We’re well into our worship series: Your part in God’s plan. God’s grand restoration plan is to bring all things under the authority of Jesus Christ, who will restore everything to God’s original purpose – including us!
God calls us to participate in his restoration plan. How? By giving us spiritual gifts to serve others. It’s how Jesus’ work of restoration comes into other people’s lives.
Last Sunday Pr Noel gave brief descriptions of around 20 spiritual gifts mentioned in the Bible. Did any of those resonate with you? Did you do the spiritual gifts inventory he recommended? (If not, see below) Have you talked over the results of your inventory with other Christians who know you well?
If you are still unclear or uncertain of your spiritual gifts, then keep asking God to show you what your spiritual gifts are, and how he wants you to use them. Keep exploring and talking with others.
Perhaps you know what your spiritual gifts are - or have hunch about them? Maybe you’ve been wondering: “What do I do next?” Sunday’s message will be about finding your fit in God’s plan.
Sunday Readings: Romans 12:3-13
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Complete the Spiritual Gifts Test online at: http://www.spiritualgiftstest.com/test/adult
Youth version: http://www.spiritualgiftstest.com/test/youth
A few hardcopies are available in the church foyer.
Spiritual Gift Descriptions: http://www.spiritualgiftstest.com/spiritual-gifts
Sexuality Forum
A Sexuality Forum will be held on Tuesday 24th November, 7.00 pm in the Education centre. While the forum will deal with human sexuality in a broad sense, the main focus of the evening will be discussing the issue of homosexuality and same sex marriage. While the evening will include looking at what the Bible has to say on this issue and how we can best respond as followers of Jesus, the content of our discussion will be shaped by the questions asked by those attending. You can register for the Forum by emailing churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or calling 8263 5087. We are also looking for a couple of volunteers to set up coffee and tea so if you are willing to help in this way. For more information about the evening contact Pastor Noel: nkluge@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.
This Sunday at our 10.30am service, our Kingdom Kids will combine in the school library to finalise preparations for the ‘Children and Families Christmas Celebration Service’ to be held on Sunday 29th November. Please note that after the 10.30am service some of the children will be required for a run through in the church.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.
Faith at Home
November booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the November booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.
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 the rest of the year is:
“Jesus was a Baby”
“Jesus was Born” (See Luke 2:4-7)
“His name is Jesus.” (See Luke 1:31)
This month your child will:
• hear words and songs about the birth of Jesus;
• feel glad that Jesus was born;
• play with toys and materials to learn about the birth of Jesus.
Our last Baby Zone session for 2015 will be on Sunday 6th December.
Christmas is such an exciting time for young children! We hope your family enjoys your Christmas traditions or possibly has fun creating new ones!
If you haven't been to Baby Zone before we would like to encourage you and your toddler to come and find out about Jesus’ love!
Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker
Excitement Sunday 22nd of November
After the 10:30 service, enjoy fellowship and a delicious steak sandwich and/or sausage provided by the Cebu Team. Following the meal @ 12:30 you can participate in the Half Yearly meetings of the:
• Village and find out the latest information on the acquisition of the Village by FLH.
• Congregation and have a say on the facilities upgrade and 50th Anniversary of the congregation
• School and learn about the wonderful things that are happening in our school.
This Sunday there will be hard copies of the information for all meetings in the Member’s Information in the foyer for those not our email lists. All members on the email list will receive copies via email early next week. So don’t miss out on the excitement make sure you are there.
An apology sheet will be available this week on the usher’s desk at the rear of the auditorium for those who will be unable to attend the meeting next week.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
has an opportunity for someone to join its Pastoral Ministry Team as
Youth and Young Adult Team Leader
This 20 hour per week position is to lead and develop the youth and young adult ministry of our congregation so they can own, live and share their faith. The position will be available from the beginning of 2016.
This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. In addition to developing a plan for the Youth and Young Adult ministry of our congregation— the person we are seeking will invest significant time in recruiting, equipping, and supporting leaders who will in turn carry out and further this ministry. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Associate Pastor who has accountability for the Discipleship ministries within the congregation.
