Looking after our bodies

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
We're up to part 3 of Balancing Life’s Demands.  We're using the image of a wheel to talk about balance.  We need a right centre in life: Jesus.  Then we fit the key areas of our life - the spokes - into the Centre.  Last Sunday we looked at keeping our minds healthy and active. 
This Sunday we pick up the physical dimension: Looking after our bodies.  

God created us with a body.  One of the ancients reflects:

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you
    when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
    your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me were written in your book
    before one of them came to be.           (Psalm 139:14-16 NIV)

Every Christmas, we recall that the Word became flesh. In Jesus, God got tangled up in our skin and lived with us. 

Jesus lived, died, and rose again with a body, paying the price for us to become His: in body and mind, heart and soul.  Since our bodies are now temples of the Holy Spirit, we are to honour God with our bodies.

Bible Readings: Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.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.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids resumes for Term 2 this Sunday!  This term our teaching will focus on the books of Matthew, Luke and Acts – Jesus’ teaching and the early church.

There will be no Kingdom Kids on Mothers’ Day so that the children can worship alongside their mums and play a small part in the worship service. Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
May booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the May booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Our Step Up first communion course begins this Sunday with a lunch to be held in the Education Centre beginning at 12.15pm.  We have a number of children registered and we are looking forward to journeying with these children and their families as they take their next step in faith.  Over the following four Friday nights 8-29 May, our facilitator Mary Jo Zwar will lead the sessions.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Last Sunday at Good Shepherd
Our theme was: What’s on your mind?  As God’s people, we take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.  Like soldiers guarding an entrance, we take sentry duty over what comes into our minds. 

We can fill our minds with poison, stuffing, brain food, or the Bible. One form of stuffing is TV.  According to the ABS report in 2012, Australian adults spent an average of 13 hours a week watching TV.  That’s 676 hours/year.  The opportunity cost is well summed up in:

The Channel 23 Psalm
The TV is my shepherd  
  my spiritual growth shall want    
It makes me sit down and do nothing for his name’s sake   
  because it presenteth so many good shows that I must see.   
 
It restores my knowledge of the things of the world    
  and keeps me from studying God’s word.
It leads me in the path of failing to attend worship services   
  and doing nothing for the kingdom of God.

Yeah though I live to a hundred   
  I shall keep on viewing my TV as long as it will continue to work.
For it is my closest companion
  - its sounds and its pictures they comfort me.

It presenteth entertainment before me    
  and keepeth me from doing important things with my family.
It fills my head with ideas that are contrary to God’s word.
   
Surely no good thing will come of my life
  because my TV causes me to backslide
  and I shall be ashamed before him at his coming.

Pr Rolly Stahl 

Women’s Fellowship News
SA/NT Lutheran Women's Convention
This is an invitation to all women to attend at 9:30am on 16th May at St Paul Lutheran Church, Audrey Avenue, Enfield for our day long annual convention. We hope that many people will represent our fellowship and we welcome congregation members to also attend. The baby clothes that we are collecting should be brought or sent on that day so that they can be dedicated before distribution. Our thanks to all who are contributing.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCH
You are invited to attend the Women’s Fellowship annual fundraising lunch in Good Shepherd Lutheran Hall, on 2nd June at 12noon. Guest speaker is Mal Thiel sharing his experiences with football and Sudanese Australians. Cost per person is $12 which includes two courses and table wine. To register for this lunch please ring Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 by the 26th May.

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Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with Baked Beans, Tinned Meat Meals, Spreads eg. Vegemite, peanut butter and cheese spread.
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

“I am with you always”

Matthew 28:20

What’s on your mind?

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
Last Sunday, we started our new series: Balancing Life’s Demands.  We're using the image of a wheel to talk about balance.  We need a right centre in life: Jesus.  And then we need to work out how our priorities - the spokes - fit into the Centre. 

This Sunday we're exploring the theme: ‘What’s on your mind?’

For better or for worse, whatever you most think about is what you will become. We need to take care what goes into our minds - for that determines our beliefs, values, character, and behaviour.

Paul writes: ‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.’  (Romans 12:2a NIV)   How is doing life with Jesus renewing your mind: changing how you think about God, yourself, others? 

Bible Readings: Mark 12:13-27; 2 Corinthians 10:1-5
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.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.

