A formula for friendship

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
We're in part 6 of Balancing Life’s Demands.  We're using the image of a wagon wheel to talk about balance.  We need a right centre in life: Jesus.  Then we fit the key parts of our life - the spokes - into the Centre.  So far we've looked at the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions. 

In the last part of this series, we’ll be looking at the social dimension of life: growing in relationships with others.  Our theme: A formula for friendship.  While friendship cannot be reduced to a mathematical formula, we can keep growing towards being better friends.

What would be your best advice about making or building friendships?
Jesus grew in favour with people. What was it about Jesus that people found intriguing? 

What insights do you gain on friendship from these Proverbs? 

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 
                                                                                  (Proverbs 17:17 NIV) 
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
 but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
                                                                                     (Proverbs 18:24 NIV)
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
 do not associate with one easily angered,
 or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
                                                                                  (Proverbs 22:24-25 NIV)
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
                                                                                                (Proverbs 27:6 NIV)

Bible Readings: 1 Samuel 23:14-18, John 15:12-17
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

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 churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is on again this Sunday!  Please come and join us – all zones operating!

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
June booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the June booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Please keep the children and their families in your prayers as they complete their Step Up to Holy Communion course this week.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Cebu Mission Fundraising Team
Thanks to all who bought sausages and steak sandwiches last week, your support is always appreciated.  We raised the amount of $386. Thanks to Verne Zanker and Tom Ollino who did the cooking.

Our next event will be on Saturday 20th June in the Church Hall. 
Tickets are now available for the Music Night featuring The Adelaide Olde Time String Band, led by Rob McCarthy, with a Dance Caller and Dance Group, Guest singers Nathan and Rochelle and Harpist Carolyn Burgess. 

Tickets will be on sale in the hall on Sundays 7th and 14th June, $20 per person. They are also available anytime from Team members, and the Church Office during business hours - cash sales only.  All other details for the night are on the Posters in the Hall and Church Foyer. 

It will be a fantastic night of music, dancing and fun.  We look forward to your support in raising much needed funds for Cebu Mission in the Philippines.

Good Shepherd Church Maranatha Health update and market stall
Join us this Sunday at our worship services for an interactive presentation about the new Maranatha Health clinic, the broader community engagement work of Maranatha Health and stories of people whose lives have been impacted. Stay for a cuppa and a chat and purchase some delectable goodies or a cup of soup, with all proceeds to support Maranatha Health.

If baking or creating is one of your strengths, please bring a plate of baked goods or craftwork to sell at the market stall following the services.
All donations of goods will be much appreciated!

For more information please speak to Bronwyn Holliday, Julie Freund, or Keren Sutton

Noticeboard

Vacancy - Reception Administration (Part Time – 16.5 hours per week)
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista SA is seeking someone with a passion for the mission and ministry of the congregation to fill the role of Reception Administration on a 0.43 basis. A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from:

• the church office (8263 5087) churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
• the website www.paravista.org.au under Employment
• from the member’s information section in the church foyer

The successful applicant will have a heart for the mission and ministry of the congregation as well as a demonstrated successful track record in office reception administration, and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential. Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant. The position will commence on Wednesday 8th July 2015

All applications are to be:

• in writing only,
• including current curriculum vitae together with a minimum of two referees
• marked confidential and sent to:
• Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
• or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
• in by 3 pm on Thursday 11th June 2015

The Lutheran
….magazine is the national magazine of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
First published in 1967, it has undergone many changes as it helps us grow in faith and commitment to Jesus while informing us about the church’s life and people.
In 2013 The Lutheran stepped into the digital world with the introduction of a fully interactive version for use on mobile digital devices.

Yearly Subscriptions of 11 issues, both paper and digital are now due for renewal.
For current subscribers, a reminder is in your pigeon hole. 
For new subscribers, if you would like to subscribe, please contact the church office.
Check out the website www.thelutheran.com.au for lots more information on this award winning publication

“You are the God who sees”

Genesis 16:13

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
… is Pentecost Sunday.  We’re inviting you to wear red, orange or yellow - to reflect the Holy Spirit’s passion for us, presence with us, purifying work in us, and power to transform us.   

