Praise God for our school!
This Sunday, 8th August we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the opening of our school at our 10.30 am service. As a part of this celebration we will also have the official opening of our brand new gymnasium which was made possible through Federal Government funding.
The growth of this school from its beginning in transportable buildings to the wonderful facilities we now have is quite a remarkable testament to the vision God laid on the hearts of the people who started the school 30 years ago. Their vision was to build a school that would provide a wonderful Christian environment for their children to learn in and also be a significant connection point to the community for spreading the Good News of Jesus.
Every year over three hundred children are taught the Good News of Jesus in the context of the school curriculum. The Good News of Jesus also filters out to the families through our weekly chapel services, our special worship services and most importantly through the living witness of the Christian staff and families in our school.
I have lost count of the times people have said to me, “There is something different and special about our school.” I firmly believe that difference is the presence of Jesus in the school through all the Christian staff and families who send their children there.
This Sunday together with all the school community we will have the opportunity to thank God for the gift of our school and the thirty years it has been running. Can I encourage you as part of our church to warmly welcome all the visitors from our school? May they be able to see the love of Jesus in us through our welcome.
I also want to continue to encourage every family who has a connection with the school to make the most of the opportunities God gives you throughout the school year to share something of the hope we have in Jesus. We have an incredible opportunity to witness to the love of Jesus right on our door step through our school. Let’s make the most of it. I hope you can join us to celebrate this wonderful event this Sunday.
Pastor Noel Kluge
Message Series: - Questions that demand an answer. Podcast available now at www.paravista.org.au This Week’s bible readings: Romans 15: 17-19; Hebrews 1; 3; Col.1:17; Eph. 1:11-19; Matthew 12:38-39; Acts 4:29-30.
Weekly Prayer Requests: Not included in this newsletter but if you have a prayer request or would like to view the current requests refer to the e-mail that alerted you to this Newsletter.
Habitat for Humanity Team leading 6pm Service this Sunday
Several people from our church were part of a Habitat Team who recently served in Cambodia. They will share about their experiences as part of the regular 6.00 pm service this Sunday. Come along and hear about their trip and how God impacted them through this experience.
Children’s & Family Ministry
Kingdom Kids
During the 8:45 service, the children go out to Junior Kingdom Kids (for 3 – 8 year olds).
There will be no Kingdom Kids during the 10.30 service this Sunday due to the School celebration.
If you enjoy helping children, the ‘Kingdom Kids’ teachers would really appreciate your help. We still need some more people to be the 2nd adult providing supervision (not teaching) in most of the zones. For more information, see Tanya Harrison.
Playgroup
Playgroup has also resumed for this term, meeting on Wednesdays morning in the church hall. For more information call Sharon Ortega on: 8264 4123.
Ignite Youth: Metro Christian Life Week (CLW) camp was held at Pt Hughes in the second week of the holidays. I went along with a bunch of youth from the community. It is safe to say that everyone had a fantastic time, connected with some amazing people and learnt heaps about themselves and God. Metro CLW will be held again in the September school holidays, so keep an eye out for registration forms in the next week or two.
The Youth Program For a full Term 3 timetable check out the youth notice board or go to the website http://www.paravista.org.au/index.php?section=ministry&subsection=youth&page=youth
Sophie Gerrie (Youth and Young Adults Team Leader)
Confirmation Program starting up soon for young people in years 9-12. Please email rstahl@paravista.org.au for more information.
Men’s Breakfast Saturday 21st August 7.30-9am at the church. Guest speaker – Len Firth from Life FM. Bring a friend - $5 includes full English Breakfast.
Men’s 4WD and fishing trip
Do you own a 4WD and enjoy taking it off road? Do you enjoy having a go at some trout fishing? Do you like camping? On the 18th-19th September we have planned a camping trip on a property just out of Spalding. There will be opportunities to do some four-wheel-driving. A trained 4WD instructor will be on hand to give you some driving tips if needed. There is also a stream on the property which is good for trout fishing. A $25 per vehicle access fee applies.
