This Sunday we continue our new sermon series called ‘God never said that!’ We’re addressing some common myths of our Western culture that people hold to be true - and regularly quote to one another. But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving isn’t true? What if God never said that?
When people are reeling with the shock and trauma of tragic events, it’s amazing how we might tell our own experiences - or resort to schmaltzy clichés - to try and help people feel better. Some examples:
“I know exactly how you feel! Let me tell you about the time when…”
“Every cloud has a silver lining.”
“Don’t worry; whenever God closes a door, he opens a window.”
“God won’t give you more than you can handle.”
This last one is what we’ll be addressing on Sunday. Come along to find out where people get this idea from, why it is inappropriate for those who are suffering and four reasons why God might allow more than we can handle.
Hopefully we can be more helpful as we care for those who are hurting.
Hopefully we can bring comfort as we show the compassion of Jesus.
Hopefully we can point people to God’s love for them in Jesus.
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1,5-13; 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
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 earlier this 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 @7:30
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 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.
Volunteer Recruitment Evening for the Children and Families Ministry
7 - 7.30pm Monday 10th October in the Education Centre/Library
Wine soft drinks and cheese will be available. Come along to find out how you can be involved as a volunteer in the Children and Family Ministry.
RSVP Friday 7th October to kliebig@paravista.org.au
We had a great night last Friday night for our last event for the term. We looked at a clip from the original Karate Kid movie and this led to some fantastic discussions about trust, faith, obedience and service. We played games based around this theme too and of course enjoyed a yummy supper.
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 then be having a break until Term 4, commencing 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
Urgent requirement
Assistance is required to move chairs in the complex for carpet cleaning on Tuesday 4 October at 10.30am to move the chairs out, and then Thursday 6 October 10.30am to move them back again. Half an hour of time is all that is required. Please mark your connect card with ‘chairs’ and date, send an email to churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or call the office 8263 5087 with your availability.
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, the office on 8263 5087 or mark maintenance on your connect card to be able to actively improve the presentation of our facility. All materials will be supplied.
Vacancy
An opportunity exists for respondents to any security alarm events needing attention at the church. Alarm callouts are rare but when the need arises they need to be investigated to ensure a call out fee is not imposed. Please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark security on your connect card.
Call for nominations to School Council
Good Shepherd Lutheran School’s Governing Council consists of up to 10 members. All members are active Christians, sensitive and in-tune with our school values, and represent both Lutheran and other Christian denominations. Councillors serve a three year term. The Council collectively brings expertise and experience in governance, strategic planning, law, finance, spirituality, education and marketing to our decision making and policy direction.
Vacancies exist in 2017 for Good Shepherd congregation members and also other Christians. Preferably, experience in law or finance would be beneficial, but not essential. Nomination Forms for School Council are available from the school or church office. Please contact Council Chair Matt Schmidt (0412 357 558) m.schmidt@achper.com.au for any further information.
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.
Be kind to one another
Ephesians 4:32
