1 July 2016

Living questionable lives #2 – Changing the world one meal at a time

Last Sunday we began a new sermon series called Living questionable lives. By ‘questionable lives’ we mean living your life as a follower of Jesus in such a way that people become curious as to why your life is so positively different to theirs.
In fact it’s so surprising that they start asking you questions about it: “Why are you like this? Why do you live like this? Where did you get that from?” The goal of living a questionable life is to create natural opportunities for you to talk about your faith and the difference Jesus makes.
This Sunday we look at how Jesus regularly ate and drank with people and used the meal table as a setting to extend the love and grace of God to others. As we look at this practice of Jesus we discover that eating with others can play an important part in what it means to live a questionable life.

Bible Readings: John 2:1-12; Luke 14:1, 7-14 

Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids

After a great term, Kingdom Kids is on a school holiday break. There will be Activity Folders and Personal Journals available for the kids during worship.
Next term we will be making some changes to Kingdom Kids on Sunday mornings.  Please keep an eye on the Weekly News and the Kingdom Kids Sign In Desk over the next few weeks for information and the reasons regarding these changes.
Kingdom Kids will be resuming in its new format on Sunday 31 July.  Enjoy your holidays!

Faith at Home

Pick up a copy of the July Faith at Home booklet from the Kingdom Kids Sign-in desk or the parenting room. Or use the booklet via the Good Shepherd phone app!

• Pop into the church library and check out the new resources we have for kids and families to borrow! Watch this space for more info on what is now available…

Playgroup

Please join us for Little Lambs Playgroup next Wednesday 9:15am in the church hall. Anyone is welcome and we would love to see you! This will be our last playgroup for the term.  Enjoy the school holidays and we will recommence on Wednesday 27th July.

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.  

Youth Ministry

Last Saturday we had 50 young people ranging in age from school years 5 to 12, from around the North Eastern Area, attend our dinner and movie night.  We had a totally fun-filled 6 hours of fellowship, with food too of course!  The movie Oddball was enjoyed by all, and we had a great motivational message given to us by Pastor Noel, based on the theme of the movie, being created as God’s masterpieces, even if we do feel like the odd one out at times.  Another joint event is scheduled for August.

Ignite Youth is on again this Friday from 7-9.30pm and we are finishing the last of our “God’s Not Dead” study.  I am really excited that we are having live music again this week with youth playing in the band.  This is also the last event for this term.  Youth will re-commence on Friday 29th July, stay tuned for the new term flyer.  Also very exciting is the fact the youth will be playing in the band for worship this Sunday.
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Summary Board June meeting

The following motion from the 50th Anniversary Team was accepted by the Board:
Based on the written survey and feedback the 50th Anniversary Team recommends that we proceed to obtain a costing for a blended version of options 3 & 5.
• 1 way traffic flow through the complex was discussed. Decided on 5 days a week (Monday thru Friday). To be monitored.
• Housekeeping audit of complex completed. Few issues identified.
• Request for assistance from Ferryden Park congregation discussed. To obtain additional information before making a decision.
• Offer from Women's Fellowship to provide a banner for Worship Centre discussed. To be followed up with Women's Fellowship.

Following our 30 days of prayer for June, the movie War Room will be screened at Good Shepherd this Sunday 3rd July, 4pm – 6pm.  It is FREE.
The story is of a church-attending family that’s falling apart. An older woman, Miss Clara, mentors the wife and mum, encouraging her to read the Bible and pointing her to the power of Father God available through prayer in the name of Jesus.
It is an inspirational story - one that will encourage many hearts to keep trusting and turning to God in prayer.  

Around 6pm, hot dogs will be served in the hall (gold coin donation).
We highly recommend War Room to you, your friends and families.  It would also be an excellent activity for small groups.

Thank you from Lutheran Community Care

Thank you to all have participated in purchasing sausages from the sausage sizzles.  A BBQ was procured for use by the centre. It has already been put to good use as shown in the photo with lots of smiling little faces. Being a bit cool outside, dads, kids and workers sat around the table inside enjoying the hot food.

Noticeboard

Professional standards Workshops / Child safe training
An updated schedule and additional information for the workshops and training can be found online here: http://www.sa.lca.org.au/?q=node/130. Please check your training is up to date and see your team leader if you are unsure.

LCA Vacancies

Full details: www.lca.org.au/employment
Member Services Support Officer - Contract until late 2017 applications close 6 July 2016

“I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken”

Psalm 16:8