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Welcome to this community of cracked pots! We are a local community of fragile clay vessels carrying gospel gold according to the Word today. We welcome any other clay vessels and ask the Christ, the head of this body to encourage everyone today to ‘not lose heart’. That is on Paul’s mind as he writes a second time to the congregation in Corinth. It has been a hard ministry among them. There have been people in the local congregation who have discredited Paul’s gospel teaching and now even his very character, reminding the
community of Paul’s dark past as a persecutor of God’s people. He wrote to try and affirm the gospel among those who wanted the privilege and power of preaching another gospel in this congregation. He writes again to do the same, defend his ministry and himself to a small degree, and encourage these clay vessels to stay close to the treasure that has already been planted in them by the spirit of Christ at their baptism. If you struggle with keeping a strong and courageous heart
for the gospel, for whatever reason, today’s word is one that will encourage you to ‘not lose heart’ and take your rightful place as a carrier of the treasured gospel of life, healing and peace where you live.
Peace Pastor Adrian
3rd June 2018
2 Pentecost
Sunday 3rd June
Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Mark 2:23-3:6
8.30 am Worship with Holy Communion 10.30 am Worship - service of the Word
Kid’s Connect on today at both worship service times. Grow Coaching team will be installed at both worship times
Monday 4th June 4.00 pm Confirmation - St Petri Meeting Room 6.00 pm Professional Standards Workshop - St Petri Hall (part 2) Must be registered to attend. Soup available for gold coin donation.
Tuesday 5th June Redeemer Students visit St Petri Church this morning.
9.30 am Coffee & Friendship Change of venue (just for winter) - St Petri Board Room (in the office) From death to Christian resurrection (plus discussion on heaven) Anyone Welcome!
Wednesday 6th June 10.00 am Mid Week Holy Communion in St Petri Church Hall
11.00 am Pastor Paul 80th Birthday Celebration, St Petri Hall Please bring a plate of food to share
Thursday 7th June
7.30 pm Shalom Singers practice in the Hall.
Friday 8th June 9.30 am HoOt Playgroup at St Petri Hall
Sunday 10th June 8.30 am Worship - Service of the Word 10.30 am Worship with Holy Communion
This week at St Petri
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Office Rosie Edwards [email protected] 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa Open Mon-Fri 9AM— 5PM Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm Phone 08 8562 1011
Contact Us .. . Pastor Adrian Kitson [email protected] Greg Schubert [email protected] Peter Lange [email protected] Rannane Zanker [email protected] Sharon Green [email protected] The Cottage [email protected] St Petri Lutheran Church Website stpetri.org.au
• INFUSION, Sunday June 3, 6:30 pm at Tanunda Luth. School
• Sunday 3rd June - Hymn Fest | Bible Society At the Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda 2pm.
It is a Barossa community event. There will be items from local artists. Tea and coffee will be served. Entrance is free but an offering for the work of Bible Society will be taken up. - • Monday 4th June (Fully booked) Part 2 6pm Soup available and registration 6.15 pm start
Professional Standards Workshop - Training for all St Petri members in leadership positions, people working with Children and Youth.
• Friday 8th June - Grandfriends Day at Redeemer • Wednesday 13th June - Ladies Guild 11 am Luncheon meeting with Guest Speaker: Margaret Reimann “My Story” Soup and crusty bread • Sunday 24th June - SGM (Half Yearly Meeting) St Petri Lutheran Church • Sunday 1st July - Foundations Lunch St Petri Lutheran Church 12.15 pm in St Petri Hall (see details page 5) • Sunday 8th July - Asante Afternoon ALWS event at Dim Church Winery (see page 9)
• Saturday 14th July - Blueprint Ministries 2018 Appeal Dinner “Save the Date” at Mawson Lakes Function Centre More information at www.blueprintministries.org.au
Diary Dates:
80th Birthday Celebration Pastor Paul Lohe
All members of the congregation are invited to come to Pastor Paul Lohe’s 80th Birthday in our hall on Wednesday 6th June at 11.00 am.
Would you kindly bring a plate of food to share for an early lunch!
We would be finished around 1.00 pm.
Thank you.
