Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
17 October 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
10 October 2010
Giving His Wealth
Christian development is largely a matter of refining our character, and stewardship plays a large role in that development. To become the kind of people who honour and reflect Christ, we must embrace some basic perspectives. For instance, we must realize we are stewards, entrusted with His goods, for His purposes, but with the freedom to squander His wealth. We are charged with giving His wealth generously to those who need it and those who, through their spiritual position and faithfulness, have earned it. We should distribute His resources joyously, even when we give sacrificially—this should be a habit!
Part of our determination to give relentlessly, selflessly and generously is to set an example for all who have been blessed by Him. We should do this so that they, too, may enter into the joy, the privilege and the responsibility of sharing His resources with those in need and with those who have earned a share by serving as vocational ministers of the gospel.
“To be clever enough to get a great deal of money, one must be stupid enough to want it.” G. K. Chesterton
We Are Stewards
The Australian way of thinking is that we are self-sufficient and that we are responsible for all that we possess. The Bible provides a different perspective, of course: that we are merely the overseers of God’s earthly domain, responsible for taking care of His resources until Jesus returns. Getting people to understand and accept our role as managers rather than creators of wealth and resources is a crucial element toward encouraging good stewardship.
Scriptural Perspective
• Genesis 14:17-24 (Abraham acknowledged that his victory spoils were a gift from God).
• 1 Chron. 29:14-18 (everything is God’s; we watch over it on earth).
• Psalm 24:1-2 (everything belongs to God).
• Psalm 50:10-12 (God created, knows and owns everything that exists).
• 1 Cor. 4:2 (Paul exhorted those being trusted to prove themselves faithful).
Dean Eaton
This Week’s Message: Silver Boxes: The precious gift of encouragement! Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Ephesians 4:29 NIV) Podcasts available at www.paravista.org.au
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.
!!Reminder!! IMPACT 2010
Have you returned your RSVP yet? Please assist the office staff by returning it or emailing the office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
Children’s and Family Ministry
Kingdom Kids on Holidays
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There is no Kingdom Kids this Sunday. We will recommence on 17th October. We hope you enjoy the special folder activities available for children during the services.
Our wonderful Baby Zone leader, Bec Heynen, has decided to retire from her leading position, but we do hope to have a new Baby Zone leader for next term. Thank you to Bec for all of your organisation and enthusiasm and we are very glad that we will still see you at Baby Zone sometimes.
Women’s Ministry
Children’s Concert
“Saviour of the World” by Sean W. Smith
We recommend to you this Aussie Children’s Entertainer
Date: Sunday 24th October
Venue: the Marketplace Church
Address: Corner of South Terrace & Vinrace Street, Adelaide City, SA
Time: 4.00pm
Tickets only $4, children under 2 free!
For more information see www.seanwsmith.com
Ignite Youth
The Term 4 timetable is now out!!! Check out the youth notice board or head to the website:
Women’s Ministry
TOYS 4 CEBU
Last year the Overseas Mission Fundraising Team requested Christmas toys for the children in Cebu. I know that everyone enjoyed buying toys to give to the underprivileged children and many parents told us of the valuable lesson learnt by their children about sharing and giving willingly.
This year we want to 'give' again. We realised last year that it was very costly to send the 4 shipping boxes, full of toys that you donated, to Cebu. This year we have decided to send money for Lucy to buy locally.
WIGS from Good Shepherd have arranged a 'Ladies Night' on Friday 22nd October with all the money raised from this night being donated to Toys 4 Cebu. Please purchase your tickets from the church office or call 8263 5087. Bring your friends and enjoy an interesting night full of fun!
The Overseas Team will have a stall on the night with Bible Covers, Cebu bracelets, Christmas cards and Ugandan jewellery for sale. All donations will be gratefully received.
LCC Christmas Event Coordinator – Blair Athol Office.
Organise registration and distribution of Christmas Hampers and organise Christmas Day Community Lunch. Short term position to start 25 October 2010, 225 hours (flexible)
General
Positions vacant
Interserve urgently require people to fill positions at the Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) Nepal. Positions required to be filled by January 2011 include Head of English Faculty –Secondary, IT Systems Manager and Administrator -Office Manager. Visit www.kisc.edu.np or check out the notice board for other positions available.
LCC Christmas Event Coordinator – Blair Athol Office.
