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.
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.
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
