We're in part 6 of Balancing Life’s Demands. We're using the image of a wagon wheel to talk about balance. We need a right centre in life: Jesus. Then we fit the key parts of our life - the spokes - into the Centre. So far we've looked at the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions.
In the last part of this series, we’ll be looking at the social dimension of life: growing in relationships with others. Our theme: A formula for friendship. While friendship cannot be reduced to a mathematical formula, we can keep growing towards being better friends.
What would be your best advice about making or building friendships?
Jesus grew in favour with people. What was it about Jesus that people found intriguing?
What insights do you gain on friendship from these Proverbs?
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
(Proverbs 17:17 NIV)
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
(Proverbs 18:24 NIV)
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
do not associate with one easily angered,
or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
(Proverbs 22:24-25 NIV)
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
(Proverbs 27:6 NIV)
Bible Readings: 1 Samuel 23:14-18, John 15:12-17
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! Please come and join us – all zones operating!
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.
Faith at Home
June booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the June 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 complete their Step Up to Holy Communion course this week.
Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker
Cebu Mission Fundraising Team
Thanks to all who bought sausages and steak sandwiches last week, your support is always appreciated. We raised the amount of $386. Thanks to Verne Zanker and Tom Ollino who did the cooking.
Our next event will be on Saturday 20th June in the Church Hall.
Tickets are now available for the Music Night featuring The Adelaide Olde Time String Band, led by Rob McCarthy, with a Dance Caller and Dance Group, Guest singers Nathan and Rochelle and Harpist Carolyn Burgess.
Tickets will be on sale in the hall on Sundays 7th and 14th June, $20 per person. They are also available anytime from Team members, and the Church Office during business hours - cash sales only. All other details for the night are on the Posters in the Hall and Church Foyer.
It will be a fantastic night of music, dancing and fun. We look forward to your support in raising much needed funds for Cebu Mission in the Philippines.
Join us this Sunday at our worship services for an interactive presentation about the new Maranatha Health clinic, the broader community engagement work of Maranatha Health and stories of people whose lives have been impacted. Stay for a cuppa and a chat and purchase some delectable goodies or a cup of soup, with all proceeds to support Maranatha Health.
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, or Keren Sutton
Noticeboard
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
The Lutheran
….magazine is the national magazine of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
First published in 1967, it has undergone many changes as it helps us grow in faith and commitment to Jesus while informing us about the church’s life and people.
In 2013 The Lutheran stepped into the digital world with the introduction of a fully interactive version for use on mobile digital devices.
Yearly Subscriptions of 11 issues, both paper and digital are now due for renewal.
For current subscribers, a reminder is in your pigeon hole.
For new subscribers, if you would like to subscribe, please contact the church office.
Check out the website www.thelutheran.com.au for lots more information on this award winning publication
“You are the God who sees”
Genesis 16:13
