Parents choose their child’s name. Do your children know why you chose their name? Does that name have a significant meaning?
Joseph and Mary did not choose the name of her first child. Before Jesus was born, an angel appeared to Mary: “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. (Luke 1:30-31 NIV)
Later, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:20-21 NIV)
Jesus’ name tells us what he came to do. “Jesus” is from the Hebrew name “Joshua”, which means: “The Lord saves.” We see what that looks like in Jesus’ ministry, as he restores broken and hurting people to wholeness. He calls people by name, and seeks to save them.
Jesus knows you by name. He knows everything about you – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Jesus loves you so passionately that he died for you - so you could be forgiven… and rose to life again so he could do life with you here on earth – and one day bring you into his heaven.
One day Jesus will make everything right again in this world – including us!
We can be part of this future by trusting in Jesus as our Saviour!
There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12 NLT)
Pr Rolly Stahl
This week’s message is “Ready when Jesus returns”
as we start the new series “Advent Adventure”
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Mark 13:26-37, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
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!
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.
Congregational Prayer Meeting
A prayer meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th December, 7.30 pm in the church. The key focus of the evening will be to pray for the upcoming Christmas services, seeking God’s provision and blessing as we share the good news of Jesus to all. Everyone is welcome and we would love to see to you there.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
has an opportunity for someone to join its Pastoral Ministry Team as
Pastoral Care and Community Team Leader (Starting January 2015)
This 8 hour per week position is to lead and coordinate the pastoral care and community care ministry teams of Good Shepherd. The primary focus of these teams will be to serve those in the congregation who do not receive care through our small group network and those in our community who require practical assistance.
This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. The role requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to organise and coordinate teams. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Associate Pastor who has accountability for the pastoral care and small group ministries within the congregation.
The position is offered as an 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 14th December 2014, are to be submitted to: John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306,
Modbury North SA 5092
Card Stall
Sue will be selling cards next Sunday 14th after both morning services.
This will be the last time people will be able to purchase cards until February next year. The price of cards will also be increasing in 2015 to $2.50, so come and purchase them before this price rise.
Noticeboard
Meningococcal Information
Please make yourself aware of Meningococcal via an online fact sheet from www.health.sa.gov.au or on the church notice board. It is requested that any person experiencing the symptoms as described in the fact sheet should contact the communicable diseases department on 1300 232 272 or present yourself to the nearest medical centre as a matter of urgency.
LLL Annual Report
The LLL Annual Report for 2013/2014 is now available from the information rack.
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. Applications close Friday 19th December at 5.00pm
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.
“Greater is he that is in you,
than he that is in the world.”
1 John 4:4 KJV
