It is good to be connected together by the living word of God as we hear of this marvellous day high up on a hill of ascension.

God bless you as you tune in for this weekend’s worship service. Jesus’ peace be yours and with those whom you are gathered.

It seems strange that Jesus says that his friends would be glad when he left them. It is so opposite to how we think and live. But Jesus has a much grander picture of what is going on in his world and a much deeper understanding of what the future is beyond this particular day.

He departs to stay! He shifts from being located in one place, one time; one city and one community, to be present and active in all places, times, cities and communities – including ours. Jesus is completely unrestricted. He ‘goes viral’ for all time! Unlike the COVID virus, Jesus is not here to kill people but resurrect them by his forgiveness. In the end, these soon to be Apostles of a soon to be new community of Jesus are skipping down that hill ready to continue to be together, share their stories, pray to God, whom they now

know as their heavenly Father. Unbeknown to them, they will take the message of the hope and joy they have to the known world. Is this our time now? Are we being shifted from being one church gathered in one building in one way to being ‘little churches’ gathered in many places in various ways as we participate with the ascended and ruling Jesus in his ongoing mission to share his hope and love in our time? I wonder ... Pastor Adrian

24th May, 2020

Ascension

Let’s Re-Connect! It is now OK to gather with others at home. Let’s reconnect! There were some groups just beginning to enjoy meeting at the beginning of the COVID restrictions. Let’s gather the gang again. Maybe the Lord is calling you to make a group at your place, or seek to be part of another group. We can help with that by ‘matching you up’ with people and groups. Here’s what we can now do:

• Have up to 10 people in your group but be able to keep 1.5m distance between people (This is one person per 4m2 in a room).

In an average lounge room, this could be maybe 3-4 people. In a large living area or semi outdoor areas (like a patio), this could be maybe 5-8 people. It would not be wise to meet outdoors (larger area for more people) because flu season is coming, and we want to minimise the chances of catching colds and etc!

• We need to wash hands and wipe down surfaces before and after the group.

We suggest a simple format: • Check in with each other (Highs and Lows for the week etc…)

• Light a candle and Pause before worship. • View the Worship Service (online or DVD) • Use words provided in bulletin • Debrief on the Worship Service • Share a time of fellowship.

Our Worship Service is ready to be viewed by Friday evening. You can gather anytime over the weekend.

Let’s rebuild a network of

house groups worshipping the

Lord together at this time!

Coffee & Friendship Group (Jenny Wood’s Group) are looking at re-connecting on Tuesday 9th June in the Meeting Room or East Room. (Enough room to social distance)

In response to the need to slow down the spread of COVID-19, we are

Worshipping Small’ for the time-being. See video on website under “Worship Small” then “Current worship”

WORSHIP SMALL - Sunday 24th May, 2020 Ascension Pastor Adrian Kitson

WELCOME

GOD WELCOMES US: WE SPEAK AN OPENING WORD

P: God has ascended amid shouts of joy!

C: the Lord amid the sounding of the trumpet!

P: This same Jesus, who has been taken from us into heaven

C: will come back in the same way we saw Him go into heaven.

P: Look! He is coming with the clouds!

C: And every eye will see Him! WE PRAY WE SING Crown him with many crowns LHS 113

Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon the throne; Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own: Awake, my soul, and sing Of him who died for me, And hail him as your chosen king Through all eternity. Crown him the lord of love; Behold his hands and side, Those wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified: All hail, Redeemer, hail! For you have died for me; Your praise shall never, never fail Throughout eternity.

Worship Small Service Order (websi te or dvd)

Crown him the Lord of life Who triumphed o’er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife For those he came to save: His glories now we sing Who died, and rose on high; Who died eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die. Crown Him the Lord of heaven, Enthroned in worlds above; Crown Him the king to whom is given The wondrous name of love: Crown him with many crowns As thrones before Him fall; Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns, For He is king of all.

WE CONFESS OUR SIN: GOD FORGIVES Jesus, we confess our wayward ways and distractions and ask

you as ascended King of all things and people to forgive and restore us to our place at your side.

Peace be with you. Amen. WE PRAY A PRAYER FO THIS DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Christ is the supreme Lord over all things The word of the Lord Thanks be to God. Luke 24:44-53 Jesus commissions and blesses the disciples The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Jesus.

