The one who does the sending is usually the person in charge. The one who is sent carries out the will of the one sending.
Jesus once said: “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. (John 4:34 NIV) Jesus is the Son of God sent by the Father.
When the crucified and risen Jesus appeared to his disciples, he said to them: “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” (John 20:21 NIV)
Jesus sends his disciples to continue his ministry, sharing the good news of God’s forgiveness throughout the world.
This Sunday we will explore how Jesus also sends us.
Bible Readings: John 20:19-23, Ephesians 2:8-10
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Kingdom Kids resumes for Term 2 this Sunday at our 10.30am service. Kingdom Youth will be meeting in the OSCH room for their session this Sunday with lunch afterwards.
Toddler Zone will be available this Sunday.
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
Playgroup is held on Wednesdays at 9.30am in the OSCH room over at the school. Please bring pre-cut fruit to share. Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones.
SOUL Crew returns this Friday night. We are really excited to be opening up SOUL Crew to those in school year 6, so look forward to welcoming some new young people along this week. Refer flyer below for SOUL Crew dates and mark them in your diary.
This term we are looking at Jesus – Who is He? We will be providing a greater insight into this “Superhero” and how He is relevant in our lives today. This week we are doing an overview on who Jesus is in a fun and creative way.
SOUL Crew is a great way for like-minded teens to come together and explore their faith in a safe non-judgemental environment, so feel free to invite all your friends.
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au
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
Congregation and school AGM’s
The AGM’s of the Congregation and school will be held on Sunday May 28th at 12:30. The Maranatha Team will provide a soup lunch after the second service. Information re the congregational meeting will be available in hard copy on Sunday May 21st and emailed to members early in the following week.
Main items for the congregational meeting:
• Presentation of 2016 audited accounts
• Report from Pastor Reid
• Report on Facilities Redevelopment
• Election of Board Chair for 2017 + 1 member of Adjudication Team
Last chance
There are only a dozen bottles of the Anniversary wine remaining. Unfortunately for red wine lovers there is only white wine in our cellar. Bargain buy - $100 for the lot or $8:50 a bottle. See John Dolling if interested.
For sale
Surplus to requirement two Godfrey Steel 4 drawer filing cabinets. $100.00 ONO for each. For further information or to view the units please contact Stephen, the church office on 8263 5087or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
Ignite the Future building update
The builders have completed a considerable amount of the foundation work and have commenced internal structural work on the new education centre and store. A viewing hole has been allowed in the door at the end of the pigeon hole corridor to view construction works at any time.
Cactus
The large cactus that was used for the Easter display can be yours for a donation to the Ignite building project. Please see or contact Andrea Brooks, Merv Thiele, Stephen or the church office on 8263 5087or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
Conferences
There is a wonderful opportunity for faithful Christian growth for both men and women coming in May. The Grace Conference, held May 27th, is an encouragement for women of any age. If you would like more information, please speak with Andrea Brooks, Kathy Tscharke or Debbie Wesselingh. Also, the Adelaide Men’s Convention occurs two weeks prior, Saturday, May 13th. More information will be coming in the next weeks, but space is limited. Sign in early!
Notice Board
German Heritage Research Group History Festival seminar
‘German Music Heritage in South Australia’, Saturday 20 May 2017, 9 am. – 4.30 pm.
Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, Adelaide University. Stories from Luther to Liedertafel: hymns, choirs, bands, conservatorium and concert hall, pipe organs and pianos. Registration essential - $40 includes lunch and musical interludes. Enquiries: lutheran.archives@lca.org.au, tel. 83404009
Alfred Zinnbauer, the Lutheran Church and the Good Neighbour Council
Friends of Lutheran Archives FoLA meeting on Monday 22nd May: Speaker: Dr Kristy Kokegei: Monday 22 May at 7.30pm Bethlehem House, Sudholz Pl, Adelaide. Kristy Kokegei is digital historian for SA History Trust. Her talk shows how the efforts of Zinnbauer and the Lutheran Church towards settling South Australia’s postwar migrants did much to ensure a compassionate and humane approach in government migrant policies.
2017 “Organists Meet and Swap”
Will now be held on SATURDAY JUNE 24th at St Martins Lutheran Church, 82 Cliff St., Mannum 10am to 3pm. Optional extra River Paddle Boat Cruise 3:30pm to 5pm
Cost: $12 students free (Cruise extra)
PLEASE REGISTER by WED JUNE 14th. For PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FORMS including Cruise information please contact Joy Mildren - 0458 650 135 or 8367 9969, joymildren@hotmail.com or your check your church noticeboard.
“Greater love has no one than this:
to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
John 15:13
