Still there are a bunch of reasons why the seed may end up unfruitful.
It’s the same with the Word of God – which Jesus compares to seed that a farmer scatters over his field. Many of us know the story. At the end there are only two real outcomes: fruitful or unfruitful.
Jesus wants to bring new life to hearing ears and open hearts – so we can bear the fruit of his character, impacting others with his love and truth.
Jesus identifies some ways this new life can be choked out of us. The word ‘choke’ is a synonym for ‘suffocate’ or to lose breath, the very thing that gives life.
What “weeds” are choking the life of Jesus out of you?
What is suffocating the breath of the Holy Spirit from the life God wants for you?
The seed of God’s Word goes everywhere, but only bears fruit in good soil – and good soil has a lot to do with how we “hear”.
Bible Readings: Mark 4:1-20.
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Kingdom Kids will not be available this Sunday at our 10.30am service.
Activity folders are available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during the services. Please help yourself to them in the narthex.
Growing Faith at Home
Now available only on our church App! To encourage families to keep growing in their faith at home each week.
Little Lambs Playgroup
New venue and time!!! Due to the church hall renovations, Little Lambs Playgroup will be held on Wednesdays at 9.30am in the OSCH room over at the school. Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones.
Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker
SOUL Crew was on last Friday night. Pastor Reid led the session and we had a very physically challenging, yet fun way for the young people to learn all about Lent. From collecting raw bacon fat to remind us of “Fat Tuesday”, to throwing water balloons to remind us of our Baptism, to learning a new word “Tessarakonta” meaning 40 – 40 days of Lent, tasting salt to remind us of Jesus temptation. I am sure all who attended will at least remember a couple of facts about Lent. Next Friday we will be finding out what Luke has to say to us.
Margot Mertin
Faith Formation Leader
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
Ignite the Future building update
Mossop Construction & Interiors have been appointed as contractors for the upgrade. This is the same company that has recently completed the library upgrade to the school. They will also be completing another project with the school.
Installation of Fencing will commence next Tuesday 14th March, then Hoarding of work areas on the 15th and 16th March.
For the length of the building works, all volunteers and visitors to the church are requested to enter via the front office during working hours and sign in on the visitor’s book. If you are leading a group you are requested to sign in on behalf of the group and then PLEASE sign out again once your group has finished. This is to prevent any health and safety issues during installation.
If you have any issues during this time please contact Stephen or the front office on 8263 5087
Pigeon Holes
Due to the building works most of the pigeon holes have had to be moved to a temporary position. As all the boxes are going to be moved in the next two weeks it is imperative that all members remove all their belongings till further notice. All posted information will still be available from the information area or sent out via email.
Thank you to all who turned up at short notice on Thursday and helped gut the kitchen and old education area.
Notice Board
LCA Employment Opportunities
Coordinator of Volunteers 0.6 FTE
Lutheran Ministries in Central Australia
Lutheran Community Care SA-NT, Alice Springs NT
• Position description
• For further information contact Barb Cybulka 08 8953 5160 bcybulka@lccare.org.au
• Applications close 14 March 2017
Adelaide: Volunteers Needed at Smithfield and Payneham Op Shops
LCC is in need of volunteers to help in our Op Shops. We are specifically seeking volunteers for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Smithfield, or any day at Payneham (Monday-Saturday). If you want to contribute to the community and be part of a friendly team, contact Di for more information: 8269 9300 or dgerrie@lccare.org.au
Lenten Appeal - Rebuilding lives one step at a time
Please give generously to LCC this Lent and partner with us to equip and empower vulnerable people rebuild their lives one step at a time. Find out more or donate at www.lccare.org.au or 8269 9333
Friends of Lutheran Archives (Fola)
Agnes Dorsch nee Heyne was a brilliant scholar and gifted teacher whose distinguished career culminated in two significant decades at Concordia College (1923-43). As a pastor’s wife she founded the Adelaide Bethlehem Women’s Guild – perhaps Australia’s oldest? – and raised 11 brilliant children. Her grandson, retired neuro-surgeon Dr Nick Dorsch, will outline Agnes’ achievements at the FoLA meeting on Monday 27th March, 7.30 pm at Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the city. All welcome, supper & gold coin donation.
“I am not saying this because I am in need,
for I have learned to be content
whatever the circumstances.”
Philippians 4:11
