On Good Friday we look at how Jesus was prepared to do ‘Whatever it takes’ to set us free from the grip of sin so we could know and love God the Father. The Good Friday service has been carefully planned so the songs, drama and message all point to God’s amazing love for us in Jesus and what he gave for us.
Our Easter Sunday services will be a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection and what that means for us in light of what he did for us on the cross. The significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection is life changing. We have been ‘Set free for a new life.’
If you can make it for one or, all three of the services we would love you to join this Easter weekend and don’t hesitate to bring a friend. Our Good Friday service is a particularly suitable to bring a friend along who is not familiar with church or the Christian message.
Easter Bible Readings:
Maundy Thursday: John 6:25-59
Good Friday: John 3:16-17; Romans 5:6-8
Easter Sunday: John 20:1-18
Easter Service Times
Maundy Thursday 7.30 pm with Holy Communion
Good Friday 8.45am & 10.30am
Easter Sunday 8.45am and 10.30am with Holy Communion
Our Easter services attract a large number of visitors who we can bless in the following ways-
1. Make it easy for them to find a car park by parking in Mattiske’s carpark.
2. Fill the church from the front rows so first time visitors do not have to walk all the way down the front to find a seat.
3. If you arrive early sit in the middle of rows so people do not have to climb over you to get to a seat.
4. Smile and say hello to people, especially those by themselves.
Hot cross buns for Good Friday
As part of our Easter celebrations we will be serving hot cross buns for morning tea on Good Friday. If you are able to bring a plate of hot cross buns, cut, buttered and ready to serve, that would be greatly appreciated. Please put the buns in the kitchen before service so the people rostered for morning tea can serve them. Thankyou
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Pastor Noel’s news
Last Sunday Pastor Noel announced that he will be stepping down from the role of Senior Pastor at Good Shepherd by the end of this year. Pastor Noel shared that managing his ongoing health issue, Narcolepsy (a sleep disorder) and the demands of leading a large church have become increasing harder for him. This has led him to make the hard decision to step out of the role and allow someone with fresh vision and full health to lead Good Shepherd in the coming years.
Health permitting Pastor Noel will stay on in his role until the end of this year and then take a 12 month break from work in the hope this will bring improvement to his health. In the meantime the congregation will begin working through the call process to find a new Senior Pastor.
This Sunday is Easter Sunday! There will be no Kingdom Kids so families can worship together and celebrate what God has done for us! There will be a special activity book for the kids during the Easter services so make sure you keep an eye out for these.
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.
JC Life Camp
JC Life is a camp for 10 – 13 year olds held at Camp Kedron in Barmera and is happening again this year. It will be held on the 18th to 20th April 2016, with this year’s theme being ‘What’s your Profile?’
Registrations are now open at www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/JCLife/
More information is also available at this site, or you are welcome to contact:
Narelle Fielke – 0427 706 093 or James Przibilla – 0458 047 646
Children and Family Ministry Team - Beth Einthal & Kathy Liebig
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
Congregational meeting
Last Sunday over 60 members attended the congregational meeting. It was encouraging to have so many members showing an interest in our proposed facilities development.
The following motions were passed:
1a. that we proceed with the planning for Stage 1 of the redevelopment of our facilities on the understanding that there are costs involved
1b. that the preferred tender be put to the Congregational Half Yearly meeting in November for ratification
1c. that during 2016 there will be a Stewardship campaign with the goal of raising $250,000 to eliminate the need to take out a loan
Support for Lutheran Community Care
LCC at Ingle Farm is our local outreach project. The BBQ last Sunday raised $250 to support the work at LCC. Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser and a special thank you to those who cooked and served.
A blessing for Easter- Parking
Please note the school oval will not be available for parking due to maintenance requirements.
Please consider parking in the Mattiske car park leaving the parks close to the entrance of the church as a blessing for our visitors. These arrangements will be in place for both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Traffic flow will be ONE WAY entering from Montague road and exiting through the rear gate Parking signs will be in place and your assistance in following directions is appreciated.
Library
Note for all library users. Please assist our volunteer librarian by not putting return items back onto the shelf but return them to the return box once you have finished borrowing. This will prevent you from receiving an overdue notice. Accordingly, if you remove items and then can’t remember where they belong please put them into the return box. If you do not have a library card mark your connect card ‘Library Card’ or contact the office.
The Borderers Live from Sydney Opera House Easter Sunday
The Borderers (Jim and Alex) will be performing live at the Sydney Opera House for and Easter Sunrise celebration. They have specially written a new song to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. You can watch their performance on Channel 9, 6am Easter Sunday. Set the alarm or set the recorder if you don’t want to miss it.
Noticeboard
Shed Men
Breakfast and conversation for men and boys over 12 yrs, at 8am, Saturday 2 April 2016, at the shed of Damien Nitschke, 11B Pantowora Drive, Hope Valley. Please contact Gavin, 0403 086 052, or Mike 0419 822 042 for more information.
Team Leader, Op Shops - Full-time, based at Blair Athol
We are seeking a skilled and experienced retail worker to coordinate the day-to-day activities of three LCC Op Shops located at Blair Athol, Payneham and Smithfield. The role requires excellent communication and volunteer management skills. A passion for high level customer service and a flair for business development are sought-after qualities in the successful applicant. For a Job Description and further information, visit www.lccare.org.au.
Applications close 5.00pm on Friday, 1 April.
Upcoming Courses at the Centre for Learning
Course: Basic Emergency Relief
This course is designed to introduce Emergency Relief volunteers to issues in delivering an Emergency Relief program. Through doing this course you will gain a better understanding of the role of ER and financial counseling. Topics covered include worker values and attitudes, poverty issues, agency resources and networking, advocacy and referral processes, communication skills and interviews.
When: Thursday, 7 April from 9.30am-5.00pm
Where: Lutheran Community Care, 19 Edward Street, Magill
Cost: $85, group bookings and concessions available
Visit www.lccare.org.au for more information and to register.
Vacancy: Administrator, Centre for Learning
0.6FTE, parental leave relief for up to 12 months
Based at Magill Lutheran Church - The Centre for Learning provides workplace, community and relationship education and training courses for families, communities, workplaces and Lutheran Community Care staff and volunteers. We are currently seeking an experienced administrator to provide support services to ensure the efficient delivery of the training calendar. The position is a job share arrangement with the other incumbent working 0.4FTE.
Applications close 5.00pm on Monday, 4 April.
Please visit www.lccare.org.au for more information, including contact details and a Job Description.
Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for March, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Laundry Powder, Packet Soup, Toothbrushes, Washing Detergent
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
Emerge Leadership Conference
Apr. 9, 2016 10:00 — 17:00
Emerge is a one day leadership conference run by Blueprint Ministries for leaders aged 16 years and above. We aim to provide encouragement, connection and inspiration for emerging leaders developing their skills to serve God through youth and young adult ministry.
This day is for camping ministry leaders, youth ministry leaders and up-and-coming leaders in both of those areas who are over 16. At Endeavour College, Mawson Lakes Saturday 9th April, 10am – 5.00pm
Cost $40 registration plus $10 for lunch (or BYO)
Keynote Speaker is Andrew Turner
You killed the author of life,
but God raised him from the dead.
We are witnesses of this
Acts 3:15
