This week we conclude our series on spiritual gifts called ‘Your part in God’s plan’. Our theme is ‘Gifted to worship’ and we will be focusing on Romans 12:1 where the apostle Paul writes, ‘Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.’
Using our spiritual gifts to play our part in God’s big restoration plan is an act of true and proper worship. This Sunday we will look at the motivation behind offering our lives as a living sacrifice to God. You will have an opportunity to respond to the message by offering up your spiritual gifts to God.
If you haven’t yet completed the spiritual gifts test I encourage you to do so in preparation for our service this Sunday. You can complete the test online at: http://www.spiritualgiftstest.com/test/adult
I hope you can join us this Sunday as we conclude our series on spiritual gifts and offer them up in service to God’s restoration plan for the world through Jesus.
Sunday Readings: Romans 12:1-8; Luke 9:23-25
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Sexuality Forum
A Sexuality Forum will be held on Tuesday 24th November, 7.00 pm in the Education centre. You can register for the Forum by emailing churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or calling 8263 5087. For more information about the evening contact Pastor Noel: nkluge@paravista.org.au
Employment Opportunities at Good Shepherd
Worship Support Team Leader (14 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s Pastoral Ministry Team to lead and develop team leaders of our worship support teams (eg: music and vocals, technical support, dramatic arts, visual arts, ushering etc) to facilitate life-transforming experiences and spiritual growth in worship. The role includes preparing a monthly musician’s roster for weekly services.
This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. With music ministry being a significant part of this role, musical ability and experience in music teams would be an advantage but not essential. Competent administration skills are also needed to ensure the smooth running of Sunday services. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Senior Pastor who has accountability for all worship ministries within the congregation.
The position is offered as initial one year contract with a three month probationary period. 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.
Consideration would be given to combining this position with the Youth and Young Adults Team Leader role (20 hours per week) for suitably gifted applicants.
Youth and Young Adult Team Leader (20 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s Pastoral Ministry Team 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 which includes supervision and accountability to one of the pastors.
The position is offered as initial one year contract with a three month probationary period. 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.
Consideration would be given to combining this position with the Worship Support Team Leader role (14 hours per week) for suitably gifted applicants. Position descriptions are available on request from office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.
Applications in writing, by 9th December 2015, are to be submitted
The Chairperson
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306,
Modbury North SA 5092
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 participate in a full dress rehearsal in the school gym to finalise preparations for the ‘Children and Families Christmas Celebration Service’ to be held on Sunday 29th November. Please come into worship first so the children have an opportunity to write down their spiritual gift on a gift tag to be collected on their way to the gym.
At the Children and Families Christmas Celebration Service the first two rows of seating in the church will be removed for children to sit on the floor. So don’t forget to bring your picnic rugs and cushions! And don’t forget to visit our reflection stations after the service to help you as a family prepare for Advent.
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
Maranatha Health Update and Fundraiser
What a response! The Maranatha Health update and fundraiser last Sunday received an overwhelming response from our church community, with the total of stall sales, offerings and tax deductible donations on the day of $2,100. What blessings this will bring.
For the many ways you continue to support the life changing works of Maranatha Health, thank you. For gifts of goods, produce and time, donations, encouragement and prayer, thank you!
And thanks to our wonderful God who loves us abundantly, calls us to love in action, and then provides all we need to do as He asks.
To learn more about the work of Maranatha Health and our vision to work in partnership with communities to improve health outcomes in Uganda, please check out www.maranathahealth.org.
Cebu Mission Fundraising
This Sunday 22nd November, 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.
Card Stall
Various cards will be available after both services this Sunday
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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.
“Give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
