WHAT’S NEXT
SPORTSFANS?
Paul told the Corinthians, “Do you not know that the runners in a
stadium all race, but only one receive the prize? Run in such a way that you
may win. Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything.
However they do it to receive a perishable crown, but we [Christians] an imperishable one!” [Didn’t Sally Pearson, after
winning gold, highlight the self-control required in everything to compete?]
As Australians we
are said to be a sport loving nation. We love the cricket, tennis, all codes of
football, golf, motor sports such as Bathurst 1000, F1 and MotoGP, the list
goes on; and we as a nation have excelled on the world stage in most of those
sports. And now with the completion of the XXXth Olympic Games in
London we have seen many sports contested all now run and won - although not by
many Aussie teams.
During the Olympics
I was thinking about our current sermon series, “Everyday mission for everyday
people” and thinking that I hadn’t seen any placards bearing “John 3:16”.
Sporting events can be a great place for everyday mission as an everyday
participant or everyday spectator. Here at Good Shepherd we actively involved
in the sporting community in cricket, table tennis and netball and so there are
opportunities to be physically and spiritually involved in a sport.
Watching the
opening of the Olympics and hearing Emeli Sandè singing “Abide with me”,
particularly the 3rd verse I thought what a great anthem this would be for our sporting clubs
I need thy presence every passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
[I’d change the last line to, “Should I win or lose, O Lord, abide with
me]
And we know than in sport it is not inevitably about winning but competing to your best and being
humble in winning and graceful in defeat. And so as Christians there are times
that we will repeat the words of Peter found in Acts 3:6, “I have neither
silver nor gold, but what I have, I give to you…..” As we are actively or
passively involved in sport - cricket, table tennis, netball, football,
marbles, whatever let’s see the sporting arena as our mission field given to us
by God to sow water and reap to His glory and honour.
Just a bit about
the teams;
The Para Vista Lutheran Cricket Club competes in the
Churches and Community Cricket Association. In the 2011/2012 season we fielded
an A grade and B grade team. This season both teams reached the Grand Final but
unfortunately unlike the previous season when both teams were premiers, this season
neither team was successful.
The club holds
several records in the Association being the record number of A grade
premierships -13, the most A grade premierships in a row – 8 and the only club
whose A and B teams have played off in an A grade Grand Final against each
other.
So what’s next
cricket fans?
The club is always
looking for new members. If you are interested please contact John Dolling
0409819864
The Para Vista Lutheran table tennis club consists of a small
core of church members supplemented by friends and contacts. Primarily it is
about friendships and enjoying getting some beneficial exercise, but over the
years our club has been fortunate enough to have quite a number of premiership
or runners-up teams.
For many years we
have entered one or more teams in the local Association (NEHTTA) in the winter
competition and sometimes the summer competition when run by the Association.
This association involves clubs extending from Athelstone to Golden Grove to
Parafield Gardens. Because of the number of activities held in the church hall
on a Wednesday night, the Para Vista team hires tables at the Newton Sports
centre.
When players are
available we also enter a team in the metropolitan Combined Churches
Association, spring competition. Jim Kraft and Jason Yap see table tennis as
their mission field. Jim said, “While we don’t actively promote our Christian
faith, it is non-the-less an outreach opportunity that the Holy Spirit may
choose to use through our attitude during matches –such as humility in winning
and graciousness in defeat”
How to get involved in table tennis:
If you are new and
interested in playing, or a long-standing member who is interested in a
comeback, please contact Jim Kraft on 8369 2180 or speak to him or Jason Yap at
church. This current winter season we only have one team competing, which is
somewhat disappointing.
The Para Vista Lutheran Netball Team was formed 18 years ago
and currently play at an indoor stadium at Golden Grove, each Monday night. The
team, mostly members from Good Shepherd, have had times when they had to call
on outside netballers – this has been a wonderful way of having these ladies
embrace the Christian ethics. Several ladies who have no church connections
readily join in asking God for a need in prayer.
One of the most
wonderful undertakings of our PV Team has been the mission work that has
happened at the Adelaide Women’s Prison.
Andrea Brooks responded to a request on Life FM for a Christian netball
team to go in and play a team from the women’s’ prison. This was a challenge to
the girls but all were willing to be involved.
There were certain restrictions on all the players and the support team,
but the team prays before going in to the reception area and through to the
court to play.
There is much laughter during these games. They have asked our team
where they go to church but our team is restricted in how much they can share
of their faith. However by being an example the AWP girls have curtailed their
language and chosen not to take cigarettes on to the court.
We have had a
couple of seasons where, because the courts needed repairing, we could not go
the AWP. But God works in wonderful ways and we pray that AWP ladies lives can
be changed by positive Christian witness through our netball players
Pray for these
Netballers from our Good Shepherd church that they will always be what God
needs them to be out in our community.
