Celebrating God’s story of hope

Celebrating God’s story in our story #2.

Last week we began a new series based on our five branding words called Celebrating God’s story in our story. This series is designed to tie in with our 50th Anniversary Celebration theme ‘Celebrating the past: Igniting the future’.

We want to celebrate God’s story to us of acceptance, love, hope, servicing and growing. At the same time we will look at how we can join God in telling his story to the world in the years ahead.

This Sunday we look at God’s story of hope to us in Jesus. We all need hope. Without hope we can feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. Without hope our lives can feel pointless.

However, with hope our outlook on life is far more positive. With hope we’re able to get through even the toughest things in life which means having hope is very important for us all.

This week we will look at the certain hope we have in Jesus and what this hope means for our lives and for the life of Good Shepherd. 

Bible Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; Hebrews 6:16-20; John 14:1-6
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Kingdom Kids
50th Anniversary
WANTED!  Children of all ages for opening song.  One rehearsal required on Thursday 3 Nov at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.  Please enter your names on your family’s Connect Card if you would like to participate.

This Sunday we will be having our first Kingdom Youth session for term 4 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 November 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.

Youth Ministry

Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

What a fantastic start we had to term 4.  The girls did some great craft based around the scripture of wisdom in Proverbs 4:9 “She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown”.  We also had some great general discussion too.  The guys did “secret men’s business” but I heard a rumour it involved steak and sport!  Remember this term, due to the nature of our events we have a new starting time of 6.30pm. We will still be going through until 9.30pm.  Up next is our screening of “God’s Not Dead 2”.

Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith. 

It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians. Check out our term planner for term 4.
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries. We are going to be having a “Tribal War”.  Check out our flyer for further details, or our North Eastern Lutheran Youth Facebook page for a direct link for tickets.

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

50th Anniversary
As a part of our celebrations of this event we are asking each family to bring food to share for the Sunday lunch for your family and our guests.  Request that both a savoury and a sweet plate be provided giving the taste buds plenty of contrast.

The luncheon will be held in the school gymnasium and for the health of all please observe the following:
1.    There will be no access to heating equipment on the day so we ask you to bring cold platters to share.
2.    Please ensure all food is covered and placed into an esky or cooler bag if the weather is warm to prevent spoilage.  
3.    Food to be dropped off at the gym at 9:15am or earlier on the day.
4.    At the end of the day please collect all your items and take them home with you.

Remember, only disposable plates and serviettes will be supplied for serving of food so please consider this when preparing. If you have any questions or suggestions please discuss with Stephen Zanker or Cees Wesselingh who can be contacted via the front office on 82635087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

Notice Board

Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
We have Christmas trees available for purchase again this year.
We are able to offer our high quality trees at $35 each. Please note that delivery can only be arranged for orders of 10 or more trees, however, we can notify you of the closest Church from where your order can be collected. Trees will be delivered to your nominated location on the morning of Saturday 10th December 2016.

Please place your order at the front office by Wednesday 23 November.

Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish
CRAFT MARKET @ St John XXIII Catholic Community Centre
50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley 5090
Saturday 5th November, 9am to 3pm. Free entry and ample free parking
50+ Craft Stalls, Dressed for Success clothing shop, Devonshire Tea, International Food Market including Asian, Indian & Italian food.  BBQ with Beer & soft drinks.  Cake stall, Plant Stall, Produce stall, Bric-a-Brac, Second-hand books including children’s books, St Frances Xavier’s Rock band in the morning and Modbury Ukhords Ukulele Group in the afternoon.  All inside in
air-conditioned comfort.
$500 CASH RAFFLE, tickets $1.
FREE FACE PAINTING FOR CHILDREN

Treat others the same way

you want them to treat you.

Luke 6:31

Acceptance and Love – Welcome with Open Arms

Celebrating God’s story in our story #1.

With our 50th Anniversary Celebrations coming up, we’re embarking on a new worship series: Celebrating God’s story in our story.   Regardless of our personal accomplishments or experiences, we humans need to be part of a bigger story than just ourselves. 

