Following the Ephiphany of Jesus as the coming Messiah, we move into the season of Lent. Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting for 40 days (excluding the Sundays). 

Lent is a time of austerity, restraint and reflection. Traditionally it is a time of fasting, study and meditation.

The liturgical colour for Lent is violet, or purple; a sombre colour characteristic of a subdued time of preparation in which repentance is prominent.

Lent reaches its climax in Holy Week when we remember the death of Jesus on the cross for the sins of all.

Excerpt from Lutheran Church of Australia: Commission on Worship. Statement 2. The colours and seasons of the church year. 

If our live-stream is interrupted by technical problems during a service, we may need to restart the stream elsewhere on YouTube.  If so, you might be able to find recovery broadcasts by searching YouTube for "Wyndham Hobsons Bay Lutheran Church Service live"

If technical issues prevent us from live streaming the service, we will still endeavour to record the service and upload it to our YouTube channel as soon as possible following the service for you to view at a later time.  If technical issues prevent you from joining our live-stream, and you would prefer to engage with a live-streamed service rather than a recorded service, you might consider visiting in worship with another Lutheran congregation eg. at Good Shepherd, Toowoomba,  St Michaels, Handorf or St Johns, Geelong