Want to be part of the netball team?
Speak to Andrea Brooks at church or call 0407799772
Did you know?
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British film. It tells the fact-based
story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric
Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of
God, and Harold Abrahams, a British
Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. The film's
title was inspired by the line, "Bring me my chariot of fire," from
the William Blake poem adapted into the popular
British hymn "Jerusalem";
the hymn is heard at the end of the film. The original phrase "chariot(s)
of fire" is from 2 Kings 2:11 and 6:17.
Barry Klaer
Pastoral Care &
Fellowship
Prayer Requests Not
included in this newsletter, but if you would like to view the
current requests, refer to the e-mail that alerted you to this
Newsletter. 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 start a new the Series, “Fighting the Good Fight”. This week’s message is “Is the Devil
Real?” Jesus has defeated the
devil and shares his victory with us and having disarmed the powers and
authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the
cross. (Col 2:15 NIV)
Bible Readings: Genesis 3:1-7, John 8:42-44 and Ephesians
6:10-18
Kingdom Kids at the 10:30am service for
ages 0-12. Come join us!
Theme for Term 3: Let’s
Shine – We are special!
Special Events to look
forward to this term: visit from Chris Jaensch, combined Father’s Day activity,
Cultural Day celebration including dress ups, themed lessons and church lunch
in the hall.
Play Group
When: Wednesdays from 9:30am -11:30am
Where: Church Hall
Who: anyone with children or grandchildren 5
years and under
What: Craft, shared morning tea, story and
music time and free play. Everyone is welcome
Contact Beth for more info: 8258 4878
Laura Carson – Children and Family Team Leader
lcarson@paravista.org.au
8263 5087
Maranatha Health Quiz Night!
Saturday August 25th, 6:30 for 7pm start @ Endeavour College Mall, 85 Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson
Lakes. Tables of 8 @ $15 per head, payable on the night or via the MH office.
Put your own table together or join someone else's table. African and medical
theme, option to dress for the occasion! BYO drinks and nibbles (alcohol
permitted) and loose change for games and trading table. Tea and coffee
provided. To register contact the MH office on 0449965757 or email contact@maranathahealth.org.au
"Their bodies may belong to others,
but their dreams are still their own"
Street Dreams is a powerful film
exploring the world of girls caught in the South East Asian sex industry (usually via being trafficked) and
those who are trying to save them. It will be shown around Adelaide for the
first time in a week or so. Not only is it a story of dreams destroyed, but
also of dreams redeemed through the work of Destiny Rescue (Australia,
Thailand) and FOCUS (The Philippines), who are both Christian aid organisations
and key characters in the film.
To watch the trailer, find out more, or
for ticket info and sales, at http://streetdreamsdoco.wordpress.com/oztour/
OR, call Destiny Rescue on
1-300-738-761.
Street Dreams is showing in Adelaide from 25 - 28 August 2012:
25 August, Craigmore Christian Church,
Craigmore, 6:00 pm
26 August, Mercury Cinema, Adelaide
CBD, 6:00 pm
27 August, Parks Community Centre,
Angle Park, 7:00 pm
28 August, Adelaide College of
Ministries, Klemzig, 7:00 pm
Don’t miss your opportunity to see this
very moving, and ultimately, positive story. It has real potential to bring new
life to many, many girls trapped in the sex trade.
From the Office
Items for sale and give away
A
major clean out of the various store areas at the church has been conducted
with the help of Laura Carson, Andrea Brooks and Emma Kluge. The following
items are surplus to requirements for the church and are offered for sale or
give away.
•
Mitsubishi LCD projector LVP-G1E plus spare globe. Make an
offer
•
Market Outdoor Patio Umbrella includes base stand. $80.00 ea ONO
•
VHS Video Player. Make an offer
•
Lengths of curtain material.
Make an offer
•
Overhead projector. Make an offer.
To give away
•
Conia 95cm TV
•
2 seater sofa
For
further information or item inspection contact the office during office hours
or the Administration Manager, Stephen on 8263 5087.
Board report
The
main topics of discussion at the Board meeting on Tuesday were:
- The use of Social Media and development of guidelines for its use in ministry at Para Vista.
- Development of a Financial Funds Management Plan
- Discussion on covering a section of the courtyard
Continuing
the information about the role of the Board. Three further roles of the Good
Shepherd board are:
Ensuring Professional Standards are upheld: Board
member with oversight is Joey Pietsch
To give attentive
oversight to the relevance and effectiveness of policies and procedures
governing professional and ethical standards of behaviour and expected
responses in areas such as and including,
Finance and
Administration - Simon Janetzki
- To ensure that the collective mission and ministry vision of the congregation directs the budget, the budgeting process, and alternative funding programs
- To provide an effective administration environment to support the mission and vision of the congregation
- To progress the development and implementation of alternative funding strategies
- To ensure that members of staff are adequately compensated and resourced for their respective ministries
Pastoral
Care of the Staff Team – Noel Kluge
- To ensure that members of the Staff Team are;
- pastorally cared for and,
- supported with prayer
Upcoming Events
DISCOVERY IS MORE THAN MEMBERSHIP…
What is Discovery?
