10th September 2017 14 Pentecost Welcome to St Petri, a local church in Jesus’ mission to bring his love and hope to bear in each other’s lives and that of this community. It is very good that you are gathered here in the presence of Jesus in a Spirit of love and hope! Another real life word on the real life business of being the church of Jesus in the world comes our way today. Hope for the pressing problem of conflict and what to do with it when it turns up, is freely shared by the Saviour who is telling his friends that he is already on the way to making it possible for the best and most complete forgiveness of human sin. Even in the holy church of Jesus, people are still people and we will let each other down. Our debt to each other is only love, and yet this debt will never be fully paid to each other this side of the new heaven and earth. So, we get some practical steps, some real help and some direct challenge to practice this privileged acceptance and undeserved love we have received from him already, so that we remain better together as co-workers in Jesus kingdom mission. Hear of his forgiveness in the heart. Receive his forgiveness in the heart and then take the call to be a forgiver from the heart, rather than a demander of rights and judge of those different or those who have harmed you. It is the superior way to go, according to Jesus. In his forgiveness, and in the peace it brings to our lives, Pastor Adrian
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10th September 2017
14 Pentecost
Welcome to St Petri, a
local church in Jesus’
mission to bring his love
and hope to bear in
each other’s lives and
that of this community. It
is very good that you are
gathered here in the
presence of Jesus in a
Spirit of love and hope!
Another real life word on
the real life business of
being the church of
Jesus in the world comes
our way today. Hope for
the pressing problem of
conflict and what to do
with it when it turns up, is
freely shared by the
Saviour who is telling his
friends that he is already
on the way to making it
possible for the best and
most complete
forgiveness of human sin.
Even in the holy church
of Jesus, people are still
people and we will let
each other down. Our
debt to each other is
only love, and yet this
debt will never be fully
paid to each other this
side of the new heaven
and earth.
So, we get some
practical steps, some
real help and some
direct challenge to
practice this privileged
acceptance and
undeserved love we
have received from him
already, so that we
remain better together
as co-workers in Jesus
kingdom mission.
Hear of his forgiveness in
the heart. Receive his
forgiveness in the heart
and then take the call to
be a forgiver from the
heart, rather than a
demander of rights and
judge of those different
or those who have
harmed you. It is the
superior way to go,
according to Jesus.
In his forgiveness, and in
the peace it brings to
our lives,
Pastor Adrian
This Week at St Petri Sunday 10th September Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-11, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20
8.30 am Worship - Service of the Word 10.30 am Worship - Holy Communion 12.00 noon Youth Band Practice
• Kids connect is on today during both worship times
Today we witness two baptisms at the 10.30 am worship time Hugo McNamara (son of Mathew & Holly McNamara) Daria Presser (daughter of Rob & Daniele)
5.15 pm Re-centre | A man named Martin - Meeting Room (Week 5)
Monday 11th September 4.00 pm H2H Confirmation St Petri Hall
Tuesday 12th September 2.00 pm Guild Catering Committee - Hall Kitchen to discuss menu for funeral catering
Wednesday 13th September 1.30 pm St Petri Ladies Guild Guest speaker - Jenny Wood one of our Parish Nurses will speak about her recent trip to the UK for the Parish Nurses Conference
7.30 pm Re-Centre | A man named Luther (Week 7 | 8 week study series) St Petri Hall
Thursday 14th September 9.30 am Re-Centre | A man named Luther (repeat of Wednesday night) St Petri Hall 6.30 pm Choir Practice for 150th, St Petri Hall
Saturday 16th September 2-4pm Re-enactment of 1st worship, Poplar Holme, Greenock (see ad on page 10)
Sunday 17th September 8.30 am Worship - Holy Communion 10.30 am Worship - Service of the Word 2.00 pm Float Committee get together, St Petri Hall 2-4pm REACT- Kegel bowling at Tanunda Oval, bring snacks to share for afternoon tea 5.15 pm Re-Centre | A man named Martin
Diary Dates Tuesday 19th September - De-fibrillator training in St Petri Hall at 4.30 pm (see ad page 11) Friday 22nd September - Branching Out
St Petri Seniors Morning Tea Wednesday 27th September 9.30 am - St Petri Hall Devotion: Pastor Robert Voigt Guest Speaker: Peter Voigt - Woodenmind Retiring Offering to support a first year Seminary student Please bring a plate of food to share
at Faith College. $50 pp. Three course dinner plus a glass of spar-kling on arrival. Tickets: 8561 4299. Individual ticket purchases welcome, tables of 10 encouraged. To raise funds for outdoor seating and shelters at the College.
KaDence Spring Concert - with Synergy Handbell Ensemble
Sunday 17th September 2pm at the Barossa Regional Gallery Basedow Road, Tanunda Tickets $20/$15 concession available a the door.
