Our current preaching series is called “God made famous — spreading the fame of Jesus.” So far we've looked at why God is worthy of fame: He's our Creator and Saviour. In the last few weeks we've seen how God is made famous through our crazy acts of love, and in the midst of our sufferings and trials. This Sunday, we look at God made famous in the good news of Jesus.
At the start of his letter to the Romans, Paul writes that the ‘gospel is the power of God for salvation’ (Rom 1:16). But what exactly is the “gospel”? Is the gospel simply good news — information about an event that happened in history? No! The gospel is something that happens today, here and now. Through the gospel God powerfully acts to save us.
For this reason, Paul confesses that he is not ashamed of the gospel.
In this sermon, we'll see why we also need not be ashamed of the gospel. In fact we are called to spread the fame of God by telling others of how the good news of Jesus has changed our lives.
Sunday Readings: Mark 8:31–38, Romans 1:16–17
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Our church app is now available to download, search 'Good Shepherd Lutheran Church' in the app store for iPhones or the play store for Android phones”
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.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services. Children’s bibles are also available for use during services at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk.
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.
Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker
Cebu Fundraising event
Spring Plant Stalls – This Sunday 11th October after both morning services. We will have Tomato, Lettuce and other seedlings available, as well as our usual variety of potted plants. Thank you for your continued support.
Card Stall
Various cards from Sue will be available after both morning services.
Maranatha Health
This is a short term placement in the Maranatha Children’s Clinic (www.maranathahealth.org) in Fort Portal, Uganda. Doctors are being sought for December 2015 – February 2016 who are interested in working with a medical team to serve the community in addressing childhood health issues, while another Doctor is on leave. The majority of the team are Ugandans, with support from the Director of Maranatha Health Uganda, Dr Michael Findlay and/or a British doctor. This is a well-run clinic, which sees approximately 300 patients/week, presenting with a range of interesting and more routine conditions. Given the lack of infrastructure and trained personnel in the other nearby clinics, Maranatha Health fills a critical gap in infant and childhood health.
Enquiries are welcome, via Dr Michael Findlay (michael.findlay@maranathahealth.org). We look forward to hearing from you and beginning your adventure!
Good Shepherd Remembrance Service
Following a suggestion from our widows, we’re planning a Remembrance Service for Saturday November 7th, 1:30pm. The aims are to remember loved ones who have died, to share our grief with one another, and to seek God’s comfort in Jesus.
As part of that service, we would like to offer family members and friends an opportunity to light a candle. If someone can organise a suitable sand tray or stand for lit candles, please let me know.
We also would like to read out a list of names of those being remembered. If you would like a loved one’s name to be read out, please supply their name and date of death to our Church Office – or write it on your Connect Card at Sunday worship.
Following the service, there will be an afternoon cuppa in the hall.
Pr Rolly Stahl
RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Preparing for Marriage
Calling all brides, grooms and newlyweds - register for the upcoming Preparing for Marriage weekend to learn techniques to build a strong and health marriage for years to come. Our trained facilitator will cover topics including coping with stress, family background, intimacy and sex, communication, and values and faith.
When: 7-8 November
Where: Good Shepherd Primary School, 388 Montague Road, Para Vista SA
Cost: $160 per couple
Register online at trybooking.com/IUZK
Noticeboard
Time-Out Devotion Book
Pre orders for the 2016 devotion book are now being taken. The books will be available early in December for $22 per copy.
The book provides Christian devotions by Australian writers for each day of the calendar year.
Please advise the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 to order your copy, by October 20th.
Lutheran Community Care
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
Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This October we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Condensed Canned Soup, Milk, Sugar
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
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.
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit”
Ephesians 4:30
