As for me and my House
Joshua 24:15
As a young child, one of my
favourite songs to sing was “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. I
specifically remember the tune and the way it always encouraged and uplifted me
in worship. Now that I am older, I not only love the tune but am also deeply in
love with what this song is about.
Our homes are a place where we
eat, sleep, share, love, argue, retreat, hide, mourn and grow. Our homes can be
the physical buildings we live in and so much more. To me this song talks about
the physical, emotional and relational elements of family. The place we live,
the people we share our lives with and the way we relate and feel when we are
together. Most importantly this song talks about our relationship with God and
our desire to serve him holistically.
Here at Para Vista we
have been gifted with an incredibly loving, talented and Christ centred family,
ready and willing to serve the Lord. But are we singing this song together or
on our own? I believe God has brought us into a time of incredible growth and
blessing. We have been handed the opportunity to be a vibrant church family
that serves its members and community through kindness, love and compassion. A
community that impacts the Kingdom of God simply through serving the Lord
together as one body made up of many parts. The body doesn’t separate its parts
and send them on their way. The body stays together as one unit at all times.
Our church body is
changing and growing on a regular basis with the welcoming of new life, new
members and sadly the passing of loved ones. As we grow and change let us
remember to stay together as Christ’s body, his vessel for communicating Good
News to the world. From the little child growing in the womb to the experienced
and wise leader, we are all equally important in the eyes of the Lord.
Please join me in
making it your mission and challenge to get to know all parts of the body so
that we can better understand and support each other in the life of this
community. This will also enable us to pass on the baton of faith from one
generation to the next as we mentor and disciple each other.
As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. We have
made a choice and will follow our God. We will obey his word from this day and
for the rest of our lives. We will serve the Lord.
Laura Carson
Children and Family
Team Leader
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 continue the
series, “Hope that lasts forever (How
Jesus’ resurrection rubs against everyday life)”. This week’s message is “The
Holy Spirit creates HOPE in our hearts” The Holy Spirit unites us with Jesus through Baptism. When we were baptized, we died and were
buried with Christ. We were baptised, so that we would live a new life, as
Christ was raised to life by the glory of God the Father. If we shared in
Jesus’ death by being baptised, we will be raised to life with him. (Romans 6:3-5 CEV)
Bible Readings: Acts
2:1-6, 14-24, 36-41 and Romans 15:13
Podcasts
available at www.paravista.org.au
Kingdom Kids at the
10:30am service for ages 0-12.
Kingdom Kids - Family visits
Have you come for a visit yet? If not, why
not come and hang out with us this Sunday in Kingdom Kids. We’d love to have
your company.
Sticky mess
Parents, please note that the kid’s cordial
on Sundays will now be served from the kitchen due to the amount of mess that
was being made in the Kids’ corner on Sundays. Please help us by ensuring the
cordial remains in this spot to reduce spills. Thank you.
Cheap and delicious pureed food for
sale…
We have loads and loads of pureed food to
sell with all profits going towards new resources for Playgroup and Baby Zone.
The food is located in the church hall and can be purchased at $5 a box or $20
for 5 boxes. Please feel free to take as much as you want (money can be given
to Laura Carson, Debbie Wesselingh or the church office). This SA made product
contains 100% natural ingredients and expires in less than 6 months SO GET IN
NOW!
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
The power of prayer…
I mentioned in church a few weeks ago that
our greatest area of need in Children’s Ministry on Sundays is Baby Zone, our program for ages 3 and
under. We are struggling to survive with a tiny team and no leader, yet have a
growing community of young children who need spiritual support and
encouragement on Sundays. Please join me in praying for a break through where
we would see an abundance of volunteers, resources and financial support to
make this ministry come to life. Our young children are invaluable and they
need our support now. Thank you in advance for prayers.
Could this position be for you?
The Baby
Zone Team Leader helps with the following tasks:
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Putting together term rosters, made up of 4
teams that rotate throughout the month
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Organizing and running team meetings once a
term to discuss the program and future needs/directions
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Helps to unpack and implement the wonderful
Gospel Lights program (that includes everything) ‘Baby Beginnings’.
Please
contact Laura if you are interested in being our new Team Leader
Laura Carson – Children and Family Team Leader
lcarson@paravista.org.au
8263 5087
Women's Fellowship
This year's annual fundraising luncheon will
be held on
Tuesday 5th June 2012 at 12noon in the church hall.
Donation
$10.00 on entry.
There will be door
prizes and a trading table.
Pastor Rolly
Stahl will present a devotion.
Guest speaker will be Matthew Huckel on
his experiences as a Music Therapist.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating Pentecost Sunday 27th May 2012
BE INVOLVED IN THE CELEBRATION - COME IN RED OR YELLOW
“FOR THIS REASON I REMIND YOU TO FAN INTO FLAME THE GIFT OF GOD…FOR GOD
DID NOT GIVE US A SPIRIT OF TIMIDITY BUT A SPIRIT OF POWER, OF LOVE AND SELF
DISCIPLINE” These are St. Paul’s words of encouragement to Timothy.
These are my words of encouragement to you, “SO CAN I REMIND YOU LADIES
AND MEN NOT TO BE TIMID AND TO WEAR SOMETHING RED OR YELLOW* ON 27th MAY
AS WE CELEBRATE PENTECOST DAY”
*Power supporters can wear
black!