We will be camping out and you will need to bring all your own camping gear and food. We encourage dads to bring their sons. The weekend is also suitable to invite men from outside of the church to attend so bring a mate. We will be leaving the church at 6.30 am on Saturday 18th September, or you can make your own way and meet in Spalding at 9 am. For more information talk to Pastor Noel after service or contact him at the office on 8263 5087 or nkluge@paravista.org.au. If you do not own a 4WD and would like to come please let Pastor Noel know as there will be some spare seats in vehicles.
Women's Fellowship
The 'Rolling in Dough’ and luncheon advertised at the Semaphore Lutheran Ladies Fellowship on Wednesday 11th August 2010 has been cancelled.
The Metropolitan North Zone of Lutheran Women of South Australia Fellowship Day will be held at the Salisbury Lutheran Church, corner Waterloo Corner Road and Winzor Street on Wednesday 18th August 2010 beginning with a cuppa at 9.30am. The program is: 10.00am welcome,10.15am bible study led by Pastor Wayne Boehm, 11.30am guest speaker Jenny Pfitzner will be speaking on ALWS, 12.00pm lunch (shared) in hall with soup provided. 1.30pm guest speaker, Helen Lockwood on LCC, 2.00pm closing devotion. There will also be several entertainment items between the planned program. Offering will be donated for LWSA funds. RSVP 8281 6890.
LWA projects include - Aboriginal Missions; Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS); Australian Lutheran College (ALC)-Pastoral Ministry Students Assistance Fund; ALC Women's Auxiliary; Deborah Orphanage; Home of Praise in slums of Bangkok; Scholarship for students from overseas to study through ALC; Bethany Home for children/people with severe disabilities; Papua New Guinea (PNG) Scholarship Fund; Solar Panels for emergency power for Lutheran Health Service sub-centre in PNG.
Projects of Lutheran Women of SA (LWSA) and Lutheran Women of Australia (LWA) supported by Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship are as listed below:
LWSA projects include - Amandus (Lutheran Disability Services); SA Director for Children, Youth & Family Ministry; Lutheran Aged Care(Fullarton,Glynde & Tanunda); Lutheran Community Care; Lutheran Media Ministry; Lutheran Secondary Education (9 schools); SA Deaf Ministry; Alice Springs Town Ministry
A CD is available showing some of the overseas mission projects mentioned above and supported by the LCA. Please phone Jan on 8264 8288 if you would like this CD to view.
Mission
Foodbank in recess: All food items will go to Lutheran Community Care. If anyone wishes to take up the offer of coordinating the Foodbank please contact John Dolling on 8363 5087.
Food For Families
Do you know of anyone who could be blessed by having a meal taken to them? Particularly those people not involved in a fellowship group, not just because they are ill, but for any reason where you know that person or family are labouring under life's load on their life at this time. Food For Families is still alive and well! Please contact Sue Renfrey Food For families coordinator on 8250 0576 or the church office for this loving support.
Face to Face
Face to Face is broadcast weekly on more than 300 radio stations across Australia. Face to Face is a 15 minute program which uses a contemporary easy listening style to reach the unchurched listener, offering words of gospel-centred hope to help people cope with life. Special programs are broadcast on Good Friday and on Christmas Day.
Face to Face is produced by Lutheran Media Ministry for The Lutheran Church of Australia. A variety of script writers and presenters bring messages of hope and inspiration to anyone who listens. Presentation times and broadcasting stations can be found at www.facetoface.org.au
Coming Events
30th Anniversary Celebrations at Good Shepherd Primary School
Good Shepherd Primary School will be celebrating their 30th anniversary and the opening of the Gymnasium and Performing Arts Centre this Sunday. This church community is welcome to attend the 10.30am worship service, followed by the opening, a sausage sizzle, school tours and activities.
A Music night with The BordererS
The Borderers will be performing on Saturday 21st August 2010, at the Prospect RSL Club on Willcox Avenue starting at 7.00pm. Tickets can be purchased for $15.00 each from the church office
Phone 8263 5087 9.00am – 3.45pm. Credit card facilities are available. Book a table with friends for a night of fun, dancing, singing, a raffle, lucky squares and wine auction. BYO supper ~ purchase your drinks from the bar. Tea and coffee provided.
All proceeds aid the Cebu Missionary Foundation, Philippines.
