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 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
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
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.
the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 NIV