WE CONFESS THE CHRISTIAN FAITH (The Apostles' Creed)

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, dead, and buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven,

and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty,

from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

WE HEAR THE MESSAGE WE PRAY FOR THE WORLD, THE CHURCH AND EACH OTHER AN ASCENSION PRAYER Jesus, draw us to you and we will do what you have taught forever and hasten on where you have gone to be with you, dear Saviour. Amen GOD BLESSES US P. The Lord bless you with the knowledge that his only Son has ascended

into heaven to prepare a place for you. C: Amen P. The Lord lift you up and guide you by Christ's intercession for you at his

right hand. C: Amen P. At Christ's promised return, may you be found blameless and

welcomed into the joys of God's community of life forever. C: Amen

WE SING Only a Holy God

Who else commands all the hosts of heaven Who else could make every king bow down Who else can whisper and darkness trembles Only a Holy God What other beauty demands such praises What other splendour outshines the sun What other majesty rules with justice Only a Holy God

Come and behold Him The One and the Only Cry out sing holy Forever a Holy God Come and worship the Holy God

What other glory consumes like fire What other power can raise the dead What other name remains undefeated Only a Holy God Who else could rescue me from my failing Who else would offer His only Son Who else invites me to call Him Father Only a Holy God Only my Holy God

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Zoom Chat Group 7.30pm Thursday Nights

C O N N E C T I N G I N D I S C O N N E C T E D T I M E S 1 Peter is written to people disconnected like we are at the moment.

We will read this little letter together and pause for any comment. You will need the bible open and a way to jot down some notes.

We will use Zoom conference software. You don't need to download any App or software to get into the group. It might be helpful to do

this after the first meeting. The software/App is free.

Register by emailing admin@stpetri.org.au or calling the St Petri Office on 8562 1011

The Study has commenced but you can still join.

Online HoOt Session! On Friday May 8, Hoot playgroup had it's first online session! Using the Zoom platform parents and children were able to see each other and share how they were going. Since all participants were at home, some children excitedly took the opportunity to show others their toys and pets. Others worked on Mothers Day activities which had been sent electronically and shared what they had done. We then listened to Ingrid read a story and we sang some songs chosen by the children. A great time was had by all. We anticipate that we will be doing more Hoot playgroup sessions in this way in the near future. If anyone would like to join us please contact Ingrid or myself and we can include you when we send out the next invitation links. Just email St petri office admin@stpetri.org.au or phone 85621011 Heidi Schultz and Ingrid Gallasch (HoOt Co-ordinators)

What’s in-store for you at The Cottage?

What’s on saLE at thE CottagE?

Massive

ALL Giftware items ALL Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary stock ALL Books, Bibles, Devotionals, Biographies, Family Histories are DISCOUNTED! ALL Photo Frames are DRASTICALLY REDUCED and PRICED to SELL!ALL Christmas Stock ALL CD’s and DVDALL Jewellery is reduced to clear! 50% OFF! Just about EVERYTHING* is DISCOUNTED to CLEAR!(THRE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS E.G. THE RECENT NEW LINE

There ARE SOME GEMS to be found!Maybe plan for a RETURN VISIT to the Cottage in the 2There will be some unexpected GIVECome in with a FRIEND or a NEIGHBOR or a RELATIVE Invite someone up from Adelaide for a pleasant day out in the Barossa!

THANKS to everyone who BOOKED STOP PRESS! JUST CALL IN!

We will monitor numbers inside the shop throughout the day If necessary, we may ask you to wait for a short while before coming in And please use the Hand

“there’s never been a better time to buy

a large collection of

Children’s Bibles and Prayer

Books, cuddly soft toys

Biographies - Kieran

Modra, Ralph Mayer -

Family Histories

quality Bibles, some LARGE PRINT,

Christian living books devotional books

and Bibles for teenagers

authors of influence … Martin Luther,

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Max Lucado, Bill Hybels, Noel Due, Daniel Preus, James Kittelson

baptismal and

confirmation gifts,

candles

jewelry, tea towels, Christmas lines

gift items, photo

frames, mugs,

scented candles,

insulated drinking

cups

CD’s and DVD’s topical and issue based books and studies

What’s on saLE at thE CottagE?

Massive CLEARANCE SALE at the Cottage! STARTING TOMORROW (Mon 25th May) - 2 WEEKS ONLY!