- Discovery is a means to assist every person on their journey through life at Good Shepherd.
- Discovery involves learning more about God, about ourselves and the life that God has given us in Jesus.
- Discovery is designed to explain who and what our congregation is – our DNA.
- Discovery shares a variety of tools for growth in God’s family.
Register Now!
The
next Discovery course starts on Tuesday evening 28TH AUGUST at
6:30pm – 9:30pm beginning with a meal and an informal introduction to the staff
and continues on the 4th SEPTEMBER 2012.
To
Register Write ‘Discovery’ on your welcome card or contact the office by
telephone (8263 5087) or email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
Scone
Day - Sunday 26th August
We will be serving freshly made scones with Jam and Cream, after both morning services.
Scones at $1 each....all money raised goes to Cebu Missionary Foundation.
We will also have for sale Ring-pull Bags, Jewellery and Bible Covers, all handmade in Cebu.
We will be serving freshly made scones with Jam and Cream, after both morning services.
Scones at $1 each....all money raised goes to Cebu Missionary Foundation.
We will also have for sale Ring-pull Bags, Jewellery and Bible Covers, all handmade in Cebu.
Notice Board
Please see Notice Board for more Information
LCC Courses
Preparing
for Marriage – 1st Sept: 9.00am - 5.00pm and 2nd Sept: 1.00
– 5.00pm
Venue:
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 388 Montague Road, Para Vista 5093
Sharing the Journey
Lutheran Community Care is excited to announce our ‘Sharing the Journey’
Walk or Ride scheduled for 11th November. The easiest way to
register for this event is online at www.lccare.org.au. We are also
accepting registrations over the phone and through post. Please see notice
board for more information.
Twilight Tour
Thursday, 30 August
2012, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
A co-educational secondary school where the learning experience develops
abilities for life.
Meet the Principal and tour the College
See how ICT is embedded across the curriculum
Hear about our caring Christian community
Learn about our extensive co-curricular opportunities
Easily accessible via public transport routes to Mawson Lakes
Chartered bus service to Golden Grove and north eastern suburbs
Enrol now for Year 8
in 2013 and 2014
Free Inductive Bible
Study Training Sessions
To study the Bible inductively, you need to follow a simple but proven
method. Leslie Spencer from Precept Ministries Australia will teach us that
method from the book of Jude. Starting on Tuesday 21st August at Sue Hartley's
and running weekly for 4 weeks, each session will last for approx. 1 hour -
from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Anyone wanting more details should speak to Kylie Woithe or Sue
Hartley by Sunday, August 19.
Renew Camp for young adults aged 18 years and
up. 24-26th August. A weekend for growing and nurturing faith through
fellowship, learning, praise, prayer, discussion, action, sharing, reflection
and fun!
Longwood Campsite, Mylor. Only $95 until Monday (then a late fee
applies).
Register now www.blueprintministries.org.au/renew/
SALYA TOUR TO
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA 31 August – 14 Sept. 1963
Just wondering where those who went on this tour are now.
Are you interested in a 50 year reunion 14-16 September 2013 in
Adelaide?
Please contact Jenny Woithe (nee Wallent) jennywoithe@internode.on.net phone 08 8356 1093
Golden Grove
Lutheran Primary School and Fellowship
25th Anniversary on Saturday the 25th
August. All past staff, students and families are invited to join us for a
night of celebration. More details on our website – www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au RSVP
to Elaine 82826001 or baldock.elaine@goldengrove.sa.edu.au
SCHOOLS MINISTRY
WEEK – 9TH – 16TH SEPTEMBER 2012
“We have a very strong relationship with one
of our local churches – and the benefit to our students is just outstanding” said one School Principal. Use either of the two
Sundays during this Week to inform, encourage, inspire and challenge your
church communities to be involved in Schools Ministry. Call Schools Ministry
Group for a copy of a DVD and brochures showing how you can become involved,
celebrate and support your local school or Christian Pastoral Support Worker.
Come along to a Combined Church Event at Seaton Christian Family Centre, 185
Frederick Rd Seaton on Monday 10 September at 7.30pm featuring Guest Speaker
Darryl Cross (Careers Coach and Psychologist). Worship by Sacred Stone. Info
and RSVP to SMG 83786800 mail@smg.asn.au
Enthusiasm is contagious! Start an epidemic
Church Web site: www.paravista.org.au
