I am the life

This Sunday we continue our series for Lent called ‘Knowing Jesus’. In this series we are looking at what Jesus says about himself in the Gospel of John, mainly through a series of statements where Jesus says “I am”.

This Sunday we look at what Jesus meant when he said “I am the life”. What was Jesus promising when he said in John 10:10, “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full?”

How would you define a full life? It’s an important question to ask ourselves because if our definition of a ‘full life’ is different to what Jesus promises we are setting ourselves up to be disappointed by God when he doesn’t give us what we expect.

We will also look at one of the common challenges that prevent many of us from experiencing the full life Jesus came to give us.

Come and join us this Sunday as we celebrate the life we have in Jesus!

Bible Readings: John 10:7-10; 14:5-7
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

 “Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).

Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website for more details.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is on again this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  We would love for you to join us!
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team.  If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.

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

Invigor8 2016

Save the date!   We are happy to subsidise part of your registration.  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:-here


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.

Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship
You are welcome to hear from our vicar, Dan Mueller, on Tuesday March 1st in Good Shepherd church hall. He will lead the Bible study at 1pm and later he will tell us about himself as our guest speaker. Join us for this afternoon with Dan and get to know him further over afternoon tea. We would love to see you there.  

Men @ Para Vista
Last Saturday morning, the hall came alive and full of chatter as breakfast was served to approximately 60 men aged from 14 to 92 years. The Guest speaker, Darren Shelton (Detective and Minister) shared his message on “We are not what we do; we are the person that God Loves.” It was an Interesting morning of Law and Order and Faith.

Saturday 30th April, it all happens again - Guest Speaker Ken Sleeman will share his journey in Faith. Save the date.

From the Office

Administration Reception Position
We are pleased to announce that Belinda Konrad was the successful applicant for the position of Administration Reception at Good Shepherd.  Belinda will be starting in the office on Monday 7th March.  Belinda will be taking on Rochelle’s roll as Rochelle will move into the Worship Support and Digital Communication roll. To assist Belinda please ensure your connect cards are completed on a Sunday and placed into the offering bowl.

A communications folder
Reminder to all members - there is a communications folder in the kitchen to the right of the door as you enter from the passage way. Instead of approaching part-time staff on Sundays, please use this folder to communicate things like: misplaced items, minor maintenance issues, cleaning products or kitchen supply shortages.

This will allow our staff to worship and not feel compelled to carry out duties on their day off.  Alternatively, you can email the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

Vacancy
An opportunity still exists for respondents to any security alarm events needing investigation at the church.  For expressions of interest please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark security on your connect card.


2016 SA/NT District Convention
The 47th SA/NT District Convention will be held in Loxton from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of May. We are entitled to 5 delegates. The congregation will meet the costs incurred by our delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate or want more information contact John Dolling 83675296 or at jdolling@bigpond.net.au

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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

For no word from God will ever fail

Luke 1:37 NIV

I am the light

Few of us like to be ‘kept in the dark’ about things that really matter in life.  We like to be kept in the loop about important decisions in our family, workplace, or school.  We like to know what’s happening in the lives of people we care about, and how our relationships are tracking.  No one likes to be kept in the dark. 

And no one should be kept in the dark about who God is, what God is like, and how God regards us as people created in his image.  In Jesus we receive God’s definitive answer to these questions.

As part of our Lent series: Knowing Jesus, this Sunday we will explore one of Jesus’ statements:  ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ (John 8:12 NIV)

What does Jesus’ claim and promise mean for you?

Bible Readings: John 1:1-9, 3:19-21, 8:12
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

 “Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).

Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website early next week for more details.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids kicked off for 2016 at the 10.30 service last Sunday.   Mr Hulme lead our worship time and we explored our theme for this year - “Kingdom Families”.  The children made a heart to give to someone they love as a reminder for them to pray for them throughout the year.  We finished off the morning by watching the Christmas Celebration Service last year.

Kingdom Kids will resume normal sessions this Sunday.  We would love for you to join us!

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

Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team.  If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.

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!   We are happy to subsidise part of your registration.  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:- here


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.

Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship
You are most welcome to hear from our vicar, Dan Mueller, on Tuesday, March 1st in Good Shepherd church hall. He will lead the Bible study at 1pm and later he will tell us about himself as our guest speaker. Join us for this afternoon with Dan and get to know him further over afternoon tea. We would love to see you there.  

From the Office

50th Anniversary of Good Shepherd
On the weekend of Saturday Nov 5 and Sunday Nov 6th we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of congregation. Our logo is Celebrate the Past Ignite the Future.

If you have any photos or memorabilia that could be displayed or used in a booklet could you please contact Di Ollino or John Dolling.

The first monthly update was published this week. This was emailed to those on our email list. Hard copies are available in the Members Information section in the foyer

2016 SA/NT District Convention
The 47th SA/NT District Convention will be held in Loxton from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of May. We are entitled to 5 delegates. The congregation will meet the costs incurred by our delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate or want more information contact John Dolling 83675296 or at jdolling@bigpond.net.au

Issues from February Board meeting

• It was decided to proceed with Stage 1 of our facilities redevelopment (kitchen, hall, children’s play area, hall upgrade and modifications to the Education Centre). This is subject to the congregation giving permission to borrow money from the LLL. Building will need to commence by early May and be completed by the end of September in time for 50th Anniversary celebrations. If this timeline cannot be accommodated building will be postponed till 2017
• It was decided than we would not apply for any government grants where the source of the money is from gambling revenue.
• The logo for the 50th Anniversary was adopted. This will be used for all correspondence about the 50th.
• It was decided to proceed with obtaining examples of altars to give the congregation an opportunity to give feedback whether we upgrade our altar and associated furniture or retain the existing furniture

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BSF (BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP)
Is an interdenominational women’s bible study happening weekly at Good Shepherd.
Each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 between 50-60 women of all ages are meeting to study God’s word.

