Little did they know that a few days they would be the ones to cry out “Crucify him! Crucify him”. What had changed? Did Jesus’ plans to establish God’s kingdom go pear shape? Not at all! Jesus’ death on the cross was part of God’s plan for Jesus all along.
This week in our series “Knowing Jesus” we look at what Jesus meant when he said, “I am the good shepherd.” When Jesus declares that he is our good shepherd, he tells us a number of things about himself and his purpose. The greatest of these is that he willingly lays down his life for his followers.
Come and join us this Sunday as we celebrate Palm Sunday and what it means for us that Jesus rode into Jerusalem to willingly lay down his life for us as ‘The Good Shepherd.’
Bible Reading: John 10:1-18
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
“Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).
Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website for more details.
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. No Kingdom Kids this week as the children will be staying in service to worship with their families.
After the 10.30am service families are invited to come over to the school library to collect a “Holy Week Box”. This wonderful resource will help families to prepare for Easter over the coming week.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during this service.
Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.
Faith at Home
March booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the March booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.
JC Life Camp
JC Life is a camp for 10 – 13 year olds held at Camp Kedron in Barmera and is happening again this year. It will be held on the 18th to 20th April 2016, with this year’s theme being ‘What’s your Profile?’
Registrations are now open at www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/JCLife/
More information is also available at this site, or you are welcome to contact:
Narelle Fielke – 0427 706 093 or James Przibilla – 0458 047 646
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.
Special Congregational meeting
There will be a special congregational meeting this Sunday March 20th at 12.15pm. This meeting is to obtain congregational approval to proceed with the first stage of the redevelopment of our facilities, there will also be a short meeting of the Village to finalise the transfer to Fullarton Lutheran Homes.
There will be a BBQ lunch available after the second service. Proceeds will go towards LCC at Ingle Farm.
Is Jesus real?
This is the topic of a round table conversation recently put out by Lutheran Media as one of a series of YouTube videos. It would be a good discussion starter for a small group – or for a friend who is open to Jesus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddxVf5smIwk 8:34 mins
If you go to Youtube.com/luthmedia you will find a bunch of other topics from Round the Table and Face to Face. Some of them feature past and present members of Good Shepherd!
Rolly Stahl
Associate Pastor
Discipleship & Small Group Ministries
From the Office
Summary of March Board meeting
• Motion passed “We offer sanctuary to refugees who call Good Shepherd there church home or refugees recommended by church members. For this to be actioned we will need the support of congregational members. More details will be emailed and included in the Weekly News
• Michael and Gaynor Gower and Robyn Oatey accepted as delegates for the Convention delegates to represent our congregation.
• Several financial policies were updated.
• Audit report received from the auditor. No issues arising.
• Suggested date for AGM is May 22nd. To be confirmed.
Linking with Lutheran Community Care at Ingle Farm
At our November meeting the congregation agreed to link with LCC at Ingle Farm as its local outreach project.
During the Christmas break the freezer stopped working and the Centre lost all its spare food. Due to government cuts they have not been able to afford a replacement which limits the programmes they are able to offer. The Board decided to replace the freezer. This was delivered on Tuesday. They were so grateful. This was funded from our Outreach budget.
Members are becoming involved in some of the 26 programmes LCC offer. Last Saturday several members from the Men's Breakfast group (Men @ Para Vista) supplied and cooked breakfast for the Dad's playgroup. The playgroup gives dads a chance to spend time with their children and re-establish broken relationships. It also gives the dads a chance to talk with other men in a relaxed and informal way. If you would like to get involved with this great programme or want more information contact Eric Hofmanis.
On Sunday April 10th Kathleen Wilson from LCC at Ingle Farm will talk at both services about the work of LCC
Noticeboard
Shed Men
Breakfast and conversation for men and boys over 12 yrs, at 8am, Saturday 2 April 2016, at the shed of Damien Nitschke, 11B Pantowora Drive, Hope Valley. Please contact Gavin, 0403 086 052, or Mike 0419 822 042 for more information.
Team Leader, Op Shops - Full-time, based at Blair Athol
We are seeking a skilled and experienced retail worker to coordinate the day-to-day activities of three LCC Op Shops located at Blair Athol, Payneham and Smithfield. The role requires excellent communication and volunteer management skills. A passion for high level customer service and a flair for business development are sought-after qualities in the successful applicant. For a Job Description and further information, visit www.lccare.org.au.
Applications close 5.00pm on Friday, 1 April.
Upcoming Courses at the Centre for Learning
Workshop: Suicide Prevention for Emergency Relief Workers
LCC's Centre for Learning is offering a two-hour course to offer introductory knowledge in the following areas: suicide awareness, responding to people at risk of suicide, the importance of ER workers' self-care. In addition, the facilitator will discuss referral pathways for addressing mental health and suicide issues.
When: Wednesday, 30 March from 10.00am-12.00pm
Where: Lutheran Community Care, 19 Edward Street, Magill
Cost: $50, group bookings and concessions available
Visit www.lccare.org.au for more information and to register.
Course: Basic Emergency Relief
This course is designed to introduce Emergency Relief volunteers to issues in delivering an Emergency Relief program. Through doing this course you will gain a better understanding of the role of ER and financial counseling. Topics covered include worker values and attitudes, poverty issues, agency resources and networking, advocacy and referral processes, communication skills and interviews.
When: Thursday, 7 April from 9.30am-5.00pm
Where: Lutheran Community Care, 19 Edward Street, Magill
Cost: $85, group bookings and concessions available
Visit www.lccare.org.au for more information and to register.
Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for March, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Laundry Powder, Packet Soup, Toothbrushes, Washing Detergent
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,
even the King of Israel!”
John 12:13