Lutheran Community Care anti-poverty week event - looking for donations of pre-loved and in good condition Ladies, Men’s and Children’s clothing. Please bring to St Petri Hall on set-up day, Monday 16th October. Only taking clothing this year, not furniture or other goods and wares. Also would appreciate set-up help on Monday 16th October 10am-4pm. Please let Helen Walker Lutheran Community Care, Nuriootpa know PH: 8562 2688
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
Barossa Green Team Fundraiser Barossa Green Team are running a raffle to raise funds to help them at the schoolies week-end in Victor Harbor. Money raised will go towards providing food, respite and a safe environment for the young people at schoolies festival. Tickets are $2 or (3 for $5) or (7 for $10) Raffle drawn on 2nd November To buy tickets please see Sarah Rohrlach or the office.
Recharge youth service Sunday 17th September
• Come along for an exciting upbeat youth service full of energetic praise, youth band, guest speaker, fabulous food and hang with friends.
• Youth band and guest speaker Simon Herrmann
• Recharge is for youth, young families and all young at heart.
• 6pm hot potatoes, 6.30pm Recharge, 7.30pm bonfire, giant marshmallows and hot chocolate. (Small cost for food)
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 washers, combs and toothbrushes to add to the boxes. The aim is to pack the boxes well and fully. Thank you - Val Petering Please have packed boxes in by the end of September
Barossa Zone Fellowship Day
“Helping Hands”
Andrea Ogier Author of “Finding my Voice”.
Andrea was born without a palate. Journey with her through her years of trials
and major surgeries. Her book is raising funds for Craniofacial Australia
Julie Krause Australia Lutheran World Service
Friday 15th September at Strait Gate Lutheran Church, Light Pass
(9.00 am for a cuppa) 9.30 am - 3.30 pm Please bring pooled lunch.
You’re Invited to a Night of Fun!
Book in for the best QUIZ NIGHT ever
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Angaston
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 8564 2396 Email: [email protected] BYO: Nibbles & Drinks (Coffee & tea Supplied)
Don’t forget to bring along: Knitted or crochet bed socks, mittens, gloves, rugs and booties for Barossa Lutheran Community Care; Zone Project: Children’s Books and Toys (New items only); Good condition second-hand story books for the Sierra Leone appeal. These can also be left with Margaret Georg “Helping Hands - Together We Can”
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!
The Case For Christ by Lee Strobel
Before the movie and the soundtrack (Which we have in Store), it was a book... about a man who tried to prove to his wife that this “Christianity” thing she’d just started was all nonsense. Lee takes us through his journey of coming to faith. He has also written a Kids version and a Kids Devotion book.
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
Friday 22nd September 7.00 pm St Petri Hall
“Rising Up” Let’s make bread!
Plowman’s Platter for supper Champagne, drinks on arrival
Gold Coin Donation please
Worship service with Holy Communion for the whole Valley Lutheran Community
150th Anniversary of St Petri 10 - 12 November 2017
We are planning a busy calendar of events to celebrate 150 years of St Petri.
Friday 10th November - Official Anniversary Dinner and Launch of the 150th Anniversary Book, at the Vine Inn, Nuriootpa. Enjoy a two-course meal, tea and coffee, as well as presentations on our history.
Saturday 11th November - Wine, Cheese and Heritage Evening, at St Petri Hall- a relaxed, informal evening with delicious nibbles, a display of photos and memorabilia, and short films.
Sunday 12th November - 8.30 am and 10.30 am services featuring brass and a combined choir, as well as the LCA Unity Candle and special guests.
St Petri Community “Sunday School Picnic”, 12 noon - 4.00 pm on the grounds of Coulthard House. People of all ages are welcome to a pooled lunch, old-fashioned games, races and a slice of Anniversary cake ... A fun-filled event for the whole family and a chance to chat and catch up with friends.
How can you be involved? Come along to these events, and to invite your family and friends to join you. If you have contact with former members, please let them know! We will be forming teams to help out with various jobs as the time draws closer, so keep your eyes peeled for further announcements.
At the moment, we are seeking:
• Photos, especially of important events at St Petri. These can be brought into the Church Office for scanning.
• If you have any memorabilia of St Petri significance (old Christening gowns or Confirmation outfits, objects from the old church, hymnals used at St Petri etc), could you please advise the Office, and Luke Rothe will be in contact with you. Please do not bring your items in yet, as we don’t have space to store precious items properly.
• Donations of wine for the Saturday evening event. Contact Kay Rohrlach or the Office.
