Divine Service

Divine Service this coming Sunday, the 2nd August, is at 11.00am with Holy Communion.

A Baptism this Sunday - Praise the Lord

 

Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

There are six parables grouped together in this Sunday's gospel reading. The first two, the mustard seed and the yeast, deal with seemingly insignificant agents that actually achieve very powerful effects. The word of God works this way, both in the church and in the lives of individuals. The next two, concerning the hidden treasure and the fine pearl, describe two different people who, contrary to their expectations, find the kingdom of God in different ways. Both are willing to forget about everything else in their desire to obtain and keep it. The following fifth parable warns the hearer that there are eternal consequences connected with the way in which one receives the gospel of the kingdom. In the sixth parable we can see that those entrusted with proclaiming the kingdom have the old well-known and well-trusted treasure (i.e. Christ's teachings) but also have an ever new exciting evaluation of that treasure as they constantly find new means of applying it in new situations.

A Baptism this Sunday - Praise the Lord

  

Listening and Taking the Next Faithful Step

Our parish has two important meetings coming up this weekend; we're thinking about next steps after a period of uncertainty. We thank our visiting pastor and visiting Assistant Bishop for their insights and leadership. 

I Do Not Have to Hold Everything Together

This is a pertinant prayer for me at the moment. Thank you for sending me this message, and keep reminding me of this. 

Our God Searches for Lost Sheep

Oh Father, thank you that you are indeed a God who searches. Thank you for finding me, and keep finding me when I go astray. Lord, I lift before you those who are dear to me and ask you to break through. Please find them and bring them to the cross of your dear Son. In his name, I pray. Amen.

Funeral for Bette

 

We farewelled our dear Sister in Christ, Bette, yesterday at a funeral just right for her personality and christian values. Vale Bette. Jesus has welcomed you into his arms. 

A Prayer

Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, 

know your sheep and call us each by name. 

In a world where trust has been broken and your people have been wounded, draw near to us with your gentle voice. 

Lead us away from fear and harm, and into the safety of your care. Restore what has been lost, heal what has been hurt, and gather us again into one flock under your grace. 

Teach us to recognise your voice above all others, to follow where you lead, and to rest in the promise that no one can snatch us from your hand. 

For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

 A Confesional Prayer for Good Shepherd Sunday

Gracious God,

we come before you wounded and weary. We have been hurt by those who should have cared for us and burdened in ways you did not intend.

We confess that we have sinned: in fear and mistrust, in anger and silence, in losing sight of your goodness and care.

We confess that we have not always listened for your voice, the voice that calls us by name, the voice that leads us beside still waters.

Have mercy on us, Lord. Restore us, heal us, and gather us again as your flock.

Amen.

March 29, 2026, Palm Passion Sunday, Year A, Warrnambool Lutheran Parish Service Live Stream

This is Pastor Heath's last service for the LCANZ Warrnambool Parish before the conclusion of his call on March 31, 2026 and his peaceful dismissal to be a pastor in the Lutheran Mission of Australia.

March 22, 2026, The Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Warrnambool Lutheran Parish Service Live Stream

March 15, 2026, The Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Warrnambool Lutheran Parish Service Live Stream

 

January 4, 2026, The Second Sunday after Christmas, Year A, Warrnambool Lutheran Parish Service Live Stream

 

Services for Sunday 9th October (Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale        9:00am      Service of the Word
Warrnambool     11:00am     Service of the Word

Readings:    2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c      Naaman is cured
                    Psalm 111
                    2 Timothy 2:8-15           A call to endurance
                    Luke 17:11-19               Jesus heals ten lepers

Upcoming events:

Monday (10th) - Trinity Church Council meets at 7:30pm.

Wednesday (12th) - A Parish Midweek Service with Holy Communion will be held at Trinity at 6pm, followed by Bible Study at 6:30pm.  You are invited to join us for one or both of these events.  The evening will end by 7:30pm.

Thursday (13th) - Education and Evangelism Committee meets at Trinity at 7:30pm.

Friday (14th) - Parish Youth have an evening of Laser Strike at 7pm.  Please meet at Trinity at 6:30pm if you require a lift.  We will return by 10pm.  Please bring along some supper to share.  RSVP to Sonia by Friday 7th October.

Sunday (16th) - St John's Ayrford Congregation celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a service at 11:30am, followed by lunch and afternoon activities.

Services for Sunday 2nd October (Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am        Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       9:00am        Service of the Word
Ayrford             11:30am        Service with Holy Communion

Readings:    Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4     The righteous will live by faith
                    Psalm 37:1-9
                    2 Timothy 1:1-14              Encouragement to be faithful
                    Luke 17:5-10                    Faith and duty

Upcoming events:

Saturday (1st) - A Family Concert will be held at Trinity at 7:30pm.  Please support our musicians, artists, and singers.  You will enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment.  Supper will follow.

Sunday (2nd) - The Walking Fellowship meets at 5pm, starting at Granny's Grave entry to the foreshore promenade on Hickford Parade, and walking to the other side of the Hopkins River mouth. Afterwards, we share in a buffet meal and dessert at Christine & Jim's home.  BYO cool drink.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us at about 6pm for the meal.  Everyone, young or older, is very welcome to join us.

