Jesus
is Our Armour
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his
mighty power. Put on the full armor of
God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (Ephesians
6:10-11NIV)
Fighting the
Good Fight
is our current worship series on spiritual warfare. Over recent weeks we’ve been exposing the
devil’s schemes against us; and learning to trust in Jesus’ victory over the
powers of evil.
The armour of God that Paul describes in Ephesians 6:10ff
is another way of identifying and aligning ourselves with Jesus. Let’s see how:
The
belt of truth – Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. In Jesus, God’s Truth is up close and
personal. Jesus is God revealed to us – who is indeed for us.
The
breastplate of righteousness – we have been given the
righteousness of Jesus through faith.
Feet
fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace – Through
his cross, Jesus has brokered peace: between a fallen sin-stained humanity, and
the living God who is perfectly good and morally holy.
The
shield of faith – Our faith, trust and hope is not in our
performance, but in Jesus and his works on our behalf.
The
helmet of salvation – Jesus is our Saviour – who shares his
indestructible life with us. We are
heirs together with Christ. Our eternal
destiny is secure in Jesus.
The
sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God – Jesus
used the Word of God to disarm the devil’s temptations. The Word-made-flesh in Jesus has defeated
sin, death, and the powers of evil in our stead.
Pray in the Spirit on all occasions – The Holy
Spirit gives us confidence to pray to the Father in Jesus’ name – and we can do
this anywhere, anytime, about anything.
God’s resources can only benefit us if we make use of
them. It’s been said that those who
daily put on the full armour of God are rarely defeated!
Pr Rolly Stahl
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 finish the Series, “Fighting the Good Fight”. This week’s message is “Powering on in
prayer” "But what about you?" he asked.
"Who do you say I am?" Simon
Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not
revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are
Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not
prevail against it. (Matthew 16:15-18)
Bible Readings: Matthew 16:13-20 and Ephesians 6:18-20
School Holidays
There will be no Kingdom Kids on the 23rd
and 30th September or the 7th October due to the school
holidays. However, we would like to encourage you to continue worshipping with
us during this time and look forward to all that is in store next term.
Twilight
Playgroup – less than 1 week to go!
We would like
to invite you to playgroup’s end of term ‘Twilight’ celebration on Wednesday
26th of September from 5pm-7:30pm in the church hall.
Family and
special people that can’t normally come to playgroup are invited to join us for
a BBQ tea. Please bring a piece of fruit to share, which we will have with a
special treat for dessert! Cans of drink will be available to purchase for $1
each with proceeds going to the playgroup.
Children are
invited to wear their pj’s and bring their favorite teddy. There will be a fun
craft activity and a special musical guest to entertain the kids with some great
live music! It is going to be a fantastic time and we hope that you and your
family can make it!
The cost is $5 per family. Please RSVP by
contacting Laura at the church office on 8263 5087 or our Playgroup coordinator
Beth Einthal on 8258 4878.
Baby number 2
is on its way
You may or may not have noticed that my stomach has
been growing over the last few months!! I am very excited to soon welcome a new
member to our family and am also thrilled to welcome Beth Einthal to the
Children and Family Ministry Team. Beth will be stepping into a 10 hour Administration and Leadership
based role while I am on leave and is due to start in week 1 of term 4 (in a
few weeks’ time). Beth is a wonderful friend and has shown incredible
leadership and passion through her role as the Playgroup Coordinator this year. Please make her feel welcome as
she steps into this new adventure.
Laura
Carson
Children
and Family Team Leader
Women’s
Fellowship
Women's
Fellowship next meet on Tuesday 2nd October at 1.00pm in the Para Vista church
hall.
Bible study will
be led by one of the pastors, Guest Speaker, Audene Knowles will talk on
Lutheran Community Care, there will be a trading table and afternoon tea
Cebu Missionary
Foundation Fundraising Reminders
In August we held our Scone Day, everyone seemed to enjoy them once again and we raised $252. Thank you to all for your purchases!
Our next fundraiser is our Springtime Plant Stall, which will be held on Sun 14th Oct and if not all plants are sold, they will be offered again on the following Sun 21st Oct. We will be setting up the stall on Sat 13th from 10.30am - 12noon, so if you wish to bring any plants for sale, please bring them between those times, or on Sunday morning. Please name your plants and if they have a flower, make note of the colour. If anyone has any spare small pots (make sure they are not brittle), I would appreciate them for potting up more plants. Also, if anyone would like to donate a bag or 2 of potting mix, that would also be appreciated.
Advance notice.....as of Sun 28th Oct, we will have for sale our Christmas Cards again....yes, Christmas...13 weeks to go!!
Our Fundraising Team will be losing a couple of members at the end of this year, so we urgently need your help. We don't have many meetings, approximately 4/year, mainly to organise our events for the year and when having a major event. We need people who are willing and able to work, who have a passion for the poverty people. Please give this your prayerful consideration. Please have a talk to me or any members of the team, for more info.
Would you like to be a Chocolate Seller? Do you work in an office where you could have a box on display? Please see me after 10.30am services and we can make arrangements for you to collect a box or two.
Thank you again for all the support throughout the year.
With Christian greetings
Joan McCarthy - Team Leader
Ph: 8262 7429 or email: joanrmc@bigpond.com
In August we held our Scone Day, everyone seemed to enjoy them once again and we raised $252. Thank you to all for your purchases!
Our next fundraiser is our Springtime Plant Stall, which will be held on Sun 14th Oct and if not all plants are sold, they will be offered again on the following Sun 21st Oct. We will be setting up the stall on Sat 13th from 10.30am - 12noon, so if you wish to bring any plants for sale, please bring them between those times, or on Sunday morning. Please name your plants and if they have a flower, make note of the colour. If anyone has any spare small pots (make sure they are not brittle), I would appreciate them for potting up more plants. Also, if anyone would like to donate a bag or 2 of potting mix, that would also be appreciated.
