Weekly News: 09/01/2015

Friday, September 25, 2015

God made famous - Radical love

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
We continue our new series God made famous as we look at spreading the fame of Jesus through radical love. Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34, 35 NIV)

The most effective way to spread the fame of Jesus is through loving one another. The first Christians spread the fame of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire by radically loving each other and those around them. Their radical love was so effective that Emperor Julian (AD331-363) feared this new religion might take over the Empire.

The early Christians’ demonstration of God’s love made their message about God’s love attractive and helped spread the fame of Jesus.

Can the same be said about us today? This week we look one the predominate perceptions those outside the church have of Christians and why they perceive us this way. We’ll also look at what it means to love radically in our current context.

Sunday Readings: Luke 6:27-36; John 13:34, 35
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids
In Kingdom Kids this term, our focus has been “Serving in our Church”. We hope your child or grandchild has had an opportunity to serve alongside you in your ministry area at least once this term.

Serving in Our Church Wrap Up with Maranatha
Last Sunday our Kingdom Kids wrapped up Term 3 by preparing for the Maranatha Health Market Stall. Our Kingdom Kids have been praying for Maranatha Health throughout this term and we were delighted to discover prayers answered. Find out what they were on the hall pinup board.

Kingdom Kids is now on holidays. Next term we will be preparing for the Children’s Christmas Celebration Service to be held on Sunday 29th November.

Kathy L.

Faith at Home
October booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the October booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

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.

Cebu Fundraising event
Spring Plant Stalls - Sunday 4th Oct and Sunday 11th Oct after both morning services. We will have Tomato, Lettuce and other seedlings available, as well as our usual variety of potted plants. If you are able to bring plants to the Stall, please make sure your pots are labelled with the name of the plant and if it flowers, the colour please. You can bring the plants prior to the service you are attending or on Sat 3rd Oct to the church hall between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Thank you for your continued support.

Ladies Fellowship
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 6th at 1pm in Good Shepherd Hall. Flowers will be the topic after Bible Study and business. WE are asking that each member bring a tiny, (miniature) arrangement of some kind to share with others. Maybe you would prefer to display a beautiful, single bloom. Members Marina and Ragna will demonstrate making a small arrangement also for us to enjoy. EVERYONE IS WElCOME

Reminder

HYMNFEST - St Peter's Cathedral, Sunday, September 27th at 2:30pm. Free admission - offering to BIble Society.
"A morning of Song and Dance" followed by luncheon, $10pp, at Albert Park Lutheran Church on THURS, October 15th, 10am.

From the Office

Trusty Chair movers
Assistance is still required to move chairs in the complex so the carpets can be cleaned. An hour of time is all that is required on either 29th September or 1st October at 9.30am. Fresh coffee served after moving is completed. Please mark your connect card with ‘chairs’ and date available or, send an email to churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or call the office on 8263 5087 with your availability.

Hall Floor
The hall floor will be getting resurfaced on Tuesday 29th September. The area will be closed to all use for a 24hour period.

Important Survey for Members of the Lutheran Church of Australia
The College of Bishops invites you to participate in a major survey on the shape of pastoral ministry in the LCA today. The survey is part of a study to provide the LCA leadership with an accurate picture of the experiences and expectations of congregations with respect to their pastors and the pastoral ministry. The survey is confidential and open to all LCA members 18 years and over. It will take about 30 minutes to complete.

The survey can be found on line at http://www.socialsurvey.com.au/LCA2/LaySurvey

maintain good office practices and procedures in general office administration, book keeping, typing and reception
work cooperatively with the Barossa teams to ensure common objectives are met and behaviours and practices align with Lutheran Community Care’s values, principles, code of conduct, policies and service standards.

Please submit a 1-2 page Expression of Interest outlining how you meet the criteria of the Job Description by Friday, 2 October 5.00pm.
For a copy of the Job Description or for more information, contact Louise Mather, Manager at lmather@lccare.org.au or call 08 8562 2688.

