It worked really well… until near the end of the day when one of them asked: “Is the car nearly there yet?” It made us laugh!
We replied: “It’s not far now.” But to a child who’d been couped up in the car all day, not far was too far!
Through our Lent journey, we are following Jesus to the cross. In Mark 11, we read of Jesus’ grand entry into Jerusalem. The next day, Jesus clears the merchants and money changers from the temple courts – and becomes a marked man. The chief priests and the teachers of the law … began looking for a way to kill him… (Mk 11:18)
Jesus then faces a series of tough questions aimed to get him into trouble, or make him look ridiculous. Yet Jesus handles each question brilliantly (cf Mk 11:27 – 12:27).
But then a more respectful teacher of law asks Jesus: “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mk 12:28) How would you answer that?
Both Jesus and this teacher are in solid agreement that loving the LORD and loving people is most important.
Yet Jesus then tells the man: “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” (Mk 12:34)
What does it mean to be not far? The teacher of the law has his theology totally correct, so what is he still missing? Is it possible that you or I are missing the same thing?
Being not far from the kingdom of God is too far!
Come along this Sunday as we explore this further.
Pr Rolly Stahl
Bible Reading: Mark 12:28-34
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Prayer Requests
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Notice of Special General Meeting of the Congregation - 11 March 2018
A special general meeting will be held directly after the 8.45am church service on Sunday the 11th March 2018.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect a congregational member to represent Good Shepherd at the 2018 General Synod. Robyn Oatey has been nominated as our representative and has accepted the nomination. This is the only agenda item.
Apologies will be accepted by the church office by phone, email or in person. An attendance sheet will be available on the day to sign.
72 men from GSPV and other worship communities enjoyed a cooked breakfast and fellowship.
Members from CMA SA came to share their stories of how a common life in faith and enjoyment of riding a motorbike led to the formation of the Christian Motorcyclists Association of SA Inc.
‘Riding with Purpose’. Stories of not only where their bike rides take them, but in the growth in their personal spiritual journey and how that has enabled them to share God’s love with others.
This was also a special day – the first time the new kitchen was used to cook the breakfast.
Stephen Zanker came to cook and teach the ‘Men’s Breakfast Cooks’ how to bulk cook in the kitchen and not outside on the BBQ.
A hearty meal was shared over chats, stories heard, a time of men connecting in faith & fellowship.
Next Men’s Breakfast is in History Month on May 5th @ 7.30am
Our Guest Speaker will tell the life story of a young lad Hubert, born in 1888 at Mt Bryan, mid north of SA. Hubert Wilkins lived a life of unrelenting adventures and high drama including polar explorations and became recognized as – ‘the truly last – and one of the greatest modern explorers’.
From the Office
Assistance
Can you assist with helping to improve our facilities?
Our new foyer and cafe look very clean and modern. This is offset by the tired appearance of the woodwork and walls in the toilet corridor which is visible from the new area. We are looking for volunteers to help freshen up this area.
Help is needed to:
• sand the woodwork ready for painting ( 1 door would be a great help)
• paint the wood work
• gyprock the walls
• paint the walls
If you can assist in any aspect of this project please contact John Dolling or Stephen Zanker.
Urgent Vacancies!
This is the last Sunday our Barista will be brewing the coffee. Vacancies are now open to learn how to make the brewed coffee. Please mark your connect card or contact the church office to assist in this small but very important part of service. A team of volunteers will make a huge impact on our Sunday social activity after services
Parking lot safety – One Way Traffic
Remember traffic flow is one way entering from Montague road and exiting through the rear gate AT ALL TIMES. Please do not ‘sneak out’ onto Montague road after hours.
As this is a shared area speed is restricted to 10KPH.
Notice Board
Nominations for LCA Standing Committees open
The LCA's Standing Committee on Nominations is inviting all eligible congregational members to consider serving on an LCA board, council, commission or committee in the next synodical term. Please refer to the LCA nominations web-site: www.lca.org.au/nominations for information and to access the nominations form. Please note: Nominations must be submitted to the LCA Standing Committee on Nominations by 15 May 2018.
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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 in the new café area
Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm
Invitation to attend events at Australian Lutheran College (ALC)
ALC invites you to attend the following events being held on Monday, 26 February 2018, which mark the beginning of a new academic year for the College. The day will begin with worship in the College Chapel at 9am followed by the Opening Lecture at 9.30am in the Refectory. This year’s lecture will be presented by Rev James Winderlich (ALC Principal) and is entitled,
‘The shape of things to come for a church who learns: ALC’s renewing purpose to serve as an enquirer centred, transformational learning community.’
If attending either the service or the lecture, please park off campus and enter via the entrance at 200 Ward Street, North Adelaide. For all enquiries or to notify of your attendance, please contact ALC reception on (08) 7120 8200 or email: alc@alc.edu.au. For those unable to physically attend proceedings, the lecture will be live-streamed via the ALC website – www.alc.edu.au
“Be completely humble and gentle;
Be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:2
