… 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 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