ALL Giftware items … 50% OFF! ALL Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary stock … up to 80% OFF! ALL Books, Bibles, Devotionals, Biographies, Family Histories are DISCOUNTED! ALL Photo Frames are DRASTICALLY REDUCED and PRICED to SELL! ALL Christmas Stock … carefully selected and PRICED to CLEAR!

s and DVD’s are DISCOUNTED! ALL Jewellery is reduced to clear! 50% OFF!

Just about EVERYTHING* is DISCOUNTED to CLEAR! (THRE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS E.G. THE RECENT NEW LINE “The Lord’s Prayer in the Cross”)

As the SALE unfolds … There ARE SOME GEMS to be found! Maybe plan for a RETURN VISIT to the Cottage in the 2nd week of the sale? There will be some unexpected GIVE-AWAYS happening! Come in with a FRIEND or a NEIGHBOR or a RELATIVE … Invite someone up from Adelaide for a pleasant day out in the Barossa!

Important UPDATE on the BOOK-IN System THANKS to everyone who BOOKED-IN - we look forward to seeing you then!

STOP PRESS! Bookings are NO LONGER necessary!

JUST CALL IN! - the Front Door is OPEN!

We will monitor numbers inside the shop throughout the day

If necessary, we may ask you to wait for a short while before coming in

And please use the Hand-Sanitizer provided

Come and join us for the

’s never been a better time to buy” SALE … at the Cottage!

The Cottage Christian Book & Gifts Shop

47 Murray Street Nuriootpa SA 5355

PH: 8562 4631 cottage@stpetri.org.au

OPEN HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY

Open 9.30 am Closed 5.00 pm

Heartland eNews - National Sorry Day and

Reconciliation Week 26 May - 3 June 2020

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:28)

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

This powerful truth of Scripture, that we are all one in Christ Jesus, is immensely liberating. We are one humanity, joined in Christ Jesus. For now, however, we can only glimpse the fullness of what this truly means. In the meantime, as we wait for God to fully reveal this truth to us, we are to treat each other with care and dignity. The following statement is meant to help us in that, speaking as it does to a godly, respectful relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians: The Lutheran Church of Australia acknowledges that our loving Creator God first gave the land on which we are placed, to the peoples of the First Nations who have walked and cared for this land since before recorded time. We thank God for the land’s Traditional Custodians and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging as we travel this journey of reconciliation in Australia. These words will soon appear in the LCA’s first Reconciliation Action Plan. To translate the Apostle Paul’s words for today, God is no respecter of persons and doesn’t have favourites. God equally loves all those he creates. He equally sent Jesus to be the Saviour of all peoples. One is not better than another. Just so, God freely gives faith to all and rejoices greatly when his people live in obedience to him and in harmony with each other.

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In this together In 2020, with health restrictions on the numbers of people who can gather in public, mass events for National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week cannot go ahead as planned. This won’t, however, stop the work of progressing reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. The official theme for Reconciliation Week this year is, In this together. It was planned last year, well before the COVID-19 pandemic struck and we started hearing ‘We’re all in this together’ from politicians and seeing it on signs on neighbourhood fences. In the context of COVID-19, ‘We’re all in this together’ is an appeal for solidarity. We are not merely isolated individuals, worried only about ourselves. We belong to a community which cares about and looks out for each other. In the context of Reconciliation Week, In this together is about people with and without Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry journeying together, listening and learning from one another; building and deepening relationships with one another;

acquiring a richer, deeper and more nuanced understanding of Australia’s history and its impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past and present; working together to repair the damage wrought by that history; and achieving a shared sense of fairness and justice. In this together is also a call to us all to be involved in the work of reconciliation, however best we can. What harms one, harms all of us. When one does good, we are all better for it. All Australians will live in a better place when we work on this together.

Launch of LCA Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and website You may have read in a recent LCA eNews that we will soon launch a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) website. This is now available to you, and I encourage you to visit it and see what you can learn – rap.lca.org.au. A RAP is not, of course, the ‘first step’ on our church’s reconciliation journey. On the website you’ll see revealing insights into past work that has brought us to this stage (watch, for instance, the 1997 video ‘Out of the Shadows’). Building and deepening relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians has been a focus of many Lutherans for a long time, a hundred years or more. We have done some things well, and there are always things we could do much better. Why a RAP? Simply because it’s the best tool we have right now to help us walk that extra mile and move forward in our journey together. A RAP guides and sharpens our thinking and planning. It provides structure, direction, a comprehensive overview of our activities, and a forward-looking focus. A RAP provides us with a means of genuine consultation and ongoing dialogue. And it allows us to take the time we need. If you ask, ‘Are we there yet?’ the answer is, ‘Not yet. Be patient.’ A RAP helps us see how we are travelling, and what the next steps are, on our way to a destination that only God can see. Our LCA RAP must not be about ‘political correctness’ or ‘virtue signalling’. If we allow it to become that through failing to take up the actual challenge of walking together, then it will have failed in its purpose. Your active participation in this journey will help us make sure that we do, indeed get there one day, as God has promised, one people in Christ Jesus.