The theme of our 8:45am service will be Pentecost: God’s Abundant Spirit. 
Our student from Australian Lutheran College, Dan Mueller, will be sharing some insights on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit from Acts 2:1-21: Pentecost: God’s Abundant Spirit. 

Either side of Dan’s message, we’ll be singing a couple of favourite Pentecost hymns. 

Singer, songwriter and speaker, Bel Thomson will be making a cameo appearance in the first half of the service.  At the end of the service, she will teach us one of her songs: A New Creation. We’re hoping to add this song into our Good Shepherd repertoire.


Our 10:30am inspirational rally will have Bel and Phil Thomson as our special guests.  Bel Thomson is an Australian award-winning Christian singer, songwriter and speaker. Since early 2014, she and husband Phil have been on A New Creation tour, presenting in churches, conferences and schools along the Eastern seaboard. They have a number of engagements in SA, including a few here at Good Shepherd.  For more info, please see: http://www.belthomson.com/   Bel’s DVD and CD’s will be available for sale in the hall afterwards. 

Please Note: Part 6 of Balancing Life’s Demands will be presented on 31st May.

Bible Readings: Acts 2:1-21
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

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 churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is on again this Sunday.  Kool Zone will be staying in the service this week to listen to our guest – Bel Thompson.

It’s Pentecost this Sunday - Flame headbands will be available for children to wear at the Kingdom Kids sign in desk.

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
May booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the May booklet at the Kingdom Kids sign in desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Please keep the children and their families in your prayers as they continue their Step Up to Holy Communion course this week.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Friday 29th May in the school library
..at approx 9.15am after school chapel.
Brenton Ragless from Channel Nine will also be joining us!
Please join the church and school communities for a cuppa and cake and raise money for the Cancer Council.
 For any further info please contact the Church Office, Tina Pfeiffer or Lenna Uebergang

Women’s Fellowship News
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCH
You are invited to attend the Women’s Fellowship annual fundraising lunch in Good Shepherd Lutheran Hall, on 2nd June at 12noon. Guest speaker is Mal Thiel sharing his experiences with football and Sudanese Australians. Cost per person is $12 which includes two courses and table wine. To register for this lunch please ring Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 by the 26th May.

AGM
The AGM’s of the congregation, school and village will be held on this Sunday 24th May commencing at 12:45pm. There will be lunch in the hall after the 10:30am service.
Written information for the congregational and school meetings is available in the Member’s Information section in the foyer.

Topics on the agenda for the Congregational meeting include:

• Presentation of Audited accounts for 2014
• 50TH Anniversary of the congregation
• Facilities upgrade
• Engage project
• Developing policy on how congregation can get involved in assisting during natural disasters.

Cebu Mission Fundraising Events
This Sunday 24th May, the Team will be putting on a Sausage Sizzle after the first service and Sausages and Steak Sandwiches after the second service.
Sausages $2 and Steak Sandwiches $4.  Have some lunch then attend the AGM at 12.45pm.

Card Stall
Various cards will be on sale after both morning services this Sunday to help raise funds for Cebu Missionary Foundation.
 
Vacancy - Reception Administration (Part Time – 16.5 hours per week)
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista SA is seeking someone with a passion for the mission and ministry of the congregation to fill the role of Reception Administration on a 0.43 basis. A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from:

• the church office (8263 5087) churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
• the website www.paravista.org.au under Employment
• from the member’s information section in the church foyer

The successful applicant will have a heart for the mission and ministry of the congregation as well as a demonstrated successful track record in office reception administration, and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential. Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant. The position will commence on Wednesday 8th July 2015

All Applications are to be:

• in writing only,
• including current curriculum vitae together with a minimum of two referees
• marked confidential and sent to:
• Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
• or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
• in by 3 pm on Thursday 11th June 2015

Noticeboard

Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with Baked Beans,
Tinned Meat Meals, Spreads eg. Vegemite, Peanut Butter and Cheese Spread.
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

“The LORD is good to all”

Psalm 145:9

Fitness for the Soul

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
We're in part 5 of Balancing Life’s Demands.  We're using the image of a wagon wheel to talk about balance.  We need a right centre in life: Jesus.  Then we fit the key parts of our life - the spokes - into the Centre.  So far we've looked at the mental, physical and emotional dimensions.  This Sunday we look at the spiritual dimension: the soul. 

