last sunday of church year - st petri lutheran...
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26th November 2017
Last Sunday of Church Year
It is good that you have
responded to the call of
God’s Spirit by gathering
with God’s people in
worship this morning.
Welcome to St Petri! We
are glad you are here.
Today is the last Sunday
in the church’s year. It is
called the Day of
Fulfilment. We hear that
vision of the final day of
the Lord where Judge
Jesus will make a final
call on our lives. The
Shepherd will eventually
and finally draft his
sheep and goats.
It is not a comfortable
thought – people being
drafted out of the flock
for good. Makes you
wonder which way you
will go when the judge
comes to judge all things
and people.
But there are some
surprising hints about us
who are baptised into
Christ today. In fact,
both the sheep and the
goats are very surprised
by how the judge makes
his final judgement. They
are surprised where he
said he was with them
throughout their life-time.
We pray that today you
are surprised by where
Jesus is in your life and
surprised by the Good
Shepherd and given
confidence to continue
to live out his calling to
serve people and
planet.
In peace
Pastor Adrian
This Week at St Petri Sunday 26th November Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46
8.30 am Worship - Service of the Word 10.30 am Worship with Holy Communion
1.00 pm Annual General Meeting - St Petri Hall
Tuesday 21st November 9.30 am Coffee & Friendship in St Petri Hall This week will complete study on the parables. Next week on 5th December we will visit Joan Leahy and have lunch out. Get in touch with Jenny if you plan to come along. Thursday 30th November 2.00 pm Seniors Visitation Team - meet in the Meeting Room Friday 1st December 1.00 pm Cards & Games in the Meeting Room 6.30 pm Shed Happens
7.00 pm Christmas Parade in Tanunda Starts 5pm, parade begins 7pm. If any REACT friends - or anyone would like to meet up with St Petri friends, Sharon & Libby will be sitting near the Barossa Library/Visitors Centre and “Beans and Cream” (opposite Wohlers). Bring chairs if you wish or just find a spot. Sunday 3rd December 8.30 am Worship with Holy Communion 10.30 am Worship - Service of the Word
Guest Speaker - Jonathan Krause, Australian Lutheran World Service Advance Notice Friday 8th December 4.00 pm Messy Church, St Petri Hall
Sunday 3 December 8.30 am HC & 10.30 am Sunday 10 December 8.30 am & 10.30 am HC Sunday 17 December 8.30 am HC & 10.30 am Sunday 24 December 9.30 am Holy Communion Combined worship
Advent
Nuriootpa Lutheran Parish St Petri, Ebenezer, Neukirch, Holy Trinity (and Strait Gate)
PARISH SERVICE TIMES -
Sunday 3rd December Holy Trinity & Strait Gate and Immanuel, Light Pass 10.30 am Worship - Traditional Combined at Strait Gate
Ebenezer & Neukirch 9.00 am Worship - combined at Ebenezer
St Petri 8.30 am Worship with Holy Communion 10.30 am Worship - Service of the Word Guest Speaker - Jonathan Krause
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
• Sunday 26th November Annual General Meeting St Petri 1 pm St Petri Hall Today!
• Sunday 26th November Annual General Meeting after worship Holy Trinity Today!
• Wednesday 29th November ELC & School Principal’s Tours at Redeemer Lutheran School (see ad over page)
• Sunday 3rd December - Ordination to Pastoral Ministry Worship Service 2pm Concordia College Chapel, Unley (Vicar Matt will be ordained)
• Friday 15th December Little Town Production at Loxton (local group departure - see page 6)
• Sunday 17th December St Petri Christmas on the Green, next to Bank SA , Main St Nuriootpa 7.00 pm
Parish Diary Dates
The Cottage Christian Book & Gifts Shop 47 Murray Street
Nuriootpa SA 5355 PH: 08 8562 4631
Starts this week!
Have you got your Advent
Celebration all planned out
If not don’t worry we’ve got all you need
ADVENT
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. www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/spin
Lutheran Camp - Young Adults aged 18+ (LSF) January 6-12 at TocH, Victor Harbor youngadultsnationa.wixsite.com/retreat register by 6th December.