Christmas Hamper List
We are in need of donations for our Christmas Hampers to save us the cost of purchasing items. If you are able, please donate any of the following items before 11 December at Blair Athol (309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol) and the Barossa (26 Second Street, Nuriootpa).

Christmas Pudding/Cake, Canned Fruit, Long life milk
Canned Vegetables, Canned Ham/Turkey, Tinned Tuna
Chips and Lollies, Soup, Sugar, Cereal, Milo/Tea/Coffee
Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Long life custard, Biscuits and Crackers
Long life fruit juice, Spreads, Sugar, Toys for children 12 and under

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Time for Us
Time for Us is a relaxed workshop run by our qualified relationship educator for couples of all ages who want to build a healthy relationship. Topics will include principles for a great marriage, increasing intimacy, celebrating our differences and more.
When: Saturday, 10 October from 9.30am-4.30pm
Where: Centre for Learning, 19 Edward St, Magill
Cost: $150 per couple
Register online at trybooking.com/HPEC

Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Canned Fruit, Coffee, Long Life Milk and Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

2016 Australian Christian Diaries are now available for order.
Please indicate on your connect card or contact the church office before September 30 to place your order. The cost is $10.

LUTHERAN HOMES GLYNDE SPRING FAIR 2015
Saturday 10 October, from 9.00am at 22 Avenue Road Glynde. There will be a wide range of stalls including: Books, White Elephant, Giftware, Plants, Devonshire Teas, Cakes/Biscuit and a Sausage Sizzle. Money raised goes to LHI Glynde Nursing Home projects.
The Glynde Thrift Shop will also be open. If you have any questions or donations please contact Marion Schubert 8336 4361

Mendelssohn Festival
ADELAIDE TOWN HALL, Friday Oct 23rd, 8:00 pm OR Saturday, Oct 24th, 6:30pm, Mendelssohn Festival. Glorious Lutheran Musical heritage courses through the Bach inspired music of Mendelssohn's creative program featuring the Reformation Symphony, No 5, arias from St Matthew's Passion and other compositions. Bookings are at BASS, PH 131 246.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”

Colossians 3:16

Friday, September 18, 2015

God made famous - More than me

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week we begin a new sermon series called ‘God made famous’. The Bible says, ‘So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.’ (1 Corinthians 10:31) Everything we do as followers of Jesus is to be for God’s glory, not our own glory. We are to live for the fame of God.

In a culture that tells us that life is “all about me”, God’s call to live for his glory and not our own is both challenging to hear and live out. However, no matter how much glory we may attain in this life, it will only ever be for this life. In the end it will all be in vain if done apart from God.

In our opening message ‘More than me’ we will explore what God’s glory is and why living for his fame is the ultimate purpose of our lives. We will also explore how we can better spread the fame of Jesus.

Sunday Readings:
Matthew 13:44-46 Jesus’ parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl
Ephesians 2:1-7 Made alive in Christ
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

hear words and songs about God’s love;
feel glad to be at church with people who demonstrate God’s love to them;
participate in enjoyable activities at church.

Kathy L. - Children and Family Support Worker

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.

Maranatha Health Market Stall
Join us this Sunday 20th September following our worship services for a cuppa and a chat and purchase some delectable goodies, with all proceeds to support Maranatha Health. The children of Kingdom Kids will be helping create and serve so please get involved too. 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.

Cebu Fundraising event
Spring Plant Stalls - Sunday 4th Oct and Sunday 11th Oct after both morning services. We will have Tomato, Lettuce and other seedlings available, as well as our usual variety of potted plants. If you are able to bring plants to the Stall, please make sure your pots are labelled with the name of the plant and if it flowers, the colour please. You can bring the plants prior to the service you are attending or on Sat 3rd Oct to the church hall between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Thank you for your continued support.

From the Office

LLL Newsletter
The September newsletter from the LLL is available for perusal on the notice board.

