This week we continue our sermon series for Lent called ‘Shaped by the cross’. Today and next week, we’re looking at how the cross completely reshapes our self-image, how we regard ourselves.
When we look at Jesus Christ on the cross, two things jump out at us at once:
- There’s something more seriously wrong with me than I ever thought, or else it wouldn’t take the death of the Son of God to deal with it.
- There’s something more valuable about me than I ever imagined. When I look up on the cross, I see what God was willing to pay to get you and me into his family. Amazing!
This Sunday we’re looking especially at the first one – and the following week Pr Noel will pick up on the second one. Our theme: Shaped to know yourself – the battle within.
Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-17 NLT
We would love your input
Currently we are conducting a survey to help the church leadership better understand the results from the National Church Life Survey we conducted last year. You can complete the survey online any time by clicking on this link- https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSPV0215. The survey can be accessed on iPads and smartphones. It may take a few seconds to load but is easily completed once loaded.
Your answers will provide invaluable information to help us better lead Good Shepherd into the mission God has given us. We appreciate the gift of your time to do this.
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.
Helping Hand
A non-English speaking member is seeking a mentor to assist her in learning Basic English. If you think you would be able to help please contact the church office.
There will be no Kingdom Kids this Sunday due to the long weekend.
Reminder: Child Safe training will be available over three consecutive Tuesday evenings: 17, 24, 31 March, 7:30-9:30pm here at Good Shepherd. This is a great opportunity to get trained up. All parents are encouraged to attend! Training is also available on Sunday 15th March at the LCA District Office North Adelaide from 12noon – 6.30pm. Please advise if you can attend and I will register you.
Faith at Home
Pick up a copy of the March booklet at the Kingdom Kids sign-in desk, in the parenting room or from the children’s activity folders.
Lent calendars and Lent activity sheets are available in the parenting room, at the Kingdom Kids sign-in desk and in the children’s activity folders. There are also ideas for a Lent Wreath and Prayer Jar at the sign-in desk and in the parenting room.
Playgroup
Playgroup is on again Wednesday. Come along straight after dropping off your children at school for a morning of pre-school fun, coffee and a chat!
Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker
Bible Study Fellowship
Did you know that each Tuesday morning a group of about 60 women meet in our church? We come from all denominations and grow in our faith by studying God’s word together. This year we are exploring the life of Moses. We meet from 9.40 – 11.30am. Babies and pre-schoolers are also welcomed. Contact Sonia Hulme for more details on 7122 2903.
Maranatha Health Update
Planning for a new project in Fort Portal, Uganda is well underway. An operating theatre in a shipping container is being sent from Adelaide. We have a new facility, 2 doctors and a host of local staff to run a new health care clinic for children, and become a training centre to make a positive lasting change in Uganda.
There is a Cocktail style evening, on Friday 24 April coming up where you will hear all about recent developments. Get a group together and save the date!
At a local level here at Para Vista, we are holding a home produce stall on Sunday 22 March after both services to support Maranatha Health in Uganda. If you like to cook or bake we would love to receive your donations. We hope to have a wide variety of items for sale, so please support Maranatha Health in some way. For more information please contact Julie Freund or Bronwyn Holliday.
From the Office
Gardening
The gardens at our facility are low maintenance and require very little to maintain. Assistance is required from a member/family who 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 8263 5087 or szanker@paravista.org.au
Surplus to requirement
Now that we have a new LED sign all the lettering from the old sign is surplus to requirement. If anyone can make use of the lettering or know of someone who could, please contact Stephen, szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark ‘lettering’ on your connect card.
Free Bread and Goodies
Free bread, muffins and sweets are available in the church hall every Monday night at 6.30pm. Provided by the good people from Prices Bakery Hillcrest, Muffin Break and Ingle Bakehouse.
Noticeboard
Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Coffee, Pasta Sauce, Razors and Sanitary Pads
Thank you for helping us help others. Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
LCC Lenten Appeal - Help us light 1,500 Candles before Easter
As we enter the season of Lent we are asking our supporters, congregations and schools to help us reach our goal of lighting 1,500 candles to lighten the load of 1,500 people before Easter. We are well on this journey and have been able to support nearly 500 people but still need help to support the increase in people over the next month.
We invite you to think of ways you could help support the community work of LCC and ask that you join us in prayer during the 40 days of Lent. A daily prayer calendar is available to download on the LCC website www.lccare.org.au or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/LutheranCommunityCare to receive the daily prayer requests in your News Feed.
You can help to light the darkness in someone's life and give them hope as they learn to be a light for others. Visit our website at www.lccare.org.au or telephone 08 8269 9333 to make a donation that will make a real difference.
Living Legends of Lutheran schooling
The next Friends of Lutheran Archives meeting will feature guest speaker Barry Kahl with a legendary panel of former educators and teachers.
Monday 23rd March at 7.30pm Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, Adelaide
What was their own schooling like and what were the challenges and rewards of their life’s work in Lutheran schools, colleges and training colleges? Supper and gold coin donation.
Lutheran Nurses
Monday 30th March 7.30pm at the District Office
137 Archer St. North Adelaide with entry from the rear
Our guest speaker is Ann Pietsch, RN [ret] on “Coping with Dementia".
All are welcome not just nurses. If needed certificates for CPD are available.
LYSA Reunion Weekend 13 & 14 June at Nuriootpa
Saturday night - Cocktail fundraising with silent auction, live band, refreshments. Youth Event
Sunday - Breakfast, Celebration Worship Service, BBQ Lunch.
We'd love some memorabilia from 1966 onwards (especially photos).
Please email Karen kpkjsumm1@bigpond.com.
If you would like to donate an auction item, please contact Tim tleckert@bigpond.com
All the details for weekend can be found at http://lysareunion.weebly.com/
“So now there is no condemnation
for those who belong to Christ Jesus”
for those who belong to Christ Jesus”
Romans 8:1
