4 Keys of Families
- Growing Together in Jesus
As a parent, it sobers me to think that one day my kids will walk away from my grave…
What part of me will walk away with them? What will they "get" from me?
What about life and faith and love, am I cultivating and passing them on?
Having an impact on a child’s life is largely about making their home a place where it becomes natural to speak the language of faith, hope and love.
How do we do this? Here are some simple ideas
Why not engage in;
1. Caring Conversations. 2. Family Time in the Word.
3. Family Rituals and Traditions. 4. Family Acts of Service.
While we claim to love our family members the most, it’s not always reflected in the time we make for each other. Why not make it a priority this week to impact the lives of your children and your children’s children through spending time with God TOGETHER.
Laura Carson
Prayer Requests For privacy the prayer list is not included in this Blog but if you would like to view the current requests refer to the e-mail that alerted you to this site. If you have a prayer request or wish to be covered by prayer please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.
This week we continue the theme, “Better Than Busy”, with “Recovering work/life balance”. What's the point of working your fingers to the bone if you hand over what you worked for to someone who never lifted a finger for it? Smoke, that's what it is. A bad business from start to finish. So what do you get from a life of hard labour? Pain and grief from dawn to dusk. Never a decent night's rest. Nothing but smoke.
(Eccles. 2:21-23 MSG)
Bible Readings: Ecclesiastes 2:17-25: Colossians 3:23-24
Kingdom Kids back on this Sunday 12th February at the 10:30am service for ages 0-12.
There will be some room changes this year and a slight change in the way Kingdom Kids sessions are run. We will all meet in the OSHC room this Sunday to introduce the year and our 2012 leaders. For the rest of the year we will be going straight to our zone rooms to maximize the time we have in our age groups. There will be an assistant to point you in the right direction for the first few weeks while we adjust to the changes.
Groups:
Baby Zone (Education Centre) 0-2
Kindy zone (School OSHC Room) 3-5 including reception
Kids Zone (School Library) year levels 1-3
Kool Zone (End Classroom) year levels 4-7 including Junior Assistants
Registration forms: All participants will need to complete a 2012 registration form. This needs to be done by parents/carers but thankfully only one form needs to be filled out per family. To save postage, we will have these available on Sundays before and after Kingdom Kids. Please take a few minutes early in the term to complete a family form. Thank you
Home and Church working together
This year we would like to encourage every parent/carer/grandparent to come and visit Kingdom Kids once a term. You do not need to run or organise a thing, we simply want to provide an opportunity for you to experience kingdom Kids with your family. We are hoping that this will give us all the chance to share the privilege of nurturing faith with the children in our community. This will also be a way that we can share ideas about nurturing faith in the home and at church. So, please book aside a day this term to come and sit through a session with your child(ren). We look forward to sharing this journey with you.
8:45am Kingdom Kids
Instead of running a session over in the school, we will now be providing a supervised activity in the parenting room during the sermon. This change has been made due to the increasing number of 8:45am families moving to the 10:30am service and a smaller number of participants and leaders. Please speak to Laura if you would like to know more or have concerns.
Back to School – what a service…literally!!
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped to make last Sunday’s Back to School Sunday a HUGE celebration. I can’t say thank you enough to the people who helped set up, pack up, cook, make salads, serve, clean, wash dishes, run the service, give out gifts, kids sheets and so much more. I feel incredibly privileged to be a member of such a wonderful church family. I felt like our church functioned like a healthy and well functioning family should. Well done to everyone who was involved and congratulations to all the new receptions in our community. We pray your year is filled with joy and excitement as you learn and grow.
Invigorate – last minute help needed
Next Saturday is our 2012 Children and Family State Conference “Invigorate”. It will be held at Unity College, Murray Bridge and is set to be a fantastic day filled with inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, great food and fellowship and even a guest performance by Chris Jaensch. Please pray for this event and for all the people travelling from churches around our state to attend. I am coordinating the children’s program that will be offered to parents who need assistance with child care. Due to the large number of enrolments, I am now in need of a third Team Member to help run the program. If you are child safe trained and interested in being a part of this wonderful day PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP. All expenses will be covered and no extra training or prep will be required. Thanks
Play group
Is back on this Wednesday 8th February 2012. Come along to our church hall between 9:30am and 11:30am to hear more about our exciting plans for the year.
Move Urban Dance classes start this week
Come along on Thursday afternoon for some fun and fitness with Laura and Maddie. $7 per class, in the church hall. No need to register JUST COME!