Through Jesus, God draws us into his unfolding story for his world: a story of making everything right again; a story where each of us can play a part – and by the grace of God, make an eternal difference in the lives of others.  

A couple years ago, we discerned five words that reflect God’s story and our story at Good Shepherd: Acceptance, Love, Hope, Serving and Growing. This Sunday we look at the first two words: Acceptance and Love – bringing them together under the theme: Welcome with Open Arms.

A couple of questions to reflect on:
What was it about the way Jesus related to people that they were drawn to him? 

If people received that same acceptance and love from us, how would our story at Good Shepherd look 50 years from now? 

Bible Readings:  Romans 3:32-26 NLT, Romans 15:5-7 NLT. 
Pr Rolly: ‘Sunday’s message will be on my favourite story that Jesus told.’ 
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Good Shepherd Remembrance Service 
Following on from last year, we’re planning another Remembrance Service for Saturday October 29th, 1:30pm.  The aims are to remember loved ones who have died, to share our grief with one another, and to seek God’s comfort in Jesus. It’s open to all who would like to come.  As part of that service, we would like to offer family members and friends an opportunity to light a candle. 

We also would like to read out a list of names of those being remembered. If you would like a loved one’s name to be read out, you can make this known to us as you enter the church building on the day.  Some helpers will be recording names for the list, and if you wish you can include the date of their death.

Following the service, there will be an afternoon cuppa in the hall. 
Pr Rolly Stahl

Pastor Reid's housing requirements
In the medium term Pastor Reid will most likely purchase his own home. In the meantime we will need to rent a house for the family. We would be looking at a 4 bedroom house in reasonable proximity to the church.

If you know of any houses that we could consider please contact please John Dolling  8367 5296 / 0409 819 864
 

Kingdom Kids
50th Anniversary
WANTED!  Children of all ages for opening song.  One rehearsal required on Thursday 3 Nov at 6.45pm for a 7pm.  Please enter your names on your family’s Connect Card if you would like to participate.

Kingdom Kids resumes for term 4 this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  This Sunday our Kingdom Youth Year 5-7s will be staying in the service to worship with their families.

Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

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

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Youth Ministry
Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

Term 4 commences this Friday with our much anticipated “Girl/Guy night”.  Remember this term, due to the nature of our events we have a new starting time of 6.30pm.  We will still be going through until 9.30pm.  Looking forward to seeing you all again for what is shaping up to be an exciting term. Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith.

It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians. Check out our term planner for term 4. Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries. We are going to be having a “Tribal War”.  Check out our flyer for further details, or our North Eastern Lutheran Youth Facebook page for a direct link for tickets.

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
Our Last meeting is next Tuesday October 25th at 1pm in our Good Shepherd Church Hall.  Please attend to find out about next years modified program. Our Christmas lunch will be at the Somerset Hotel on Tuesday December 6th at noon.  We have 27 bookings from our members and spouses and we look forward to seeing you all there.

From the office

50th Anniversary
As a part of our celebrations of this event we are asking each family to bring food to share for the Sunday lunch for your family and our guests.  Request that both a savoury and a sweet plate be provided giving the taste buds plenty of contrast.

The luncheon will be held in the school gymnasium and for the health of all please observe the following:
1.    There will be no access to heating equipment on the day so we ask you to bring cold platters to share.
2.    Please ensure all food is covered and placed into an esky or cooler bag if the weather is warm to prevent spoilage.  
3.    Food to be dropped off at the gym at 9:15am or earlier on the day.
4.    At the end of the day please collect all your items and take them home with you.

Remember, only disposable plates and serviettes will be supplied for serving of food so please consider this when preparing. If you have any questions or suggestions please discuss with Stephen Zanker or Cees Wesselingh who can be contacted via the front office on 82635087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
 

Complete my joy by being of the same mind,

having the same love,

being in full accord and of one mind.

Philippians 2:2

‘It doesn’t matter what you believe.’

God never said that #4
Many hold that beliefs about God, humanity, values, ethics, life purpose, and what happens after death are merely a reflection of one’s upbringing, education and culture. 