Organise registration and distribution of Christmas Hampers and organise Christmas Day Community Lunch. Short term position to start 25 October 2010, 225 hours (flexible)Position Description available by contacting Sharon Good ph: 8269 9300. Applications close on the 13th October, 2010.
Friends of Lutheran Archives meeting
Dr Erich Renner will speak on “Pietism and its influence on the early Australian Lutheran Church”. At Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, Adelaide, on Monday 18th October at 7.30 pm. (The AGM will be held beforehand at 7pm.) Supper. Gold coin donation.
Civic Prayer Breakfast Friday 15 October 2010
This prayer breakfast will acknowledge those who provide emergency services and who volunteer their time in our community. The breakfast will start at 6.45am at Sferas, Modbury with Chief Inspector Gary Raymond APM, OAM as guest speaker. Contact Peter on 8336 7890 or email kale@senet.com.au
Steve Grace
Join the Golden Grove Lutheran Fellowship on Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm for a night with Steve Grace singing classic hymns and songs of hope for the journey. See the notice board or visit stevegrace.com for further information.
Why not wake up and decide to have a good day!!
Church Web site: http://www.paravista.org.au/
Friday, October 1, 2010
3rd October 2010
Reckless words pierce like a sword (Proverbs 12:18a NIV)
Ain’t that the truth? Our words can be senseless acts of violence against people made in the image of God. Name calling, derogatory comments, sarcasm, put downs, insults, and harsh negative criticism carry a sting all of their own. Our words can pierce hearts and leave people wounded.
Reckless words make people shrivel up inside. Reckless words destroy trust and trash relationships. Ironically our reckless words tend to assault the people we claim to love the most: our spouses and families. In our church family, reckless words are to become an endangered species
(cf Eph 4:29, Col 3:8-10).
(cf Eph 4:29, Col 3:8-10).
…but the tongue of the wise brings healing (Proverbs 12:18b NIV) Wise people use their words to build, heal, and bless. As Proverbs 16:24 puts it: Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. The precious gift of encouragement has the power to heal crushed spirits and mend broken hearts. It puts the wind back into our sails – and gets us moving again.
One sentence spoken at the right time from a significant other – such as a parent, grandparent, friend, teacher, or mentor – can echo in one’s mind and change the trajectory of one’s life.
Given that our words have power to bless or to mess, some questions to consider:
• Do my words tend to bless or mess other people? • What does the stuff coming out of my mouth reveal about the person I am? …and more importantly whose I am?
Hearts where Jesus lives will seek to bless people with their words.
Dean
Message Series: - We are in a series called, ‘A person after God’s heart.’ We have been looking at the life of King David. This Sunday we are look at “the world’s best failures”. Podcasts available at www.paravista.org.au This week’s bible readings are written in: 1 Peter 5:5-7.
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.
Children’s and Family Ministry
Kingdom Kids on Holidays
There is no Kingdom Kids this Sunday. We will recommence on 17th October. We hope you enjoy the special folder activities available for children during the services.
Our wonderful Baby Zone leader, Bec Heynen, has decided to retire from her leading position, but we do hope to have a new Baby Zone leader for next term. Thank you to Bec for all of your organisation and enthusiasm and we are very glad that we will still see you at Baby Zone sometimes.
School Holiday Activity
Thank you to everyone who attended our Bible Trail Holiday Activity in the church hall on Wednesday 29th September. We had a fabulous time! The hall was filled with many activities including painting hand prints, dress-ups and gluing stars, drawing sea creatures and planting seeds in cotton wool. There were 8 Bible Stories (from Noah to Moses) with questions about each one and children chose a prize when they completed the trail. We also had a great morning tea together. Thank you very much to everyone (including the Liebelt family, the Hulme family and Ron Rathjen) who helped to make this holiday activity such an enjoyable time together.
Tanya Harrison
Upside Down CircusThe northern Christian churches have partnered together in a unique evangelism event called The UPSIDE DOWN Circus specifically designed to share the message of Jesus with children and families in the northern community.
The UPSIDE D0WN Circus will run in the second week of the school holidays from
Wednesday October 6th to Friday October 8th from 2-5pm on Ridley Reserve, Main North Road, Elizabeth (south of the Elizabeth Shopping Centre).
Children and families will wander through a FREE festival of fun exploring and experiencing values of the Kingdom of God. There will be a range of Activity Tents and Short Shows at The BIG Top creating an interactive environment with games, craft, dance, drama and stories. There will be an Op-Shop, Food Bank, Puppets, Face Painting, Hall of Fame, Clowns, Food, Jumping Castle and Street Performers all adding to the festival atmosphere. Every child will also receive a free Show Bag containing a ‘Top 10 Stories from Mark’ book.