Advance notice.....as of Sun 28th Oct, we will have for sale our Christmas Cards again....yes, Christmas...13 weeks to go!!
Our Fundraising Team will be losing a couple of members at the end of this year, so we urgently need your help. We don't have many meetings, approximately 4/year, mainly to organise our events for the year and when having a major event. We need people who are willing and able to work, who have a passion for the poverty people. Please give this your prayerful consideration. Please have a talk to me or any members of the team, for more info.
Would you like to be a Chocolate Seller? Do you work in an office where you could have a box on display? Please see me after 10.30am services and we can make arrangements for you to collect a box or two.
Thank you again for all the support throughout the year.
With Christian greetings
Joan McCarthy - Team Leader
Ph: 8262 7429 or email: joanrmc@bigpond.com
Thank you for all the wonderful
‘international cooks’ – the food was delightful, salubrious to say the least!
Yummy!
The international flavours of the
world tantalised the taste buds and the national dress of many added to the
atmosphere of celebrating our oneness in cultural diversity Cultural Day last
Sunday September 16th.
A taste of India and Oz, (far
right; Lorraine, Luke & Caitlin in traditional Indian dress. Daryl is in Oz
clobber)
(left) Also dressed in Indian traditional dress -Sarah with
son Jarrod and Sarah’s mum Sheila.
(Right) Marie Sandy (Sierra Leone) in national dress – “I’m
Australian now and this is what I wear”.
(Left) Laifong Yap
wore a traditional Chinese outfit
(Right)Representing
Vietnam, Bruce & Sonia with children Jemimah, Josiah and Toby
(left) Frau Lottie
Schroeter und Frau Margot Fieles on behalf of Germany. Where was our barista Jürgen
Lehmann in his lederhosen?
(Right) Vincent (Yu) Peng enjoys his wife’s (Michelle Feng)
pork mince rolls with other international cuisine
(left)Not quite a scene from ‘South
Pacific’! Heidi, Mal and Alisha Thiel longing to be back on the Island of
Vanuatu
(right) Mix ‘n match, Sonia with Tanya dressed in Papua New
Guinean skirt and wearing and Indonesian necklace. Emma wore an Indonesian
necklace and bracelet while Ethan dressed in medieval European ‘hoody’. Baby
Ebony is draped in an English shawl which belonged to her great great
grandmother.
Double blessing:
Precious Pewee and her husband Perry Pewee joined God’s
family through baptism and then celebrated over lunch with their church family
and friends.
(below) Eva Gaye (centre picture) with Samuel Tamba,
Pricilla Togba, Precious Pewee and Leroy. Their country of origin is Liberia.
Upcoming Events
For catering purposes please r.s.v.p. front office 82635087,
writing Card night on your welcome card or email bklaer@paravista.org.au;
sschenscher@paravista.org.au;
by Wednesday 17th
October 2012.
All cards hand made with Jesus’ love by them….and by you!
Barry Klaer
Pastoral Care & Fellowship
(Shepherding & Care)
Mission Trip to PNG postponed
This mission trip to PNG in January 2013 that was promoted during the
services on Sunday 19th August has been indefinitely postponed due to
scheduling difficulties with the University in Goroka PNG. We apologise to
anyone who was seriously considering participation in this trip. Should another
opportunity arise at a different date we will advertise the details.
Vacancy
Please see Notice Board for more Information
Young
Adult Ministry Coordinator
Lutheran Youth of
Queensland is seeking to appoint a full-time ‘Young Adult Ministry Coordinator’ to encourage & support the
faith development of Lutheran tertiary students and young adults in Queensland.
To find out more about this exciting position visit www.lyq.org.au/careers.
Applications close
Wednesday 17 October 2012.
Notice Board
Please see Notice Board for more Information
A Christmas Note
2012' Launch Concert
Hear the Lutheran School
Choirs from our 2012 Christmas CD live in concert! This will be your first
opportunity to purchase a copy of the CD for yourself and for gifts.
When: Sunday, 21 October 2012 Time: 2.00pm Where:
Concordia College Chapel, Cheltenham Street, Highgate
Devonshire tea will be
provided. Monetary donation requested upon entry.
RSVP to mcirocco@lccare.org.au
or Tel: 08 8269 9333 before 12 October.
'Preparing for
Marriage' Courses
Saturday 10 [9am-5pm] and Sunday 11 November 2012
[1pm-5pm]
Venue: Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 388 Montague Rd, Para Vista
Cost: $160/couple if both employed; $85 if one employed; $65 if neither
employed/students.
For registrations or more information: Tel: 8331 3111
Email: magill@lccare.org.au
Barossa Police Band
Concert Featuring the Band of the South Australia Police plus performances from
young local talent.
When: Sunday, 14 October 2012 Time:
2.00pm Where: Barossa Arts and
Convention Centre at Faith Lutheran School, Magnolia Road, Tanunda.
To book, phone 08 8561 4299. Afternoon tea will be provided.
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.
Family Time Fun
An interactive session for
parents, aimed at enriching the wellbeing of families through play
Presented by Andrew Mickan,
Tuesday Evening 7pm to 9pm, 16 October 2012 at Good Shepherd Lutheran School 388
Montague Road, Para Vista. Ph: 8264 7966
Young Adult Event:
La Grande is back! Join us Saturday October 27 - 7.30pm
til Midnight
Prospect Town Hall (128 Prospect Rd) $30 ticket
includes live Swing band, dancers and supper!
Buy tickets from http://lagrande.eventzilla.net
If anything is God’s will, there is always
a way to do it. Faith says ‘with God’s help, I’ll find the way – and do it’
Church Web site: www.paravista.org.au
