Friday, January 8, 2016

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

Noticeboard

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