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.