Wodonga Lutheran Parish St John s St Mark s Yackandandah Victory Lutheran College Committed to Sharing Jesus 17th Sunday after Pentecost 1 st October 2017. Welcome to members, friends & visitors We pray that you feel at home as you worship our Lord Jesus Christ with us. At the end of the service we invite you to please join us for a light luncheon, cuppa and chat. Our Lord s love and peace be with you. Congregation Pastor: Jaswanth Kukatlapalli College Principal: John Thompson 14 Havelock St, Wodonga College Pastor: VACANT Ph: (02) 6024 7072 28 Drages Rd, Wodonga jaswanth.kukatlapalli@lca.org.au Ph: (02) 6057 5859 wodluthp@westnet.com.au reception@vlc.vic.edu.au www.wodongalutheranparish.org.au www.vlc.vic.edu.au
WELCOME A note for any visitors among us. We are glad you are here with us! A note about the Lutheran Divine service and what we believe about worship. To us worship isn t so much about what we do, but about what God does for us. We simply respond in prayer and praise to the God who comes down to our level. God comes to forgive us, to feed us with the Word and the sacraments. HOLY COMMUNION: We believe that Holy Communion is instituted by Christ for his disciples. So, if you trust Jesus died for your sins and are baptised you are welcome to receive this sacrament with us. If you do not wish to commune, you may come forward to the altar during Holy Communion to receive a blessing, please indicate your intention to the pastor. SERVICE TIMES THIS WEEKEND St John s, Wod Sat 6:00pm NO Service St Mark s, Yack Sun 8:30am NO Service St John s, Wod Sun 10:30am Intergenerational Special Service followed by a meeting to issue Call to College Pastor READINGS Exodus 17:1-7 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32 God gives water from a rock The humility and exaltation of Christ Which son obeyed his father? PRAYERS Response: God of Grace and Truth Hear our prayer In our prayers this week: Prayer Requests: We pray for the following who are in need at this time; Gregory & Kerryn JENNINGS; Merv KELLER; Frank KELLY; Laurel McRAE; Myrna SMITH; Phyllis HEINER. We give thanks to God - for Milla Burrell, for Oliver Suter, we pray for those who are about to undertake confirmation. Melbourne North West Region, Congregations of Melton, St Albans and Sunbury Pastor Frank Rasenberger and Anne; Pastor John Renner (em.) and Margaret; Pastor John Schultz (em.) and Judith. DAILY BIBLE READINGS Sunday Matthew 21:23-32 Thursday Mark 6:47-56 Monday Mark 6:1-13 Friday Mark 7:1-23 Tuesday Mark 6:14-29 Saturday Psalm 19 Wednesday Mark 6:30-46
ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME to our new Brother in Christ, Oliver Matthew Suter [parents Matthew & Rebecca Suter] who is being baptised into God s Family this Sunday. May God bless you as a family and as you raise your son trusting in the Lord Jesus. NOTE REGARDING OLIVER SUTER s BAPTISM ON SUNDAY 1 ST OCTOBER This is to advise the congregation attending the Family service on 1 st October at St John s, that the baptism of Oliver Suter will hopefully be video recorded for the VLC teaching purposes. THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA WEBSITE HAS RECENTLY BEEN UPGRADED. Here are just some of the useful links: LCA enews click the link below to subscribe to National enews letters http://www.lca.org.au/departments/support-services/communications/enews/ Professional Standards for information on Ethical Standards http://www.lca.org.au/departments/support-services/professionalstandards/standards-ethical-behaviour/ Professional Standards Training http://www.lca.org.au/departments/support-services/professional-standards/trainingprof-standards/ LCA Policies and Procedures http://www.lca.org.au/services-resources-training/policies/ A MAN NAMED MARTIN: PART 3 The Movement This Study journey will now commence on the 18 th of October 2017. Feel free to register your interest with the Pastor Jaswanth. If you would like to host/lead a group please let the pastor know. CALL FOR COLLEGE PASTOR The Call Committee has been meeting to short list two to three candidates for the vacant College Pastor position in our Parish. Subject to successful telephone interviews these names will be presented to a Parish special (call) meeting after the Parish service on Sunday 1 October 2017. Please be a part of the Mission and Ministry to our Parish by attending the meeting and voting on the Pastor you would prefer to Call for the College vacancy. CONFIRMATION JOURNEY AT WLP The Confirmation Journey will be commencing after the school holidays on Thursday evening. Please keep the confirmation children and their parents in your prayers. Contact Pastor Jaswanth Kukatlapalli for more information at jaswanth.kukatlapalli@lca.org.au or phone 02 6024 7072 Thank you.