Kingdom Kids
There will be no Kingdom Kids this week as we are on holidays.  Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Parents and Carers – have you noticed the “Ideas and Encouragement” sheet in the front of the children’s activity folders especially for you?  Here’s a snippet:-

Explain
There will always be something for you and the children to discover what God is saying to you.  Here are some ideas to help you.  Ask the children the following:-

• The Pastor is talking about ………  Can you draw me a picture of ……..
• If the child in your care is old enough to read, “write down” questions for them to answer throughout the service about what Pastor is saying. Open ended questions are great!
• Ask the children to keep a tally of the number of times an important word in the Bible is said throughout the sermon (e.g. redemption, hope, love).

Faith at Home
May booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the May booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Step Up is our first communion course for children in Year 5. 
Our course this year begins on Sunday 3rd May with a lunch for children and their families at the school.  Over the following four Friday nights 8-29 May, our facilitator Mary Jo Zwar will lead the sessions.  Letters have been sent to Year 5 students of the Good Shepherd community.  If you did not receive a letter, please contact the church front office and we will send one out to you.
If you would like to participate please advise by 27th April. Thank you for your co-operation.

‘Parenting in a Sex-Saturated World’
with Melinda Tankard Reist 7.30 pm Wednesday 29th April at Concordia College Chapel
$10 per person. Sponsored by Churches of Christ in SA & NT
Registration 8443 7572 or reception@churchesofchrist-sa.org.au

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Women’s Fellowship News
SA/NT Lutheran Women's Convention
This is an invitation to all women to attend at 9:30 am on May 16th at Saint Pauls Lutheran Church, Audrey Avenue, Enfield for our day long annual convention. We hope that many people will represent our fellowship and we welcome congregation members to also attend. The baby clothes that we are collecting should be brought or sent on that day so that they can be dedicated before distribution. Our thanks to all who are contributing.

Annual Fundraising Lunch
You are invited to attend our annual fundraising lunch in Good Shepard Lutheran Hall, on June the 2nd at 12:00 noon. Guest speaker is Mal Thiel sharing his experiences with football and Sudanese Australians. Cost per person is $12 which includes two courses and table wine. To register for this lunch please ring Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 by the 26th of May.

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Adelaide rebuilds Vanuatu fundraising event
Adelaide comes together to help support the beautiful people of Vanuatu in their time of need! A fun day for the whole family with Stalls, Performers, Artists, Music, Children’s Entertainment, Food & More! Saturday 2nd May, 2015 10am - 4pm at the Salvation Army - Ingle Farm, corner of Bridge and Maxwell Roads, Ingle Farm. Entry Gold Coin Donation

“Every word of God proves true.”

Proverbs 30:5

Balancing Life’s Demands

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
It seems that life in our culture is becoming more demanding all the time. With our technology and mobility, we are constantly tempted to fit a bit more in.  Keep doing that, and we find ourselves overloaded and stressed.  At what point do we say: “Enough!”

This Sunday we're starting a new series: Balancing Life’s Demands.  Think of a wheel.  If a wheel is out of shape, it's out of balance… and it doesn't function properly.  Likewise, if our lives are out of balance, we end up with break-downs, bust-ups, and burnout. Come and find out how God can help you find balance in a busy world!

Bible Readings: Luke 2:41-52; Colossians 1:15-23
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.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.

Huge thank you to everyone who contributed towards the Visual Arts display over Easter. This is always a HUGE job and a lot of unseen work goes on behind the scenes. Thank you to the children and families who made the flowers – they were a beautiful addition.

Finally – thank you to the amazing Visual Arts team who made this all happen; meetings, planning/designing, prep work, supporting the flower making, assembling the display Thursday night after church and again on Saturday morning. (Then comes the pack up)

This kind of event doesn’t happen without the very generous gift of your time and talents.
You are an amazing group of people and I feel very blessed to work with you all.

God Bless – Andrea Brooks

Kingdom Kids
There will be no Kingdom Kids this week as we are on holidays.  Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services. 

Parents and Carers – have you noticed the “Ideas and Encouragement” sheet in the front of the children’s activity folders especially for you?  Here’s a snippet:-

Relax
God loves that you’ve brought children into His presence to worship Him.  He loves each one of them – wriggles and all! “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  Matthew 19:14”

Faith at Home
April booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the April booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Step Up is our first communion course for children in Year 5.  Year 5 children will be invited to attend.  Our course this year begins on Sunday 3rd May with a lunch at the school for children and their families.  Over the following four Friday nights from 8-29 May, our facilitator Mary Jo Zwar will lead the sessions.  Letters have been sent to Year 5 students of the Good Shepherd community.  If you did not receive a letter, please contact the church front office and we will send one out to you. If you would like to participate please advise us by 27th April. Thank you for your co-operation.

