18th August 2013

Entitled…?

My parents’ generation grew up in the shadow of the great depression of the 1930’s and then the Second World War. They knew what it was like to be hungry, to go without life’s luxuries, to waste nothing, and to find contentment with life’s basic provisions. 

 

What a difference we have in Australia today. “Affluenza” has given us a sense of entitlement: that the world owes me, that I deserve all the perks and pleasures I can muster, and that any delay to those things is an infringement on my rights. 

 

People take this same attitude into their relationship with God:  “God owes me. God exists to bring me wealth, pleasure, success and happiness!” It’s all about me, Me, ME!

 

Sadly, a lot of people who call themselves “Christians” have swallowed this lie – and wonder why they have houses full of dumb stuff – yet hearts and lives empty of meaning.

 

Greedy, rich, self-righteous, smug, self-absorbed “Christians” – there’s an oxy-moron!

 

What a hurting and broken world wants to see is the compassion, mercy, generosity and justice of Jesus!

 

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 continue the series “Cultivating generosity”

The message is “Generous with time for others”

 

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Luke 5:12-16

Podcasts available at www.paravista.org.au

 

 

 

Kingdom Kids: for ages 0-12 on Sundays

Parents/carers, please remember to sign your child in and out of Kingdom Kids each week. This way we can ensure everyone is safe and accounted for.

 

Playgroup:

Come along between 9:30am and 11:30am in the Church Hall. All welcome. $2 per child or $3 for a family (please being a piece of fruit to share). Please contact Beth Einthal for more info 0438 233 671

 

Laura Carson

Children and Family Team Leader

 

Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship    

Next Meeting - Tuesday, 3^rd September, 1pm in the church hall

Fashion Parade featuring styles and clothing from LCC collection

All Welcome

 

Cebu Mission Fundraising

Scone Day - Sunday 18^th August after both morning services.

Cost is $1/scone, freshly baked including jam and whipped cream!

 

 

From the Office

 

Road Safety

Please remember road safety when entering the church car park. Traffic is restricted to one way from Monday to Friday between 8am - 9am and 2.30pm - 4.00pm, enter Montague Road and exit Hillary Crescent. Please remember parking on Montague Road during these times is also restricted. The speed limit at all times in the car park is 10 kph.

 

 

Notice Board

 

Christmas Hamper Volunteers Needed

Lutheran Community Care provides community services on behalf of the Lutheran Church in SA and NT through a range of programs. We are in need of volunteers to help with the allocation and preparation of food for our Christmas Hampers at Blair Athol.

Contact: Audene on 08 8269 9300

 

An Afternoon of Music and Entertainment

Sunday 29^th September, 2.00pm at Concordia College Chapel, 45 Cheltenham St Highgate. Featuring a line-up of great performers including Mark Stefanoff from The Voice, the Hills Musical Cast of ‘A Little Night Music’ and Peter Goers as MC.

Adults: $25

Concession & Children 11-17: $20

Children under 10: FREE

Family: $75

Bookings via www.lccare.org.au or phone 08 8269 9333

 

 

“Forgiveness is God’s grace in action through us”