I remember our family sometimes attending Advent evenings where we’d have Bible readings, devotional reflections, singing, short items – and a fabulous supper… sometimes with cream puffs!
At home we sometimes hung an advent wreath on our front screen door. Some years we’d have an Advent Calendar on the shelf above the heater, with a little pop-out door to open each day leading up to Christmas.
Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus. This Sunday at the 8:45am service we launch into Advent with the theme: Advent, a time to receive.
Advent is a season to clear away the clutter, to let go of those things that are bending us out of shape – so we can receive the better things God wants for us. And God’s very BEST for us is Jesus.
The 10.30am service will be our Kingdom Kids Ministry celebration service. Our children will be leading us through a creative Advent service with the theme: Follow the Light.
Sunday Readings (8.45am): Judges 2:10-19, Luke 21:27-36
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
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 are excited to present “Follow the Light” for our ‘Children and Families Christmas Celebration Service’! 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
December booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the December booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.
Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker
Noticeboard
10.30am service parking
Extra parking spaces will be available at the school oval this Sunday for our 10.30am service.
2016 LLL Calenders are available for collection underneath the pigeonholes
Offering Envelopes
Dated envelopes are available underneath the pigeonholes. Please take a box if you require.
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 the office by 1st December 2015
Email: churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087
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.
“But God shows his love for us
in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us”
Romans 5:8