The Bible tends to use the word ‘heart’ and ‘soul’ interchangeably.  

Writer and presenter on Christian spirituality, Mindy Caliguire comments: “Our souls form the very foundation of who we are.”   “Everything about our lives, about our personhood, is in some way a function of the soul.  … Our soul, and thus our soul’s health, is the driving force behind everything that matters to us.”  Mindy Caliguire, Discovering Soul Care, (IVP: 2007), 15.

In his book, Renovation of the Heart,  Dallas Willard writes, “Fundamental aspects of life such as art, sleep, sex, ritual, family, parenting, community, health, and meaningful work are all in fact soul functions, and they fail and fall apart to the degree that soul diminishes.” (emphasis mine) 

As with our bodies, healthy souls require nourishment, training and exercise.  This Sunday’s theme: Fitness for the Soul.

Bible Readings: Joshua 1:1-9; 1 Timothy 4:7-8 and 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Please Note: Part 6 of Balancing Life’s Demands will be presented on May 31st - the week after Pentecost.

NEXT Sunday May 24th – Pentecost Sunday 
Feel free to wear red, orange or yellow - to reflect the Holy Spirit’s passion for us, presence with us, purifying work in us, and power to transform us.   

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 churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Kingdom Kids
We hope you enjoyed worshipping together as a family on Mothers’ Day.
Kingdom Kids is on again this Sunday.  We’d love to see you there!

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
May booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the May booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Please keep the children and their families in your prayers as they continue their Step Up to Holy Communion course this week.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

New Care Co-ordinator at Good Shepherd
We are pleased to announce that Stephen (aka “Steve”) Paech has been appointed to the position of Pastoral and Community Care – Team Leader (8 hours/week). 

The primary role is to oversee and further develop the Pastoral Care Team, and coordinate pastoral care through this team for people of our Good Shepherd community.  The secondary role is to coordinate care for those in our community who require practical assistance through the Engage Team.

The focus will be on those who do not receive care through the congregation’s small group network, yet open to all who may need care.

While Steve has started, his formal installation is planned for both services on 7th June.  We are also planning the commissioning of the Pastoral Care Team on that day.   Please encourage and pray for Steve as he settles into the role.

Library Refurbishment
The Good Shepherd community is invited to join school students and staff for the Official Opening of the expanded and refurbished Library space. 
When: Tuesday the 19th May at 1.25pm
Where: In the Library
Special Guests include Senator Cory Bernardi, representatives from the Lutheran Schools Association, the Association of Independent Schools SA, Mossop Construction and Arkvale Architects, and also some personalities from days past.
The Opening will conclude with afternoon tea.

Women’s Fellowship News
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCH
You are invited to attend the Women’s Fellowship annual fundraising lunch in Good Shepherd Lutheran Hall, on 2nd June at 12noon. Guest speaker is Mal Thiel sharing his experiences with football and Sudanese Australians. Cost per person is $12 which includes two courses and table wine. To register for this lunch please ring Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 by the 26th May.

AGM
The AGM’s of the congregation, school and village will be held on Sunday 24th May commencing at 12:45pm. There will be lunch in the hall after the 10:30am service.
Written information for the congregational and school meetings is available in the Member’s Information section in the foyer.  This information will also be emailed to those on the congregational email list early in the week.

Topics on the agenda for the Congregational meeting include:
•    Presentation of Audited accounts for 2014
•    50TH Anniversary of the congregation
•    Facilities upgrade
•    Engage project
•    Developing policy on how congregation can get involved in assisting during natural disasters.

Cebu Mission Fundraising Events
On Sunday 24th May, the Team will be putting on a Sausage Sizzle after the first service and Sausages and Steak Sandwiches after the second service.
Sausages $2 and Steak Sandwiches $4.  Have some lunch then attend the AGM at 12.45pm.

