Coming alongside to care

At the 1976 Special Olympics in Seattle, nine contestants lined up the 100 yard dash. At the sound of the starting gun, they all started off, making their best effort to run toward the finish line. That is, except for the one young boy who stumbled soon after his start, tumbled to the ground and began to cry.

Two of the other racers, hearing the cries of the boy who fell, slowed down and looked back at him. Without hesitation, they turned around and ran toward the injured boy and helped him to his feet. All three of them then linked arms and together they walked to the finish line. By the time the trio reached the end, everyone in the stands was standing and cheering, some with tears rushing down their faces.(1)

Forgetting self to care for others - we see it clearly in Jesus.  Does he see that in us?  This Sunday we will explore three different aspects of Coming Alongside to Care. 

(1) Adapted from Crossing the Finishing Line Together, http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/loveconnects/session4/161765.shtml

Bible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
February booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the February booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016
Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.
See following for more information:-
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4b768c755c4bc9ff0c27bd5ac&id=a68b9c3737&e=faa008aa19

Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker

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.

Employment Opportunity at Good Shepherd
Reception Administration (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team in the area of reception and administration. This role supports the mission of the congregation through providing a welcoming reception for all enquiries and administration support to the ministry teams.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian with good communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and experience in front office reception and administration. 

Given this role involves working directly with ministry staff and Good Shepherd members it is anticipated the successful applicant will be, or would become, a member of the Good Shepherd church community. 

Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

All Applications are to be:
Written addressing the Position/Person Description and including the contact details of three referees
(two professional and one pastoral), marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
Applications close 3pm, Monday 8th February 2016

From the Office

People required learning Sound Desk and Power Point
If you are willing to learn how to be part of the sound team and PowerPoint team we are eagerly looking for people to train. You will be connected with one of our senior team members and given plenty of training and hands on experience.

All ages and both men and women are encouraged to try serving in this area.
Contact worship@paravista.org.au or phone church office on 8263 5087.

Noticeboard

REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an
8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050)
Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for January, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
2 Minute Noodles, Canned Green, Vegetables, Spreads eg: Jam, Vegemite & Toilet Paper
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Start children off on the way they should go, 
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Proverbs 22:6 NIV

Habits

Currently we are in a sermon series called ‘Small things, Big difference’.  We’ve been looking at how many of our New Year’s resolutions fail, not because something big happens that prevents us from following through on our intentions, but rather because we didn’t pay attention to the small things that make a big difference.

This Sunday we look at the topic of habits. If you consider many of the New Year’s resolutions we make, they essentially deal with habits. We may resolve to stop doing unhelpful habits and start developing good habits that will work towards what we want to achieve.

The challenge is that habits by their very nature are hard to change. Habits are such a part of us, we just automatically do them. This can be a good thing, or it can be a bad thing. Good habits help us do things that bring blessing to our lives. Bad habits can lead to actions that bring mess into our lives.

Underneath our struggle to change our habits is a deeper battle between our old sinful nature and the new nature we are given in Jesus when we become a child of God. The apostle Paul writes about this struggle in Romans 7 where he says, ‘I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead I do what I hate.’ (Romans 7:15 NLT)

This Sunday we dig deeper into our inability to change our habits and look at how Jesus’ death and resurrection not only frees us for change, but his Spirit empowers us for it.

Given we all struggle to change our habits, this week’s message will be one not to miss.

Bible Readings: Romans 7:15-8:2; Matthew 5:29-30
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
January booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the January booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016

Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.



See following for more information:-
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4b768c755c4bc9ff0c27bd5ac&id=a68b9c3737&e=faa008aa19

Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

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.

Employment Opportunity at Good Shepherd
Reception Administration (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team in the area of reception and administration. This role supports the mission of the congregation through providing a welcoming reception for all enquiries and administration support to the ministry teams.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian with good communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and experience in front office reception and administration. 

Given this role involves working directly with ministry staff and Good Shepherd members it is anticipated the successful applicant will be, or would become, a member of the Good Shepherd church community. 

Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

All Applications are to be:
•    Written addressing the Position/Person Description and including the contact details of three referees (two professional and one pastoral), marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
•    or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
Applications close 3pm, Monday 8th February 2016

Maranatha Health Gala Dinner
6:45pm for a 7pm start. Fogolar Furlan Centre, 69 Briar Road, Felixstow
Maranatha Health has their annual Gala Dinner coming up on Friday 29 January. The evening includes a 3 course meal, silent auctions and raffles and entertainment by a swing band, Swing & Tonic featuring the Elliott Sisters, made up of a few familiar current/former faces from Good Shepherd. To purchase tickets speak with Jackson or Keren, or go to the Facebook page or website maranathahealth.org

Devotion Books
We have 2 spare copies of the Time Out Devotion Book at a cost of $22.  Please contact the office if interested 8263 5087 or email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au   

From the Office

Expressions of Interest - Commercial Cleaner
The LCA would welcome any expressions of Interest for a Commercial Cleaner for their National Office premises.
Please email LCA Business Manager, Debbie Venz for further information debbie.venz@lca.org.au

People required learning Sound Desk and Power Point
If you are willing to learn how to be part of the sound team and PowerPoint team we are eagerly looking for people to train. You will be connected with one of our senior team members and given plenty of training and hands on experience.

All ages and both men and women are encouraged to try serving in this area.
Contact worship@paravista.org.au or phone church office on 8263 5087.

Noticeboard

Lutheran Nurses
Monday 1st February at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide commencing at 7.30pm with entry from the rear.
Guest speaker is Sue Germein, RN. on " Parent Helpline".
All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if necessary.

The LORD gives strength to his people;
the LORD blesses his people with peace.