Since religion and world views vary from culture to culture, many in our Western culture claim: “There is no absolute truth; there’s no spiritual or moral truth that applies to everyone.  Truth is a matter of choice.  I will determine what’s true for me; you can determine what’s true for you.”

So given the options available people assert: “It doesn’t matter what you believe – as long as you’re sincere.” 

Really??!!!!!  I’d say that Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot were sincere in their belief to murder millions of fellow human beings.  Does that make their actions right?  Sincere people can be sincerely wrong! 

Jesus repeatedly makes unambiguous claims to be GOD!  What evidence do we find in the New Testament historical documents to vindicate Jesus’ claims?   

This Sunday we’re concluding our sermon series: ‘God never said that!’  Come along and find out why the claim that all religions lead to God cannot be true, and why Jesus is worth believing in. 

It does matter what you believe!  The life you live, the values you hold, the legacy you leave, and where you spend eternity will depend on it!


Bible Readings:  John 14:1-11,    Acts 4:5-13                                                  
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Good Shepherd Remembrance Service 
Following on from last year, we’re planning another Remembrance Service for Saturday October 29th, 1:30pm.  The aims are to remember loved ones who have died, to share our grief with one another, and to seek God’s comfort in Jesus. It’s open to all who would like to come.  As part of that service, we would like to offer family members and friends an opportunity to light a candle. 

We also would like to read out a list of names of those being remembered. If you would like a loved one’s name to be read out, you can make this known to us as you enter the church building on the day.  Some helpers will be recording names for the list, and if you wish you can include the date of their death.

Following the service, there will be an afternoon cuppa in the hall. 
Pr Rolly Stahl

Igniting the Future Appeal
The IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal has been launched as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Hopefully you have received an appeal pack by now. If you have missed out and would like one sent out please contact our office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 and they will gladly post one out to you.

Please prayerfully consider what you can give towards this appeal to help resource the exciting mission God has given Good Shepherd. Achieving our goal of raising $250 000 requires all of us to generously support this project. This is not something that can be achieved through the efforts of a few people. We are confident that God has provided us with the financial resources needed to achieve this goal. 

Please note that while we’re asking everyone to indicate what they will give to this appeal by 6th November, your gift can be given after this date in one payment or via instalments over the next 12 months. For gifts made after 6th November, or by Direct Deposit, we ask that you complete the appeal response slip and return it in the envelope provided via the Sunday offering bowl, either before or on Sunday 6th November. You do not need to complete a response slip if your gift is cash or cheque and is given by 6th November using the appeal envelope. 

50th Anniversary
As a part of our celebrations of this event we are asking each family to bring food to share for the Sunday lunch for your family and our guests.  Request that both a savoury and a sweet plate be provided giving the taste buds plenty of contrast.

The luncheon will be held in the school gymnasium and for the health of all please observe the following:
1.    There will be no access to heating equipment on the day so we ask you to bring cold platters to share.
2.    Please ensure all food is covered and placed into an esky or cooler bag if the weather is warm to prevent spoilage.  
3.    Food to be dropped off at the gym at 9:15am or earlier on the day.
4.    At the end of the day please collect all your items and take them home with you.

Remember, only disposable plates and serviettes will be supplied for serving of food so please consider this when preparing. If you have any questions or suggestions please discuss with Stephen Zanker or Cees Wesselingh who can be contacted via the front office on 82635087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

 

Kingdom Kids
50th Anniversary - WANTED!  Children of all ages for opening song.  One rehearsal required.  Please enter your names on your family’s Connect Card if you would like to participate. Kingdom Kids is now on school holidays.

We will resume on Sunday 23rd October.  Enjoy your holidays! Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children during the holidays.

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Youth Ministry

Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith.  Term 4 commences on Friday 21st October.  We have a new starting time of 6.30pm; just for next term, as we have some quite significant events planned so a bit of extra time is needed.  It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians.

Check out our term planner for term 4. Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.

