This week in our sermon series Questions that deserve an answer, we’re looking at ‘Is there only one way to God?’
When Thomas, one of Jesus’ disciples said, “We don’t know the way to God the Father”, Jesus replied, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
In multicultural Australia with religious pluralism and tolerance, this exclusive claim of Jesus is considered intolerant and even arrogant. People will ask, “How can Christians assert their religion is the right one and then try to covert everyone to it? How can they claim to have the superior religion? Aren’t all religions trying to find their way to the same God?” Perhaps you’ve even wondered about this yourself.
To help us better understand the exclusive claims of Jesus, I will be addressing the following questions this Sunday. What is truth? Are all religions the same? Do all religious paths lead to God? How can we share the message of Jesus without appearing smug or superior?
We’ll finish off by looking at how incredibly inclusive Jesus’ message is when we place our faith in him.
I hope you can join us for worship this Sunday.
Sunday Readings: John 14:1-6; 2 Timothy 2:1-6
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.
In Kingdom Kids this term, our focus is “Serving in our Church”. If you are a parent or grandparent, please remember to have your child or grandchild serve alongside you in your ministry area at least once this term. This will give the children an opportunity to think about where they might like to serve in their church as they grow. Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.
Fathers’ Day
On Fathers’ Day, 6th September, we would like to invite families to arrive at 10am in the school library. Craft materials will be available for families to respond creatively to one of the Bible readings for the day. At 10.25am we will all move into the church to worship. At the end of the service, families will be invited to come forward and share their creative responses. We hope you can join us!
Faith at Home
September booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the September booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.
Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker
Basic training for those interested in starting a small group;
or for those who’d like to be more effective in their small group.
Five Wednesday evenings from Sept 2 - Sept 30, 7:30-9pm
- Why small groups?
- Leading a small group
- Starting a small group
- Growing in Jesus as a small group
- Praying in the small group
Each session will be held in the Education Centre (via main front entrance).
Register by August 31st via email: churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or ph: 8263 5087.
A minimum of 6 people will be required to run this workshop.
Pr Rolly Stahl
Women’s Fellowship
PVLW Fellowship welcomes members to our meeting on TUESDAY, September 1st at 1:00 pm in Good Shepherd Church Hall. Our guest will be retired Pastor John Hoopmann, formerly of the Adelaide Deaf Community Church, whom we hope will be accompanied by an Auslan (sign) translator who can communicate his story to us, and our questions and comments to him. He is looking forward to visiting us as he has been communicating by email.
WELCOME to any interested congregation members and friends who may like to hear him and join in for afternoon tea afterwards.
Please take note of the following dates
September 10th, 10am, Morning Tea and Spring Fashion Parade in Immanuel Lutheran Church Hall, Gawler. Proceeds to Chaplaincy in Gawler Schools. There will be a trading table.
Card Stall
There will be cards for sale after service this Sunday. Father’s day cards will also be available.
Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
- Canned Fruit,
- Coffee
- Long Life Milk
- and Toothbrushes
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
Sermon Series – 7 Deadly Sins
We have had some requests for CD copies of the recent sermon series - 7 Deadly Sins.
If you would like a set, please place your order via your connect card or at the church office. Cost is $10.
2016 Australian Christian Diaries are now available for order.
Please indicate on your connect card or contact the church office before September 30 to place your order. The cost is $10.
“I am with you always”
Matthew 28:20