Prayers God our loving Creator and Father, As we reflect on National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, we pray for members of the Stolen Generations and their families still experiencing the

harmful consequences of forcible separation; for national, regional and local level reconciliation initiatives, including all efforts to

improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; the work of gospel among all Australians, including those who spread the gospel

and serve the people in Central Australia, Cape York, the SA West Coast, and in many of our towns, cities, and rural communities.

for the LCA’s RAP Project Team and all others involved in the work of preparing and implementing the RAP;

for ourselves, that we each might have opportunities to participate in the work of reconciliation and contribute meaningfully to it.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Pastor John Henderson, Bishop, Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand.

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As currently face to face training sessions are not possible, the Professional Standards level 1 Safe Church training is now available online. This is the full length training for those who have not completed their level 1 Safe Church Workshop (formerly Professional Standards Workshop) within the last three years or for those who are missing components of their level 1 training. To register to undertake this training, please go to the LCA website lca.org.au “Professional Standards Department” click on “Visit training page” scroll to bottom of page and click on SA-NT You will see Safe Church Level 1 Online Training and click on the link to take you to where you can register. Cost of training is $10 per session (i.e. $30) plus admin fee of $4. This training may be charged to St Petri if you are required to do this for your ministry role here. People required to do Level 1 training: Pastors, GC members, Co-ordinators, Ministry leaders, Persons in decision making positions, Employees and Volunteers where it is specified in their position descriptions, Retired Pastors in active service, Elders, Pastoral Assistants, Persons (paid or volunteers) who engage with children or vulnerable persons as part of their ministries/positions and congregation members are welcome. Those who engaged in Professional Standards Training (workshop or webinar) from 2017, are only required to engage in the refresher component of this training. This online refresher course will be available soon.

Gif t of Kindness Thursday afternoon a tall young man knocked on our door, he said he was my cousin’s son, so I asked him in. He then explained that he was a truck driver and was put off work three weeks ago. He had just spent a few days with his parents at Bordertown doing some gardening jobs for them. He said that he had an interview on Monday for a driving job. My cousin said to him to go and see Verdun and Marion, that “they might have some jobs for you”. He hated just sitting around. He said that he could give me three or four hours on Friday, which he did and what a beautiful job! I asked how much I owed him and he said “Nothing - that’s a gift from Mum to you.” I was overwhelmed and would have loved to have given him a hug. Sometimes it’s nice to share acts of kindness and I felt I wanted to share this with all of you. Marion.

Pocket Cross — another gift of Kindness A special friend gave me a kind gift the other day. She understood that sometimes when the thinking gets a bit de-railed, how good it is to find an object to focus on to get back on track. Sometimes something to touch is helpful too and this little gift combines both of those beautifully. The gift is a little quilted pocket that fits into your pocket and the special thing about it , apart from looking pretty, is that sandwiched between the two layers it contains a tiny cross . This cross slides around inside and you have to feel for it to find it. Like seeking Jesus but knowing all the time he is there. If you want to know how to make one, contact Sue Wege and she will tell you the whole story. I think the idea came from the internet but the kindness was from her.

Martin Frederick Schultz Born 25th October 1929 at Gladstone SA Eldest son of Franz Gotthilf Schultz and Frieda Sophia Schultz (nee Maywald) Martin had 2 sisters, Gwenda and Margaret and brother Reginald. The young family moved frequently because Martin’s father need to find work during the Great Depression. Schooling at Redeemer, Light Pass, Stockwell, Laura, Stockwell and again to Laura - all in three years. Also attended Bethany school.

Work life:

• Barossa News helping with paper printing - 15 years old

• Kowald’s Bakery in Tanunda delivering bread with Horse and Cart

• Eudunda Farmers general store Tanunda

• Pitts Plaster Works in Tanunda - 17 years old

• WA Siegele & Co Nuriootpa - Agricultural Salesman selling Farming equipment and motor bikes.

