Bethlehem News

At the last Congregational Meeting, it was decided to Call Pastor Robert D'Antoni to serve the Wagga Wagga Parish.  Pastor Robert and his wife, Leonie, are currently with the Nazareth Lutheran Church of South Brisbane at Woolloongabba, where they have been since 2010. Please keep Pastor Robert and Leonie in your prayers as they consider this Call.

"Lord God All-Powerful, your temple is so lovely! Deep in my heart I long for your temple, and with all that I am I sing joyful songs to you. "Lord God All-Powerful, my King and my God, sparrows find a home near your altars;  swallows build their nests there to raise their young. "You bless everyone who lives in your house, and they sing your praises. You bless all who depend on your for their strength and all who deeply desire to visit your temple. When they reach Dry Valley, springs start flowing, and the autumn rain fills it with pools of water. Your people grow stronger, and you, the God of gods, will be seen in Zion." These photos were taken during the school holidays when the Confirmation Class had a whole day together, during which they put together their huge banner based on Psalm 84. The following points were given by the Confirmation Class during the Reformation Service about Psalm 84 and their banner: God's templ...

We had a lovely service for All Saint's Day on Sunday from Pastor John Simboras. In a special part of the service, everyone was given the opportunity to light a candle to remember those loved ones who have left us and are now with God.

Saturday was a busy day for some of our members.  There was a lot of chopping, clearing, and general fixing-up going on, with the result that the church and gardens now look pretty great.  Thanks, guys!