Good Shepherd Church Maranatha Health update and market stall
Join us on Sunday 31st May at our worship services for an interactive presentation about the new Maranatha Health clinic, the broader community engagement work of Maranatha Health and stories of people whose lives have been impacted. Stay for a cuppa and a chat and purchase some delectable goodies or a cup of soup, with all proceeds to support Maranatha Health. If baking or creating is one of your strengths, please bring a plate of baked goods or craftwork to sell at the market stall following the services.
All donations of goods will be much appreciated!

For more information please speak to Bronwyn Holliday, Julie Freund, Wendy Hampel or Keren Sutton.

Vacancy - Reception Administration (Part Time – 16.5 hours per week)
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista SA is seeking someone with a passion for the mission and ministry of the congregation to fill the role of Reception Administration on a 0.43 basis. A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from:
•    the church office (8263 5087) churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
•    the website www.paravista.org.au under Employment
•    from the member’s information section in the church foyer

The successful applicant will have a heart for the mission and ministry of the congregation as well as a demonstrated successful track record in office reception administration, and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential. Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant. The position will commence on Wednesday 8th July 2015

All Applications are to be:
•    in writing only,
including current curriculum vitae together with a minimum of two referees
•    marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
•    in by 3 pm on Thursday 11th June 2015

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea  Friday 29th May  in the school library.
At approx 9.15am after school chapel. Brenton Ragless from Channel Nine will also be joining us! Please join the church and school communities for a cuppa and cake and raise money for the Cancer Council. For any further information please contact the Church Office, Tina Pfeiffer or Lenna Uebergang

Budget 2015
January thru April 2015
Total Offering - Budget $172,200    Actual $162,825. DEFICIT $9,375
January thru March 2015 – Total Income & Expenses
Total Income - Budget $130,299        Actual $124,082. SHORTFALL $6,217
Total Expenses - Budget $124,099    Actual $120,503. SHORTFALL $3,596
Project deficit for 2015 $10,381 against Budget deficit of $4,175

Notes:
•    Offerings in April were under budget by $3,585. 
•    Plate offerings were just over $1,000 below budget.  Easter offerings this year were down by $600 compared to previous years.
•    REG appears to have stabilised at just under $21,000.
•    Wages are around $2,700 below budget due to two staff positions budgeted for but not filled. This is helping to keep the increased budget deficit lower than the offerings deficit.

Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
Thank you for returning your Impact 2014 slips.  This assisted the finance team and board to ably formulate the budget for 2015.   For those who are altering their giving through REG or wish to start giving via REG the appropriate forms are available from the information rack at the rear of the auditorium or via this link http://www.lll.org.au/giving_through_the_lll/regular_electronic_giving_reg

Alternatively deposits can be made to the following bank account details
If transferring from an LLL account, use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
If transferring from another banking institution, use account number 100354939, BSB 704942

Air conditioners
The evaporative coolers in the church have been closed down for the winter months.  To prevent accidental usage the remote controls have been removed and will be returned when the units are opened for summer.

Noticeboard

Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with Baked Beans,
Tinned Meat Meals, Spreads eg. Vegemite, Peanut Butter and Cheese Spread.
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Bible College SA
Open Night next Thursday 21st May, 6-7.30pm. 176 Wattle St, Malvern
Open Nights are great way for your congregation members to find out about study options at BCSA, Government funding that is available for all age groups, and chat with some of our staff and students. Food will be served from 6.00pm and a presentation and tour will commence at 6.30pm. Register via 8291 8188 or go to www.biblecollege.sa.edu.au/events

“Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God”

1 Corinthians 10:31

Recovering from Emotional Burn Out

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
We're in part 4 of our series: Balancing Life’s Demands.  We're using the image of a wagon wheel to talk about balance.  We need a right centre in life: Jesus.  He is the Hub of life, the Centre of the Universe.  In him all things fit together.  

Like spokes in the wheel, the key areas of our lives can fit together in Him. So far we've looked at the mind and the body. This Sunday we look at the emotional dimension – how we process and act on our feelings.  If our emotional gauge is in the red too long, we can end up burning out.  In the story of Elijah, we discover how God helps us in Recovering from Emotional Burn Out. 

