Sunday the 26th of February is the first Sunday of the 40 days of Lent. You will notice the church colours have changed to purple in accordance with this time. Our parishes are always delighted to see you and hear your resounding voices in prayer and song, and never more-so than during this sombre time of connection, reflection and praise.
Fortnightly Schedules:
Pastor Noel's Roster
February 20th — 26th March 6th — 12th March 20th — 26th (Asst. Bishop Stephen Schultz with us)
April 3rd — 9th (Easter Sunday) April 17th — 23rd April 24th — 30th
Bible Readings
March 5th (2nd Sunday in Lent)
Epistle: Genesis 12:1-4a
Gospel: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
March 12th (3rd Sunday in Lent)
Words from the Cross 4 ‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’ (Mt. 27: 46)
Matthew 27:38-54 Romans 5:1-11
St Andrew Worship Roster
March 5th
Leader - Debra Twartz
Readings - Julie O'Hagan
Communion & Assistant - No Communion
Musicians - Imbedded
PP/Audio -
Set Up / Morning Tea - Blaise Buic
Service Type - Streaming
Special Event - 2nd Sunday in Lent
March 12th
Leader -
Readings - Kay Buckland
Communion & Assistant -Pastor Noel
Musicians - Ben & Elisa Bradtke
PP/Audio - Bradtke Jnr
Set Up / Morning Tea - Kay Buckland
Service Type - Power Point
Special Event - 3rd Sunday in Lent
Good Shepherd Worship Roster
March 5th
Leader - Jason Hill
Music - Imbedded
Reader - Jason Hill
Communion & Assistant - No Communion
Prayers - Lynne Pokela
Open - Lynne Pokela
Church Set Up / Morning Tea - Maree and Tom Lynne Pokela
Special Event - 2nd Sunday in Lent
March 12th
Leader - Karen Weier
Music -
Reader - Tom Leach
Communion & Assistant - Pastor Noel, Malcolm Tomes
Prayers - Karen Weier
Open - Sue Tomes
Church Set Up / Morning Tea - Sue and Malcolm Tomes, Jann Martin
Special Event - 3rd Sunday in Lent
Stamps for Missions
Keep your good stamps for missions, please keep at least 1/2inch around the stamp. If the stamp is damaged - they are of no value. Please give stamps to Margaret G.
What's Going On In Our Parish
Helen Taylor will be away:
Helen will be away from the 15th of March, exploring the Blue Mountains and will be away for about a month. If there are any queries, please contact Pastor Noel in a TELP week or Sheree in non-TELP weeks and she will further the query to an appropriate person. Karen will be the person in charge at Good Shepherd.
Lynne would like to personally invite you to come along to our series of four Bible Studies on the Holy Spirit. They will be held during Lent instead of holding weekly services this year. There are three options which are set out below and the same material will be covered in each study, so you can ‘mix and match’ if a certain day or time doesn’t suit you. Each study will be accompanied by a meal which is a great time to get to know others. Please bring along a dish to share and your own drinks. Feel free to contact the leaders by phone for more information. It would help with organisation if you phone or text your intention to come along but you are still welcome if you decide to come along on the day! Click the link above for more information.
TOP END LUTHERAN PARISH
BURUNDI WHOLE VILLAGE PROJECT
With Australian Lutheran World Service
TELP has a goal of reaching $5200
Help us reach this parish goal by donating using the methods below:
Internet Banking
Internet Banking:
Account name: Australian Lutheran World Service BSB: 704 942 ACC: 100 448 992 Reference: Your first initial, surname, and the following code: FPPNT23 (eg: k buckland FPPNT23)
# You can use your internet banking records as proof of your donation for taxation purposes if needed.
Post
Postal Donations:
Cheques may be sent to ALWS, just add the code "FPPNT23" and highlight it.
PO Box 488
ALBURY
NSW 2640
# Include your name and address to receive a receipt for your donation for taxation purposes.
Offering Plate
You can put your donation into the offering plate with a note to say it is for the ALWS village
# You will not receive a receipt for your donation - please use another method if proof of donation is needed for taxation purposes.
Following your donation:
If you have any questions, please see Kay Buckland or send a message/call: 0448515206.
GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE US JESUS
Conversations:
Share your highs and lows, or respond to the following:
1. What makes you feel loved? 2. How do you show love?
Bible Readings: 1st reading Genesis 12:1-4 The call of Abram 2nd reading Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Abraham justified by faith
Gospel reading John 3:1-17 For God so loved the world
Discuss: How is God’s love like human love? How is it different?
Action Response: God called Abram to leave his home country and his relatives to live in a new land (Genesis 12:1). In our world today there are many people who are forced out of their home countries by war or other hardships. Visit the websites www.refugeesinternational.org or www.alws.org.au (Australian Lutheran World Service) to find out more about displaced people. Talk about their challenges and plan to make a donation to assist refugees.
Prayer: Father God, thank you for giving us your Son. Fill us with new life today to know and love Jesus and to share him with everyone we meet. Amen.
Mealtime Prayer: Lord God, thank you for these gifts before us. As we are filled with food, fill us also with love for others. Amen
Blessing: May God keep you safe in your coming and going.
Verse of the Week: FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONE AND ONLY SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. JOHN 3:16
Lutheran Media
Facebook Groups:
www.facebook.com/ messageshope www.facebook.com/lutheranmedia www.facebook.com/happyland4kids
Worship Online & DVDs
To access online, DVD & CD worship services:
Let's Pray For...
Bishop Paul Smith, Bishop David Altus, Assistant Bishop Stephen Schultz and our Lutheran leaders.
Our congregation members; heal their secret suffering, heal their emotional, mental, physical or spiritual pain/hurts.
All those caught in areas of conflict.
Our local and federal government.
The decisions we need to make towards a sustainable future.
Contact & Banking Information
For all other contact information for all services within the Top End Lutheran Church, click the button below to be taken to the website contact page.
​St Andrew | Good Shepherd |
​BSB: 704 942 ACC: 100106021 | ​BSB: 704 942 ACC: 100391745 |
​A Safe Place The LCA has a strong policy on the prevention of Sexual Abuse. As part of this policy a free call number is available. This service is completely confidential, and advisors are trained to deal sensitively with those who seek assistance or information. Free call: 1800 644 628 Write: The Supervisor, PO Box 519, MARDEN SA 5070 |