Trusty Chair movers
Assistance is required to move chairs in the complex so the carpets can be cleaned. Half an hour of time is all that is required. Proposed times for requirement are 29th September at 1.00pm to move the chairs out and then 9.30am on the 1st October to move them back again. Please mark your connect card with ‘chairs’ and date available or, send an email to churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or call the office on 8263 5087 with your availability.

Notes from September Board meeting

Dates were set for congregational workshops to follow up the Questionnaire that members completed earlier in the year. More details will be provided closer to the meetings.
Date for 50th Anniversary celebrations has been set for Sunday November 5th 2016. Cees and Deb Wesslingh are leading the team planning the event. They will provided information between now and the 5th and will be asking members to get involved.
The Facilities Upgrade Team are meeting with the architect on Sept 18th to discuss the proposed upgrade of our facilities. These will be presented to the congregation for discussion when draft plans and costings have ben finalised.
The Board agreed to give $1000 to offering at Synod. This offering is used to support a nominated ministry of the LCA. This amount is within the budget allocated to support delegates attending and provision towards the offering.
The Board spent some time discussing the future direction of the congregation.

General Synod of LCA
The General Synod of Convention of the LCA will be held in Rochedale Queensland from Sept 29th thru to Oct 4th. The congregation will be represented by Keith and Louisa Kemp and Pastor Noel. A copy of the Book of Reports is available from the front office. If interested this can be read at the church or borrowed.

Noticeboard

Lutheran Community Care
BAROSSA: Volunteer for Christmas Hampers
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the packing and distribution of Christmas Hampers. Packing and distribution will take place in December. If you have time to spare and would like to help those in need this Christmas, please contact our office at 08 8562 2688 for more information on how to get involved.

ADELAIDE: Donations of bric-a-brac appreciated
Lutheran Community Care Op Shops at Blair Athol and Payneham are running low on bric-a-brac items to sell. If you are looking to clear out your cupboards we will gladly accept any donations. Please drop them off at LCC, 309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol and we'll take care of the rest. Thank you in advance for your support.

Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Canned Fruit, Coffee, Long Life Milk and Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

2016 Australian Christian Diaries are now available for order.
Please indicate on your connect card or contact the church office before September 30 to place your order. The cost is $10.

LUTHERAN HOMES GLYNDE SPRING FAIR 2015
Saturday 10 October, from 9.00am at 22 Avenue Road Glynde. There will be a wide range of stalls including: Books, White Elephant, Giftware, Plants, Devonshire Teas, Cakes/Biscuit and a Sausage Sizzle. Money raised goes to LHI Glynde Nursing Home projects.
The Glynde Thrift Shop will also be open. If you have any questions or donations please contact Marion Schubert 8336 4361

Mendelssohn Festival
ADELAIDE TOWN HALL, Friday Oct 23rd, 8:00 pm OR Saturday, Oct 24th, 6:30pm, Mendelssohn Festival. Glorious Lutheran Musical heritage courses through the Bach inspired music of Mendelssohn's creative program featuring the Reformation Symphony, No 5, arias from St Matthew's Passion and other compositions. Bookings are at BASS, PH 131 246.

“The Lord is good to all”

Psalm 145:9

Friday, September 11, 2015

What about heaven and hell?

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
Questions that deserve an answer has been our worship series over the last six weeks. Last Sunday’s question: What is God’s response to suffering? In a nutshell, God doesn’t give us an explanation; but an incarnation. In Jesus, God gets tangled up in our flesh and blood, and enters the depths of our human suffering. Jesus suffers with us. And Jesus suffers for us – to free us from its grip and bring us into his resurrection. Jesus brings us into God’s grand restoration plan.

As the final part of this series, Sunday’s topic touches on eternity: What about heaven and hell?