Wednesday evenings 7.30-9.00pm Hall
Thursday mornings 9.30-11.00am Hall
Sunday Evenings 5.15-6.15pm Meeting Room
Learning and Fellowship Opportunity — St Petri Week 6
8 Gatherings centred on our own church story that aims to bring new appreciation of our story and confidence to bear witness to Jesus where God has placed you.
WANTED
Volunteers of all ages to take part in a filmed recreation of the first worship service at Nuriootpa in 1849
to be held at Poplar Holme, Greenock
on Saturday 16th September from 2-4pm.
The recreation will involve dressing in period clothing and sitting on benches under the old gum trees as members of the first St Petri congregation. The film will be used as part of our 150th Anniversary Celebrations in November.
If you are interested, please put your name on the sign-up sheet at the back of the Church or contact the Office.
Messy Church Next one: Friday 6th October
Theme: Noah’s Ark - God’s Promise
Can you help with iced cupcake donations for our next Messy Church on Friday 6th October? If you can, please register your name and how many cupcakes you wish to donate with Church Office or Sue Roesler on 0400 198 137. These cakes are truly appreciated by our Messy Church families. Definitely a blessing! Thank you.
We pray ...
• Heavenly Father, as we respond to voting in the plebiscite on same sex marriage, give us wisdom, patience, and perseverance. Help us to remain faithful in our relationships and to honour the union of marriage as your good gift for partnership, sexuality and the blessings of family life. Help us to practice love. Guide our leaders and our parliament and grant them wisdom in making laws to govern our land. Help us praise you and acknowledge all your blessings, including those of sexuality, relationship, and marriage.
• We remember in our prayers those of our church family whose homes are now in aged care. We pray for health and strength for those who care for, work with and visit the residents. We ask for good health for our elderly as they battle viruses and may they know that they are loved and their hearts be filled with God’s peace and joy.
• 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: Freda Mibus, Pastor Robert Voigt, Rosemary Lange, Janet Harris, Margaret Kleinig, Lorraine Stiller, Pat Hausler, Stella Schulz, Valerie Parbs, Eric Hailstone, Trevor Angel, Rosemary Angel and Joan Leahy.
• We pray for members of our church family: Peter, Marianne, Serena & Zarlee LANGE, Graham & Sandy SMITH, Sandra & Graham RUWOLDT, Martin & Glenda SCHULTZ, Brett, Jane, Nathan & Sonia GEYER.
Office Rosie & Libby admin@st petri.org.au 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa
Phone 08 8562 1011
Training Demonstration - Defibrillator (AED) Tuesday 19th September 4.30 pm in St Petri Hall. We encourage all who are our volunteer first aiders in our usher teams, staff, leaders of any groups and anyone interested to come along to a training demonstration on how to use our defibrillator. This demonstration will be put on by Red Cross. It does not take the place of first aid training but aimed at informing us how to use our particular model of defibrillator. Please let the office know if you can attend: 8562 1011 or email [email protected]
St Petri Redevelopment I briefly mentioned the redevelopment project in my notes last month. A comprehensive information booklet outlining the details of the proposed St Petri Re-Development will be available to all our congregation members soon. Our Redevelopment Committee have continued to work tirelessly on the proposal for many months now. Their considerations over this time have taken into account the queries and suggestions that were discussed subsequent to the initial concept plans. The Governance Council endorse their work and urge you to participate in the decision-making processes that will be available over the coming weeks. The Redevelopment Committee expect that the congregation will be in a position to vote on the revised proposal in October.
Thanks to our office staff. I would like all our members to join with me in thanking our office staff for the outstanding job that they do on a daily basis. Our office team represent the parish and especially St Petri as the public face of our church here in Nuriootpa. They are the initial contact or connection that people have with our church when either phone calls or personal visits are made. Our staff deal with a very large demographic and social-economic spectrum and are therefore personally challenged on occasions and under some circumstances. Please support our staff both in prayer and with your personal appreciation.
150th Anniversary Celebration We will celebrate the 150th anniversary over the weekend of 10-12 November. There are many ways our members are able to participate in these celebrations – join the choir, dress up and be part of the re-enactment cast, attend the special celebration dinner and obviously attend the worship services over the weekend as well. I encourage you to check the bulletin or contact the organising committee to get involved and help make our 150th celebration a special and memorable occasion!
Pastor As most of you will be aware, Pastor Kitson has received a couple calls over the last few weeks – one to the NSW District and another more recently, to the Redeemer North Geelong congregation in Vic. Although Pastor Adrian has not provided any indication to the wider church that he is seeking a call to leave our congregation, he nevertheless has to give any calls he receives due consideration. The Governance Council are reassured that our challenge to bring the love and hope of Jesus
to all people within the 5355 community will continue to challenge, inspire and provide
fulfilment to Pastor Adrian as he continues to be led by God in his ministry with us.
