14th October Pentecost

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1 14th October Pentecost JOB - RESURRECTION FAITH Welcome to today s Service of the Word, an act of worship because God is worth so much to us, and he is worthy of our praise and love. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated in the service. How wonderful it is to come together to hear and be encouraged by God s Word and enjoy the company of fellow believers. If you are a visitor, welcome, and may you feel very much at one with us. One of the great books in the Bible is the book of JOB. It deals with two of the greatest predicaments facing the human race. The problem of human suffering and whether a person will live again after death. The Old Testament readings for the four Sundays this October are from the book of Job. Job is a good man who suffers greatly he loses his children, his property and is afflicted with a dreaded disease. His friends visit him and try to help him by attempting to explain his suffering. Instead of helping and comforting Job they only make matters worse. Whatever argument they put forward as to why Job is suffering, Job has a counter argument. Job has his problems with God too, and he on occasions challenges him. But he does not lose faith in God. He still has confidence in his saving help. He declares, I know that my Redeemer lives I shall see God. When Job sees God the questions he has for him are no longer important. Lord, give us this simple faith I know that my Redeemer lives a resurrection faith. Pastor Trevor Reu

2 Sunday 14th October - Pastor Trevor Reu Readings: Job 23:1-9, 16, 17, Hebrews 4: 12-16, Mark 10: am Worship service of the Word am Worship with Holy Communion Monday 15th October Set-up for Anti Poverty Week pop-up op shop (St Petri Hall) Helpers required, and bring in any clothes you may want to donate. Tuesday16th October 9.30 am Coffee & Friendship Group meet in the Board Room of the office Continuing study of women in John s gospel Anti Poverty Week event St Petri Hall (our Food to Share team is helping with catering) Wednesday 17th October 7.00 pm Banner Stitching Meeting in the Meeting Room Thursday 18th October 2.00 pm Ladies Guild Exec Meeting, Board Room Thursday 18th October 7.30 pm Shalom Singers This week at St Petri Sunday 21st October Readings: Job 38:1-7, Hebrews 5:1-10, Mark 10: am Worship with Holy Communion am Worship - Service of the Word 2.00 pm Green Team Meeting - St Petri Hall Usher Training (for both worship communities) Saturday 27th October 9.00 am St Petri Church. Please let the office know if you are coming for catering purposes (morning tea) admin@stpetri.org.au Phone: The Governance Council and Re-development committee invite your comments and feedback on a revised Concept plan. Meeting dates: (note date change - Sunday meeting) Wednesday 24th October 7.30 pm Sunday 28th October 1.30 pm St Petri Hall

3 Diary Dates: Tuesday 16th October - LCC Anti-Poverty Week Expo and FLC Exhibition Day Friday 19th October - HHFC Christmas Craft Group Planning Session, 10.00am Saturday 20th October - Open Garden Ian & Margaret Rosenzweig s home - Fundraiser for the Bible Society. Tuesday 23rd October - 4 week Holy Spirit Bible Study series begins. (see below) Saturday 3rd November - Red Cross First Aid training for ushers/leaders/working with children St Petri Hall (see ad for more details) Monday 5th November - St Petri Lutheran Housing Association Nuriootpa Inc, Annual General Meeting, 4.30pm St Petri Boardroom. Sunday 25th November - St Petri Annual General Meeting Sunday 16th December - Christmas on the Green (next to Bank SA) Bible Study Series - Pastor Noel Due We regularly say I believe in the Holy Spirit. But what do we mean when we say that? In whom are we believing? And what does it mean to believe in the Spirit? Are we just saying that we believe he exists? Or something more? This brief series of interactive Bible studies aims to bring us face to face with the person of the Spirit. The more we know who he is, the more we are able to discern his ways. And the more that happens, the more we ll be the community he s created us to be. We'll be focusing on some important Bible passages, not least Jesus' words to his disciples in the upper room immediately before his crucifixion. The series will be recorded with the aim of making it available for download or DVD use by groups or other congregations. Tuesday 23rd October Tuesday 30th October Tuesday 6th November Tuesday 13th November 7-9 pm with a break for Supper St Petri Hall, Nuriootpa No need to book - just turn up and you might like to bring a Bible.