Branching Out Session with local Barossa Artist, Janelle Amos Kaylene Rohrlach welcomed everyone to the Branching Out Session with Self Pollinate Artist, Janelle Amos, on Friday 25 May 2018. The evening opened with a visual video depicting the beauty of floral arrangements and artwork and narrated as a spiritual
journey. This presentation was on display at St Petri Church during The Vintage Festival in 2017. The guests were treated to hearing Guest speaker, Janelle Amos, sharing her amaz-ing, creative story and how it unfolded in her life leading to a meaningful expression of discovery. Janelle told her story in a beautiful meditative way, interspersed with learnings of symbolism, imperfections and ‘opening eyes’ to creation’s awesome beauty. Materi-als for Janelle’s mandalas depict nature’s supply from plants and fruits, taken apart to tiny particles and displayed from a central point in a circular mandala. Unplanned, her mandala creation is an unknown artistic path, balancing trust and interruptions, until the final piece evolves and is photographed. Janelle captured our attention with the profound spiritual links to life’s experiences. The guests applauded her story and were also treated to Janelle’s special freshly
brewed coffee, served with a delicious supper. A great night out!
Foundations is a seminar for anyone who is either new to St Petri, reconnecting with St Petri after a time away or for people just wanting to find out more about this local community of Christians in Nuriootpa. The aim is to orientate people, help people connect with other people and help people understand more and develop a deeper sense of belonging.
12.15 pm Lunch - St Petri Hall (Please let us know dietary requirements) 1.15 pm St Petri Story Take a tour of the Church campus Consider your involvement in the St Petri Mission RSVP: Email [email protected] by 15/06/2018 PH: 8562 1011
Sunday 1st July, 2018 Hear the Story of St Petri and what God is doing in this community
CLW Christian Life Week 9 - 13 JULY 2018
Is a camp run for high school aged young people. It is a full-on week of fun, friendship and faith building.
Who: year 7-12 students
Date: 9-13 July
Location: Unity College, Murray Bridge
Cost: $180 Rego’s at https://events.blueprintministries.org.au Rego closes 18th June.
All children 9-12 years of age are invited to attend
THIS IS THE FEAST Six sessions to prepare children for Holy Communion. Commencing at the beginning of third term A weekday night at 5 pm (night to be decided by group)
Please contact the Office for further information and to let us know if you are interested in participating. [email protected] PH: 8562 1011
48th District Convention of Synod Report
4-6 May 2018
This years synod was at Tatachilla Lutheran College, McLaren Vale.
As a first timer to synod I did not know what to expect and do. I was given the
”Book of Reports” before going, and read through of it. Seems ok so far.
Friday I left Klemzig (where I was staying) took nearly 2 hrs to get there due to
heavy Friday afternoon,” I want to get out of here traffic” and roadworks near
the old Mitsubishi factory, compared to only 50 minutes Sunday morning.
Friday evening was the start of the convention with a welcoming BBQ. Put on by
Tatachilla students to raise funds for their mission trip to the Northern Territory and
Cambodia. I got talking to some of the other delegates, Bishops and pastors there. Also
found some other fellow Barossa Lutherans there as well. I also met and had a chat with
Christian singer/song writer Robin Mann.
The theme for this year was based on Luke24: 13 – 33 about two disciples
walking together, disheartened and disillusioned about faith and life, and
were walking without faith and hope until a stranger walked with them. The
stranger turned out to be Jesus, who walked and talked with them about the
happenings of the previous days. They invited him for tea. He broke bread with
them, then they realised who he was.
V32 “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and
opened the Scriptures to us”
We had an opening worship service where Bishop David Altus introduced us to the
theme “Hearts Burning”. The principal of the school welcomed everyone, and three
students gave a talk about the land Tatachilla College is built on, their faith journey and
opportunities the college provides for students.
Bishop of the LCA John Henderson addressed delegates and spoke of may issues
facing the LCA including “Ordination of women and men” and “why it need not to be
church divisive”. Theology and domestic violence. Reviewing the LCA call system,
church worker training and Australian Lutheran College. The topic of same sex
marriage was also bought up and how it relates to the church. The Aboriginal church is
an area Bishop Henderson is passionate about and he raised a number of questions
that need to be explored.
Business sessions started Friday night. 2018 budget was presented.
Proposals were also presented. “revised working structure of the SA-NT District”. “A
reduced number of pastors on District Church Council by two”. “Constitutional
changes relating to the development of the Assistant Bishop for Mission position”.
Changes to use of Interest funds from the Zinnbauer Fund to sustain chaplaincy
ministry”. “Annual one day synods” instead of 2 to 3 day synods.