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

Budget 2016
January – August 2016
Total Offerings – Budget $378,550        Actual $365,106    UNDER $13,445

Budget Summary
January – August 2016
Total Income – Budget $368,078            Actual $362,105    UNDER $5,973
Total Expenses – Budget $354,686        Actual $342,263    UNDER $12,423
PROJECTED SURPLUS OF $5,721 FOR 2016

Notes
•    Offerings in September were $2,500 under budget due to plate being well below budget.
•    All Expense groups were in line with budget in August.
•    Projected surplus is maintaining level above $5,000 even though offerings are consistently under budget.
•    Renegotiated Loan was repaid in full during September.
•    The amount normally paid towards the Renegotiation Loan will now be redirected to the facilities upgrade loan.  This should see the facilities upgrade loan repaid in full in April 2017.


Igniting the future Building Connection
A reminder when depositing your pledge envelopes onto the collection plate, to include your pledge form with your donation, even if it is a once off donation.  This will assist the finance team in their budgeting for the project. 

Hall Floor
The hall floor has been resurfaced.  Thank you for your assistance in removing any spills straight away and lifting furniture to prevent damage and keep the floor looking great.

Air conditioners
The evaporative coolers in the church have been opened for the summer months.  Overview instructions for use are situated on the wall next to the controllers. If you experience any problem using the units please inform the administration manager during office hours or leave a note in the communications book in the hall kitchen.

Board vacancies in 2017
The following vacancies exist on the Board for 2017:
•    Board chair- role of Chair is to conduct Board and congregational meetings and prepare agendas for both
•    Vice chair- you may be interested in filling this position with the view of taking over as Chair in the future. Will fill for the Chair when he/she is not available

Board members- we are always looking for new members especially women to keep a gender balance on the Board. If you want more details please contact John Dolling 83675296

October Board report
•    2017 budget was discussed and guidance given to the Finance Team for the preparation of 2017 budget.
•    Date of installation of Pastor Reid Matthias – date suggested is 22/01/2017.
•    New furniture will be unveiled on the 50th Anniversary service.
•    Agenda set for the Half Yearly meeting in November.
•    Follow up from joint school/church meeting – procedure developed for the school and church to work closely together on mission.

Support for Lutheran Community Care
 LCC AT Ingle Farm will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday October 22nd.  Government funding has been slashed so all funds raised will go towards covering the cost of vital programmes to ensure they will be able to continue. They have asked if the congregation can support their fundraiser by supplying some cakes. As they are for sale ingredients of cakes needed to be provided

If you are able to assist cakes can be dropped off at LCC from 8:30 on Saturday morning or delivered to the church before 3:30 on Friday 21st. If neither of these is suitable, cakes can be dropped to my place 28 0Loughlin Road Valley View up to 6pm on the 21st.

Pray continually

1 Thessalonians 5:17

It doesn’t matter what you do

God never said that #3
We’re in a sermon series called ‘God never said that!’ We love offering little nuggets of advice, support, or sympathy. They come in handy when we want people to feel better. But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving just isn’t true? What if God never said that?

Believing things about God that he never said can keep us from having a deeper relationship with him and lead us to give up on God because he isn’t who we believe him to be. Yet the problem isn’t with God, but with what we believe about him.

This Sunday we look at the false belief that says, “It doesn’t matter what you do.” Most people can see the problem with this so we qualify it by saying “It doesn’t matter what you do as long as I don’t hurt anyone.”

What we do matters. It matters to God and it matters to us even if we can prove that it didn’t hurt anyone. This Sunday we will look at the amazing freedom Jesus won for us on the cross and how what we do helps maintain this freedom, or surrender it. 

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:16-25; John 8:31-36
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Good Shepherd Remembrance Service 
Following on from last year, we’re planning another Remembrance Service for Saturday October 29th, 1:30pm.  The aims are to remember loved ones who have died, to share our grief with one another, and to seek God’s comfort in Jesus. It’s open to all who would like to come.  As part of that service, we would like to offer family members and friends an opportunity to light a candle. 

We also would like to read out a list of names of those being remembered. If you would like a loved one’s name to be read out, you can make this known to us as you enter the church building on the day.  Some helpers will be recording names for the list, and if you wish you can include the date of their death.