4 Expo Connect Anti-Poverty Event - Tuesday 16th October Clothes required for Pop-Up Op Shop If you have clothes which you are happy to donate, please bring them to St Petri Church Hall on set-up day - Monday 15th October. Unfortunately they can t be brought in earlier as there is no room to store them. Lutheran Community Care are only taking clothing this year, but if you have other items, please donate them to Community Helpers or Treasure Chest Op Shop. For more information, please ring Helen Walker at Lutheran Community Care on Lutheran Community Care is asking if we can help with set up in St Petri Hall on Monday 15th October from 10 am. Just turn up on the day if you can help. Many thanks. F LC E X H I B I T I O N D AY am 4.00 pm TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER The Flexible Learning Centre is located in the White House and Veterans Shed at St Petri. The FLC is Nuriootpa High School s alternate adult learning space for senior students. We are having an Exhibition Day to showcase the skills and talents of our students. The event is being organised and run by the students to coincide with Lutheran Community Care s Anti-Poverty Week Expo.

5 Vintage Festival Display in St Petri Church 24th 28th April, 2019 Theme: Come Follow Me The floral art group invite ALL members (young and old) to be involved in presenting displays of the following Bible stories. 1. Garden of Eden 2. Noah s Ark 3. Jacob s dream 4. Joseph and his special coat 5. Moses in the bulrushes 6. Ten Commandments 7. Ruth & Naomi 8. David and his harp 9. Fiery Furnace 10. Christmas 11. Good Friday 12. Easter Sunday 13. Jesus at Emmaus 14. Ascension 15. Pentecost 16. J E S U S (banner made by Messy Church) Need a rainbow approx 1.5m wide Need ideas 10 Commandments Need ideas Pentecost Need large potted plants and animals of any size eg: knitted, wooden, metal, garden ornaments. Need 3 wooden crosses (size yet to be confirmed) Be involved in sharing the love of Jesus for everyone! Contact: Helen Harris Kaylene Rohrlach

6 Notice Board Barossa Valley Archives & Historical Trust Inc. General Meeting, Wednesday 17 October 2018 at 7.30 p.m. at the Tabor Lutheran Hall, Tanunda. Mrs Gertrud Mahling of Germany will give an illustrated address focusing on Wendish heritage and current Wendish activities in Germany. Supper of Deutscher Kuchen, tea and coffee will be served. All welcome and bring a friend. Contact Don Ross, Secretary, Phone ; rossdi16@bigpond.com Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA). The final meeting for 2018 will be held on Monday 15 th October at Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, City. Rev. Ravinder Salooja, Director of Leipzig Mission, will tell the story of the founding in 1836 of the Dresden/Leipzig Mission as a confessional Lutheran mission society with close links to Lutherans in Prussia, and outline its role in forming the Lutheran World Convention, the forerunner of the LWF. Please note: the AGM for FoLA will be at 6.45 pm, with the main meeting to start at 7.30 pm. All welcome, supper & gold coin donation. Note the earlier date & starting time. Peter Lehmann Arts and Education Trust (PLAET) Scholarship/Grant Opportunity Under the Barossa Hill and Son Organ category of PLAET, funding is available for organ-based activities that will contribute to making the organ an ongoing and vibrant part of Barossa cultural life. For information and to apply, visit Foundation Barossa at For advice/support with your application, visit the Friends of the Hill and Son Grand Organ website at or call Steve Kaesler on Applications close 31 October 2018 Hill & Son Grand Organ David Chynoweth in Concert, Sunday 4th November at 2:00pm, Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda. $20 adults, children free.