Saturday was business day, going through proposals and voting on proposals.
It wasn’t all business as there were some round table discussions and activities as well.
Break times were good as well as there was the usual amount of food at a Lutheran
gathering, plus also meeting new friends and catching up with old ones.
Bishop David Altus gave thanks to the lives of pastors, their wives and others who have
passed away since the last convention.
David also raised concerns about the ageing of our pastors as there are quite a few
who will be retiring over the coming years, and to equip the laity to do some pastoral
work. Thanks was also given to various people including Helen Lockwood for 25 years
of service on the LCC, 9 years as Director.
The 2019 budget was presented.
Saturday evening there was an informal dinner and drinks plus entertainment was
provided by staff and students of the college. Someone mentioned the word rain
and then it bucketed down on and on for most of the evening.
Sunday morning we had worship and Holy Communion and an offering of $8,000.00
was going to the Alice Springs Playgroup Appeal, ran by the LCC.
Each department of the District gave a 10 minute presentation, 9 in all. A couple of
standout ones where Lutheran Community Care – Hellen Lockwood spoke of the
LCC throughout SA and Central Australia. Two Aboriginal women, Dolly and Leanne
from the Alice Springs Playgroup spoke of their experiences at the playgroup and
what it had done for their families. But government funding has been withdrawn and
nine indigenous workers have lost their jobs.
CFYYAM -Fiona Weckert showed a video which challenged us and will challenge
you. Go to you tube and type in Next Generation AUS 4 3 (https://youtu.be/
NUEzSJES5-M) and watch the video.
Various other talks were given as well.
There were more round table discussions and prayers.
Bishop David Altus was re-elected as Bishop of the LCA. Pastor Tim Klein was re-
elected as 1st Assistant Bishop. Eugene Minge was elected as 2nd Assistant Bishop. They
had the installation of the three elected during the closing worship.
It was a Great weekend, meeting new and old faces. I didn’t know what the word
synod meant but now I do. Thanks to Rita Kroehn for asking me to go. - Greg Minge
Val Petering also attended Convention and because Greg had written such a good
report, didn’t need to report this time. She said that it was a very “positive, happy
event and she thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to attend.
Not ice Board
To Give Away Left Over pieces of wool insulation for heat and cold to give away ! Come and ask Peter Lange at the office if you are interested. (Some was used to make the sound absorbers in the hall)
For Sale - Two Pianos In excess to our needs at St Petri. Available at a very good price. Great for children learning to play a traditional musical instrument. Come to St Petri Office to check them out.
Stamps for Missions Please save your postage stamps which you receive on your letters and bring them in to the office for the stamp team (Sadie Voigt, Don Rosenzweig and Co.) who will sort them, clean them ready for sale to support mission. There is a collection box in the office and one in the church.
The Lutheran Subscriptions now due $44 which can be
• paid direct online BPay
• cash or cheque (payable to LCA Subscriptions) at the St Petri church office.
Please have this in by Sunday 23rd June at latest.
Two books written by local ex-Lutheran school teacher Andy Thurlow are now available at our Cottage Christian Book and Gifts Shop.
A Singular and Outrageous Blessing: The Story of Rolph and Margaret Mayer (Morning Star $25) traces the lives of two inspiring and influential people in our church. Rolph Mayer was principal of the Lutheran Teachers College, now celebrating 50 years since it’s establishment. Margaret debuted last year (age 86) as a comedienne at the Adelaide Fringe! Both are terrific story-tellers and have had their share of tragedy as well.
Kieran Modra: The Way I See It (Wakefield Press $35) is all about our South Australian Paralympic champion who with 15% sight, overcomes enormous challenges with a wonderfully positive and courageous attitude. Dawn Fraser, Anna Meares and a host of celebrities recommend this book. Enjoy these reads!
Advanced Care Directives - Help is available to understand and put these in place. You can make an appointment to see Gayle by phoning the St Petri office 8562 1011.
Parish Nurse
Not ice Board Dried Apricots - in the Parish Office now $13 per 500g packet Funds raised go to help God’s ministries in Cambodia Apricots grown and processed in the Riverland for the Barmera/New Residence Lutheran Parish Apricot Fund Raising Project.
WANTED: Book by David Schubert "Kavel's People". Contact Dorcas Kernich 8563 3594 or 0409 679 496.