- 3:45pm – 4:30pm ages 4-6
- 4:30pm – 5:30pm ages 7-12
Laura Carson
Children and Family Team Leader
lcarson@paravista.org.au 8263 5087
Ignite Youth
Sophie Gerrie
Small Groups Launch – Sunday 19th February 2012
Our Sunday services on 19th February 2012 will be highlighting the purposes and blessings of small groups, and providing opportunities for people to try out a small group. I will be preaching on the importance of Growing in Jesus Together!
Please note we will NOT be holding a lunch or dinner at Good Shepherd. Rather, we are asking small groups to be open to the possibility of hosting some new people on Sunday 19 February – or a time slot during that following week.
Grab a flyer at worship and express your interest in trying out a small group or contact the office.
Joy in Jesus!
Rolly Stahl
Associate Pastor - Discipleship & Small Group Ministries
DISCOVERY IS MORE THAN MEMBERSHIP
Last chance to Register Now!
Discovery course starts on Tuesday evening 21st February at 6:30pm – 9:30pm beginning with a meal and an informal introduction to the staff; and continues on the 28th February 2012.
To Register write ‘Discovery’ on your welcome card or contact the office by telephone 8263 5087
or email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
or email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
From the Administration Manager
Facilities
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.
From the Office
LCA 2012 Yearbook
“Where love comes to life” Limited copies available during February ONLY from the church office for $20 each. Contact the church office 8263 5087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
notice board
HOUSING FOR AN ALC STUDENT FAMILY
Urgent housing required for a new ALC Pastoral Student and his family. 3-4 bedroom home with a backyard, not too far from ALC, at around $300 per week. If you can help please email ryan.priscilla.norris@gmail.com
Friends of Lutheran Archives meeting
Topic: Celebrating Dresden Mission. Last August a delegation from SA went to the 175th anniversary celebrations of the Leipzig Mission Society. It started as the Dresden Mission and sent its first missionaries to the Aborigines in SA in 1838. The delegation will tell us about their visit. At Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, Adelaide, on Monday 27th February at 7.30 pm. Supper. Gold coin donation.
Pre-Marriage Seminar 18th -19th February
Help build strength into your marriage and develop skills for dealing with difficult times. This course will be conducted at Para Vista Lutheran School. See the notice board or contact the office for further details.
Help those less fortunate. Please pin your excess vouchers to the notice board. Share a community spirit by assisting with this.
Bring a mate with you for Breakfast at
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 388 Montague Road Para Vista
Saturday March 3rd Served at 0730
Are you a typical Bloke .. BBQ Chief,
Mr Citizen, Son, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Husband, Neighbour, Drive a car, A Workmate or Student, Gardener, Like the outdoors, Spend hours in the shed on projects ?
Do you know the answers to…
What is a Burn? How do you treat a burn?..
Cold water or tried & true butter?
“So what it doesn’t hurt its OK “. Is this the right answer ? YES or No ??
What happens in the RAH Burns Unit ?
Donation of $5.00 for breakfast costs is appreciated. Any ????’s Contact Jim 0438 899 629
Thank you...
Thank you for your generosity in giving to our Christmas campaign and throughout 2011. Your help enabled us to bring joy to people in need at Christmas time. We gave away over 800 Christmas hampers packed with goodies like canned ham, milk, toys and books to the disadvantaged in metropolitan Adelaide and the Barossa Valley. We were also delighted to host a Christmas Lunch for 60 people in the Port Adelaide Enfield council area who otherwise would have spent Christmas on their own.
Your kindness continues to fund services even after Christmas, one of our busiest times of the year. These services offer more than a handout to those who need it most. In some cases, those who come to us for hampers at Christmas are referred to other programs within our organisation. These programs can include relationship counselling, parenting support, a computer class, a financial counselling session or even a cooking demonstration. We take a holistic approach when serving people to make sure they have the confidence and life skills to get back on their own feet.
Thank you again for making a difference in the lives of so many South Australians.
Blessings
Helen Lockwood
Director Lutheran Community Care
Star in our midst
Friday 17th February on the ABC 7:30 Report
one of our members will be featured in a documentary from Sudan
E-news February 2012 Friends of Aboriginal ministry, SA
Copy available in the information rack
THE LUTHERAN—FEBRUARY EDITION OUT NOW
NEW! Introducing the series NEW CREATION—exciting, encouraging stories about new Christians, new Lutherans, new lives in Christ
IT JUST TAKES ONE
Pinnaroo congregation shows how to start a youth ministry—starting with just one teenager
NO KIDDING!
In Burundi, goat-y Gifts of Grace are changing lives
Take a deep breath. It calms the mind
Regina Brett
Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am – 3.45pm
