“The baggage from our past can paralyse us, imprison us, and poison our lives.”
Is your future caged up in your past? Instead of being dragged down and immobilized by the weight of guilt, pain, or a lingering sense of failure, what freedom could we find in laying those burdens down? Join us as we launch our new worship series: Getting Past Your Past.
This Sunday we’re going to consider those damaging labels from the past. Others may have put those labels on us - to put us down. We may have put labels on ourselves - based on past habits or failures. Some of those labels may be lies of the evil one that we’ve believed about ourselves
Such labels can bind us to the past and lead us to define ourselves through them.
Like an evil curse, those labels can stick to us - keeping us in a prison of despair. We tend to live out what we believe about ourselves.
Yet those labels do not define who you are – or who God made you to be!
God's truth about who you are in Christ is greater than any destructive label put on you by others, yourself, or the evil one.
This Sunday come and see how Jesus can break the labels that bind us. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 NIV)
Bible Reading: Joshua 2:1-12
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
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.
This Sunday we will be having our Kingdom Youth session for our Year 5-7s. Lunch will be provided for these children after their session at 12 and we aim to finish up around 12.30pm. Parents and carers are welcome to stay for a cuppa in the hall during this time.
Toddler Zone
Toddler Zone for our 10 month – 3 year olds will not be available this week. This term we will be operating every other week. Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.
Faith at Home
At the Kingdom Kids sign in desk and in the Parenting Room you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of August that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.
Little Lambs Playgroup
Come and join us for Playgroup on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am in the church hall. Come on over straight after dropping off the kids at school. Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones.
Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker
Last Friday night the youth were “serving” the Watoto Choir and guests. It was awesome to see so many young people walking around serving the supper, ice-creams and then cleaning up and doing dishes. What a wonderful opportunity to give back to the church community and realise that life isn’t always about “me”. I believe the Watoto Choir and their stories also really touched many of these young people too and made them realise just how lucky they are.
Our next event is on Friday 26th August and is our much awaited Girl/Guy night. This is where we split into our gender groups and spend the entire evening doing “girlie” or “blokey” stuff, with a biblical base. These have been well enjoyed in the past and I anticipate this one to be the same. Cost is still $2 to help cover costs of food. Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au
Our next event is scheduled for Saturday 27th August. This event is open for young people in school years 5-12. We are excited to bring you “N.E.L.Y. Amazing Race”. Tickets are $15-00 and must be purchased online prior to the event. Included in the price will be worship, dinner, Amazing Race, snacks and a whole lot of fun. Feel free to invite friends along too.
Margot Mertin
Ministry Team Leader
From the office
Budget 2016
January – July 2016
Total Offerings – Budget $296,950 Actual $286,874 UNDER $10,076
Budget Summary
January – June 2016
Total Income – Budget $272,446 Actual $267,847 UNDER $4,599
Total Expenses – Budget $250,472 Actual $241,894 UNDER $8,578
PROJECTED SURPLUS OF $5,215 FOR 2016
Notes
• REG was $1,700 over budget with plate $2,200 under budget. Total for June was $500 under budget. This is encouraging given Offerings have been below budget by more than $1,000 in each recent month.
• All expense was in line with budget for June.
• Expenses are maintaining a trend of remaining below budget.
• Most budget lines are projecting close to budget for the full year.
• Projected surplus provides some comfort even though Offerings have not been hitting monthly budget.
Call meeting
The meeting to call our new Lead Pastor will be held on Sunday August 28th at 12:15.
Important information regarding the meeting has been emailed to members and is available in hard copy in the Member’s Information area in the foyer
Thank you
Thank you to the 12 women and men who attended the working Bee last Saturday. The garden area has been cleared ready for upgrading. A great job. One task that needs to be completed is brick paving the 2 new small pathways through the garden. If you have a spare hour to assist with this small project please contact John Dolling 836785296.
Board chair 2017
We are still seeking a person to be Chair of the Board in 2017. Below are listed the tasks of the Chair: From our By Laws - The Chairperson shall
a) be elected annually by the Congregation and shall preside at meetings of the Board and the Congregation;
b) encourage and cooperate with all office bearers;
c) ensure that an agenda is prepared for the meetings of the Board and the Congregation.
d) submit a report to the Annual General Meeting of the Congregation.
The chair may become involved in other activities if he/she chooses to
Report on August Board meeting
• The Board decided to proceed with the upgrade of the furniture in the church. This will be funded from the Asset Replacement Fund and so will not affect this year’s budget.
• We received a letter from the LCA expressing concern about a possible deficit for 2017. The Board decided to monitor the situation before deciding if we would give extra support. Individual members may wish to make a contribution to the LCA to assist with this possible deficit
• Issues with LED road sign discussed
• Model constitution distributed by LCA discussed. It was decided to stay with our constitution but address some gender issues
50th Anniversary wine orders
A reminder that you can place orders for the 50th Anniversary wine any time using the wine order form which has been emailed or is available in the Members’ Information area in the foyer. Wine will be available before the 50th Anniversary celebration on Saturday/Sunday November 5th/6th
Weekly Monday Night Prayer Meetings
Following our 30 days of prayer, there will be an ongoing prayer meeting held at the church every Monday evening 7:30-8:30pm. Everyone is welcome and there will be at least one member of the prayer team on hand to lead. Please come along to uphold our church and ministry in prayer. We look forward to seeing you there.
Noticeboard
Lutheran Media
You are invited to the Lutheran Media 70th Anniversary High Tea to celebrate 70 years of communicating Christ. Come along and hear Jayne Lochert, radio host of Coffee O’Clock on Life FM share her insights and listen to talented Lutheran musicians.
Join us for an afternoon of fun food and friendship as we hear how media may be used to reach out to people in the future. The event is on the 18th September from 2pm to 5pm at the Pavilion on the Park, South Terrace, Adelaide. Tickets are $49 per person Phone 1800 353 350 or go to www.lutheranmedia.org.au to order online
Resourcing and Support Coordinator
SA-NT District Office, North Adelaide, SA Blueprint Ministries - 2 days per week
Department of Children & Families, Youth & Young Adult Ministry (CFYaYAM)
Applications close 22 August 2016
Family Ministry Worker
Faith Lutheran Church Warradale, SA - 16 hours per week
For more information contact Pastor Tim Klein 0427 821 853 or church office on 8377 1731.
Applications close 31 August 2016
Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always
seek his face always
1 Chronicles 16:11
