Shalom is peace, right relationships, right order, justice, wholeness. The prophet Micah gives us an image of God’s shalom: Everyone will sit under their own vine and under their own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid, for the LORD Almighty has spoken. (Micah 4:4 NIV)
Our theme this Sunday: Shaped for beauty and wholeness. We believe that this universe was created by God. As we contemplate creation in the heavens and on the earth, we see that God is an amazing artist.
Our world is indeed beautiful – yet broken. Daily news broadcasts show us scenes of devastation and despair. No wonder we groan with all of creation, longing for God to bring about our full restoration.
What God has begun in us, he will one day bring to completion – healed bodies and minds, restored relationships, perfect justice, perfect shalom! That is our hope and destiny in Christ.
From now until then, we are caught up in God’s creative plan – not just as observers, but also as participants. As God uses our skills and creative gifts to bless people, we join in his restoration work of making all things new.
Artists have the capacity to infuse this broken world with hope. God-willing, this Sunday we will have an ‘artist in residence’ painting during both services. Come along for a glimpse and taste of shalom!
Pr Rolly
Bible Readings: Psalm 19:1-6, Exodus 35:30-36:2, Romans 8:18-25
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Prayer Requests:
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At our 10.30am service this Sunday during the message, Tanya Harrison will be sharing with the Kindy – Year 4 children her mission trip experience to Indonesia in the Education Centre.
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 on our church Face Book page! To encourage families to keep growing in their faith at home each week.
Little Lambs Playgroup
Little Lambs Playgroup will meet for the last time this term at 10am in the church hall on Wednesday. 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.
This Friday is the Preliminary Final with Crows versus Geelong. Rather than missing SOUL Crew or missing the football, we thought why not embrace the football and use this as a time of intergenerational fellowship amongst the congregation. SOUL Crew leaders and young people have the pleasure of inviting everyone along to join them watching the game on the big screen at church, and then participate in some meaningful discussion at quarter time and half time. For those family members that may not be into football we will be screening a movie in the education centre and there will be board games to play as well. Cost is $2 to cover the cost of pizza at half time. Cans of soft drink will be available for $1. We would love to see you all at 7.00pm until final siren.
A lot of things happening with our young people, in events, in worship and serving, which is so exciting. Please contact me for further details regarding youth ministry - Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or Margot.Mertin@paravista.org.au
Para Vista Women's Fellowship
Please attend our two meetings in OCTOBER. Especially the first on Tuesday, October 3rd. At this meeting we will be interested to hear your thoughts and ideas about how our 2018 program is to be structured. All ideas will be considered and discussed and the committee are hoping to hear many contributions from you, the members.
Our second October meeting is to be on Tuesday, 31st . We encourage you to attend each of these meetings to ensure the future planning of our 2018 Fellowship. There is no Fellowship meeting in November.
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Dried apricots
For sale in the church office at $12 per 500gm pack which will help support ministries in Cambodia and Tonga.
FOSSILS fundraising concert
Tickets are now on sale for the FOSSILS live in concert. The FOSSILS (Folkies of the Sixties Sing Iconic Legendary Songs), featuring Peter Combe, Brian Loffler, Alan Hartley, Hugh Rudham and Monica Christian, will bring to life the best folk songs of the 60s and 70s.
This year, we are extending the event and invite you to join us early, from 6pm, for live pre-show entertainment, drinks and appetisers. There will also be a pop-up op shop and mystery boxes to be won! All proceeds support our programs helping vulnerable families and children, many of which are run entirely on the generosity of our donors.
When: Friday, September 29th
Where: Concordia College Chapel, corner of Cheltenham St & Balmoral St, Highgate
Time: Pre-show entertainment from 6pm, concert doors open 7.15pm
Tickets: Adults $25, Concession/Pensioner/Unwaged $15, Group of 10+ $20, Children $10
For tickets or enquiries, phone 8269 9333 or book online at trybooking.com/rjsn
Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia
Our meeting is Monday, September 25th, at 7.30 pm at 137 Archer Street, North Adelaide. Our guest speaker is Rachele Tullio; Dip T, Grad Dip, M Ed PhD, from the stroke foundation.
“Two are better than one...
for if they fall, one will lift up the other”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
