Around 1000 years before Jesus was born, the Lord promised King David that one of his descendants would establish an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 7).
God keeps his promise when the angel announces to Mary: “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!” Luke 1:31-33 (NLT)
About 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah tells us some names of this “son of David”: For a child is born to us, a son is given to us… And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6-7 NLT)
Last Sunday we began with Wonderful Counsellor. As our Wonderful Counsellor, Jesus knows what life is like for us, cares for us, and is always available. We looked at how we can find healing with our Wonderful Counsellor.
This Sunday we explore the second name in Isaiah 9:6: Mighty God. What comes to mind when the word “mighty” is used of someone? Perhaps a mighty athlete, a mighty leader, or a “super-hero”?
Come along this Sunday and discover the picture behind the name Mighty God – and how Jesus demonstrates through his mighty deeds that he is Mighty God who delivers us and makes us his!
Bible Readings: 1 Chronicles 11:10-25, Mark 2:1-12
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
This Sunday at our 10.30am service our Kingdom Kids we will be having their final session for 2016 and celebrating Christmas! We would love for you to join us!
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
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of December that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.
Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker
Last Friday we had our last actual Youth event. We had a great night looking back over the past 12 months and Ben McAleer produced a great trip down memory lane for us via YouTube which can be viewed on our Facebook page or the Church’s Facebook page. The youth wrote letters to their future selves for their hopes, dreams and faith growth for the next 12 months. We then looked at what we want to learn about and how we want to grow over the next 12 months and wow – they really want to go into some great stuff. These guys are really eager to grow their faith!! With a whole heap of new leaders coming on board and potentially a lot of new youth 2017 is looking awesome. Of course what would youth be without fellowship, food and fun!!!
Next week we have our end of year celebration family BBQ where we meet the year 6s and hopefully some other new faces too. A night of fun and fellowship guaranteed. Hope to see a lot of you there. Youth will then recommence in February 2017.
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au
Margot Mertin - Faith Formation Leader
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 Freund family
We would like to thank you for your condolences on the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Rita Niemz. We appreciate your caring concern and prayer support. We are comforted knowing that Rita has been carried home in the arms of the Good Shepherd.
Julie, Lindsay, David and Kayla Freund
Maranatha Health Gala Dinner
Partnerships create possibilities
Come on a journey with us to discover the tastes, aromas, colours and sounds of Africa, and support Maranatha Health as we create bright new futures in Western Uganda. The evening will feature a delicious 3 course meal (including Ethiopian buffet), energetic African entertainment from Moore Black & the Organic Roots, a silent auction and fundraising fun, and all the latest updates from our in work Fort Portal, Uganda.
Special guests: Kimberley & Michael Findlay, MH Founders
MC: Kate Collins, from Channel Nine News
Guest speaker: Suren Krishnan, Associate Professor of Surgery at Adelaide University (who recently performed MH's first surgeries in Uganda)
Venue:
Furlan Centre - 69 Briar Road, Felixstow, SA 5070
Tickets: Tables of 10
1 ticket $100* pp
10 tickets $90* pp
Book tickets at www.trybooking.com/NDRM
Contact: RSVP 17 January, including dietary needs contact@maranathahealth.org
From the office
Time-Out Devotion Book
Yearly devotion books are now available to pick up from the office for a cost of $23.
The book provides Christian devotions by Australian writers for each day of the calendar year.
There are only 5 copies available, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
Contact the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 to get your copy.
Car parking attendants are required to assist with traffic and parking on Christmas Eve. Assistance would be required for three time slots.
• 4.30pm to 5.00pm
• 5.30pm till 6.30pm.
• 7.00pm till 8.00pm
Please mark your connect card with parking, contact Stephen or the office on 8263 5087 to assist.
Notice Board
LLL Interest rate change
Our congregation has received an “LLL Interest Rate change” notice advising us that the rate will be 2.50% from 1 December 2016. This notice has been placed on the church notice board for your information.
Christmas Appeal: Changing the Lives of Families
Thousands of families across Australia are struggling with abuse, neglect and poverty as we prepare for Christmas. Lutheran Community Care provides caring support and walk with families to bring hope and joy this season.
You can change the life of a family through a donation of $75, which provides services tailored to meet the needs of each family. If you have not already done so, could you help by giving a donation to support families struggling at Christmas?
Visit the LCC website at www.lccare.org.au or contact LCC at 08 8269 9333 to give a gift that will bring joy this Christmas.
Barossa: Position Vacant: Reception and Administration Worker
We are seeking applicants with experience in office administration and reception to join our team in supporting families and individuals in the Barossa. This position is part time (2 days per week). A Job Description with further details about the position can be found at www.lccare.org.au For further information please contact Louise Mather
lmather@lccare.org.au or 8562 2688. Applications close 15 December.
Adelaide: Emergency Relief Volunteer Needed
Lutheran Community Care are in need of an Emergency Relief Volunteer to join our friendly Blair Athol team on Mondays. Volunteers interview and provide assistance to clients who present for emergency food and clothing. Professional training is provided. For more information, please contact Michelle on 8269 9300 or mbusto@lccare.org.au
“If we confess our sins,
He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9
