Strathalbyn Lutheran Church

10/07/2026

Just as soil pH is an important factor in a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients, heart pH is important when it comes to our absorption of God’s Word. Good heart soil is needed for God’s Word to take root, grow, and then flow out of us.

This is what Jesus was talking about with the various heart soils he mentions in the parable of the sower in Matthew 13. Jesus’ words encourage us to regularly measure our heart pH.

Is your heart soil currently receptive to God’s Word or resistant or perhaps a mixture of both? And what’s the heart pH of those with whom the Spirit is calling you to share the Gospel?

Join us for worship tomorrow at 9am at Strathalbyn or via our livestream as we worship our loving God.

Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a6Bk7tSbQY

04/07/2026

Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

Jesus declares that he is the lover of our souls. Whenever we come to him in our weariness, he heals, restores and re-energises the very centre of our being.

Whatever burdens are currently wearying your soul, bring them to Jesus and receive his promise.

Join us for worship tomorrow (9am at Strathalbyn & 11am at Salem) or via our livestream (9am only) as we worship God and receive rest for our souls.

Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wvoLO7pN-0

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Do you know someone who has questions about God or Jesus or the Bible and is keen to learn more about the Christian faith?

If so, you may like to invite them to the ‘Presence’ conversational space and attend with them to support them on their journey 🙂.

See below for more details.

27/06/2026

How good does it feel when you receive a warm welcome? Perhaps you can recall a time when you were well received by someone or a group of people.

In the last few verses of his mission briefing in Matthew 10, Jesus talks about warm welcomes and being well received. He encourages us to look out for people who would warmly welcome a conversation about God or Jesus or the Bible.

Are we aware of who these people are in our lives? Do we feel equipped to share the good news with them?

Join us for worship tomorrow at 11am at Strathalbyn or via our live stream as we come to God’s table to be refreshed by his love, equipped by his Spirit and sent in his presence.

Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWW2UeS9w_M

20/06/2026

This week we’re exploring ‘part two’ of Jesus’ mission briefing in Matthew 10. His instructions don’t get any less challenging, but the promises also continue.

As we continue the ‘Withness’ series, we’re going to explore what it means to be sustained and covered by the Father’s love as we participate in Jesus’ saving mission.

Join us for worship tomorrow (9am at Salem or 11am at Strathalbyn) or via our livestream (11am only) as we soak in the Father’s love for us.

Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6oye9JI5B8

13/06/2026

While it’s natural for everyone to be afraid of something, some people struggle with multiple phobias. And we all have moments when we’re confronted by multiple fears and anxieties all at once.

Perhaps Jesus’ disciples experienced a multitude of fears as they received his challenging mission briefing in Matthew 10. We too might feel somewhat fretful as we hear Jesus’ instructions. His call to fearless discipleship might seem a bit much.

However, our fears are stilled as we listen intently to the promises embedded in Jesus’ instructions. We're reminded that as we reach out together to bring Jesus to others, the Spirit of Christ strengthens and encourages us.

Join us for worship tomorrow at 9am at Strathalbyn (or via our live stream) as we continue our Withness preaching series.

Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvMu4DH-46w