• Warrambui Lutheran Church campsite as Caterers/Caretakers 1985

• 1991 returned to Corella Street, Nuriootpa and worked with the Barossa Vine Selection Society.

Hobbies/loves

• Motorbikes - In early 1949 at 19 years purchased first Motorbike a Jawa 250cc for 149 pounds, after 20 months he traded this bike in for a British made AJS Motorbike.

• Bulldog named Debbie

• The love of his life Glenda Veronica Graetz who he married at Keyneton Lutheran Church 31/05/1958.

• 4 children, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren Martin and Glenda loved strong family ties and had great pleasure in seeing his children all marry and have children of their own. Martin especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren, helping mum with babysitting, but most of all showing them new life in his birds, especially the baby chicks and getting the grandchildren to feed and care for them.

• Supporting the kids and grandchildren in their sporting endeavours.

• Fishing trips

• Sunbeam Talbot Car (shiny black one)

• The customers he visited as part of his Salesman Job

• Mid-week lawn bowls

• Holidays to USA and New Zealand

In Martin’s 90 years he accomplished many great and wonderful things. He worked tirelessly to achieve his goals and was an inspiration to all of us. His kind, gentle and friendly approach to people will always be remembered.

We will miss him and he will be forever in our hearts.

A digital recording of Martin’s funeral is available on the website barossafunerals.com.au

• As we reflect on National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, we pray for members of the Stolen Generations and their families still experiencing the harmful consequences of forcible separation;

• For the work of the gospel among all Australians, including those who spread the gospel and serve the people in Central Australia, Cape York, the SA West Coast, and in many of our towns, cities, and rural communities.

• We thank you God for the many kindnesses shown to each other around our community, opportunities for people to reflect your character to others through what the Holy Spirit puts in our hearts.

• Heavenly Father please bless Holly Wilson and Kyal Platt who are now engaged to be married. Congratulations from the whole church family!

• Hold in your gentle embrace all who have died and who will die this day. Comfort their loved ones in their grief, particularly Glenda Schultz and all of the family of Martin Schultz, who died on 16th May. His funeral was a private funeral on Wednesday 20th May.

• 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: Pastor Trevor Reu, Hedy Stanley, Margaret Kleinig, Brad Dutschke, Barb Doecke, Rosemary Angel and Helen Thiele.

• We pray for others of our St Petri family and friends by name: Chris & Maxine Grieger, Phil, Libby, John & Tom Krahling, John Burgemeister, Keith Burgemeister and Elaine Andretzke.

Please email any prayer points or messages of what God is up to in your life. Send them to admin@stpetri.org.au. Or drop a note in the letterbox at the office.

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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 St Petri Lutheran Church Website stpetri.org.au

Office Rosie Edwards admin@stpetri.org.au 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa Hours Tue-Fri 9AM - 5pm Closed for lunch 12.30pm-1.30pm

Phone 08 8562 1011

Contact Us .. .

A large group of Christians (of many denominations) are praying at 7pm every night . You could join them in unity of prayer to pray for our Nation, pray for our world.

Many of our groups have stopped for the time being however as restrictions have lifted we have been able to meet in small groups of 10 people. It has been a pleasure to catch up with some of our families on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the kids have had a blast in our St Petri hall.

Thank you to Lutheran Community Care for the large donation of nappies, many of our families are having babies shortly so they will be put to good use! We continue to stay linked in with other local support services and to refer people who may need some extra support. Please follow our Facebook page if you can to stay updated. This is under ‘Barossa Valley Hand in Hand Family Centre’.

Volunteering We are still accepting new volunteers – If you are interested in volunteering in our Coffee Talk social group or our playgroup please contact Rannane. I would like to thank all our volunteers for the time and commitment shown, we value your contribution!

Registrations of interest We are taking registrations of interest for Toolbox course to be run at a later date. Parenting Toolbox runs over 6 weeks and provides practical strategies, support and encouragement to parents and carers. To register your interest please email Rannane at familycentre@stpetri.org.au

In Touch

We Celebrate

Wayne & Kaylene Rohrlach celebrate their 40th year Wedding Anniversary on 24 May. We thank God for this amazing couple and ask him to continue to bless their marriage with uncontainable joy and his love as the glue.

We celebrate with Shelley Burgemeister whose birthday is on 27th May. You would never believe that she will be 60 years old!

We thank God for this beautiful child of God, special part of our church family.