Psalm 29:11 NIV

Words

Currently we are in a sermon series called ‘Small things, Big difference'.  At New Year, we often make resolutions to change things in our lives and do them differently. Yet many of our resolutions fail, not because something big prevented us — but because we didn’t pay attention to the small things. In this series, we look at how God can help us to make small and incremental changes that over time bring significant transformation.

This Sunday we look at our words and the power they have to set and change the entire direction of our lives. While our tongue which we use to form our words is very small compared to the rest of our bodies, it has incredible power to influence our life and the lives of other for good or bad. For this reason it is very important to look at how we use our words.

In this week’s message we’ll not only look at the power of our words, but also why we say the things we do and how centring our hearts on Jesus significantly changes the words we say.

Given we can all use some help in using our words better, this week’s message will be one not to miss.

Bible Readings: James 3:1-12; Matthew 12:33-37
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Employment Opportunity at Good Shepherd
Reception Administration (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team in the area of reception and administration. This role supports the mission of the congregation through providing a welcoming reception for all enquiries and administration support to the ministry teams.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian with good communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and experience in front office reception and administration. 

Given this role involves working directly with ministry staff and Good Shepherd members it is anticipated the successful applicant will be, or would become, a member of the Good Shepherd church community. 

Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

All Applications are to be:
•    Written addressing the Position/Person Description and including the contact details of three referees (two professional and one pastoral), marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
•    or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
Applications close 3pm, Monday 8th February 2016

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
January booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the January booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016
Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.

See following for more information:-
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4b768c755c4bc9ff0c27bd5ac&id=a68b9c3737&e=faa008aa19

Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

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.

Meet 'n' Eat update
As we look back on 2015 our ministry has assisted many in our community through companionship, support and being part of a group who cares for the welfare of others.

Through their dedication and tireless work our volunteers have seen our numbers grow and our reaching out has assisted people in our local area to the point where l am proud to advise that 100 guests attended our end of year Christmas dinner and some are now worshiping at Good Shepherd on a Sunday. 

During 2016 our ministry will continue to work with the people in our local community who needs God's help. l will keep you updated on our progress throughout the year.

Alan Wheeldon
Meet 'n' Eat Team Coordinator

Maranatha Health Gala Dinner
6:45pm for a 7pm start. Fogolar Furlan Centre, 69 Briar Road, Felixstow
Maranatha Health has their annual Gala Dinner coming up on Friday 29 January. The evening includes a 3 course meal, silent auctions and raffles and entertainment by a swing band, Swing & Tonic featuring the Elliott Sisters, made up of a few familiar current/former faces from Good Shepherd. To purchase tickets speak with Jackson or Keren, or go to the Facebook page or website maranathahealth.org

From the Office

People required learning Sound Desk and Power Point
If you are willing to learn how to be part of the sound team and PowerPoint team we are eagerly looking for people to train.

You will be connected with one of our senior team members and given plenty of training and hands on experience.

All ages and both men and women are encouraged to try serving in this area.
Contact worship@paravista.org.au or phone church office on 8263 5087.

Staff Leave
Rolly Stahl returns 26 January 2016

Noticeboard

REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an 8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050) Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

Lutheran Nurses
Monday 1st February at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide commencing at 7.30pm with entry from the rear.
Guest speaker is Sue Germein, RN. on " Parent Helpline".
All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if necessary.

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18 NIV

What are you thinking?

What kinds of thoughts do you have? Our thoughts are not confined to our head, but encompass our whole being. The Hebrew language of the Old Testament used a word for this, commonly translated “heart.” Yet Scripture laments that our heart — our thoughts — has become corrupt, divided, and selfish (e.g. Genesis 6:5–8; Psalm 14). Our mind has become a battleground!

Though our thoughts are divided and selfish, God’s thoughts are for us — He remembers us (Genesis 8:1; 9:16). This seemingly small thing makes a big difference! This sermon will unpack what it looks like when God directs our thoughts: our minds are transformed in joy and peace, as Christ guards our heart (Philippians 4:4–9).

Bible readings: Genesis 6:5–8; Philippians 4:4–9
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.  We wish all families a blessed new year.

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
January booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the January booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

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.

From the Office

Download the app
Our church app is now available to download, search 'Good Shepherd Lutheran Church' in the app store for iPhones or the play store for Android phones”

Staff Leave
Stephen Paech       back 13 January 2016
Kathy Liebig         back 10 January 2016
Stephen Zanker     back 15 January 2016
Rolly Stahl            9 January 2016 to 26 January 2016

Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
REG is a way for our members to regularly support the work of our church.  Details of transactions are kept totally confidential. None of your personal details are given to the congregation or treasurer. The treasurer is only advised of the total amount credited to the account for the month. For those who are altering their giving through REG or wish to start giving via REG the appropriate forms are available from the information rack at the rear of the auditorium or via this link http://www.lll.org.au/giving_through_the_lll/regular_electronic_giving_reg  use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942

Alternatively deposits can be made to the following bank account details
If transferring from an LLL account, use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
If transferring from another banking institution, use account number 100354939, BSB 704942

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Big Week Out 2016
Youth from this church will be involved in a service event Big Week Out (BWO) from the 18th-22nd of January which is exciting initiative of local churches where young people from partnering churches all over Adelaide come together to make God's love known through service.

We would love your help by donating a meal to ensure the cost of participant registration remains low. Please consider donating baked goods for morning/afternoon teas or contributing to one of the dinners so that the participants and leaders are being nourished!

Please contact Zoe Thiel on 0422938623 or visit the BWO website http://www.bigweekout.org.au/#bio for more information.

Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for January, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Coffee, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;
the old has gone, the new has come!

2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV