Church News 

WORSHIP AT ST PAUL 

Everyone is welcome to attend the worship service held in the church each Sunday at 9.30am.  Tea and coffee are offered for an opportunity for fellowship after the service each week.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Church season called Lent, a time of the year when we give particular focus to prayer.  Traditionally, this is a day for Christians to remember that we are sinners and that we need a Saviour (Jesus) so that we can be put right with God and ultimately live with him forever in Heaven.

For centuries, Christians have received ashes on their head in the shape of a cross, as a reminder of mortality and a sign of sorrow for sin.  As a part of the rite, people say sorry to God for all the sins (things that are against God or hurt other people) they have committed and ask God for his forgiveness.

PLAYGROUP @ ST PAUL

Held every Tuesday during term time from 9-10.30am in the Hall, Playgroup @ St Paul is for children aged 0-5 and a parent/caregiver. School families are more than welcome to come across after you have done the school drop-off.  We won’t be completely set up, but you are still welcome to hang out with us.

Cost is $2 per family, and your first visit is free. 

Come and check out the play space, make a craft, play with playdough, explore the sensory play space, and join in with story and song time.

No bookings are required, just bring a drink bottle and healthy snack for you and your child and join in the fun.

This week we made funny faces with pancakes for Shrove Tuesday.

Next week we will be looking at crocodiles with the book ‘Croc by the Rock’ by Hillary Robinson.

For more information about anything playgroup related contact Kylie Koelman in the Church Office on 8262 4690 or email at office@stpaul-church.org.au

ST PAUL YOUTH (SPY)

SPY is our gathering for young people in Year 6/7/8 and involves indoor games, outdoor games, food, fun, fellowship, faith discussions and prayer.

Everyone in Year 6 is welcome to attend.

Join us in the St Paul Lutheran Church Hall, 44 Audrey Ave, Blair Athol at 7pm until 9pm, this Friday 20 February, for a night of fun activities.

A reminder that all parents are required to come inside and register your attendance. Cost is $3 and cold drinks are available for $2 a can. 

Boys on supper this week please.

For further information contact Thomas Hall - 0401 475 718 or Kylie in the St Paul Church Office 8262 4690 Tu, Th, F.

GROWING FAITH AT HOME 

This resource is developed by the Lutheran Church of Australia and is intended to be a guide in sharing faith activities with members of your family.

Here are a few ways you could introduce faith discussions in your home and day-to-day life.

BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK

This week, the Bible verses tell us how the Word of God is the source of life and how we can’t live without it. While bread (and other food) is essential for physical sustenance, God’s Word in the Bible nourishes the soul. It provides truth, wisdom, and guidance vital for our spiritual well-being.

Looking for a way to get some more ‘daily bread’ into your daily living?  The Lutheran Tract Mission has produced a free daily Bible reading guide, available online at https://www.ltm.org.au/tract/etract/70672-daily-bible-readings-for-2026

Or you can sign up for a free daily devotion from the Lutheran Church of Australia to be delivered straight into your inbox.  More information and registration details are available at https://www.lca.org.au/blog/category/daily-devotion/

MEALTIME PRAYER

Loving God, thank you for giving us this day and our daily bread. Amen.

PRAYER

Lord God, give us a hunger for your Word, the Bread of Life. Amen.

BLESSING

(Name) May God keep you safe with his lifegiving words, so that you stay strong in your faith.  Amen.