Following the service, there will be an afternoon cuppa in the hall. 

Pr Rolly Stahl

Igniting the Future Appeal
The IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal has been launched as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Appeal packs have been prepared for all our members and if you didn’t collect yours from the hall after service, they were posted out last week. If you do not receive a pack, please contact our office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 and they will gladly post one out to you.

You can watch the clip used at the appeal launch at the following link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_Ik2lFu7M This clip provides a helpful overview of the project and how it will help both our church and school communities make the most of the opportunities before us to share the good news of Jesus.

50th Anniversary
Reminder of dates:
Saturday Nov 5th social evening @ the church @7:30pm
Sunday Nov 6th celebratory church service at 10am followed by community lunch. Don’t forget to order your Anniversary wine. Keep an eye on the notice board in the hall for updated information.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on school holidays.  We will resume on Sunday 23rd October.  Enjoy your holidays! Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children during the holidays.

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Youth Ministry

Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith. We will be having a break until Term 4, recommencing on 21st October. We have a new starting time of 6.30pm; just for next term, as we have some quite significant events planned so a bit of extra time is needed.  It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians. Check out our term planner for term 4.

Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.
 
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

Pastor Noel’s farewell service
Earlier in the year Pastor Noel informed the congregation that he would finish his ministry at Para Vista during 2016. After consultation with the Board, Pastor Noel has indicated that his last service at Para Vista will be Sunday 27th November. The service will be followed by a community lunch.  There will be more details closer to the event.

Garden restoration
Last weekend a team of 14 eager gardeners planted 114 plants and shifted a mountain of mulch to restore our front garden along Montague Road. Thank you to all the volunteers and especially to Hayley and Mark Byford who planned the garden and arrange purchase of the plants.

Board 2017
There will be vacancies on the Board in 2017. To keep a gender balance it would be great if we had several women who were prepared to join the Board. If you are interested or would like more details about the work of the Board contact John Dolling 8367 5296 or jdolling@bigpond.net.au

Preparing grounds for 50th
It would be great if our grounds were neat and tidy for our 50th celebrations. Work has commenced to get them to first class condition. If you can spare half an hour (individually, as a family or group) we can share the tasks among many rather than rely on a few. Contact John Dolling if you can assist.

Thank You
Thank you to the team of volunteers who assisted in moving the furniture for carpet cleaning. 

Car parking at the church
Members are reminded that the church car park is not a secure parking area and should take the following precautions when parking.
1.    Hide possessions or any valuable items out of sight such as a phone or wallet – better still take any valuable possessions with you.
2.    Close all windows and the sunroof (if you have one).
3.    Ensure the boot is secured.
4.    Lock your doors.
5.    Ensure your security system (if fitted) has been activated.

Hall Floor
The hall floor will be getting resurfaced on Tuesday 11th October.  The area will be closed to all traffic for a 24 hour period.

Maintenance Vacancy
Volunteers are required to assist in the following tasks:
•    Painting – Church and Manse.  Some spray painting involved.
•    Refixing eaves at the Manse.
•    Refixing batons on the Church.
•    Gutter maintenance – Church and Manse.
Please contact Stephen on 8263 5087 or mark maintenance on your connect card to actively improve the presentation of our facility.  All materials will be supplied. 

Noticeboard

Professional Standards Workshop
A Professional Standards Workshop will be held here at the Salisbury Lutheran Church on Saturday 15th October between 9-4pm. Cost $35 per person. REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. Free Crèche available on the day. Please see Lyn or email (family@arckchurch.com.au) about the crèche. Please ring/email the office or email Lyn B if you are attending.

The Fossils are in concert again this year supporting Lutheran Community Care
When: Saturday, 29 October from 7.30pm
Where: Concordia College, Highgate
Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Concession and Groups of 10+, $10 Children 4-14 years (under 4 free)
Visit trybooking.com/MIPU to book tickets. All proceeds will support families in SA and NT through emergency relief, homelessness support and foster care.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 10:12