The key to good friendships
I once heard someone say, “If you want to have good friends, be a good
friend.” There is a lot of truth in this. As we give the gift of friendship we
often receive it in return.
Having friends is very important to us. When our friendships are going
well, life goes well. When our friendships are going bad, life goes bad.
So how can we improve our friendships? How can we become better friends
to others? One of the biggest friendship killers is when we expect things from
our friends that they cannot give. We often expect our friends to meet our
deepest needs of love and security in ways that are beyond the capabilities of
imperfect human beings. Sooner or later these expectations are shattered. Our
friends let us down and we are left hurt and wondering what to do next.
These deep needs of love and security cannot be met in any ordinary
human friendship. These needs were created by God and can only be met by God
through a relationship with Jesus. Jesus loves us more than we will ever know.
Jesus loves us so fully and completely that he died for each of us on the cross
in our place so that we could be right with God. Jesus’ love never runs out or
grows cold like human love. Jesus’ love is unconditional. You do not have to
change for Jesus to love you. Jesus will never leave you or abandon you. Jesus
will never reject you. Jesus is our perfect friend.
As we grow in our relationship with Jesus and live in the security that
he will always love us and will never leave us we are better placed to be good
friends to each other. We will no longer look to other humans for the love and
security that only Jesus can give. Sure we will enjoy the love we receive
through our friends and we will feel supported by them, but they are no longer
the only source of our love and security. We will be less demanding on our
friends and more often than not this will help the friendship grow and
flourish.
Jesus is our best friend and he gives us his friendship so that we can
be good friends to each other.
Pastor Noel Kluge
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, “Everyday mission for everyday people”. This week’s message is “Clearing
the clutter - making space for mission”
Tell those rich in this world's wealth to quit being so full of
themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow.
Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage - to
do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they'll build a treasury
that will last, gaining life that is truly life (1 Timothy 6:17-19 The
Message)
Bible Readings: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and Matthew 6:25-34
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
Rise
Up Dance Concert......THANKYOU THANKYOU!
Firstly, a very BIG THANKYOU to Laura Carson for organising this event. What a bunch of talent she found for our entertainment! The little one's Team from Good Shepherd were very cute, along with a couple of other 'little people' dance teams....well done! Laura even managed to get a visiting team from the USA, who are touring and performing here at the moment. We have had very positive comments from performers and attenders of what an excellent night it was! Many thanks to all the Raffle prize donors, all the volunteer helpers on the night and to the Cebu Fundraising Team for all their time and help. There is still some ticket money to come in and expenses to be taken out, so the amount raised from this fundraiser is approximately $5000!
A fantastic effort everyone!
We are still looking for 1 or 2 new Team members, as we will have 1 or 2 members retiring at the end of this year.
If you have a passion for the mission areas, especially Cebu Mission Foundation, then talk to me or one of the other
Team members for more information on what we do.
Firstly, a very BIG THANKYOU to Laura Carson for organising this event. What a bunch of talent she found for our entertainment! The little one's Team from Good Shepherd were very cute, along with a couple of other 'little people' dance teams....well done! Laura even managed to get a visiting team from the USA, who are touring and performing here at the moment. We have had very positive comments from performers and attenders of what an excellent night it was! Many thanks to all the Raffle prize donors, all the volunteer helpers on the night and to the Cebu Fundraising Team for all their time and help. There is still some ticket money to come in and expenses to be taken out, so the amount raised from this fundraiser is approximately $5000!
A fantastic effort everyone!
We are still looking for 1 or 2 new Team members, as we will have 1 or 2 members retiring at the end of this year.
If you have a passion for the mission areas, especially Cebu Mission Foundation, then talk to me or one of the other
Team members for more information on what we do.
Joan McCarthy
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
From the Office
Education centre upgrade
The education centre facilities have been
upgraded to plug and learn/play rather than having to try to connect and maybe
get operational. Please respect the
equipment and follow the instructions
when using.
Notice Boards and advertising
To
assist with the dissemination of information with in the congregation, all
items requiring advertising and placing on notice boards are to be passed
through the church office. Items put on
the notice boards or information areas not approved will be removed.
Lost Property
Lost
property will only be held at the church for four weeks, after which items will
be appropriately disposed. If you
believe you have any lost property, please contact the church office during
opening hours.
Unwanted Items
As
a community we encourage the recycling of useful items and the donation of
usable items to charities and persons less fortunate than us. If you wish to donate items for give-away,
please contact the church office first before leaving items in the complex.
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.
•
2 x Econo-Heat 240v-425 watt Electric wall panel heaters. Brand new still in box. $25.00ea
•
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
For
further information or item inspection contact the office during office hours
or the Administration Manager, Stephen on 8263 5087.
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.
Advance
Notice for Plant Stall
We will be holding our Spring Plant Stall on Sunday 14th and possibly Sunday 21st of October.
If you want to contribute plants to this stall, start potting up now and bring along on the 14th.
If you have any spare small pots that you don't need, please bring them along also.
Thankyou in anticipation.
We will be holding our Spring Plant Stall on Sunday 14th and possibly Sunday 21st of October.
If you want to contribute plants to this stall, start potting up now and bring along on the 14th.
If you have any spare small pots that you don't need, please bring them along also.
Thankyou in anticipation.
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
SAFE PLACE - Train the Trainer course
Wednesday 15 August 2012, 9am-4.30pm
Venue: Lutheran
Community Care Centre for Learning, 19 Edward
Street, Magill
Time for Us - A weekend retreat for
couples
Evening of Friday 19 October to lunchtime on Sunday
21 October 2012
Venue: Nunyara Conference
Centre, 5 Burnell Drive,
Belair
To register: Contact Alison at
the LCC Centre for Learning on Tel:
8331 3111
Sharing the Journey
Lutheran Community Care is excited to announce our ‘Sharing the Journey’
Walk or Ride scheduled for 11 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
African Ministry Gathering
Good News Lutheran Church - 57 Botting Street, Albert
Park SA 5017
Saturday 11th August 2012 from 11.00am –
5.00pm
Please bring food to share for lunch. Coffee and Tea will be provided
for lunch and for an afternoon break
We are endeavouring to organise activities for the children
CLEAR CONSCIENCE -
courageous living retreat: Top
presenters for Mannum retreat:
Highly regarded US Lutheran Pastor and author Hal Senkbeil will team with
clinical psychologist, lecturer and decorated church work worker Bev Jahnke to
give clear, faithful and informed responses to controversial and cutting edge
issues surrounding our human sexuality, relationships, mission, Christian
living, wholeness and much, much more in order to help us and to equip us to
help others. The Mannum congregation invites you to join them for a
refreshingly insightful, spiritual and uplifting weekend on Saturday 18th and
Sunday 19th of August. Enjoy a celebration dinner on Saturday evening.
Enrolment cost just $20.00. For more information and enrolment details visit www.mannumlp.org.au or for those not online ph. (08) 8569
2863.
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
Get
to Know SA Police @ 6.30pm
Monday 13th August at Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church
388 Montague Road, Para Vista 5093
AGM @ 7.30 with Election of New Office Bearers for your
local Neighbourhood Watch Group.
All
are Welcome
Children think not of what is past nor what
is to come, but enjoy the present time, which few of us do
Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am – 3.45pm
Church Web site: www.paravista.org.au
