canberra for an educational, 5-day Camp in October.
Come along for an Evening of Fun with Friends in a great venue
When: Friday, 15th September 2017, starting at 6.30pm
Where: Good Shepherd Hub, behind the School, off 7 Neldner Ave Tickets: $15 per person – tables of 10 Bookings: Please contact Theresa Whitehead in the School Office Phone: 8564 2396 – between 9.30am to 3.30pm, Mon - Fri Email: [email protected] BYO: Nibbles & Drinks (Coffee & tea Supplied)
500th Anniversary of the Reformation “Reformation 500 Concert: The Martin Luther Story” - Saturday 28th October 2pm Barossa Arts & Convention Centre Langbein Theatre. Tanunda Town Band, Valley Voices Choir and narration by Barossa Pastors - a world premiere of music for brass band and choir by Barossa composer, Dr Shelley Spencer. The Pastors will tell the dramatic story of Martin Luther, a rebellious monk who triggered the Reformation 500 years ago. Sing along to some of Luther’s hymns as you delve into the story of the Reformation.
Sunday 29th October Barossa Combined Service to mark the 500th Anniversary. 10.30 am Barossa Arts & Convention Centre. All are encouraged to attend the Concert and Service as a united group of brothers and sisters in Christ. To God be the glory!
Reformation Weekend Events
28th /29th October 2017
LCA Bishop John Henderson has released this message regarding same-sex marriage and the postal vote. These are turbulent times in Australian politics and social opinion. At the forefront of this turmoil is the matter of the recognition at law of same-sex marriages. The issue itself has been with us for several years, and through that time the Lutheran Church of Australia has not altered its view on marriage, and does not intend to do so. What repercussions that might have for us remains to be seen Go to www.lca.org.au for helpful resources for conversation
Holy Trinity (cont) Spring Clean A spring cleaning day will be held at Holy Trinity on Saturday, 16th September commencing 9.00am For anyone wishing to do any cleaning beforehand, there will be a list of jobs in the hall to check.
Neukirch Text of the month:
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show
hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to
angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1-2 NIV
BBQ for Bibles at Neukirch Please join us for lunch on 27th August. Lunch will be at a cost with all proceeds going to the Bible Society’s project. Hope you can join us.
Strait Gate
Congregation Meeting A congregation meeting will be held on Sunday 10th September following the 9am combined service to discuss and vote on the proposal that the Strait Gate congregation apply to join the Nuriootpa Lutheran Parish. Information will be distributed to all members soon. Please ensure your attendance at this important meeting. Soup @ Strait Gate: Soup will be served after service on the following Sundays at Strait Gate. Gold coin donation. All proceeds to Plas Prai Cambodia. 10 September ————————————————————————————————————-
Bible Readings for next week: FIRST READING Jeremiah 15:15-21 Jeremiah’s inner struggle PSALM Psalm 26:1-8 SECOND READING Romans 12:9-21 Living in love GOSPEL Matthew 16:21-28 Jesus speaks about his death and discipleship
Worship Today
Holy Trinity 9.00 Holy Communion Neukirch 10.30 Holy Communion
Theme: Who do you say that I am?
Ebenezer 10.00 Lay reading Theme: God-given gifts for us to use
Songs/Hymns: AT150, AT149, AT265, LHS844 Text: Romans 12:1-8, Leader: Jonathon Hampel
Psalm 138
With all my heart I praise you, LORD. In the presence of angels I sing your praises. I worship at your holy temple and praise you for your love and your faithfulness. You were true to your word and made yourself more famous than ever before When I asked for your help, you answered my prayer and gave me courage. All kings on this earth have heard your promises, LORD, and they will praise you. You are so famous that they will sing about the things you have done. Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud. I am surrounded by trouble, but you protect me against my angry enemies. With your own powerful arm you keep me safe. You, LORD, will always treat me with kindness. Your love never fails. You have made us what we are. Don’t give up on us now! Prayer of the day Almighty and eternal God, help us to grow in faith, hope, and love. Make us love what you command, and give to us what you promise. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.