ADVANCE NOTICE Victory Lutheran College will be celebrating its 25 th Anniversary on Saturday 28 th October from 3pm to 8pm. The following day there will be a thanksgiving service to commemorate the 500 th year anniversary of Reformation. Parish members are encouraged to note this weekend in their calendars. Job list and help required is supplied with this bulletin sheet. CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS LEPROSY AUXILIARY MISSION OF ALBURY-WODONGA - Invites members of the congregation to be present to commemorate the achievements over the past 50 years, hard-working members past and present, who showed those suffering with leprosy in poorer countries of the world that we care. Financial support of the public of our street stalls. Generous support of Church members. Date: Thursday 26 th October 2017 at 11:00am for light luncheon. Venue: Parkland Christian Chapel, Cnr Brockley St & Roseland Ave, Wodonga. Guest Speaker: Pam Lake from The Leprosy Mission tells how many lives have been changed over the past 50 years. Contact: Marie (02) 6059 7710 or email branddog@bigpond.com. OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP IN THE PARISH OFFICE As Heather will be unavailable on 17, 18 & 19 October, volunteers will be needed to help out in the Parish Office while she is away. It may only be for one week OR it may run into two weeks depending on how fast she recuperates from eye surgery. Please prayerfully consider if you can help out and advise Pastor Jaswanth or Heather asap. TIA (means - Thanks In Advance). AFRICAN VOICES Pinned to our noticeboard, please find the final copy of African Voices updating you regarding happenings throughout 2017. We are looking forward to broadening our updates regarding Migrant Ministry throughout Victoria and Tasmania and would welcome any input from your Communities. Please feel free to contact Erin Grainger Congregational Support and Migrant Ministry Officer on (03) 92361241 OR erin.grainger@vic.lca.org.au PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS WORKSHOP Professional Standards workshop will be happening at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Adams Street, JINDERA on Sunday 19 th November 2017, beginning at 11am. Registration for this workshop will also be via the LCA Professional Standards website. PASTOR JASWANTH AWAY AT CLW ORANGE CAMP Ps Jaswanth will be attending Christian Life Week (CLW) Orange Camp as the Camp Pastor. This is a district run camp for high school aged students at Tandara Camp, Halls Gap,. If you require any Pastoral assistance from 2 nd -6 th October please call Parish Lay Assistants, Alex Sweetman or Jason Zweck. Alternatively call Parish Office. Thank you.
THE LCA 50: 500, CELEBRATING 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION Thank you to everyone who supported the 'Luther' movie either by their presence on the night or through donations. It was a wonderful evening and there have been many positive comments from people, not only from our Parish but from the wider community. On 29th October the Parish will be hosting a 'The LCA 50:500, Celebrating 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Thanksgiving Service at Victory Lutheran College. For this, the Reformation Team 500 will need your help and support. Listed below are a few of the areas we will need assistance in. AREAS YOU MAY LIKE TO ASSIST IN: Helping to set up on Saturday night (after the close of the celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of Victory Lutheran College - approximate time 8pm) Flowers - giving donations towards the flowers for the day. The flowers will be used to decorate the altar area, and the tables. Inviting your family and friends. Those of you who attended the Luther movie, attended A man named Martin Luther bible studies, by now you are familiar with the Lutheran reformation story and the blessings that eventuated from it. So, why not invite friends and family to come and be part of a thanksgiving service? Let us thank God for we belong to a church that boldly stands on the Gospel message! Food - In this area we really need your support to cater for approximately 150-200 people with a light lunch (Longest Lutheran Lunch). We need you to not only bring enough food for your family, but also to bring extra for the many visitors we are expecting. A list of what will be required will be announced shortly. Help to pack up at the end of the luncheon, tidying up and packing chairs away. Children we need your help, to bring the food from the kitchen to the tables, after the service, and also to serve the food, especially to those who find it difficult to get around. To be greeters. Every member to welcome those who come through the front door, whether known or not. Please think about the above list, pray about where you may be able to help. A list will be put up in coming weeks for you to add your name to it in the area you would like to serve. If you have any questions please contact any of the Reformation Team, Jenny Simboras, Sheryl Parsons or Pastor Jaswanth Kukatlapalli. We thank you in advance for your support, knowing that because of it, this day will be a huge success and one that will be remembered for a long time.
LUTHERAN AGED CARE VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION SESSION On Wednesday 25 th October at 5:00pm at Granite Hall Dellacourt, Nicholson Pl Albury. Also they are having a FREE screening of Luther at Granite Hall on 18 th October at 1:30pm & 6:00pm. See flyers on noticeboard for full information. THIS WEEK: Sunday 1 Oct 2:00am DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS TODAY 10:30am Baptism of Oliver Matthew Suter Monday 2 Oct to 6 Oct Ps Jaswanth at CLW Orange Camp @ Tandara Tuesday 3 Oct 11am-3pm Church Office OPEN Wednesday 4 Oct 9am-1pm Church Office OPEN 10:00am Women s Fellowship Meeting Thursday 5 Oct 8:30am-2pm Leprosy Mission Street Stall in High Street 10am-3pm Savers Corner OPEN 11am-3pm Church Office OPEN Friday 6 Oct 10am-3pm Savers Corner OPEN 2:00pm Buckland Wedding rehearsal in church Saturday 7 Oct 9:30am Wedding David Buckland & Sue Morgan-Matusch LAST WEEK: Attendance Communion Total Offering St John s 48 43 $ 1,929.00 St Mark s 15 14 $ 2,700 needed to St John s (Sat Eve) 12 10 meet budget) Offerings Year to date: 39 weeks to 24/09/17 @ actual 2,700 pw $ 105,300.00 Offerings to 24/09/17 $ 82,346.30 SHORTFALL $ 22,953.70 NEXT WEEKEND: 18 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST READINGS Sat 6:00pm Wod 5 Songs of Faith HC Service Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20 Sun 8:30am Yack Spoken HC Service Philippians 3:4b-14 Sun 10:30am Wod 5 Songs of Faith HC Service Matthew 21:33-46 ROSTER FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND Communion Server WodS 7 th Oct Phill Edwards Wod 8 th Oct Marie Hill Altar Guild WodS 7 th Oct Claire Roennfeldt Wod 8 th Oct Maria Davison Reader WodS 7 th Oct Edwards Family Wod 8 th Oct Angela Uhrhane Children s Address WodS 7 th Oct Rhonda Keller Wod 8 th Oct Rhonda Keller PowerPoint WodS 7 th Oct Isaac Paech Wod 8 th Oct Volunteer Usher/Counters WodS 7 th Oct Grealy Family Wod 8 th Oct Sheryl Parsons Church Cleaning Oct 2 nd - Oct 8 th Sheryl Parsons Kat Chisholm Mowers Sept 25 th - Oct 8 th Andrew Keller Ralph Behrends