Lutherans for Life will be holding their annual conference on 28th August 2010 at the Australian Lutheran College. The conference theme is ‘Man and Woman: Made in the image of God’. Please see the poster on the notice board for details.
Fishing and Boating Swap Meet and Fete
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School at Sunnybrook Drive, Wynn Vale are holding a swap meet and fete on Sunday 29th August from 12.00pm. Contact 8282 6000 or visit www.fishingswapmeet.info for details.
Social club
Celebrate special days with the social club meeting every Thursday in the church hall from 1.00 to 4.00pm. Loads of activities to keep you young at heart and involved in a community activity. Enjoy a social chat or sip on a cuppa while watching or participating in the entertainment. All ages are welcome.
Ministry Opportunities:
Communion Roster: Worship Hosts: Good Shepherd sign: More Information please call the Church Office on 8263 5087 or visit http://www.paravista.org.au/index.php?section=home&page=home
Endeavour College
Twilight Tour, Thurs 26 Aug from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
An opportunity to meet the Principal, tour the modern facilities with students and staff; hear of our K – 12 Educational pathway; View the newest building programme; and see students involved in extra-curricular opportunities. See the flyer on the notice board for more information.
A few vacancies still exist for Yr 8 in 2011. Enquire now on 8368 3311.
Job Opportunities:
Christian pastoral support worker (Previously known as “School Chaplain”) at Valley View Secondary School. Applications are invited for this 12 hour per week position, commencing Term 4, 2010. The position exists to offer support to students, staff and the school community. A Job and Person Specification is available from: the school front office. Ph: 8360 6111. Closing date: Monday 23rd August, 4pm. www.smg.asn.au
Do you know someone?
The Facilities Team are planning to grass a small area at the manse and install underground irrigation. If you know of someone who we could approach with experience in the job please contact John Dolling on 8263 5087. This would be a paid job.
Where to now, for our grounds?
We often get very positive comments about how attractive and well kept our grounds are. We have been fortunate over the past 15 years to have some very dedicated people caring for them. Gavin Sickerdick, then Brian and Margaret Cleverly, Jason Herrmann and more recently Kevin Lane. Over the last 3 years Kevin has volunteered 2 days a week working in the garden as well as doing a whole range of maintenance tasks. We thank him for his dedication and the many tasks he undertook saving the congregation 1000's of dollars. Kevin has indicated at least in the short term, if not longer, he will be taking a break from his voluntary work.
This leaves us with a dilemma of how we continue to maintain our grounds. There are 3 options:
• find an individual/ several people who are willing to look after the grounds,
• Share work amongst a whole lot of people e.g. the courtyard needs to be sprayed twice a year, the lawn along Montague Road needs to be cut, trees along the eastern boundary require trimming and the garden weeded etc. The grounds could be maintained in there present condition if there were enough people/ groups who were willing to take over responsibility for a small section of the tasks,
• Pay to have grounds maintained. This option would take money that could better be used to further our mission.
If you have any questions or are able to help please contact John Dolling on 8263 5087.
General
Financial report
Income May Jan - May
Offerings $46 065 $ 209 568
Total Income $51 813 $ 225 506
Expenditure May Jan - May
$41 857 $ 205 696
Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
Over half our weekly offerings are made through REG. For those who are altering their giving through REG or wanting to start giving via REG the appropriate forms are available from the LLL display rack on the wall leading to the corridor with the pigeon holes.
Facilities report:
The following tasks have been completed;
• New “members information area” developed at the rear of the worship centre,
• Windows have been placed in doors to pastors’ offices,
• Pin up boards have been repositioned,
• New coloured vinyl on folding doors in the hall,
• New signage in church/hall,
• New plants positioned in the church and manse gardens.
Weekly News notices
The format of the monthly bulletin and weekly news has changed and combined into one publication which will be published weekly. Weekly news notices and advertisements are to be forwarded to churchenquiries@paravista.org.au by COB Wednesdays. Other enquiries are to be directed to the church office on 8263 5087.
There is nothing which we receive with so much reluctance as advice. ~Joseph Addison
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Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Church Web site: www.paravista.org.au
Email: churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
388 Montague Road
PO Box 306
Para Vista SA 5093
Modbury North SA 5092
Phone: 8263 5087
Fax: 8395 2680
