Please note that there is only one service at 9:30am, followed by morning tea.
Since Bishop David Altus will be at another installation on Sunday, we welcome his representative, Pastor Paul Fielke - who will be sharing a message from God’s Word and conducting the rite of installation.
The ministry God gives us is HIS ministry. God doesn’t just call us to carry out his mission, but promises to be with us; and to give us his power as we carry it out. We don’t need to rely on ourselves. We look to God, knowing that in all things he is the One behind it.
Bible Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, Ephesians 4:11-16
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Installation Day
This Sunday, be part of the next exciting chapter in the life of your church when Pastor Reid Matthias will be installed as our new Lead Pastor. We will also have the opportunity to welcome his wife Christine and three daughters Elsa, Josephine and Greta. Remember there will be one service at 9:30am followed by morning tea in the hall. Please bring food to share on a disposable plate.
Car parking
We are expecting a large number of visitors for the installation service this Sunday and would appreciate members parking on the school oval to allow our guests to park in allocated parking spaces. Please assist by parking to the eastern end of the oval.
Disabled Parking Only will be permitted between the village and the church.
Kingdom Kids is currently on holidays! We will be returning Sunday 12th February.
Activity folders are available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.
Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker
Happy New Year!!
Welcome to 2017 and another exciting year ahead in Youth. We are still on a break at the moment, working behind the scenes to bring you a great year.
We will re-commence with our first event on Friday 4th February starting at 7pm until 9.30pm. Here are the dates for this term so you can jot them in your diary.
Margot Mertin
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
Igniting the future upgrade notes
Reminder to all ministry groups to remove any items from the kitchen and the kitchen freezer by COB 25th January so it can be relocated. The unit will not be used for the period of renovation.
All ministry groups are requested to remove or pack into boxes for storage items that will be used once renovation has been completed. Boxes are available for use. Please see the front office or discuss with Stephen on 8263 5087 or szanker@paravista.org.au any concerns.
Budget Summary
January – December 2016
Total Offerings – Budget $507,000 Actual $485,793 UNDER $21,207
Notes presented to last Board meeting:
• Offerings in November and December were both under budget by about $3,000 each month.
• REG was in line with budget and plate was below budget.
• Significant trend during the year away from plate offering towards REG.
• Total Offerings $23k below 2015 and the first year since 2010 below $500k.
Igniting the future appeal
• Pledge forms for Igniting the future and cash received without Pledge Forms totals $120,000
• Approximately $90,000 has been received.
• Loan application has been accepted and will require congregational approval.
To assist in making your donations, use the following bank account details:
If transferring from an LLL account, use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
If transferring from another banking institution, use account number 100354939, BSB 704942
Phones
The church phones are being connected over to a NBN VoIP system. During this time you may experience an engaged signal on the church office phone. Please be patient and try again or email the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your enquiry and one of the office staff will get back to you.
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 actively improve the presentation of our facility. All materials will be supplied.
Gardening
After the garden makeover for our 50th celebration the gardens at our facility are low maintenance and require very little to maintain. Assistance is required from a member/family that may be able to spend an hour a month at their leisure to maintain one small garden section to help keep our facility looking great. Please mark your connect card with ‘Garden Help’ or contact Stephen on 82635087 or szanker@paravista.org.au
A view of Adelaide to be experienced could be gained while assisting in the cleaning of the gutters. The task involves an hour of time while being able to gain a view of the surrounding area not normally seen by others. Please contact Stephen or the office on 8263 5087 or put on your Sunday Connect card your intention to be part of the “View Adelaide with a difference” team.
Equipment surplus to requirement.
The following equipment is no longer required and is available for a donation.
• 2 X portable stair gates
• 2 X baby bouncer rockers.
If anyone has requirement or knowledge of someone in need please contact the office or Stephen on 8250 1690 or via churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
Items can be viewed via same contact.
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Craft Group
We are a group of ladies who meet together most weeks to craft and also support, encourage, affirm and celebrate one another. We each bring our own craft to do: knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, quilting/applique, just to name a few of the crafts that we do regularly. Sometimes, not much craft gets done; we just sit and talk for 2 hours!
When: Thursday evenings
Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm
Where: currently the cry room at church
Prayer Training and Workshop
25-26 February 2017
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Para Vista
Cost: $20 per person including lunch on Saturday.
Please let Sue Schenscher know if you wish to attend via 0422 799 668 or schenshes@hotmail.com
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:34