7 Notice Board Shoe Boxes Operation Christmas Child collects shoeboxes filled with gifts and delivers them to children in need around the world. Every one of these shoebox gifts is an opportunity for the Gospel. In the hands of local churches, it is a powerful tool for evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication. Many shoebox recipients also enrol in a 12 lesson follow up discipleship program, The greatest journey, where they learn to follow Christ and share Him with others. More info. available at the office. Many thanks to all who are filling the shoe-boxes which are due in by 31st October. Many Thanks, Val Petering Movie Night - Tonight God s Not Dead A light in Darkness After a deadly fire rips through St James Church, Hadleigh University leaders use the tragedy to push the congregation off campus, forcing the church to defend its rights and bringing together estranged brothers for a reunion that opens old wounds and forces them to address the issues that pulled them apart. Rated PG Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Hall Sunday 14th October 7pm OPEN GARDEN ROSEWOOD The beautiful Garden of Ian & Margaret Rosenzweig at 409 Sir Condor Laucke Way (Greenock Road) Nuriootpa Saturday 20th October am - 4pm $7 entry (u/18 free) Refreshments available A Bible Society Fundraiser Any donation of biscuits or cake for the trading table would be appreciated. Nuriootpa Town Band presents: An afternoon with NTB Featuring Nuriootpa Town Band Woodwind and Swing Ensembles Nuriootpa high School Senior Ensemble Faith Lutheran College Jazz Ensemble Sunday 21 October pm Nuriootpa Soldiers Memorial Hall Cabaret Style - BYO nibbles & drinks Barista coffee available for purchase Ticket Sales Adults $20 Students and Children $5 $2 of every adult ticket sold goes to the Barossa Community Kitchen Contact: Philip Krahling ( ) David Bettison ( ) The Cottage: 47 Murray St Nuriootpa PH:

8 Notice Board Red Cross First Aid Training A training course has been booked for Saturday 3rd November for Ushers, staff, volunteers working with children, and church leaders to attend. Time: 9am - 5 pm in the St Petri Church Hall Maximum number of attendees is 20. Nominations sought for Faith Lutheran College Board 2019 Do you have a passion for education and a willingness to serve your community? Faith Lutheran College Board seeks expressions of interest from members of our Lutheran Community to fill three vacancies in These positions run for a term of 3 years each, commencing in January The church will cover the cost of this training, unless you would like to donate this. Once you have booked we will s details of the process. You will need a USI (unique student identification) number. To submit a nomination or for more information, please Nerida Harris nharris@faith.sa.edu.au for a position description and nomination form. Nominations close Friday 19th October. Please prayerfully consider offering the gift of your valuable time to Faith College. Together we can make a difference. Lutheran Community Care Need Your Help During October, the Emergency Relief staff are seeking donations of : Sugar Coffee Tinned fruit Donations can be placed in the trolley in the Church foyer or brought to the Office. Christian Life Coach Opportunity For any stressed women out there - Christian Life Coach Peta has some Godly answers to; Stress, Boundaries, Relationships, Memory-issues etc. On Wed 24th & Thurs 25th October at the Christian Community Hub 83 Murray Street, Tanunda Peta is holding 2 x 90 minute Group Coaching sessions. 7-9 pm. Cost $89 both sessions. Light refreshments. Limited places available. For more information please contact Jeneane Zimmermann

9 Child Safe Environments (Formerly Mandatory Reporting) REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REFRESHER THURSDAY 25TH October am pm This Refresher course is designed to protect young people from all forms of abuse. It assists participants understand the issues, their obligations, and the correct response if abuse is identified. Cost: $40 for workers Or free for St Petri volunteers Please bring your lunch Coffee and Tea provided Registration: St Petri Reception Certificate issued on completion of course Venue: St Petri Meting Room 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa Course presented by CSE Trainer, Sue Vogt During November, the Family Centre will host Chat & Chill sessions after Thursday playgroup, from 12:30-1:30pm. The sessions will include a brief God time during a light lunch, followed by a chance to relax and chat while the kids play. Chat & Chill dates this term: November 1st, 15th and 29th. Six week course for Parents and Carers - Early Years (Children 0-6 years) If you re looking for practical strategies, inspiration, and encouragement, you ll be interested in a Toolbox Parenting Group. Parent types Being the parent your child needs Making memories Developmental stages Discipline Tools for engaging co-operation And more Monday 22nd October - 26th November 9.45 am - 12 noon at the Hand in Hand Family Centre, 24 Second Street, Nuriootpa $60 for 6 weeks - Creche available Course fills fast - To book please call LCC on