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 18th November 2015, are to be submitted to:
John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306,
Modbury North SA 5092
Honey Biscuits for Christmas
Para Vista Women's Fellowship invites you to make honey biscuits to be distributed to various institutions as Christmas cheer. The biscuits can be decorated with icing but do avoid putting nuts or round hundreds and thousands on them. Long hundreds and thousands and cherries are acceptable.
Please leave your biscuits in a container very clearly labelled for PVLW Fellowship in our hall kitchen by Sunday, November 22nd. They will be collected from there and packed by two of our members before being taken to Lutheran Community Care for distribution. THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping with this Christmas project.
Cebu Mission Fundraising
On Sunday 22nd Nov, there will be a Sausage Sizzle after the first service and Sausages and Steak Sandwiches available after the second service, prior to the Half Yearly Meeting at 12.30pm. Come along and enjoy sausages at $2 each and Steak Sandwiches at $4 each. We will also have a gift table of Filipino Jewellery, a few other gift Knick knacks and some Christmas cards.
The Fundraising Team would like to sincerely thank everyone for supporting us in raising money for Cebu Mission in the Philippines over the last 9 years. It it with much sadness, that this will be our last event.
Many thanks on behalf of all the Team Members, past and present.
From the office
Budget 2015
January thru October 2015
Total Offering - Budget $427,000 Actual $418,501. DEFICIT $8,500
January thru September 2015 – Total Income & Expenses
Total Income - Budget $404,997 Actual $400,691. SHORTFALL $4,306
Total Expenses - Budget $397,207 Actual $361,651. SHORTFALL $35,556
Project SURPLUS for 2015 $24,861 against Budget deficit of $4,175
Notes:
• Offerings in October were $1,500 under budget. Plate was $2,000 under and REG was $470 over budget
• Projected surplus has decreased slightly due to offerings under budget.
Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
Not able to make it to service regularly and still wish to contribute your gifts. Try giving via REG, or for those who wish to alter their giving through 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 BSB 704942, account number 52752S1.
If transferring from another banking institution, use BSB 704942, account number 100354939
Gardening
The gardens at our facility are low maintenance and require very little to maintain. Assistance is required from a member/family that may be able to spend an hour a month at their leisure to maintain one small garden section to help keep our facility looking great. Please mark your connect card with ‘Garden Help’ or contact Stephen on 82635087 or szanker@paravista.org.au
Christmas whirlwind
Volunteers will be required on Thursday 24th December at 9.30am to assist in giving the church grounds a bit of a dust of. Please mark your diaries and advise Stephen or the front office on 8263 5087or via email szanker@paravista.org.au of your availability.
To give away Furniture surplus to requirement.
An updated lounge suite has been donated for use in the library/education centre area. This has left a lounge suite (3 seater plus 2 single seats) surplus to requirements. If anyone has requirement or knowledge of someone in need please contact the office or Stephen on 8250 1690 or via churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
Noticeboard
Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
We have Christmas trees available for purchase again this year.
We are able to offer our high quality trees at $35 each. Please note that delivery can only be arranged for orders of 10 or more trees, however, we can notify you of the closest Church from where your order can be collected. Trees will be delivered to your nominated location on the morning of Saturday 12 December 2015.
Please place your order by contacting Susan Ronan by 1st December 2015 (preferably by email).
Email: susanronan@bigpond.com OR Phone: 08 8568 5102
Proceeds will go towards supporting chaplains in local schools.
Pre-Christmas Plant Sale
Who said your Christmas Tree has to be a pine tree? Maybe included in the variety of plants at the Lutheran Homes Glynde Plant Sale there is something you can use as your NEW Christmas Tree! 28 November 2015, 9.00am to 12.00, 22 Avenue Road, Glynde.
The Glynde Auxiliary Committee will have a Devonshire Tea and the Thrift shop will be open.
If you have any questions or donations please contact Marion Schubert 8336 4361
Monies raised from the Plant Sale and Devonshire tea will support the Auxiliary projects in the LHI Glynde nursing home.
Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes - This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Breakfast Cereals, Pasta Sauce, Spreads, Toothpaste
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart”
Proverbs 3:5
