Thank you Father God, and well done people of Good Shepherd with our 50th Anniversary Celebrations last weekend. There was a strong sense of unity as we reminisced over the past; and reignited God’s mission of sharing Jesus with our community. Hundreds of people helped organise, prepare, host, cook, clean, care, present, entertain, and share over the weekend. Profound thanks to each and every one of you who contributed to our celebrations. And praise the Lord for his kindness to us!
This Sunday we’re continuing our worship series: Celebrating God’s story in our story. We’ve been looking at our five branding words: Acceptance, Love, Hope, Serving and Growing. This Sunday’s theme: God’s story of serving – love in action.
Jesus does not just talk about serving. He lives it out – and dies doing it!
His story of serving continues in this world through you and me. As we follow Jesus in serving others, God touches lives – and transforms us!
What brings more satisfaction…
When you do something great that people applaud; or when you do a quiet act of kindness that helps someone else?
When you boss someone around; or when you help someone in need?
When you do better than others in a task; or when you help others do better in their tasks?
Bible Readings: Mark 9:30-37, John 13:1-5, 12-17.
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Placement and ordination of Dan Mueller
Dear Good Shepherd friends, we are excited to announce that the Lutheran Church of Australia has placed me as a graduate pastor at Walla Walla parish in southern NSW. The Wiradjuri Aboriginal word “Walla” fittingly means “place of strength” or “place of rocks” reminding me of Psalm 18:2 — “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.”
My ordination service is on Sunday 4th December at 2pm, St Paul Lutheran Church, 44 Audrey Ave Blair Athol SA 5084. A light afternoon tea will follow the service. All are welcome. I will be installed sometime around early February 2017. We are looking forward to this new adventure!
Peace in Christ,
Vicar Dan Mueller and family
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 at our 10.30am service. This Sunday our Kingdom Youth will be staying in 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.
WANTED! Children for Christmas Eve 5pm Service
This year our children will be participating in the 5pm Christmas Eve service. Speaking and non-speaking parts will be available. If your child would like to participate please contact Margot on 0401 850 814 or margot.mertin@paravista
Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board 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.
Thank you
Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker
Last Friday we screened “God’s Not Dead 2” for our youth event. The movie was well received and we ran well over time with our discussion, keeping parents waiting for a little while – oops, sorry guys!! And still the youth wanted to keep talking about the movie, because even though it was set in an American school system the movie themes are still totally relevant and applicable to all of our youth in everyday life.
“I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world than stand with the world and be judged by God!” This is such a powerful quote and so many of the youth spoke about this issue. Our next event is on 18th November and is our “Locked and Loaded” laser skirmish.
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.
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 are having a “Tribal War” on Saturday 19th November. Check out our flyer for further details, or our North Eastern Lutheran Youth Facebook page for a direct link for tickets.
Margot Mertin - Faith Formation Leader
Maranatha Health Fundraiser Lunch
Join us on the 20th November to catch up, browse goods at the MH stall, and grab a bite of lunch before being part of the Good Shepherd AGM. Sausages and salad available after the second service in the hall, in addition to a pre-Christmas stall. All proceeds will support the Maranatha Health Children's Clinic in Fort Portal, Uganda.
Any goods kindly donated to the stall will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much to the many of you who regularly support Maranatha Health in this way!
Igniting the Future Appeal
Our IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal to raise $250 000 to upgrade our hall, kitchen and rear church entrance finished last Sunday 6th November. However, it is still not too late to submit your completed response slip or donation to this appeal. Envelopes and response slips are available at the information area.
Please remember your gift can be given in one payment or via instalments over the next 12 months. We look forward to celebrating God’s provision for this project through your generosity.
From the office
50th celebration Sunday
A BIG THANK YOU to all who :
• Parked in Mattiske’s car park or on the school oval for the celebration.
• Bought food to share.
• Sat in the middle of the isles on entering the service.
• Were involved in the small groups who assisted in drinks stalls, table and chair set and pack up, assisted in food serving, emptied bins and swept and moped floors.
• Directed traffic
• Anyone else who assisted on the day in any way shape or form to make the day a great celebration.
Half Yearly meetings
The Half Yearly meetings for the congregation and school will be held on Sunday November 20th at 12:30pm. The 2 main items on the congregational agenda are the 2017 budget and a proposal re our Facilities Development. Hard copies of the meeting information are in the Member’s Information section. Copies will also be emailed out early this week. Budget information and facilities development information will be provided later in the week when they have been finalised.
Pastor Noel’s farewell
Pastor Noel’s final service as Lead Pastor at Para Vista will be on Sunday 27th. He will be farewelled at both services. This will be followed by a lunch in the hall and an official farewell in the Worship Centre. There will be a Farewell Event at 1.00pm in the church, immediately after the luncheon. Everyone is encouraged to come. Ministry groups who wish to present something at this event should contact Merv Thiele (0429 009 847).
Support for Lutheran Community Care
The congregation decided that any amount received in offerings at the 50th Anniversary service which were above our weekly average in giving for 2016 would be given to LCC to support their work at Ingle Farm. It is pleasing we were able to forward $1080.
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.
Lutheran Nurses
Next meeting is Monday the 28th November at 7.30pm at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide with entry from the rear.
Guest speaker is Annemarie Klingenberg on “Self-harm and Suicide".
All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if needed. We also ask for donations for a Christmas Hamper for Lutheran Community Care.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control
Galatians 5:22 - 23