10 Book of Reports AGM Sunday 25th November Ministry and Admin Leaders please have your St Petri reports written and ed or dropped in to the office by Friday 26th October Thank you Dave (and Barb) Anderson and Roger Walck in concert Sunday 10th February, 2019 at 7 pm in St Petri. Church. Only concert in SA. They will be bringing with them 25 guests who will require billeting for two nights. Helen Thiele will be organizing billeting arrangements and would appreciate hearing from you if you can help. Phone: The nights which they will be staying are 9th 10th February, Open Hours Monday Friday Open 9:30am Closed 5.00 pm Saturday Open 9:30am Closed 12:00 noon The Cottage Christian Book & Gifts Shop 47 Murray Street Nuriootpa SA 5355 PH: cottage@stpetri.org.au Get Ready for Christmas Christmas Cards Advent Calendars Shepherd on the Search All in store Now.

11 We Pray We thank God for the safe arrival of Victor Louis McNamara, born 1st October. Son of Mathew and Holly and a brother for Hugo. May God bless them with his joy and peace. We share the joy with Colin & Doris Reuter, celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on 18 October. God s richest blessings. We remember the members of our church family and friends who are isolated at the nursing homes in lock-down because of a virus. Be near to the residents and restore health and joy. We ask God s blessing and peace for those who are nearing the end of their life s journey. Give them and all of us, hope and assurance in faith of a wonderful future with you given through Jesus. 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: Elva Falland, Yvonne Burgemeister, Helen Walker, Lorna Vogt (Tanunda Hospital), Anna Hahn (Hampstead), Janet Harris, Ruth Prescott, Barb Doecke, Jean Rohrlach, Roma Bray, Stella Schulz and Rosemary Angel. We pray for people in our Church family: David & Gayle GERHARDY, Mark, Sharon and Joshua BARTSCH, Lyn & Ian CATWRIGHT, Lorraine FECHNER, Rita HAGE, Bruce & Joan KERNICK, John & Helen ATZE. Please feel free to contact the office or fill in a pew sheet if you have a specific prayer need and you would like our church to pray for you. admin@stpetri.org.au Contact Us... Office Rosie Edwards admin@stpetri.org.au 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa Open Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM Closed for lunch pm Phone Pastor Adrian Kitson pastor@stpetri.org.au Greg Schubert chair@stpetri.org.au Peter Lange businessmanager@stpetri.org.au Rannane Zanker familycentre@stpetri.org.au Sharon Green childyouthfamily@stpetri.org.au The Cottage cottage@stpetri.org.au f St Petri Lutheran Church Website stpetri.org.au

12 Growing Faith at Home Towards the end of last month, our St Petri Grow Coaching team introduced the Faith 5 at both services. The Faith 5 provides a framework to help us to grow closer to our loved ones and deepen our relationship with God. It s not only for families with young children, but any age group can take part in Faith 5. You may choose to do Faith 5 at home or it can also be used in other ways, such as in small groups. So, in all its simplicity, here it is. SHARE your highs and lows of the day READ a Bible verse or story TALK about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows PRAY for one another's highs and lows BLESS one another. God bless you today and always (name) As shared last month, we are inserting the Growing Faith at Home/Faith 5 resource in the bulletin for four weeks. After this we encourage people to access the Faith 5 on our St Petri website it s easy to find. For those unable to use the website, we will continue to have hard copies at the back of the church each Sunday. Blessings! Messy Church on Oct 5 th What an amazing sunny day we had for Messy Church. Our theme was Great Love, which led us in sharing the story of Cecil the Sheep (the parable of the lost sheep). Essentially the message was that we all have a Heavenly Father, who loves us far greater than we could ever imagine. Free Bibles and tracts were offered to both children and adults, and it was wonderful to see that most of our Bibles were taken. Perhaps we will take the opportunity to keep offering Bibles, so if you wish to donate a Bible, we won t say no. Another wonderful part of Messy Church last week, was to see people of all generations attending. One of Messy Church s core values is all-ages, so we are very pleased to have children, parents, youth, individuals, couples, carers and grandparents attend. Everyone is welcome. I wish to thank the many people who are involved in supporting Messy Church. It is a huge team effort. Prayers are number one. We continue to encourage people in praying for this ministry, and especially ask that you join us in prayer on the day of Messy Church (wherever you may be. at 11am when our small group gathers to pray or anytime that works for you) Thank you. Sharon Green - Child Youth Family Ministry