47 Murray Street Nuriootpa 5353 85624631 [email protected]
Friday 6th July Shed Happens Venue and guest speaker 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, phone Ian Rosenzweig
Shed will be heated
Volunteer Help Required The hand in Hand Family Centre is needing Creche volunteers to help look after children on a casual basis. So people with flexibility to be called upon, but not having to commit to a regular weekly timeslot.
Also looking for Reading Assistant Volunteers
If you have a little spare time and a heart for this ministry, please contact Rannane on 0458 822 715. She works on Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday.
The Cottage Christian Book & Gifts Shop 47 Murray Street
Nuriootpa SA 5355 PH: 08 8562 4631
Email: [email protected]
The Cottage
2018 EOFY Sale In conjunction with the Leader’s Shop Local Competition
20% off all Books including Bibles 06 - 12 June 40% off all Jewellery 13 - 19 June 30% off CD’s & DVD’s 20 - 26 June 40% off all Cards 27 June - 3 July 50% off Giftware(Ladies & Mens) (including Confirmation) 4 - 10 July
50% off Giftware (Babies) (including Baptism & Christening) 11 - 17 July
As we come to the end of Reconciliation Week:
• God our Father, we thank you for reconciling us to yourself through the death of Jesus. Help us to see clearly that it is your will that Australia’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples be reconciled to each other, and help us to live out your will in our lives.
• Help Indigenous and non-Indigenous Christians alike to define themselves first and foremost as children of God, one people united in Christ. Help all of us to avoid letting tribal attitudes like pride in our ancestry and pride in our cultural heritage stand in the way of right relationship.
• Help us to recognise and accept each other’s struggles with painful emotions like grief, loss, anger and guilt. Help us to be more empathetic and better able to provide constructive help to friends in need.
• May God bless our “Grow Ministry” team: Sharon Green, Leanne Kitson, Barb Alexander & Libby Krahling that they may discern God’s will for our children and youth ministry here at St Petri. May he give them what they need to be great mentors to inspire all of us, of all ages, to acts of kindness and sharing the Gospel with our young ones that they may grow in their knowledge and love of God.
• We celebrate with and ask God’s blessing on Dianne Linke who celebrates her 70th Birthday this week on Saturday.
• 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: Barb Alexander, Yvonne Angove, Beryl Kroschel, Gladys Falkenberg, Elizabeth Mueller, Rosemary Angel, Erwin & Rosa Vogelsang, Eric Hailstone, David Whitehead and Joan Leahy.
• We pray for people in our church family: Les SCHMAAL, Bob & Lorna NOLL, Peter MAY, Pastor Ken & Joan PFITZNER, Neil ROHRLACH, Kathryn SCHILLING, Richard & Chelsea START, Eileen SCHROETER, Nathan, Heidi, Chloe, Cooper & Sophie SCHULTZ.
We Pray
As winter begins to set in, St Petri seems to continue to warm up! There is much happening around our congregation that tells me we are very committed to our mission in many and various ways. The Governance Council is working away at developing its leadership understanding and structure to do the best it can to ensure we are looking ahead, listening to our people and the Word of God and being in tune to his leading. We are currently working on our five mission focus areas: ministry with children, young people and their families, worship gatherings, adult faith formation, ministry among seniors and developing connections with schools. We have embarked on a partnership with GROW Ministries by which we will be supported and further coached in our development of ministry among our younger people and their families. We are also considering a deeper partnership with the LCA New and Renewing Churches group and what they might help us to be and do into the future. We have continued dialogue around the redevelopment of our church building and there will be more consultation invited soon. Our Child Youth and Family ministry continues to aim to develop our people to make connections with new families and support all of our existing families in various ways, from Messy Church to Kids Connect to Confirmation and more. We have a new way of encouraging adults learners in their learning and living of the gospel coming up soon. More info will be out shortly. Our Seniors are active! The Senior’s Morning Tea recently held was excellent. There are too many groups of seniors to mention here who are gathering for various purposes from Bible Study to reaching out to others, serving in various ways and for the giving of pastoral care. We continue to support our schools (Redeemer and Faith) as well as Nuri High in the ways we can at the moment. We could do more. It seems to me that we are doing what Chosen Strangers are called to do and that is to bear witness to the grace and love of Jesus where he has places us as we serve others and love each other in his name. Well done St Petri!! Peace Pastor Adrian
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