Bible Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-18; Matthew 11:28-30
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

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 churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Kingdom Kids
There will be no Kingdom Kids on Mothers’ Day so that the children can worship alongside their Mums and play a small part in the worship service.

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
May booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the May booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Our launch for Step Up began last Sunday with a lunch for 9 families.  These children will be journeying with Mary Jo Zwar as their facilitator over the next month.  Please pray for them and their families.

Thought
Taken from an article in Together by Tom Schmidt – Young Adult Ministry Co-ordinator, Lutheran Youth of Queensland

“..the most effective children’s ministry is not the one that the church does, but the one that the family does in the home every day. …If your church disciples whole families (not just their young people), you produce families where young people grow up with an understanding that faith is central to life and that church plays an important role. …this will produce a church family which is used to caring for and honouring the needs of young people and their community.  By the time a young person becomes a young adult, there will exist a community that celebrates the gifts and needs of young people and strives to involve them in expressions of worship and the life of the community.”

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Women’s Fellowship News
SA/NT Lutheran Women's Convention
This is an invitation to all women to attend at 9:30am on 16th May at St Paul Lutheran Church, Audrey Avenue, Enfield for our day long annual convention. We hope that many people will represent our fellowship and we welcome congregation members to also attend. The baby clothes that we are collecting should be brought or sent on that day so that they can be dedicated before distribution. Our thanks to all who are contributing.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCH
You are invited to attend the Women’s Fellowship annual fundraising lunch in Good Shepherd Lutheran Hall, on 2nd June at 12noon. Guest speaker is Mal Thiel sharing his experiences with football and Sudanese Australians. Cost per person is $12 which includes two courses and table wine. To register for this lunch please ring Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 by the 26th May.

AGM
The AGM’s of the congregation, school and village will be held on Sunday 24th May commencing @ 12:45pm. There will be lunch in the hall after the 10:30 service. Written information for the congregational meeting will be available on Sunday 17th May. This information will also be emailed to those on the congregational email list.

Cebu Mission Fundraising Events
On Sunday 24th May, the Team will be putting on a Sausage Sizzle after the first service and Sausages and Steak Sandwiches after the second service. Sausages $2 and Steak Sandwiches $4. Have some lunch then attend the AGM at 12.45pm.

Our Major Fundraiser for this year will be a Music Night on Saturday 20th June, in the Church Hall. The night will feature the Adelaide Old Time String Band, with a Dance Caller and Dance group, guest artists, raffles and a Mystery Wine Auction.  Tickets will be available for sale soon, from Team members and from the Church Office. Ask your family and friends to come along.....book a table of eight.

The Team look forward to your support of the Cebu Mission and to having a fantastic night!

Joan McCarthy
Team Leader

Mother’s Day Stall
There will be gifts and cards available for you to purchase something for your mum after both morning services this Sunday. Items will range from $2.00 to $5.00 so come along and purchase something special for your mum. Proceeds from the stall will support the Good Shepherd Primary School and the Cebu Mission.

Good Shepherd Church Maranatha Health update and market stall
Join us on Sunday 31st May at our worship services for a interactive presentation about the new Maranatha Health clinic, the broader community engagement work of Maranatha Health and stories of people whose lives have been impacted. Stay for a cuppa and a chat and purchase some delectable goodies or a cup of soup, with all proceeds to support Maranatha Health. If baking or creating is one of your strengths, please bring a plate of baked goods or craftwork to sell at the market stall following the services. All donations of goods will be much appreciated!

For more information please speak to Bronwyn Holliday, Julie Freund, Wendy Hampel or Keren Sutton.

 
Noticeboard

Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with Baked Beans,
Tinned Meat Meals, Spreads eg. Vegemite, Peanut Butter and Cheese Spread.
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Half-timbered buildings in Australia - a Lutheran Legacy
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 25th May, architect Lothar Brasse, will outline his extensive research into Australia’s 19th century German-built form, specifically Fachwerk (half-timbered) - from cottage to farmstead and church. He relates local buildings to Prussian examples and sets them within the tradition of half-timbered architecture from early Central Europe to 20th century Tudor in Adelaide’s suburbs.
Bethlehem House, City, 7.30 pm.  Supper and gold coin donation.

