We all want to continually grow spiritually. In
that I try to a live self-examined life.
As I checked the ‘fruit’
I was well aware that the spiritual fruit in my
life was not as it should be – I was becoming exasperated.
I don’t think I’m alone in wanting to ‘display’
wholesome spiritual fruit. I prayed more earnestly. Not a lot changed!
At the recent Lay Workers Convention key note
speaker John North opened a lot of ‘aha’ moments for me and others. John asked, “Does the orange [fruit] tree
grunt, grown and perspire while producing fruit? That’s an easy answer! No, it grows naturally
because it is rooted in good soil, is watered regularly, and dead wood and bad
fruit (ungodly thoughts and actions) are clipped off and thrown away. So why
was I so hung up on ‘trying’ when with the right soil – relationship with God,
watering – Word of God, plus renewing of
my mind (Romans 12:2) and upholding Kingdom of God values would bring about
Christ like character. Again, another easy answer. It’s nothing to do with me –
or you - it’s all about God working in us through the Holy Spirit.
John North unravelled keys for continual spiritual
growth in my life by presenting the following questions. These same questions I
ask you to ponder and talk about;
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Am I trying to be at the centre of my universe?
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Am I looking for ways to get God to bless and
anoint my own plans for my life?
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Or, am I looking to find out His plans for my life?
·
Am I seeking for how I can get what I need out of
every relationship?
·
Is my prayer life simply an attempt to get God on
my side?
Used and reprinted with permission of John North,
Ambassadors for Christ International
Pages 222, 223 Growth Works Leaders Edition Ark
House Press Mona Vale Sydney
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness,
self-control.” Galatians 5:22
The fruit of the spirit is not for us to look good
and be seen as ‘godly’ persons. The tree does not grow
fruit for itself. It is the fruit of godly choices
and Christlike character that attract both Christians and non-Christians to
taste the ‘fruit’ of our lives and be drawn to Christ whose life is flowing
through us.
My prayer is for each of you to grow in the maturity
and the nature of Christ Jesus through building your relationship in Christ
through prayer and reading and meditation on the Word.
or by phoning mobile 0402 209 546
Barry Klaer
This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This
week’s message is “Hope” as we continue the series ‘Our story in God’s story’
Bible Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; 1
Peter 3:15
Kingdom Kids
This year Baby Zone will be
continuing to use the Gospel Lights Baby Beginnings resource which is a 2 year
program with monthly themes that equips leaders and parents/caregivers with the
tools to help little ones take their first steps in learning about God. Kindy
Zone, Kids Zone and Kool Zone will be continuing with the 2nd year of the
kids@church resource - a 3 year Bible-based program for discipling children
from 3-12 years.
This Sunday Kingdom Kids will be
looking at the following topics:
· Baby Zone: My Family Loves Me
· Kindy Zone: Jesus is the light of the world – John 8:12,
12:35-36
· Kids Zone: Son of God: promised King – John 1:35-51
· Kool Zone: I am the bread of life – John 6:1-14
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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 one out 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 and Baby 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
A big thank you to Rachel
Liebelt who has led Kindy Zone for a number of years and has decided to have a
break from this role. 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
Baby Zone Room
The new Baby Zone room is taking
shape and looks amazing! New signs are up and the space is already being used
throughout the week! Looking forward to the next steps over this term to help
paint, decorate and furnish this new space! It's going to be amazing!! Feel
free to pop past and have a look!
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.
Monday Night Soup
Meet & Greet
Jesus in skin: Through the
Monday Night Soup Kitchen we are seeing the fulfilment of our mission
statement, “Reaching into the
community with the gospel that all may know Jesus and worship Him”. The
foundation of this outreach commenced in August 2010 with Barry and Ros O’Donohoe
inviting their neighbours to join them for fellowship at the soup night. Owen and
Lenna Uebergang did likewise and walked the surrounding streets and dropped
invitational flyers into letter boxes.
Why did they do this? Simply because they love and care for those who do
not know Jesus! Ros has said, “How can we not share Jesus when we really know
all He has done for us”. Lead by Alan Wheeldon, there is now a strong team of
people who faithfully serve food and get involved in fellowship with those who
attend. The Monday Meet & Greet Team is Jesus in skin to those people.
Late last year Owen and others again walked the nearby streets and posted
invitational flyers. New people are attending and new friendships are being
forged.
Dear friends, I have seen the Lord’s hand move in amazing ways through
the social gospel provision of food. A number of persons have also acknowledged
Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
May I respectfully ask you to invite a non-Christian neighbour next door
or in your street to the Meet & Greet Monday Night outreach. You may well be instrumental in shaping their
eternal destiny!
Blessings as the love of the Lord flows through you to others.
Barry Klaer
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
Budget 2014
·
It has been an encouraging start to the year.
·
Offerings in January 2014 showed an improvement of $5,000 from January
2013.
·
Although REG was $1,000 below budget $1,500 more was received than in Jan
2013.
·
If you have not had a chance to amend your REG following last year’s
pledge forms, we request that you take action on this.
Your pledge can be fulfilled by using the forms from the rear of church
or via this link.
Alternatively deposits can be made via direct debit.
If transferring from an LLL account, use account number 52752S1, BSB
704942.
If transferring from another banking institution, use account number
100354939, BSB 704942
SA/NT District
Convention
The SA/NT District Convention of Synod will be held at Endeavour College
from Friday 2nd May to Sunday 4th May. We are entitled to 5 lay delegates. The
congregation will meet all the costs of the delegates. Registrations are
required by Monday 10th March to allow the office to process payment for
delegates.
If you are interested in attending as a delegate and representing our
congregation or would like more information please contact John Dolling.
Work Health and
Safety
Members are reminded that under the work health and safety regulations
all persons are responsible for working in a safe place. Volunteers who carry
out any tasks within the Good Shepherd complex also come under these
regulations. Members are requested to report any incident or hazard to the
administration manager or office staff as soon as practical. This will assist
in preventing possible further injury or aid in follow up action that may be
required.
Kitchen Items
A large number of items are still in the kitchen for give away. If you
can make use of any of the items or know someone who could, then please take
advantage of this.
Noticeboard
Position Vacant: Senior
HR Advisor
An opportunity exists to join a great team in this newly created role. We are looking for an experienced person to provide professional advice, support and guidance across a range of human resource functions. For a Job Description and further details, visit: www.lccare.org.au or contact Wendy Schultz on Email: wschultz@lccare.org.au or phone 08 8269 9333
An opportunity exists to join a great team in this newly created role. We are looking for an experienced person to provide professional advice, support and guidance across a range of human resource functions. For a Job Description and further details, visit: www.lccare.org.au or contact Wendy Schultz on Email: wschultz@lccare.org.au or phone 08 8269 9333
Applications close Monday 24th February
at 5.00pm
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.
Music coordinator
Holy Trinity, Hampstead needs a Mainly Music coordinator for its Monday
and Wednesday mornings programme (7 hours a week). For further information and to express
interest, please contact Dennis Clark on 7423 6323 or denclark@adam.com.au.
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on
it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring.
Whenever you want to talk, He listens.
He can live anywhere in the universe, but he chose
your heart.
Face it friend, He is crazy about you!
God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter and
sorrow,
Sun without rain.
He did promise strength for the day,
Comfort for the tears and light for the way.