Babies and children up to school age are wonderfully cared for and taught in their own age-specific classes. Would you like to join us? Turn up on any Tuesday morning to join an introductory class, or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more information.

Behind the Wire: The Origins of the Temple-Society in Australia
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 22nd February, Dr Samuel Koehne will present a brief history of the 'Templers' in Australia, but particularly the settlements of this group in the British Mandate of Palestine, their response to the rise of the Nazis, and their internment by both the British and Australian governments. All most welcome.

Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City, 7.30 pm.  Supper supplied. Gold coin donation.

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

Let all that you do be done in love

1 Corinthians 16:14

Come and see

This Sunday we begin a new series for Lent called ‘Knowing Jesus’. Jesus once asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” After giving him all the answers they had heard along the way Jesus then asks, “Who do you say that I am?” How would you answer that question if you were asked?

In this series, we’re going to look at what Jesus says about himself in the Gospel of John, mainly through a series of statements Jesus makes about himself that are commonly referred to as the “I am” sayings of Jesus. This week we introduce the series with by looking at how Jesus’ first disciples came to know him by responding to the invitation “come and see”.

We pray you can join us this Sunday as we join together to “come and see” Jesus.

Bible Readings: John 1:35-51
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

2016 SA/NT District Convention
The 47th SA/NT District Convention will be held in Loxton from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of May. We are entitled to 5 delegates. The congregation will meet the costs incurred by our delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate or want more information contact John Dolling 83675296 or at jdolling@bigpond.net.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids will be kicking off this Sunday at the 10.30am service.  Come and discover our theme for the year.  We would love for you to join us!

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

Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team.  If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.

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: here


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.

From the Office

Offerings 2015
Offering - Budget $517,000                    Actual $509,053. DEFICIT $7,947
The board would like to thank the congregation for the way in which you all responded to our concerns mid-way through the year.

At the end of May we were already $11,400 behind plan and with giving in June and then in the last few months of the year helped significantly reduce the offerings deficit to just under $8,000.
Offerings in 2015 were the highest amount since 2008 and the board gives thanks to God for the continual generosity of our church community.

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BSF (BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP) restarts 16th February
Is an interdenominational women’s bible study happening weekly at Good Shepherd.
Each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 between 50-60 women of all ages are meeting to study God’s word.

Babies and children up to school age are wonderfully cared for and taught in their own age-specific classes. Would you like to join us? Turn up on any Tuesday morning to join an introductory class, or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more information.

Behind the Wire: The Origins of the Temple-Society in Australia
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 22nd February, Dr Samuel Koehne will present a brief history of the 'Templers' in Australia, but particularly the settlements of this group in the British Mandate of Palestine, their response to the rise of the Nazis, and their internment by both the British and Australian governments. All most welcome.

Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City, 7.30 pm.  Supper supplied. Gold coin donation.

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

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

Transfiguration @ 8.45am service
How do you prepare for a journey or departure? The Gospel of Luke gives us a special glimpse of the purpose of the Transfiguration of Jesus — it is to prepare Jesus for his departure at Jerusalem (Luke 9:31). This sermon unpacks how Jesus’ preparation for departure applies to our lives as loved children of God.

Thankfulness @ 10.30am service
This Sunday at our 10.30 am service we celebrate the start of the school year with a fun worship service to welcome children starting school, and to bless all students, teachers and staff for the year ahead.

Our theme for the service is ‘Thankfulness: Looking for the good things’. Living with an attitude of gratitude is less about having the right things in our live and more how we look at the things we already have in our life. At the heart of this is growing awareness of God’s presence and his goodness towards us in Jesus.

The service will be followed by a free BBQ lunch. Come along and join us for us special celebration service followed by some food and socialising.

Bible Readings: Colossians 3:15-17; Psalm 103:1-13
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Ash Wednesday Service
10th February, 7.30pm including imposition of ashes and Holy Communion

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

“Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).

Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website early next week for more details.

Back to School Service
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids will kick off for 2016 at the 10.30am service on Sunday 14th February.  We would love for you to join us!

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.

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

BSF (BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP) restarts 16th February
Is an interdenominational women’s bible study happening weekly at Good Shepherd.
Each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 between 50-60 women of all ages are meeting to study God’s word.

Babies and children up to school age are wonderfully cared for and taught in their own age-specific classes. Would you like to join us? Turn up on any Tuesday morning to join an introductory class, or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more information.

Behind the Wire: The Origins of the Temple-Society in Australia
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 22nd February, Dr Samuel Koehne will present a brief history of the 'Templers' in Australia, but particularly the settlements of this group in the British Mandate of Palestine, their response to the rise of the Nazis, and their internment by both the British and Australian governments. All most welcome.

Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City, 7.30 pm.  Supper supplied. Gold coin donation.

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

My son, hear the instruction of your father, 

and do not forsake the law of your mother

Proverbs 1:8