Stepping
into the Team Leader role for Children and Family ministry has been a big step
out in faith for me. I trust that there will be both great and not so great
times but that through these, God will be with me and give me everything I need
to do His work.
Something
that has really helped me to deepen my relationship with Jesus and trust Him in
the details of life every day has been a daily devotion. This year I have been
reading an amazing devotion book “Jesus Calling”. It takes me less than five
minutes each day to read it and I can’t wait to pick it up each day to hear
what God is saying to me! I have laughed out loud some days at how clearly He
speaks to me through this book and gives me exactly what I need for that day.
Each day
that I spend that time with God in the morning, is a great day. Things might
not go according to my plan but He always reminds me that He has everything in
His hands.
“For I
know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
In
trusting God I find that I worry less and look to Him more – it’s a wonderful,
freeing feeling and a deeper relationship that I am continuing to build with
Him. Through my experience, and the hope and freedom this has given me, can I
challenge you to spend a small amount of time with God each day? It’s amazing
the joy, trust and freedom it gives you!
“Spirit
lead me where my trust is without borders,
let me
walk upon the waters, wherever you may call me….
Take me
deeper than my feet could ever wander,
and my
faith will be made stronger, in the presence of my Saviour!”
Lyrics from Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by
Hillsong – United Zion Acoustic Sessions
Beth
Einthal
This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This
week’s message is “Serving” as we continue
the series ‘Our story in God’s story’ Podcasts of weekly messages are available
at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Mark 10:32-45
Kingdom Kids
This Sunday Kingdom Kids will be
looking at the following topics:
·
Baby Zone: My Family Loves Me
·
Kindy Zone: Jesus Heals the
Blind Man
·
Kids Zone: Son of God: Powerful
·
Kool Zone: I Am the Light of the
World
Forms
All
families with kids attending Kingdom Kids need to please fill out a Child
Registration Form to attend programs this year. It is a green form available on
the sign in desk and provides us with important contact details, photographic
consent and safety/care information. Please fill out one per family and return
to Kathy Liebig or Beth Einthal in person or via our pigeon holes,
alternatively you can scan and email them to kathy.liebig@paravista.org.au
Volunteers Needed
We
urgently need 2 people to help in Kids Zone and Kool Zone and at least 1 more
person to help in Kindy Zone. Helping involves going out to Kingdom Kids when
the children go out and helping the teacher with anything they need support
with and helping to keep kids engaged. If you are interested, please write it
on your welcome card, email or call, or have a chat with me on Sunday! You are
usually only rostered on 2 times a term or whatever you can commit to! Please
consider if you can help out!
Kindy Zone Team Leader
We
are praying for someone who would love to lead Kindy Zone and be part of a
passionate and fun team! Please consider if this might be you and get in touch
with me (beth.einthal@paravista.org.au)
for a chat!
Playgroup
Playgroup
is on this Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am. There is free play, a craft activity,
fruit time and story/music time. Playgroup is looking for a new coordinator to
be part of a great team of people! Please prayerfully consider if this might be
you and contact Beth for more information on 8263 5087 or beth.einthal@paravista.org.au
Beth Einthal
Children and Family Team Leader
Prayer
requests
Prayer
requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the
current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If
you have a prayer request please email churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.
Para Vista Lutheran
Women's Fellowship
1pm on Tuesday, March 4th beginning with Bible Study. There will be a
trading table. Margie Seidel has organised a quiz for us so we'll need our
thinking caps on. We close with devotion led by a member followed by afternoon
tea. All most welcome
Women@PV – Aspire to
Care
Friday 14th March @ 7:30pm
We have all heard about overseas missions and are pleased to announce
this rare opportunity to personally hear from our special guest, Jayasingh
Rajiah
Come along and be encouraged by hearing his stories about Bethany Home. Learn
how this small organisation is achieving big things for children and adults in
the Hilliar Perak district of Malaysia who have a variety of disabilities;
through their care for these people and their families and wider community,
through education and training.
Coffee and chat time to precede Jayasingh’s presentation.
Admission : $5.00 per person or $2.00 per student.
All Welcome
From the Office
Position Vacant - Pastoral
Care and Fellowship Team Leader - 20 hours per week
We are seeking someone with a passion to bring the love and acceptance of
Jesus through our church to all people as they give leadership to the pastoral
care and fellowship ministries of Good Shepherd. This position requires a
leader who is comfortable to lead through empowerment and trust while accepting
accountability for outcomes. The person we are seeking will invest a
significant portion of their time in recruiting, equipping, and supporting
leaders and teams who will carry out this ministry.
Skills and experience in pastoral care and leading teams are essential
for this role. The successful applicant will be accountable to the Senior
Pastor and supported by the entire staff team. Remuneration will be according
to the Lay Workers Salary Scale Level 2 for accredited Lay Workers or as
negotiated in the interview for applicants without accreditation.
A Position Description is available on request
from the church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.
Applications in writing, by 28th
February 2014, are to be submitted to the Chairman:
John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church Para Vista
PO Box 306
Modbury North SA 5092
Noticeboard
WANT TO GET INTO THE
BIBLE IN 2014?
Every Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 our church is host to BSF (Bible
Study Fellowship) an interdenominational group which holds classes around the
world. This year we will get into the book of Matthew, discovering how relevant
it is to our lives today. About 50-60 women come to share in small groups what
they have learnt from readings during the week and then receive teaching on the
following week’s passage. Children (babies to school age) are wonderfully
nurtured and cared for in their own age appropriate classes.
We currently have about 4 women from our Good Shepherd community involved
and would love to welcome more... if you are keen to find out more, feel free to
drop by on a Tuesday morning or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more
information.
Vacancies
Position Vacant: School Chaplain
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is seeking the services of a School Chaplain
The position is for 12 hour per week and
detailed Job and Person Specifications can be obtained from the school website
– www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday the 28th
February 2014.
Commencement of the position is immediate.
Assistant Archivist
The position of Assistant Archivist exists to assist the Archivist to
preserve and make available for research the historical records of the Lutheran
Church of Australia (LCA).
This full time position is based at Lutheran Archives, Bowden SA with an
anticipated start date between April and July 2014. For more information please
visit the LCA website: http://www.lca.org.au/employment-opportunities.html
Lutheran Activities
during O’Week – Meet other Lutherans before term starts!
Are you going to university this year and want to meet other young
Christians? Lutheran Students and Friends (LSF) is a student-run organisation
which provides a friendly and encouraging community to discuss your faith as
well as unwind from studies and work. We are kicking off the university year
with several events during O’Week (24th – 28th Feb).
Check out our stall at the North Tce Campus on Monday and Tuesday. Relax
on Wednesday with a FREE Chicken and Champagne Lunch at 12 noon. We will picnic
on the South bank of the Torrens River off of Victoria Drive, under the
pedestrian footbridge. Finally, join us on Friday night at 8pm for a chat,
games and nibbles at ‘The Fort’ - 25 Tennyson Ave, Plympton Park. For more
info, look for our page on Facebook (LSF SA) and check out our website
lsf.org.au/sa or call Victoria on 0448 865 735.
LSF Commencement Camp
2014
Want to meet other Christians and explore how mission relates to young
people? Join Lutheran Students and Friends SA on their annual Commencement Camp
from the 14th to 16th March at Seonnee Hills, Mt George!
Dr Tony Rathjen will speak on the theme ‘Mission and Me?’ about what mission means to us today. Registration is through www.lsf.org.au/sa and you can find more info on our Facebook page LSF
SA or by contacting Victoria on 0448 865 735.
“Peace is
the presence of God”