There are lots of ideas about this in pop-culture:
    “I don’t want to be floating around on the clouds playing a harp!”
    “If I do enough good things, then that should be enough to get me into heaven.”
    “I want to go to hell because that’s where the wildest parties will be!”
    “Really wicked people like mass-murderers deserve to go to hell.”

What is heaven like? How does a person end up there?
What is hell like? How does a person end up there?

Best to get the good oil on this from Jesus. 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)

Sunday Readings:
Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus’ parable of the sheep and the goats.
Luke 16:19-31 Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Syrian Refugee Crisis
Your help is needed urgently for people fleeing the civil war in Syria. Through ALWS (Australian Lutheran World Service) you can help protect refugees seeking safety in neighbouring Jordan. You can make a donation at www.alws.org.au

Kingdom Kids
In Kingdom Kids this term, our focus is “Serving in our Church”. If you are a parent or grand parent, please remember to have your child or grand child serve alongside you in your ministry area at least once this term. This will give the children an opportunity to think about where they might like to serve in their church as they grow.

Serving in Our Church Wrap Up with Maranatha
On Sunday 20th September, Kingdom Kids will be wrapping up Term 3 by participating in the Maranatha Health Market Stall. Our Kingdom Kids have been praying for Maranatha Health throughout this term. We will be celebrating answered prayer and preparing for the stall. Please come along and encourage the Kingdom Kids after the 10.30 service at the stall and ask them about the prayers that God has answered!

Baby Zone
Did you know that Baby Zone runs during the school term at our 10.30am services for 0-2 year olds? In Baby Zone we talk about the same simple topic for one month.
Our topic for September is: I See God’s Love at Church
Jesus Came to Church (See Luke 2:22-38)
I like to come to church (See Psalm 122:1)
This month your child will:

hear words and songs about God’s love;
feel glad to be at church with people who demonstrate God’s love to them;
participate in enjoyable activities at church.

If you haven't been to Baby Zone before we would like to encourage you and your toddler or baby to give it a try!

Faith at Home
September booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the September booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

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.

Maranatha Health Market Stall
Join us on Sunday 20th September following our worship services for a cuppa and a chat and purchase some delectable goodies, with all proceeds to support Maranatha Health. The children of Kingdom Kids will be helping create and serve so please get involved too.

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.

From the Office

Budget 2015
January thru August 2015
Total Offering - Budget $344,000    Actual $338,057. DEFICIT $5,943

January thru July 2015 – Total Income & Expenses
Total Income - Budget $317,831        Actual $314,590. SHORTFALL $3,241
Total Expenses - Budget $309,671    Actual $293,135. SHORTFALL $16,536
Project SURPLUS for 2015 $10,039 against Budget deficit of $4,175

Notes

Offerings in August were $917 over budget.
Both REG and plate offerings slightly exceeded Budget with plate offering consistent during the month.
Income dropped below budget as July offerings below budget.
Expenses were just over budget in following lines:

Staff due to handover/takeover of admin office role during the month and final payments to retiring staff member (not including LSL)
Support expenses over Budget as payments made for budgeted amounts to school and Valley View Chaplaincy.

Expenses in some other areas were under budget.

Trusty Chair movers
Assistance is required to move the some of the chairs in the complex so the carpets can be cleaned. Half an hour of time is all that is required. Proposed times for requirement are 29th October at 1.pm to move the chairs out and then 09.30 on the 1st October to move them back again. Please mark your connect card with ‘chairs’ and date available or, send an email to churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or call the office on 8263 5087 with your availability.

Cebu Mission Fundraising Team News
The Fundraising Team would like to advise that the sum of $4500 was transferred to the mission to be used where most needed. Most of the funds were raised from the music night in June and other events such as scone day, donations and chocolate sales. Thank you to all the members of Good Shepherd Para Vista who have supported these events and bought friends along to share in the joy.