Monday (3rd) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at Trinity at 7:30pm.  All men most welcome.

Wednesday (5th) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets at the Church Hall at 1pm.  All women are very welcome to join us.

Services for Sunday 25th September (Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Readings:   Amos 6:1a, 4-7        Woe to the complacent
                   Psalm 146
                   1 Timothy 6:6-19     Pastoral advice to Timothy
                   Luke 16:19-31         Parable of the rich man and Lazarus

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (28th) - A Parish Midweek Service with Holy Communion will be held at Trinity at 6pm, followed by bible study at 6:30pm.  You are invited to join us for one or both of these events.  The evening will end by 7:30pm.

Saturday (1st Oct) - A Family Concert will be held at Trinity at 7:30pm, to which everyone is warmly invited.  Please come along and support our budding musicians and artists, as well as our older musicians and singers.  You will enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment.  Supper will follow.

Sunday (2nd Oct) - The Walking Fellowship meets at 5pm.  We start at the Granny's Grave entry to the foreshore promenade on Hickford Parade, and walk to the other side of the Hopkins River mouth. Afterwards, we share in a buffet meal and dessert at Christine & Jim's home.  BYO cool drink.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us there at about 6pm.  Everyone, young or older, is very welcome to join us.

Services for Sunday 18th September (Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale        9:00am      Service of the Word
Warrnambool     9:00am       Service of the Word 
Ayrford             11:30am       Service with Holy Communion (Half-Yearly AGM to follow)

Readings:  Amos 8:4-7            Against swindlers and exploiters
                  Psalm 113
                  1 Timothy 2:1-7     The church is to pray for all people
                  Luke 16:1-13         The parable of the shrewd manager

Upcoming events:

Sunday (18th) - Ayrford Half-Yearly AGM will follow the service today.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday (21st) - Cards and Games Fellowship meets at Trinity Church Hall at 1:30pm.  New participants are very welcome.  Please join us for some fun and a cuppa.

Wednesday (21st) - Trinity Elders meet at 7:30pm.

Wednesday (28th) - A Parish Midweek Service with Holy Communion will be held at Trinity at 6pm, followed by bible study at 6:30pm.  You are invited to join us for one or both of these events.  The evening will end by 7:30pm.  

Saturday (1st Oct) - A Family Concert will be held at Trinity at 7:30pm, to which everyone is warmly invited.  Please come along and support our budding musicians, and older musicians/singers, and enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment.  Supper will follow.

Sunday (2nd Oct) - The Walking Fellowship meets at 5pm.  We start at the Granny's Grave entry to the foreshore promenade on Hickford Parade, and walk to the other side of the Hopkins River mouth.  Afterwards, we share in a buffet meal and dessert at Christine and Jim's home.  BYO cool drink.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us at about 6pm.  Everyone, young and older, is very welcome to join us.       

Services for Sunday 11th September (Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale       9:00am     Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool   11:00am     Service with Holy Communion (followed by lunch)

Readings:   Exodus 32:7-14          Moses pleads for the people and the Lord relents
                   Psalm 51:1-10
                   1 Timothy 1:12-17      Gratitude for God's mercy
                   Luke 15:1-10              The lost sheep and the lost coin

Upcoming events:

Sunday (11th) - A BBQ Lunch and dessert follows the 11am service at Trinity today, to which all worshippers are invited.  This is a fundraiser by the Ladies Guild.  The cost will be $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 years and under.  Please join us and support the ladies in their fundraising venture.

Wednesday (14th) - Hawkesdale Ladies Guild meets at 1:30pm.  All visitors are most welcome.

Wednesday (14th) - Parish Midweek Service resumes tonight at Trinity at 6pm, with Bible Study following at 6:30pm.  You are invited to join us for one or both these events.

Friday (16th) - Parish Youth meet at Trinity Church Hall at 7pm.    

Services for Sunday 4th September (Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale        9:00am      Service of the Word
Warrnambool      9:00am      Service with Holy Communion
Ayrford              11:30am      Service with Holy Communion

Readings:  Deuteronomy 30:15-20   A choice between life and death
                  Psalm 1
                  Philemon 1-21                 A personal appeal to Philemon
                  Luke 14:25-33                 The cost of being a disciple

Upcoming events:

Sunday (4th) - An organ concert will be given at Trinity Church today at 2pm as part of the Warrnambool Organ Festival weekend.  Guest organists will be Robert Craven and Gavin Fry, as well as some male voice singers.  This is a special Father's Day concert.  Other concerts will be given at other venues in town over Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.  Brochures are available at Trinity Church Hall which give further details.  Please support this musical venture and enjoy a wonderful weekend.

Monday (5th) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at Trinity at 7:30pm.  There will be a guest speaker from Warrnambool Food Share.  Please bring a can of food and a gold coin to donate to the cause.  Anyone is welcome to join us.

Wednesday (7th) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets at the church hall at 1pm.  All ladies are very welcome.

Sunday (11th) - Trinity Ladies Guild is hosting a BBQ lunch and dessert following the 11am service for all worshippers.  The cost will be $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 years and under.  Please join us and support the ladies in their fundraising venture.