Lutheran Nurses
Monday 25th May at 7.30pm at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide with entry from the rear.  Guest Speaker is Dr. Rob Pollnitz on the “Ethics of Surrogacy".
 All are welcome not just nurses, however we supply evidence of CPD for nurses.

“When I am afraid, I will trust in you”

Psalm 56:3

Looking after our bodies

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
We're up to part 3 of Balancing Life’s Demands.  We're using the image of a wheel to talk about balance.  We need a right centre in life: Jesus.  Then we fit the key areas of our life - the spokes - into the Centre.  Last Sunday we looked at keeping our minds healthy and active. 
This Sunday we pick up the physical dimension: Looking after our bodies.  

God created us with a body.  One of the ancients reflects:

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you
    when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
    your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me were written in your book
    before one of them came to be.           (Psalm 139:14-16 NIV)

Every Christmas, we recall that the Word became flesh. In Jesus, God got tangled up in our skin and lived with us. 

Jesus lived, died, and rose again with a body, paying the price for us to become His: in body and mind, heart and soul.  Since our bodies are now temples of the Holy Spirit, we are to honour God with our bodies.

Bible Readings: Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

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 churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids resumes for Term 2 this Sunday!  This term our teaching will focus on the books of Matthew, Luke and Acts – Jesus’ teaching and the early church.

There will be no Kingdom Kids on Mothers’ Day so that the children can worship alongside their mums and play a small part in the worship service. Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
May booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the May booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Our Step Up first communion course begins this Sunday with a lunch to be held in the Education Centre beginning at 12.15pm.  We have a number of children registered and we are looking forward to journeying with these children and their families as they take their next step in faith.  Over the following four Friday nights 8-29 May, our facilitator Mary Jo Zwar will lead the sessions.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Last Sunday at Good Shepherd
Our theme was: What’s on your mind?  As God’s people, we take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.  Like soldiers guarding an entrance, we take sentry duty over what comes into our minds. 

We can fill our minds with poison, stuffing, brain food, or the Bible. One form of stuffing is TV.  According to the ABS report in 2012, Australian adults spent an average of 13 hours a week watching TV.  That’s 676 hours/year.  The opportunity cost is well summed up in:

The Channel 23 Psalm
The TV is my shepherd  
  my spiritual growth shall want    
It makes me sit down and do nothing for his name’s sake   
  because it presenteth so many good shows that I must see.   
 
It restores my knowledge of the things of the world    
  and keeps me from studying God’s word.
It leads me in the path of failing to attend worship services   
  and doing nothing for the kingdom of God.

Yeah though I live to a hundred   
  I shall keep on viewing my TV as long as it will continue to work.
For it is my closest companion
  - its sounds and its pictures they comfort me.

It presenteth entertainment before me    
  and keepeth me from doing important things with my family.
It fills my head with ideas that are contrary to God’s word.
   
Surely no good thing will come of my life
  because my TV causes me to backslide
  and I shall be ashamed before him at his coming.

Pr Rolly Stahl 

Women’s Fellowship News
SA/NT Lutheran Women's Convention
This is an invitation to all women to attend at 9:30am on 16th May at St Paul Lutheran Church, Audrey Avenue, Enfield for our day long annual convention. We hope that many people will represent our fellowship and we welcome congregation members to also attend. The baby clothes that we are collecting should be brought or sent on that day so that they can be dedicated before distribution. Our thanks to all who are contributing.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCH
You are invited to attend the Women’s Fellowship annual fundraising lunch in Good Shepherd Lutheran Hall, on 2nd June at 12noon. Guest speaker is Mal Thiel sharing his experiences with football and Sudanese Australians. Cost per person is $12 which includes two courses and table wine. To register for this lunch please ring Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 by the 26th May.

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Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with Baked Beans, Tinned Meat Meals, Spreads eg. Vegemite, peanut butter and cheese spread.
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

“I am with you always”

Matthew 28:20