What's happening in our parish.
Parish Worship Services each Sunday at 9:30am at St Andrew on Trower Road, Nightcliff.
Fellowship Evenings on the first Sunday of every month from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the hall of the Palmerston Campus of Good Shepherd College.
Bible Readings for this week
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Psalm 16
Mark 13:1-8
Upcoming Events
St Andrew Lutheran Church (SALC) Half Yearly Meeting - This Sunday 17th November
A short meeting will be held after the service on Sunday 17th November 2024. All are urged to attend as we will be discussing the budget and other important matters requiring consideration by members of the congregation.
Copies of the agenda and draft budget for 2025 will be made available two weeks prior to the meeting as per the SALC Constitution. Anyone who would like to add an item to the agenda please contact the SALC Secretary on 0405187592. Thank you.
Men's Breakfast
30 November 7:30am; Foreshore Cafe, Nightcliff
Bishop Andrew Brook will be attending, Please RSVP Jason Hill
See you there!
Christianity Explored
Jesus. Who? Why? So What? Come and meet the man who changed history. Beginning next month.
Gather and Grow
Our studies on Pastor Noel's book, 'New Life, New Love'. Second part of this study has begun; Tuesdays at Helen Hage’s. 6:30pm, bring a plate of tea to share. Contact Helen Graetz on 0432 415 916.
Teacher Wanted
There is a new teaching position being established in Foundation Studies at Nungalinya College supported by LCA. The position is to start in 2025 with the preference that the successful candidate has a Lutheran background. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Pastor Noel.
Foundations for Life ELC is looking for staff
If you or you know of anyone who may be interested in working for our church based ELC please consider these positions now available: We are still looking to fill:
Centre Cook – At Foundations for Life ELC.
Nourishing minds and bodies is what our Centre is about. If you join our team you will be working with a wonderfully inclusive group of people .
Training is available and the position
Hours are 8.30 am to 2.00 pm daily Monday to Friday however, some flexibility can be negotiated. Please contact Ali Salter the Director for further details about the position .
We are also looking for an:
Early Education Teacher – Foundations for Life ELC
We are looking for someone fully Qualified or working towards a teaching qualification.
If you are passionate about working in the early education field and would like to be part of a wonderful inclusive team of people teaching and developing programs for our youngest people, please contact our Director - Ali Salter for more information.
Christmas
As we approach this wonderful season with only 2 weeks till December and 6 weeks till Christmas day, there are several things that will come up.
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP TIMES: All services will be held at St Andrew on Trower Road
The children's Christmas Service will be held on 8 December at 9:30 at St Andrew Lutheran Church.
Sunday 22 December 9:30am with Holy Communion
Tuesday 24 December at 7:00pm A service of carols and readings
Wednesday 25 December at 9:30am Christmas Day
Sunday 29 December at 9:30am.
17 November Smashing Plates (Interview)
One woman’s journey of healing from childhood trauma took her from a place of anger, frustration and helplessness to a place of restoration and hope. *sensitive content on domestic violence
Lutheran Media
Facebook Groups:
Worship Online & DVDs
To access online, DVD & CD worship services:
Let's Pray For...
* Bishop Andrew Brook
* Place your healing hands on our minds and our hearts.
* 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.
Prayer ministry opportunity
Some prayer points from the last NTCC (NT Council of Churches):
* Pray for an increase in funding for a full time Prison Chaplain – a Jo Vandersee (Anglicare NT Staff chaplain and Prison Chaplain) is currently doing her best with part-time. The need is great.
* Pray for the prison system to move to a rehabilitation model. To make a difference.
* Pray for re-establishing of the Prison Reference Group.
* Pray for effective follow up care for those released from prison.
* Pray for the new government, for wisdom to make a difference in the management of domestic violence, alcohol management, and youth crime.
Thankyou. Helen Graetz Mb: 0432 415 016
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 For All...
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 |
