Forgiveness
In the twenty-first century, in all of its digital splendour, forgiveness seems as antiquated as rotary phones. How do we dial in the correct number for forgiveness? How do we differentiate between the sin that’s been done against us with the movable fences of offence that cause us to build walls between us and our family members.
Through Jesus’ words in the book of Matthew, we see the correct order given in which we can restore relationships, remove fences of offence and uncover grace.
Discover again the winding path of relational restoration and find out what God has in store for those who follow in Christ’s footsteps.
Bible Readings: Galatians 6:1-5, Matthew 18:15-20 NLT
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Congregational meeting
A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday 12th February at 10.00am. The meeting is to ratify the borrowing from the LLL for the Ignite Building Project. Further details will be provided closer to the date.
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
I have “kidnapped” my leaders this weekend and we are heading up the river for a Leadership Retreat. We will be training, planning and having time of fellowship and worship to ensure that we bring you a great year ahead in youth. It will be a very exciting year with new leaders, old leaders, new kids and old kids.
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. Please bring along your friends as we encourage all to grow in Jesus in an informal, enjoyable and non-threatening environment. Cost is $2 to cover cost of supper.
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au
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
Board chair 2017
We are still seeking a person to be Chair of the Board in 2017. Below are listed the tasks of the Chair:
From our By Laws - The Chairperson shall
a) be elected annually by the Congregation and shall preside at meetings of the Board and the Congregation;
b) encourage and cooperate with all office bearers;
c) ensure that an agenda is prepared for the meetings of the Board and the Congregation.
d) submit a report to the Annual General Meeting of the Congregation.
e) the chair may become involved in other activities if he/she chooses to.
Igniting the Future upgrade notes
• The Meet-n-Eat group have settled into a new routine holding their ministry each Monday night in the school gym.
• Hall store has been cleared.
• Thank you to the ladies who have worked hard in the kitchen to box up all the catering equipment ready for storage.
• Thank you to the ministries who have cleared and sorted through their items ready for moving.
Morning tea during the upgrade will be served in disposable cups due to no washing up facilities. Please assist by placing your cup into provided bins when finished.
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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
“But Jesus looked at them and said,
With men it is impossible, but not with God;
for with God all things are possible.”
Mark 10:27