Barry Klaer and the Sunday Hospitality Team
Adelaide Male Voice Choir presents ‘Music from the stage’
A celebration concert for St Stephen’s Lutheran Church celebrating 150
years.
Featuring favorite operatic ensembles, solos and the music of Andrew
Lloyd Webber.
Sunday 27th May at 2pm, at St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 152 Wakefield
Street, Adelaide.
Afternoon tea available at interval
Tickets: $20 Full, $18 Concession, $15 Friend
Available from choir members, the church office (ph 8223 5491) or the
door.
Proceeds to St Stephen’s redevelopment project.
On the Notice
Board
Senior Christian ladies and grandmas needed to help with
reading
Tracey
Cooper is a Christian Pastoral Support Worker at East Para Primary School (12
Caroona Ave, Para Hills). She was asked
by one of the teachers whether some senior Christian ladies of this area could
listen to junior primary school children read for half an hour on various
weekday mornings. If that is something
you’d be interested in, please contact Tracey.
Ph: 8264 3944 Email: tracey.cooper@epps.sa.edu.au
Alpha Course at the Para Vista Lutheran Church
Is there more to life than this?
Introductory Evening:
Wednesday 11 July @ 7.30pm.
Come and find out what’s it all
about.
Course commences
Wednesday 18 July @ 6.30 pm (including dinner)
And then
Wednesday night from 25 July to 12 September @ 7.30 pm
(see
notice board for more details)
Cebu Mission Fundraising Team
We
are still looking for another Team member, so if you are thinking you would
like to be involved in some fundraising and have a passion for the poverty
people, then please prayerfully consider joining our team.
Mission Thailand
You’re
invited to be part of a unique team experience to serve in Thailand.
We
are currently calling for volunteers to come to Thailand in January 2013. The trip will be an opportunity to serve
Christ in a different way, enjoy fellowship with Lutherans from another culture
and have a little bit of fun….
The ‘MT2013: Here I
am! Send Me!’ trip is planned for Friday 4th January to Sunday 20th January
2013. We will fly into Chiang Mai via
Bangkok from Sydney. The cost will be
approximately $3,000 AUD (this will cover airfares, car hire, fuel, food while
in the village and accommodation). We
are looking for expressions of interest by 15th June, completed applications and deposit paid by 30th June.
To register your interest in the team or to know more
about the exciting things happening in the Nan province of Thailand, please
contact Simon King on e-mail: project.thailand@lca.org.au or on 0403 999 979 for an Application Package.
(see notice board for more details)
From the Office
Annual Leave
Lorraine Johns will be on extended leave as of
Friday 25 May 2012. Please refer any enquiries to churchadmin@paravista.org.au or see the front office during opening hours.
Cebu Fundraising
After Services
Sue Schenscher will be selling cards to raise
money for Cebu on Sunday the 3rd of June after both morning services in the
hall. There are plenty of new cards in
the range.
From the team at Maranatha
Health Australia.
We would like to thank you for your supporting
the sausage sizzle last week, where $241 was raised for equipment to support
Maranatha Health’s work in providing health care and community development
progress in Kamwenge, western Uganda. For all the recent news on how MH is
making a difference to the lives of the local community, the most recent
newsletter is available in the display stand at the back of the church.
Julie Freund
Vacancies
Please check the
church notice board for details of all job vacancies
Office Relief Staff Person
(Part Time Casual)
We are seeking an organised self-starter
passionate about our mission and vision at Good Shepherd to relieve the
positions of ‘Office Manager’ and ‘Office Support Manager when the current
incumbents take scheduled leave.
There will also be some
specific responsibilities to be carried out by the incumbent depending on the
‘shape’ of the respective ministry at the time it is being relieved.
Relevant work experience in
the church office and reception areas and knowledge of the congregation is
considered essential to this position. The incumbent would be expected to
either have, or be prepared to gain this experience as a volunteer, prior to
the first pay period. To maintain skills
they would be encouraged to continue in a volunteer capacity during periods of
non-employment.
General office skills, as
well as developed IT skills related to word processing, power point and data
base applications are essential; although anyone who can demonstrate an
aptitude in these areas and an enthusiasm to build their underdeveloped skills
would be considered.
Remuneration will be
according to the appropriate award.
Position Description is on
the notice board or copies are available upon request from the church office
(8263 5087, churchenquiries@paravista.org.au).
(8263 5087, churchenquiries@paravista.org.au).
Applications, in writing
only, should include current curriculum vitae together with referees and sent,
(marked confidential), to:
The Administration Manager
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church Para Vista
P.O. Box 306
Modbury North SA 5092
ALTERNATIVE CARE WORKER
We have a current vacancy for an experienced person
committed to excellence to join our Foster Carer assessment and training team.
For a Job Description visit: www.lccare.org.au
Enquiries to: Aileen Braun or Robin Judd - Tel: 08
8337 8787
BUSINESS MANAGER
.8 FTE PERMANENT POSITION
The opportunity exists for an outstanding individual to join
the team at St Jakobi Lutheran School, Lyndoch.
This is a permanent 0.8 FTE position commencing in Term 3 2012, or by
negotiation.
We are blessed by God every day, just wake up
and start the day. ~Graeme A. S.
Browne
Church Web site: www.paravista.org.au