A low cost BBQ on Thursday, 5–6pm is being held before a BIG TOP Show, 6–7 pm that uses an evangelistic drama to present the Gospel: a creatively told story of a young boy who runs away to the circus and discovers it is not all he had hoped it to be. An opportunity will be given for children and families to respond to the Gospel.
Parenting Seminars with Steve Biddulph
Uniting Church. Uniting People is pleased to present three parenting seminars with Steve Biddulph, in partnership with The Journey UC and Pedare Christian College, The Corner UC and Adelaide West UC on 2nd, 3rd and 4th November.
Contact Sarah Urmston, surmston@sa.uca.org.au, 8236 4260 for flyers and more information. All details are available on unitingpeople.org.auIgnite Youth
Comment from a parent. “I attended youth on Friday night as a parent of one of the ‘youth’. It was very pleasing to see warm and encouraging friendships being fostered amongst the young people at our church. Sophie is to be commended for the vibrancy and enthusiasm she puts into her work with the youth. It is very encouraging as a parent to see this avenue of ministry ‘alive’ in our church.”
http://www.paravista.org.au/index.php?section=ministry&subsection=youth&page=youth
Women's Ministry
Para Vista Women’s Fellowship
Women’s fellowship meet on Tuesday 5th October at 1.00pm in the church hall. Pastor Rolly Stahl will lead the Bible Study. Guest speaker is Valerie Volk. Afternoon tea is supplied and a trading table will be operating.
Reminding all ladies of Good ShepherdFriday night 22nd October at the church hall at 7.00pm for a 7:30pm start. An opportunity for the ladies (of all ages) who call this congregation home to meet, mix, mingle and learn something fun along the way. For information please call Debbie Wesselingh on 8263 5518.
Men's Ministry
The Big Shed Happens is a wonderful event on 30th October 8.45am to 5.00pm, planned by Ian Watson for the men of Australia. Take a look at Ian's web page for details http://www.shednight.com/page/the-big-shed-happens There are already over 120 men registered from all over Australia. The aim is to have 2500 men at the event. Register on the website for the event, (buses will be organized to pick up men at the Brisbane Airport and take them back again later in the evening.)All men and boys all over Australia are invited!
General
Secretary for the Board 2011
After 3 years of fantastic dedicated service Kathy Liebig has indicated that she will not continue as secretary of the Board in 2011.
The Board is seeking expressions of interest to fill this role. The role involves taking minutes at the monthly Board meetings. Board correspondence is dealt with separately and not usually actioned by the Secretary. Email access is important. To register an interest or for more details, please contact either Keren Sutton or John Dolling.
Preparing for Marriage
Preparing for Marriage is a course designed for those planning to marry or who are recently married. This course helps couples build on their strengths and also develop skills for dealing with conflict. There is an opportunity to attend here at Good Shepherd 9.00am-5.00pm on Saturday 9th and 1.00pm-5.00pm Sunday 10th October 2010. Registrations are required by 1st October.Four evening sessions will also be held at Lutheran Community Care, 309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol from 6.45pm-9.30pm on the following dates.
Wednesdays 3rd November, 10th November, 17th November and 24th November 2010. Registrations close on 27th October 2010. Please contact Kristy or Margaret on 8331 3111 magill@lccsa.org.au for more information on the above courses.
Office Administrator within Encounter Youth Team. Encounter Youth is a not-for-profit Christian organisation highly regarded for its work in the effective management of Schoolies Festival South Australia and the provision of Safe Partying education to high school students.
Information can be found at http://drop.io/EYRecruitmentFriends of Lutheran Archives meeting
Dr Erich Renner will speak on “Pietism and its influence on the early Australian Lutheran Church”. At Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, Adelaide, on Monday 18th October at 7.30 pm. (The AGM will be held beforehand at 7pm.) Supper. Gold coin donation.
LCC Christmas Event Coordinator – Blair Athol Office.
Organise registration and distribution of Christmas Hampers and organise Christmas Day Community Lunch. Short term position to start 25 October 2010, 225 hours (flexible)Position Description available by contacting Sharon Good ph: 8269 9300” Applications close on the 13th October, 2010.
Go out on a limb; that’s where the fruit is!
Church Web site: www.paravista.org.au
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