Bible readings: Acts 16:16–34
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Congregational prayer evening
Wednesday May 4th 2016 7.30 – 9pm in the church building. Open to all.
How to become a member at Good Shepherd
If you are interested in becoming a member of Good Shepherd we invite you to attend our next Discovery course in August. When you take the step to become a member of a local church you are making a commitment to God’s mission through that church. Discovery will provide you with the opportunity to hear about the exciting mission God has called Good Shepherd to and how you can be part of it.
Discovery is also a great way to get to know other people new to Good Shepherd who are considering membership.
Our next Discovery course will be held over two evenings, Tuesday 17th and Tuesday 24th May. The first evening begins with a meal at 6.30pm in the church hall and finishes at 9pm. The second evening is from 7pm – 9pm in the Education Centre at the rear of the hall.
You can register for Discover in the following ways: by phoning the office on 8263 5087, emailing churchenquiries@parvista.org.au or, by writing ‘I would like to register for Discovery’ on your Connect Card at a Sunday service.
• Kingdom Kids is on a school holiday break! We will have activity folders and personal journals available during worship.
• Kids bibles are also available to use during services – please feel free to grab one from next to the Kingdom Kids sign-in desk.
Faith at Home
Pick up a copy of the May Faith at Home booklet from the Kingdom Kids Sign-in desk or the parenting room. Use the booklet via the Good Shepherd phone app!
Playgroup
Resume at 9:15am on Wednesday 4th of May in the church hall. Please pop in and check it out – we would love to see you!
Family Zone
Did you know…..The Family Zone Hub at Ingle Farm provides a variety of programs designed to help increase the confidence and skills of parents with young children. All activities are FREE unless otherwise specified and a crèche is available on site while you attend their programs, courses and groups.
Family Zone is running a CIRCLE OF SECURITY course on Fridays between 10am-12pm beginning 13th of May 2016 and running for 8 weeks. Bookings are essential – ph: 8349 6099 or email: inglefarm@lccare.org.au . Here is a short video about the circle of security course: https://vimeo.com/122770192
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.
Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship
On Tuesday, May 3rd, our meeting plans to honour all mothers as Mother's Day is approaching. Please bring a memento of your mother to our meeting on this day to share with other members. We shall share these precious things with each other to celebrate their contribution to our lives.
Please continue with your knitting of beanies - all sizes - and contributing to the collection of socks, in particular children's and women's sizes
Thank you so much for your time and effort.
Regards and many thanks, Ruth Oster
This May is MaranathaMONTH and we invite you to run a fundraiser in honour of mothers in Uganda (and everywhere!) We're making May a month of sharing stories of mums, children and families whose lives are impacted by the work of Maranatha Health, and who positively impact those around them.
Host an event and share stories from our work in Uganda. Download an event kit to make the planning simple or create your own MaranathaMONTH event. Let us know what you are planning to do because we love to share your story too! For more information: www.maranathahealth.org/month or contact keren.sutton@maranathahealth.org
Family Zone LCC @ Ingle Farm
Quote from Kathleen Wilson from LCC Ingle Farm
Good morning – SINCERE THANKS! What an exciting way to start the day.
This is in appreciation for the donation of $1750.00 the total result of your generous giving from retiring offering on Sunday 10 April and the BBQ held prior to the special meeting. If you have a heart for outreach into our local community you have the opportunity to be part a LCC Team whose function will be to coordinate our support for LCC at Ingle Farm.
Children crossing
Reminder School returns this week. Please take care when using vehicular access to the church/school grounds at all times. The posted speed limit is 10km per hour. Be mindful that during school pickup and drop of, 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 these times as both lanes will travel in the one direction.
The chairs have moved
Thank you to all who assisted throughout the week to move chairs in the complex for carpet cleaning.
Help needed
Is there anyone who attends the 8.45 service and is willing to go on a roster to collect Iris Schmidt and bring her to and from church? Iris lives in the Gilles Plains area. (You would not have to do this each week as we are hoping to have a roster set up. If you think you are able to help please contact Janice Lane on 8263 3821
Noticeboard
Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for May, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Hard Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Sanitary Pads and Tuna
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
Lutheran Nurses
Monday the 23rd of May at 7.30pm in the SA District Office at 137 Archer St, North Adelaide Guest speaker is Dr. Chris Hahn on “GENETIC ENGINEERING [the Genome of Cancer]".
All are welcome not just nurses. CPD evidence is available if needed.
Adelaide: Request for Donations for Op Shop
Lutheran Community Care Op Shops at Blair Athol is running low on blankets, handbags and general household items to sell. If you are looking to clear out your cupboards we will gladly accept any donations. Please drop them off at LCC, 309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol and we'll take care of the rest. Thank you in advance for your support.
Upcoming Course at the Centre for Learning
Course: Budget Skills Training
This two-day course is designed to provide experienced Emergency Relief volunteers and workers with the knowledge, skills and practical tools to provide a Budget Counselling service as a bridge between Emergency Relief and Financial Counselling.
When: Wednesday-Thursday, 11-12 May from 9.30am-4.00pm
Where: Lutheran Community Care, 19 Edward Street, Magill
Cost: $150, group bookings and concessions available
“I am with you and will watch over you
wherever you go”
Genesis 28:15
