With a belly full of roast lamb and red wine among friends, Peter was big on promising to give up his life for Jesus. Unfortunately, when the pressure and heat were turned up, Peter’s courage evaporated. By dawn the following morning, Peter had thrice denied knowing Jesus – and then the cock crowed!
One of the gospel accounts says that Peter went out and wept bitterly. He was a broken man haunted by his failures, perhaps wondering whether he’d disqualified himself from ever doing life with Jesus again.
Yet we are told that Jesus appeared to Peter on the same day as his resurrection from the dead (Luke 24:34, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5). We don’t know what was said. But I can imagine Peter apologising – and Jesus reconciling.
In the closing section of John’s gospel account, Jesus has words with Peter – not angry words, but wise words of pastoral care that bring restoration to Peter’s soul, and a recommissioning for ministry.
This Sunday we’ll hear Peter’s own story of what happened, and how it impacted him. What Jesus did for Peter, he wants to do for every one of us. Thank God that Jesus gives us fresh starts.
Pr Rolly Stahl
Bible Reading: John 21:15-25
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Prayer Requests
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From the Office
Office Closure
The church office will be closed on Monday 7th May as staff are attending a conference.
Available facilities
The new play group facilitators have done a wonderful job of sorting and organising the Baby Zone room. This area and all its resources are available for all groups to use. All users are asked to return the room to the condition they have found it, and to return all the craft items back to the storage areas once finished. We request that children be supervised in this area at all times.
Hymn books/Red Supplement
As mentioned last week there are surplus hymn books and supplements available for any member who would like a copy. These are by the piano in the hall. If you want a copy/ies please take them. This is your last opportunity to acquire a copy.
There are 20 of both the hymn books and Red Supplement and a supply of bibles in the Usher's cupboard (green cupboard) in the Montague Road entrance. They are available to be used as required. We ask that after use they are returned to the cupboard.
Assistance still required
Several weeks ago an email was sent requesting assistance to relay a small section of the parquetry flooring in the hall. This is required so we can get the hall floor treated. So far there have been no offers of assistance. Help could be as little as 1 hour. If you can assist please contact John Dolling 8367 5296.
Coffee machine
The coffee machine is available to use at any time by any person or groups wishing to use it. Instructions for the machine are located along side. If you are experiencing any difficulties with the machine please contact the office.
Café/new area dedication
Let’s celebrate the gifts we have been given in this new area. We are looking for a team to lead and organise this event. Please consider if your care group could organise this or personally contributing to assisting by contacting the office with your ideas and skills.
LCA Standing Committee
The LCA’s Standing Committee on Nominations is inviting all eligible congregational members to consider serving on a LCA Board, Council, Commission or Committee in the next Synodical term. Please refer to the LCA nominations web-site: www.lca.org.au/nominations for information and to access the nominations form. Please note: Nominations must be submitted to the Standing Committee on Nominations by 15 May 2018.
Regular Electronic Giving (REG) www.lll.org.au/REG
REG is a way for our members to regularly support the work of our church. Details of transactions are kept totally confidential. None of your personal details are given to the congregation or treasurer. The treasurer is only advised of the total amount credited to the account for the month. For those who are altering their giving through REG or wish to start giving via REG, the appropriate forms are available from the table at the rear of the auditorium or via this link http://www.lll.org.au/giving_through_the_lll/regular_electronic_giving_reg use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
Alternatively deposits can be made to the following bank account details.
If transferring from an LLL account, use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
If transferring from another banking institution, use account number 100354939, BSB 704942.
Notice Board
Friends of Lutheran Archives
Have you ever lived in or visited the Barossa? How much do you know about it?
Meet the authors of 'Barossa: Federation to the Fifties' Join local historians and authors Anne Hausler, Angela Heuzenroeder, Everard Leske, Donald Ross, and Geoff Saegenschnitter for a lively presentation of their comprehensive and authoritative account of early 20th century Barossa. Come along to the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday May 21st, Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place in the City, 7.30pm. The books will be available for sale at $35, but please pay with the exact cash. Gold coin donation & supper. All welcome.
Plant Stall
ADVANCE NOTICE!! We will be running our popular Plant Stall once again in early June to support the valuable work of Lutheran Community Care through their Family Zone Hub in Ingle Farm. If you are a gardener who has spare cuttings or plants, you could pot up now and then donate. We would love to hear from you! Please contact Sonia: bshulme@gmail.com
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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
