We’re in a series called Knowing Jesus. There’s a lot of confusion about Jesus in our culture. Let’s say you were surveying people at Tea Tree Plaza. What sort of responses might you get to the questions: “What do you know about Jesus? Who is Jesus?”
A good man, a prophet, a martyr, a wise man, a great teacher…
God is as God reveals. For us to know who Jesus is, we should listen to what he says about himself. We should consider the accounts of those who knew and lived with Jesus, who witnessed his words and works – as recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Throughout his ministry, Jesus repeatedly claims to be the divine Son of God.
For example in John 14, Jesus asserts:
“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.”
And: “I am in the Father and the Father is in me.”
Do Jesus’ words and actions support his claim?
CS Lewis makes the point that such a claim can only lead to one of three conclusions: Jesus is a lunatic. Jesus is a liar. Or Jesus is Lord: God in the flesh.
So who do you say Jesus is?
Our theme this Sunday: Like Son – Like Father.
Bible Readings: John 1:14, 18; John 14:6-11
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.
Special Congregational meeting
There will be a special congregational meeting on Sunday March 20th at 12.15. This meeting is to obtain congregational approval to proceed with the first stage of the redevelopment of our facilities, there will also be a short meeting of the Village to finalise the transfer to Fullarton Lutheran Homes.
Members of the Facilities Team will be available to answer questions after services on the 13th
There will be a BBQ lunch available after the second service. Proceeds will go towards LCC at Ingle Farm. There will also be a short meeting of the Village to finalise the transfer to Fullarton Lutheran Homes’
Congregational meeting
Motion:
1a. That we proceed with Stage 1 of the redevelopment of our facilities (plan and notes on display in the hall)
1b. That we apply to the LLL for a loan of $250,000
Village meeting
Motion:
“That, as Para Vista Lutheran Homes Incorporated (Association) has now transferred Trust Account Number One, Real Estate and property to Fullarton Lutheran Homes Incorporated (ABN 82 430 041 543) of 14 Frew Street, Fullarton SA 5063 (FLH) per Deed Of Gift dated 23 November 2015, together with funds from the Recurrent Account and the balance of assets held by the Association is now less than $5,000:
1. The Association now proceed with the winding up and deregistration of the Association and dissolution of the Board of the Association in accordance with the process provided for in Section 43A of the Associations Incorporations Act 1985 (Application for Deregistration).
2. Mrs Faye Godfrey is authorised on behalf of the Association to immediately make the Application for Deregistration and to do all things necessary to deregister the Association in accordance with the process provided for in Section 43A of the Associations Incorporations Act 1985.
3. All surplus assets of the Association are to be distributed to FLH immediately on the Association being deregistered.”
There will be no Kingdom Kids this week due to the long weekend.
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.
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
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
Vacancy Painting/ volunteer
The new door at the end of the pigeonhole corridor is in need of a coat of paint. This would only take about 2 hours to complete. Please contact Stephen, the office on 8263 5087 or mark painting on your connect card to be able to actively improve the presentation of our facility. All materials and paint will be supplied.
Budget 2016
January – February 2016
Total Offering - Budget $84,950 Actual $83,578. DEFICIT $1,372
Summary of Actual against Budget - 2015
Total Income – Budget $539,000 Actual $532,520 UNDER $6,480
Total Expenses – Budget $543,175 Actual $494,744 UNDER $48,431
SURPLUS OVER BUDGET OF $37,774 FOR 2015
Notes:
• Offerings are just under budget at this stage, with amounts received in REG higher than in 2015.
• December figures have now been completed and confirm a significant surplus for 2015. Although income was under Budget, mainly due to Offerings, expenses were significantly under Budget.
• Staff expenses were well under budget due to Worship support filled voluntarily for most of the year and Children and Families position on half pay for the second half of 2015.
• Plant was also well under Budget as Power, Rates & Taxes and Property Maintenance all well under budget.
• Given the surplus the Board has decided to transfer $39,000 from the operating account to Special Purpose Account. The budgeted amount for Asset Replacement of $12,000 has also been transferred to the Asset Replacement Account.
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 BSB 704942 account number 52752S1,
Alternatively deposits can be made to the following bank account details
If transferring from an LLL account, use BSB 704942. account number 52752S1,
If transferring from another banking institution, use BSB 704942, account number 100354939.
Cards - get them while you can!
Cards will be available for purchase after both morning services this Sunday. Sue has decided to have a break (for at least twelve months) from making cards so this Sunday and Sunday the 17th of April will be your last opportunity to purchase and so stock up while you have the chance. All cards will be selling for $2.00
Money raised will go towards supporting Maranatha.
Lost and Found – Glasses
A pair of reading glasses in a brown case was found on a seat in the front of the church last week.
Please see the office if they belong to you.
Noticeboard
Lutheran Nurses
Monday 21st March at 7.30 pm at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide with entry from the rear. Topic is a Forum - “Cancer is the Best Way to Die", followed by a short evaluation of the last 25 years of LNAA.
All are welcome not just nurses. Evidence of CPD is available for nurses.
Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA)
The next meeting will be on Monday 21st March, with Lois Zweck as the guest speaker. Her topic is: Womens Mission Guilds: when the first missionaries headed north to Coopers Creek 150 years ago, newly-formed Barossa guilds were ready to offer practical and financial support – but their decades of service have been virtually forgotten.
Bethlehem House in Flinders Street, 7.30 pm. Supper & gold coin donation. All very welcome.
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.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