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: [email protected] Tel: Rosie or Libby 08 8562 1011
Applications to: Jacqui Will, Secretary Hand in Hand Management Team
via email to: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
Employment Positions Available
UNEXPECTED MOMENTS - Renowned and award-wining Little Town returns 2017, 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
Catch the bus! and travel up with friends On Friday 15th December, Les Hampel is happy to take a bus (18 seater) load of people with him to see the amazing Little Town production “ Unexpected Moments” at Loxton. Leaving Nuriootpa (St Petri Church) at 4pm for the 7pm show. Food available prior to the show at own cost. Cost inclusive of travel and show $35 Contact Les if you would like to join him 8562 2457. The organic flavours of Christmas - Wednesday 6th December 7pm @ Barossa Regional Gallery Join us for a feast of beautiful music, including some community carol singing as we celebrate St Nicholas Day with the Hill & Son Grand Organ.
Angaston Carols 2017 - Angaston Town Hall Sunday 10th December 7.00 pm Valley Voices Choir | Marananga Band Offering to Angaston Centre Barossa Health & School Chaplaincy Programme Barossa Strings Tour + Workshops Monday 27 November @ Faith Lutheran College Schools Concert: 1.35 pm - 2.15 pm Public Concert 5.15 pm - 6.00 pm
MOCULTA LIVE NATIVITY - “Follow the Star” Monday 18th December @ Sherwood’s, Albert Presser Road, Moculta
Follow signs from Moculta Hall
8.00pm for 8.30pm start. BYO chairs, torch.
Port & kuchen served after the program. All children receive a honey biscuit
Community event organised by members of Gnadenberg and Gruenberg Lutheran churches.
A Festival of Readings and Carols - Candlelight Service - Sunday 17th Dec The Light Pass Combined Choir and Friends
Organist - Avis Stapleton | Conductor - Elaine Schmidt
Violinists - Daniella Vozzo and Ebony Doering | Cellist - Shae Grieger
Sunday 17th December - 8 pm at Strait Gate Lutheran Church Light Pass
Lessons & Carols Worship Service - Sunday 3rd December at 3pm At the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Lyndoch With the special musical talents of the quire of St Nicolas All Welcome!
Wonderful Christmas Hampers for sale produced by our school Parents & Friends
Group of Angaston Good Shepherd Lutheran School. This is their fundraising efforts toward our Year 6/7 students biannual Canberra Camps. They make wonderful gifts and take the headache out of ‘what to buy’ when your family/friends have everything !
Included in your hamper: Christmas Cake | Honey Biscuits | Almond Bread | Jam | Rocky road | Salted Bark | Infused Olive Oil | Quince Paste Cost $40—payment is required when ordering Collection 11-12 December between 2-4pm.
To order your hamper: email: [email protected]. Orders and payment is available by phone 8564 2396 to the school with credit card/eftpos details, or contact Sarah Gripton [email protected] 0417 839 971
Residential accommodation at ALC – Available for 2018 In addition to ALC’s educational programs, we also provide excellent, reasonably priced facilities which can accommodate up to 78 private residential students in their own room. Our facilities are conveniently located in North Adelaide, and are close to public transport. All residential students must be full-time tertiary students, studying either on campus at ALC or at government universities, TAFE colleges or private educational institutions. Applications for residential accommodation can be found at http://www.alc.edu.au/
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.
Movie Night - Christmas with a Capital C (putting Christ back in Christmas)
Christmas has always been an exceptional time of love and tradition in the small town of Trapper Falls, Alaska. When Dan’s old high school rival Mitch Bright returns home after 20 years, he takes offense to what he sees as the town’s violation of his rights. Mitch wants the Nativity scene removed from the front of City Hall and the word Christmas switched to Happy Holidays. ‘Christmas with a Capital “C”’ is launched as an effort to keep the town together.
Sunday 10th December 7pm Holy Trinity Hall, Nuriootpa
Friday 1st December Shed Happens Interviewing James Doecke (Jack) Jeff & Adrian Hoffmann’s Dimchurch Winery 452 Sturt Road, Ebenezer 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.