The Offering Bowl
A gift of generosity too numerous to count
The offering bowl a creation to behold
After standing all week in a cupboard alone
Of a Sunday fills with coin and note
With gifts given from sweat and toil
To stand on the altar, the foot of the cross
Filled to the brim
It becomes the focus of what can be done
To ease the world of its endless charm
And offer peace and hope
To those who concede to the work of the contents
That get shared around; to return in an infinite form
Of the human mind in creation's way.

Stephen Zanker

The church offering bowls have seen generosity too numerous to count over the years and are wearing out. Please consider if you have a talent or know of someone who could produce new ones to use for our Sunday services. Contact Stephen szanker@paravista.org.au or the front office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au, PH 8263 5097 or mark your welcome card ‘offering bowl’ if you are able to assist.

Noticeboard

Lutheran Community Care
BAROSSA: Volunteer for Christmas Hampers
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the packing and distribution of Christmas Hampers. Packing and distribution will take place in December. If you have time to spare and would like to help those in need this Christmas, please contact our office at 08 8562 2688 for more information on how to get involved.

ADELAIDE: Donations of bric-a-brac appreciated
Lutheran Community Care Op Shops at Blair Athol and Payneham are running low on bric-a-brac items to sell. If you are looking to clear out your cupboards we will gladly accept any donations. Please drop them off at LCC, 309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol and we'll take care of the rest. Thank you in advance for your support.

Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Canned Fruit, Coffee, Long Life Milk and Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

2016 Australian Christian Diaries are now available for order.
Please indicate on your connect card or contact the church office before September 30 to place your order. The cost is $10.
Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA)
Meeting on Monday 21st September 7.30 pm at Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City when the guest speaker will be David Moore, a researcher & linguist from Alice Springs. His talk will be of interest to anyone who has heard about the work of Hermannsburg and the Finke River Mission. Letters and postcards tell parts of the story of the mission in 1903-1962. These letters & postcards have recently been translated from Aranda into English. All welcome. Supper & gold coin donation.

Lutheran Nurses
Monday 21st September at 7.30pm at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide with entry from the rear. Guest speaker is David Phillips, Glynde on “Changes in Residential Aged Care". All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if necessary.

LUTHERAN HOMES GLYNDE SPRING FAIR 2015
Saturday 10 October, from 9.00am at 22 Avenue Road Glynde. There will be a wide range of stalls including: Books, White Elephant, Giftware, Plants, Devonshire Teas, Cakes/Biscuit and a Sausage Sizzle. Money raised goes to LHI Glynde Nursing Home projects.
The Glynde Thrift Shop will also be open. If you have any questions or donations please contact Marion Schubert 8336 4361

Mendelssohn Festival
ADELAIDE TOWN HALL, Friday Oct 23rd, 8:00 pm OR Saturday, Oct 24th, 6:30pm, Mendelssohn Festival. Glorious Lutheran Musical heritage courses through the Bach inspired music of Mendelssohn's creative program featuring the Reformation Symphony, No 5, arias from St Matthew's Passion and other compositions. Bookings are at BASS, PH 131 246.

“The Lord bless you and keep you”

Numbers 6:24

Friday, September 4, 2015

God’s response to suffering

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
In our current worship series: Questions that deserve an answer, we’re tackling some of the intellectual challenges of our time. If you read Matthew 22, Jesus responds to some awkward questions with impeccable logic and great wisdom. It’s worth a few hours of Bible study and reflection!

Over the last five weeks we’ve explored: Does science disprove God? Can we trust the New Testament accounts of Jesus? Who is Jesus? What is the historical evidence for Jesus’ resurrection? And: Is there only ONE way to God?

This Sunday we look at suffering. The question is often posed: “Why does God allow tragedy and suffering?” If someone asks you this, I suggest you follow up with a question: “Are you asking this as an intellectual question; or as a question from your own personal experience?”

The response will determine how you explore the question: whether it’s primarily a theological/ philosophical issue; or pastoral care. This Sunday we will be addressing the latter: providing a caring and compassionate response to people in pain (that is also theologically solid!).

Our theme: What is God’s response to suffering?

