• How do we go about helping these brand new Christians to walk in the way of Jesus? What do we teach them first? What’s the best way to do this?
• How do we help them to develop a deeper relationship with God?
• How do we help them to grow in Jesus’ love for one another – and for those who do not yet know him?
• How do we foster a community where we are learning what it means to obey Jesus in everything, and doing this so authentically that others are drawn to him?
The disciples enacted the common life they had previously experienced with Jesus: they passed on the teaching of Jesus, worshipped together, ate together, witnessed miracles carried out in the name of Jesus, prayed together, shared their resources with people in need, and did life together. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:47)
• Do you think God still wants this to happen in local churches today?
• I wonder if God could do something like this with us at Good Shepherd.
• Would we be open to this? Would we be prepared for the changes and challenges?
Of course, issues arose and troubles came along. There was a reaction from the Jewish leaders. But the power of a community filled with the live and life of Jesus where people’s needs are met is profoundly attractive.
This Sunday we’ll explore the Holy Spirit’s work of a Dynamic Community.
Pr Rolly Stahl
Bible Reading: Acts 2:42-47
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Youth
REBEL - METRO CLW 2018
y7-9 July 9-13
y10-12 July 16-20
Port Hughes Accommodation Centre
$220 per camper
For more information and to register: http://blueprintministries.org.au/
Registrations close 1 July
Please contact Chelsea Schiller if you require financial support to attend
chelsea.schiller@paravista.org.au
From the Office
Flooding of redevelopment.
Unfortunately there was a major flooding of the new entrance, café, kitchen and tech room during the week. As water got into the new switch board, at the time of writing there is no power or lighting to these areas. We hope to have the situation rectified by Sunday but there may be alternate arrangements for tea and coffee.
AGM questions
There were questions/information raised/supplied at the AGM last week that are addressed below.
1. LLL Matching deposit funds for LLL account holders to match their deposit against our congregation.
Information can be found here or at www.lll.org.au or by calling the LLL on 1800 556 457. This could allow Good Shepherd to borrow funds at 5% p.a. See the article below.
2. Furniture equipment request for the café playground
A request for the type and design of furniture you would like to see in the café area. Please let John Dolling know.
3. Equipment request for the playground
A request for the type and design of equipment you would like to see in the playground area. Please be mindful that the area will be predominantly aimed at the 5 years and under age group. Please let John Dolling know.
4. The dedication Sunday for the new works had been set for Sunday 16th September. The Transform Team are organising this and would love to hear from you if you wish to provide input.
5. The popular report from District Synod can be found here or go to http://www.sant.lca.org.au/events/convention-of-synod/. If you require a hard copy please contact the office and they will print you a copy.
Regular Electronic Giving (REG) www.lll.org.au/REG
REG is a way for our members to regularly support the work of our church. Details of transactions are kept totally confidential. None of your personal details are given to the congregation or treasurer. The treasurer is only advised of the total amount credited to the account for the month. For those who are altering their giving through REG or wish to start giving via REG, the appropriate forms are available from the table at the rear of the auditorium or via this link http://www.lll.org.au/giving_through_the_lll/regular_electronic_giving_reg use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
Alternatively deposits can be made to 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.
Notice Board
Friends of Lutheran Archives
Lutheran Teachers College est. 1968 (LTC) was the training ground for prospective teachers and Lay Workers in the church for many years. These people are now part of Australian Lutheran College. At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 18th June,
Dr Richard Hauser (a published author) directs a panel of 7 early LTC graduates and a lecturer as they reflect on their LTC experience – serious & funny. Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, City, 7.30 pm. Supper & gold coin donation. All welcome.
Plant stall
The proceeds of the plant stall held on the last 2 Sundays is to support the work of the Family Hub. It is very pleasing that through the generosity of those who supported the plant sale we will be giving the Family Hub $613. Thanks to all who worked on the stall or donated plants.
Food Donation
The Family Hub supports many families in need in the local community. Especially in winter there is a great demand for food. Kathleen Wilson Manager at Family Zone will speak in the Spotlight segment at both services on Sunday 24th June. She will share about the work of LCC and will highlight how we as a caring congregation can support the work of the Hub through regular food collections.
Our first collection will be on Sunday July 1st at both services. We will provide information about the items they would find most useful.
Blueprint Ministries Appeal Dinner
Saturday 14th July 2018
Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre
$69 individual tickets // $448 table of 8
Speaker is Jonathan Krause
All tickets can be purchased online at www.blueprintministries.org.au or by contacting us directly. Tickets are available until 1st July unless sold out prior.
Need your interest?
LLL account holders can provide additional support to a particular project or department of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) by nominating their account to be ‘non interest-bearing’. As a result, the LLL is able to provide an additional benefit to LCA projects based on 5% of total ‘non interest-bearing’ deposits held for each project.
An LLL ‘non interest-bearing’ account has the other usual features and access of an LLL Account.
Your ‘non interest-bearing’ instructions can be changed at any time in writing to the LLL. Please include your account details and your signature in writing, and then post the instructions to our office in North Adelaide.
If you have an existing LLL Account and wish to provide this support to a particular project, fill in a new LLL Account Application form and complete the ‘non interest-bearing’ instructions. Then transfer the desired amount of money from your existing LLL Account into the new ‘non interest-bearing’ account.
It is possible for an LLL ‘non interest-bearing’ account to also be a Matching Deposit.
LLL non interest-bearing accounts are a great way to support the ministry and mission of the LCA.
Australian Lutheran College has launched its 2018 annual appeal
Your support of this appeal is vital, as together in partnership with you, ALC prepares people to serve in and through the Church. If you haven’t received a copy of the appeal letter, please make enquiries with your Pastor/Church Office or contact the College direct via email: alc@alc.edu.au or ph: (08) 8267 7400. A message from the ALC Principal, Pastor James Winderlich, concerning the appeal, is also available for viewing on our website – http://www.alc.edu.au/community/your-support/annual-appeal/. Your donation to the ALC annual appeal is tax-deductable and donations made before 30 June will enable you to claim your benefit this year. Thank you for your ongoing support.
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“For this is what the Lord has commanded us:
‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,
that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”
Acts 13:47