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!
Christmas on the Green Sunday 17th December 7pm
Town green next to Bank SA, Murray Street Nuriootpa Sing carols — hear the story Bring chairs or blanket to sit on. Come and join us!
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 - due again. Payment to Elva Falland or leave at the office. Please let us know if you aren’t already subscribed and wish to have this magazine.
“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
We pray ...
• May God bless our AGM today. We thank him for our Governance leaders; Pastor
Adrian, Greg Schubert, John Alexander, Jacquie Will, Rita Kroehn, Nathan Schultz, Graham Harms and Michael Scheer. May decisions be made which are part of his preferred and promised future for our St Petri Church family.
• We ask a special blessing on the new confirmation class today; Ella Adams, Taneesha
Chidgey, Paige Colmer, Zarlee Lange, Lochie Mustard, Alanah Radke, Tabrett Roocke, Jordi Wilksch, Kayley Boehm, Joel Schupelius, and Amber Noack.
• We ask for God’s blessing on John Falland and thank him for 80 years of an amazing
life. John celebrates his birthday 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: Pastor Robert Voigt, David Whitehead (op on Monday), Janet Harris, 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: Val McCABE, Margaret & Keith PFEIFFER,
Margaret SCHUTZ, Rae & Dennis HAMPEL, John & Barbara ALEXANDER, David & Sharon GREEN.
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 ☺
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Pastor Adrian Kitson [email protected] Greg Schubert [email protected] Peter Lange [email protected] Sue Vogt [email protected] Sharon Green [email protected] The Cottage [email protected] St Petri Lutheran Church
Website stpetri.org.au
Office Rosie & Libby [email protected] 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa
Phone 08 8562 1011
A big THANKYOU to the many people that were involved in our St Petri 150th ‘Sunday School Picnic’ held on the grounds of Coulthard House on the 12th of November. Celebrations at the picnic began soon after 12 noon, with a crowd of approximately 100 people enjoying a pooled lunch, as we sheltered under shady trees and marquees provided. After lunch our picnic race games began, and it was fantastic to see every generation getting involved in the fun and laughter of the races. First, we had the classic Egg and Spoon race, followed by the well-known ‘Tunnel Ball’ race. The crowd had the opportunity to be involved, cheer others on … or just relax in the shade and enjoy the celebrations which included some very delicious anniversary cake. Other races such as the water relay, water balloon throw and the sack race were enjoyed by our children, youth, parents and grandparents. (We must share that Pastor Adrian is VERY good at the sack race. He looked a little exhausted by the end … but who wouldn’t be!)
One race, namely our ‘Spectacular Wheelbarrow Race’ was enjoyed by our enthusiastic adults. It involved real wheelbarrows and speed! If you were watching the race, you would have seen wheelbarrow race participants such as Libby & Phil Krahling, Marie & Gottfried Kunze, Lyle & Kay Rohrlach and Luke Rothe. Our picnic races finale was ‘Tug of War’, which was led by our chairman Greg Schubert. The competition was tough and the fight from both children and adults was especially hard, but good fun was had by all. It was extra special to have some of our Hand in Hand Centre families join us for the picnic and overall it was a great crowd of picnic goers for such a warm day. Throughout the running races, we also had guessing games such as ‘Guess the names of our St Petri Pastors’, ‘Guess how many lollies are in the Jar’ and ‘Guess the weight of the Jar’. The children and adults also enjoyed other activities such as making pasta necklaces, colouring in, blowing bubbles, dressing up in old time clothes for the photo booth, how many pegs can you grab off the line game, giant Jenga and more. Our day finished with the announcement of our guessing game winners and a ‘dandy’ ice-cream for all. Perfect! Our 150th Anniversary Picnic day was a huge team effort and I want to thank the many people who helped to set up, run activities, stalls and races, first aid support and pack up. A big thank you to two servant-hearted ladies, Jeannette Hanckel and Sue Vogt for helping to plan and coordinate a fantastic picnic.
All glory be to God for our St Petri 150th Anniversary and for all that is yet to come.
Sharon Green – Child Youth & Family Ministry Director