Sunday Readings:
John 3:13-17 Jesus must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.
Romans 8:14-25 Along with creation, we groan waiting for our redemption of our bodies.
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
In Kingdom Kids this term, our focus is “Serving in our Church”. Last Sunday Georgie Schuster came in to share with us the gifts that God has given her to serve in our church. She reminded us that the Bible doesn’t say you need to be an adult to serve – anyone of any age can!

If you are a parent or grandparent, please remember to have your child or grandchild serve alongside you in your ministry area at least once this term. This will give the children an opportunity to think about where they might like to serve in their church as they grow.

Fathers’ Day
On Fathers’ Day, 6th September, we would like to invite families to arrive at 10am in the school library. Craft materials will be available for families to respond creatively to one of the Bible readings for the day. At 10.25am we will all move into the church to worship. At the end of the service, families will be invited to come forward and share their creative responses. We hope you can join us!

Faith at Home
September booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the September booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Maranatha Health Market Stall
Join us on Sunday 20th September following our worship services for a cuppa and a chat and purchase some delectable goodies, with all proceeds to support Maranatha Health. The children of Kingdom Kids will be helping create and serve so please get involved too.

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
VACANCY: Alternative Care Worker
LCC Level 4 - 1.0FTE, one year fixed-term contract (backfill for parental leave)
We are seeking a highly skilled person to undertake in-depth assessments for people applying to become foster carers across our service area. This position would be suited to applicants with a human services, psychology, or social work background, experience in foster care or with relevant transportable skills.

A Job Description can be found at lccare.org.au where you must fill out an online application by 8.30am on Monday, 14 September.

BAROSSA: Volunteer for Christmas Hampers
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the packing and distribution of Christmas Hampers. Packing and distribution will take place in December. If you have time to spare and would like to help those in need this Christmas, please contact our office at 08 8562 2688 for more information on how to get involved.

ADELAIDE: Donations of bric-a-brac appreciated
Lutheran Community Care Op Shops at Blair Athol and Payneham are running low on bric-a-brac items to sell. If you are looking to clear out your cupboards we will gladly accept any donations. Please drop them off at LCC, 309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol and we'll take care of the rest. Thank you in advance for your support.

Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Canned Fruit, Coffee, Long Life Milk and Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Sermon Series – 7 Deadly Sins
We have had some requests for CD copies of the recent sermon series - 7 Deadly Sins.
If you would like a set, please place your order via your connect card or at the church office. Cost is $10.

2016 Australian Christian Diaries are now available for order
Please indicate on your connect card or contact the church office before September 30 to place your order. The cost is $10.

St Paul’s Hahndorf 125th Anniversary Celebrations
You are cordially invited to join with the members of St Paul’s Lutheran Church Hahndorf on Sunday 13th September 2015 to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of our church building at 10 Main Street Hahndorf.

The event will commence with a thanksgiving service at 10.15 a.m. and followed at 12.00 noon by a shared community lunch (any savoury and sweet finger food contribution is appreciated) in the adjoining hall. The afternoon will feature a memorabilia display including the contents of the 1890 and 1990 time capsules.

Your presence will not only help us better share our historic and cultural legacy with the local community, but as we look to the past, it will help us understand our relevance to the present community and how we can continue to serve in it!

Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA)
Meeting on Monday 21st September 7.30 pm at Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City when the guest speaker will be David Moore, a researcher & linguist from Alice Springs. His talk will be of interest to anyone who has heard about the work of Hermannsburg and the Finke River Mission. Letters and postcards tell parts of the story of the mission in 1903-1962. These letters & postcards have recently been translated from Aranda into English. All welcome. Supper & gold coin donation.

Lutheran Nurses
Monday 21st September at 7.30pm at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide with entry from the rear. Guest speaker is David Phillips, Glynde on “Changes in Residential Aged Care". All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if necessary.

“Children, obey your parents in all things”

Colossians 3:20