Yet, when Jesus declares to his disciples “I am the real vine” (John 15:1), he is calling Israel fake and phony.
This Sunday we continue our current series “Knowing Jesus — the ‘I am’ sayings in John” as we unpack what it means for us that Jesus is the real deal, the genuine article — the Real Vine.
Come and join us as we connect with Jesus through singing, prayer, and hearing God’s Word.
Bible Readings: Isaiah 5:1–7; John 15:1–8
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 12.15pm. This meeting is to obtain congregational approval to proceed with the first stage of the redevelopment of our facilities. There will be a BBQ lunch available after the second service. Proceeds will go towards LCC at Ingle Farm. Members of the Facilities Team will be available to answer questions after services on the 13th March.
There will also be a short meeting of the Village to finalise the transfer to Fullarton Lutheran Homes. Full details of both meetings will be available by Sunday 13th via email and with the Weekly News
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.
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
Children crossing
Reminder: all members to take care when driving through the church/school grounds at all times. The roadway through the grounds is posted at 10km. This means if you pass someone who is walking you need to slow down. Please be mindful that during school pickup and drop off, traffic flow is one way between 8-9am and 2.30-4pm. Entry via Montague road and exit via Hilary Crescent is only permitted at this time as both lanes will travel in the one direction.
Vacancy
An opportunity exists for respondents to any security alarm events needing attention at the church. Alarm callouts are rare but they need to be investigated to ensure a call out fee is not imposed. All expressions of interest please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark security on your connect card.
First Aid
As part of providing child safe programs for our children we are required to have safety management systems in place. To assist our leaders and teams, anyone with a current first aid certificate is requested to provide a copy to the office for recording. Email notification will be accepted.
Noticeboard
Shed Men
Breakfast and conversation for men and boys over 12 yrs, at 8am, Saturday 5 March 2016, at the shed of Mike Flynn, 3 Altola Road, Modbury. Please contact Gavin, 0403 086 052, or Mike 0419 822 042 for more information.
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.
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight
Proverbs 3:6
