Strength through Jesus

Have you ever had something really unpleasant happen to you that whenever you think about it you become anxious and fearful?

I had that happen to me recently. It was an incident with another driver who blamed me for what happened when in actual fact it was their fault.

I’ve been studying Matthew this year and was reminded, while living through this, of Jesus’ authority over all things. "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Matthew 28:18. As I have repeatedly claimed this over the past few days, this has prevented me from spiralling into anxiousness and fear of what may or may not happen.

Jesus has been reminding me to lift my focus up to Him and depend on Him.  Believing and knowing that He’s in control and has authority over all things prevents me from spiralling.

The Holy Spirit's gift of peace that I’ve been praying for has prevented that anxiousness from rising within me. And whenever I feel it begin to rise, I pray - claiming that Jesus has authority over all things and asking for peace that only the Holy Spirit can give.

I will need to keep doing this until the insurance companies make a resolution.  But I’m so thankful that Jesus knows me and He will give me the strength to cope when I pray to Him. 

"You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:14

Kathy L.

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Looking out for each other”
as we continue the series “Set Free to Live Free” (Galatians)
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Galatians 6:1-10

Term 4 Diary Dates:
23rd Nov – Full dress rehearsal in the gym – parents pick up at 12 noon from the gym
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – 5:30pm start

We are very excited to be bringing you a Family Advent Movie Night on Sunday 7th of December! We will be showing Max Lucado’s ‘The Christmas Candle’ which is rated PG and runs for 100mins.

The evening will start at 5:30pm with a sausage sizzle in the church hall and the movie will begin showing at 6:30pm in the church. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family and includes the sausage sizzle and movie!

Come along for a time of food, community and a wonderful family movie you can watch together and chat about together during Advent!

This Sunday Kingdom Kids are having a full dress rehearsal for the service they are running on 30th November at 10:30am! If your child/ren are involved in the service, please make sure you receive a note about arrival times and costumes. Please come and pick your child/ren up from the school gym at 12noon.

There will be a shared morning tea after the 10:30am service on Sunday 30th November, so please bring a plate of something to share. This service is a great opportunity to invite family or friends along - who have you invited to this special service?

Baby Zone will run as normal and be learning their song with actions to lead worship during the Celebration Service.

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.

Half Yearly Meetings
The half yearly meeting of the church, school and village will be held this Sunday 23rd November commencing at 12.30pm. Written information is available at the back of the church. BBQ Lunch will also be available before the meetings.

Cebu Mission Fundraising Team
This Sunday 23rd November, our Team will be cooking a sausage sizzle after the first service and sausages and steak sandwiches after the second service.  Stay for lunch then attend the Half Yearly Meeting of the congregation at 12.30pm.

We will have our Christmas Card Stall after both services. Get your good quality cards to give to your family and friends, at a very cheap price. We also have some Jewellery made in Cebu for sale. After this Sunday, there will only be one more opportunity to purchase Christmas cards on Sunday 7th December.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
Has an opportunity for someone to join its Pastoral Ministry Team as

Worship Support Team Leader (Starting January 2015)

This 14 hour per week position is to lead and develop team leaders of our worship support teams (eg: music and vocals, technical support, dramatic arts, visual arts, ushering etc) to facilitate life-transforming experiences and spiritual growth in worship. The role includes preparing a monthly musician’s roster for weekly services.

This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. With music ministry being a significant part of this role, musical ability and experience in music teams would be an advantage but not essential. Competent administration skills are also needed to ensure the smooth running of Sunday services. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Senior Pastor who has accountability for all worship ministries within the congregation.

The position is offered as initial one year contract with a three month probationary period. 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 church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

Applications in writing, by 28th November 2014, are to be submitted to the Chairman:
John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306
Modbury North SA 5092

Noticeboard

Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
High quality trees at $35 each available for purchase again this year.
Trees will be delivered to a nominated location on the morning of Saturday 13th December 2014. Please place your order, including preferred height of tree, by contacting the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 by 30th November.
Proceeds will go towards supporting chaplains in local schools.

Disability Support Workers
Lutheran Disability Services is looking for skilled Disability Support Workers in the Adelaide Hills area. For a Job Description or further information please contact LDS directly at admin@ldssa.org.au or phone 8212 7766

Lutheran Community Care - Your gift this Christmas
We are asking for your help to again give out over 800 Christmas Hampers to families in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley and 75 hampers to families in Alice Springs. Your gift can make Christmas special and provide much needed emergency relief throughout the year.
If you have not already done so, could you help by giving a donation to support families struggling at Christmas? A donation of $50 can supply a hamper to a person on their own or a small family while $100 can supply a hamper to a larger family. Your gift will also ensure that we can stock up for the increase of people who will access our services throughout the year.
Visit the LCC website at www.lccare.org.au or contact LCC at 08 8269 9333 to give a gift that will help make a real difference to someone's life.

“I took my troubles to the Lord;

I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer”

Psalm 120:1 NLT