This Sunday we continue our worship series: ‘God’s opening acts’. In the book of Acts, we’re tracing how God opens opportunities for the good news of Jesus to be proclaimed; and opens people’s hearts to receive Jesus as Messiah and Lord.
Has it ever surprised you how God gets through to people? Do you ever wonder how some people - who once wanted NOTHING to do with Jesus - end up becoming his faithful followers? Perhaps you see one in the mirror from time to time?
This Sunday, we’re looking at how Jesus appeared to Saul on his way to Damascus. We’ll be hearing Saul’s side of the story. This dramatic event changed him from a persecutor of Jesus to a proclaimer of Jesus.
Who would have thought Saul? Who would have thought you?
Bible Reading: Acts 9:1-20
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Family Zone LCC @ Ingle Farm
At the November meeting in 2015 the congregation decided that we would support Lutheran Community Care at Ingle Farm.
At both services on Sunday Kathlene Wilson the Manager from Lutheran Community Care at Ingle Farm will outline the wonderful work they do in supporting the many disadvantaged families in the area. Kathleen will be available after service to answer questions or to discuss the work of LCC.
There will be a retiring offering after both services. This together with the $250 raised at the BBQ several weeks ago will be given to LCC to support their work at Ingle Farm.
Anyone with a heart for outreach into our local community will be given the opportunity to form a LCC Team whose function will be to coordinate our support for LCC at Ingle Farm.
50th Anniversary
The April edition of the 50th anniversary Update will be available next week in email copy and in the weekly news. Thank you those who have made contact re the ad in the Lutheran which had the school celebrating its 50th and not the church. There will be a correction in the next edition
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.
Kingdom Kids is on this Sunday! Come along to learn more from the Bible about our amazing God.
Faith at Home
• The April booklet is out now! Pick up a copy of the Faith at Home booklet from the Kingdom Kids Sign-in desk or the parenting room! The booklet is also available on our phone app.
• There is a great app called Bible for Kids which is FREE to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. It is aimed at kids 5-8 years old and has interactive adventures to help kids explore the big stories of the Bible. Next time your kids have ‘screen time’ maybe give them a go on this! For more info, have a look here: https://www.bible.com/kids .
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
Children and Family Ministry Team
Beth Einthal & Kathy Liebig
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Dried Apricots from the Riverland.
Pre order dried apricots from the Riverland at the church reception. They will be delivered in May at a cost of $12 per 500gms and proceeds will go to Mango Tree Centre for people with Disabilities in Tonga. Last year $20,000 was raised in South Australia through the sale of the apricots.
Silver Lies, Golden Truths: Broken Hill - a gentle German & two world wars.
Author Christine Ellis will be the guest speaker at the Monday 18th
April meeting of Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA), & will tell the tale of her grandfather, Reinhold (Jack) Schuster, a so-called enemy alien in Australia. Bethlehem House, Flinders Street, 7.30 pm. Supper & gold coin donation.
LCA Vacancy
Vacancy: Assistant to the Bishop - Public Theology
New position - Full-time
LCA National Office, Adelaide SA
The position will resource Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand to engage more fully and effectively with current and emerging ethical and moral issues in society.
Applications close 29 April 2016
More Information - Contact LCA Business Manager debbie.venz@lca.org.au or 08 8267 7300
Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for April, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Biscuits, Harvest Tin Meals, Razors, San Remo/Continental Pasta & Sauce Packs
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.
Vacancy – 12/4 Bruce Court, PARA VISTA
Want to down size but remain in quality surrounding? Want to be part of a supportive community but still maintain your independence?
Then this Independent Living Unit may be for you…
Fabulous location within the City of Salisbury, close to shops, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, public transport and parks.
Two bedroom Independent Living Unit available for $190,000 (loan license agreement) with a daily fee of $10.30
The Independent Living Unit is a self-contained unit with two bedrooms, bathroom/laundry, kitchen, lounge/dining room.
The fortnightly fee includes:
• Repairs, maintenance and replacements excluding the cost of any work the payment for which is the responsibility of a particular Resident pursuant to this Licence Agreement;
• Basic garden maintenance;
• Costs of administration;
• Painting and other surface treatments;
• Pest eradication and control;
• Council rates
• Water rates
• Electricity in common areas
Common Areas include:
• Garden areas
For more detail please contact Resident Support on phone (08) 8372 3495 or email residentsupport@flh.asn.au
Love never fails
1 Corinthians 13:8
