Welcome to Wodonga Lutheran Parish

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to having you worship with us!

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Worship Times, News and Events

You will find a warm and friendly welcome at St John's Lutheran Church. We invite you to join us in a celebration of worship, Christian fellowship, study, and service. When you become a part of our exciting journey of faith, you will be encouraged, challenged, and rewarded with renewed spirituality.

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9:30 am., 17th November 2024

Pastor Brett Kennett

St Johns Lutheran Church
10 Derwent Way,
West Wodonga

Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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9:30 am., 24th November 2024

Lay Reader Phillip

St Johns Lutheran Church
10 Derwent Way,
West Wodonga

Day of Fulfillment

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9:30 am., 1st December 2024

Pastor Joshua Muller

St Johns Lutheran Church
10 Derwent Way,
West Wodonga

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Season of Advent

All Saints Sunday

St John's Lutheran Church is observing the liturgical season of Advent beginning on Sunday 1 December 2024. From the Latin word for “coming”, Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ both in the past in His incarnation as the baby Jesus, but also in the future with His promised second coming as Christ Triumphant.

Furthermore, Advent is a time to focus on His present coming to us in the Word and Sacraments. In the Lutheran church there have been many traditions observed during Advent that help Christians to both prepare for and anticipate His coming at this time. Martin Luther encouraged families to observe Advent as a time for them to teach their children about the coming of Christ.

Advent marks the beginning of the church calendar. It traditionally starts on the Sunday closest to St. Andrew’s Day (November 30th) and continues for four Sundays until Christmas. During this time the liturgical paraments and vestments in our Church will change to blue to recognise Advent as a time of preparation and repentance as well as a symbol of the royalty of the coming King. The colour blue is also used as a symbol of anticipation and hope.

In preparation for Advent you are invited to join with Pastor Josh who will be leading a four-part Advent bible study series focussing on the biblical themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. Two different timeslots are on offer. Study sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. Please bring your bible, notebook, and pen. See the notice for dates and times or pick up a bulletin from the Church.

The Season of Advent

St John’s Lutheran Church invites you to join with us each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. as we celebrate Advent 2024.

1 December Week 1: Hope ✞ We light the purple candle of Hope. Our hope comes from God who will fill all with joy and peace. So it is appropriate that the second Advent candle symbolises peace.

8 December Week 2: Peace ✞ We light the purple candle of Peace. Peace on earth, goodwill to men with the love of Jesus and the promise of a Saviour who would be born in Bethlehem.

15 December Week 3: Joy ✞ We light the pink candle of Joy. The shepherds received a message of joy. It is a time to rejoice during this time for the coming of the Lord is coming soon.

22 December Week 4: Love ✞ We light the purple candle of Love. The meaning of the fourth Advent candle is love. The Angel’s announce the birth of the baby Jesus. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16


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