‘Parenting in a Sex-Saturated World’
with Melinda Tankard Reist - 7.30 pm Wednesday 29th April at Concordia College Chapel
$10 per person. Sponsored by Churches of Christ in SA & NT
Registration 8443 7572 or reception@churchesofchrist-sa.org.au

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Maranatha Health Clinic open for business!
The latest Maranatha Health news is here.
The new clinic in Fort Portal, Uganda is open for service, patients are being treated and lives are being changed.

Read about it here!

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Organists Meet and Swap
Cost: $12 payable on the day
Light lunch, refreshments, participants ‘packs’
Registrations due by Friday 24th April to: joymildren@hotmail.com
or post to 8 Cambridge St, Vale Park, 5081
Enquiries: Joy Mildren 8367 9969/ 0458 650 135 or Barb Mattiske 8365 3033
A fantastic networking opportunity for all who are passionate about music in worship

Early bird was 17th April 2015 - Now extended to 30th April 2015. Cost: $35.30

“We love because he first loved us”

1 John 4:19

Believing is seeing

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This Sunday at Good Shepherd we are looking at those times in our faith journey when we experience doubt. Faith requires us to believe in things that we cannot see and this does not always come easily to us. It’s normal to have doubts about who God is and how he is at work in our lives.

Our theme this week is: ‘Believing is seeing’ and we will be looking at the story of Thomas who doubted the disciples story that Jesus had risen from dead. Thomas’ doubts turned into faith and we can learn a lot from this story about dealing with our doubts.

Bible Readings: John 20:19-31

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.

Kingdom Kids
There will be no Kingdom Kids this week as we are now on holidays.  Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
April booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the April booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Step Up
Step Up is our first communion course for children in Year 5. Year 5 children will be sent a letter of invitation to attend. Our course this year begins on Sunday 3rd May with a lunch for children and their families at the school. Over the following four Friday night’s 8-29 May, our facilitator Mary Jo Zwar will lead the evening sessions.   

If you do not receive a letter within the next couple of weeks, please contact the church front office and we will send one out to you. Thank you for your co-operation.

Novo! 2015
17-20 April 2015 at Cornerstone College, Mt Barker for School Years 7-12
For more information and to register go to www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/novo

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

From the Office

Thank you
Thank you to all the members who gave the gift of parking in either the Mattiske car park or on the school oval for the Easter services and allowing our visitors to park close to the entrance of the church.  Your assistance was appreciated. 

Budget 2015
January thru March 2015
Total Offering - Budget $127,800    Actual $122,010. DEFICIT $5,790

Notes to report

• Offerings in March were under budget by $2,690. 
• Plate offering was again in line with budget while REG was below budget by $2,670. 
• Total offering below budget by same amount that REG is below budget.
• January & February expenses are slightly below expectations except for Plant.

Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
Thank you for returning your Impact 2014 slips.  This assisted the finance team and board to ably formulate the budget for 2015.   For those who are altering their giving through REG or wish to start giving via REG the appropriate forms are available from the information rack at the rear of the auditorium or via this link http://www.lll.org.au/giving_through_the_lll/regular_electronic_giving_reg

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

Name Badges
Wear your name badge this Sunday and introduce yourself to any new people or visitors.

Communications Folder
A communications folder is available in the kitchen to the right of the door as you enter from the passage way. Instead of approaching staff on Sundays, please use this folder to communicate things like: misplaced items, minor maintenance issues, cleaning products or kitchen supply shortages. This will allow our staff to worship and not feel compelled to carry out duties on their day off. Alternatively, you can email the Church Office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

Vacancy
An opportunity exists for a volunteer to remove the rubbish bins from the street on a Monday evening and return them to the bin store.  All expressions of interest please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark bins on your connect card.

Gardening
The gardens at our facility are low maintenance and require very little to maintain.  Assistance is required from a member/family that may be able to spend an hour a month at their leisure to maintain one small garden section to help keep our facility looking great. Please mark your connect card with ‘Garden Help’ or contact Stephen on 82635087 or szanker@paravista.org.au

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FoLA Film Festival 'Seeds that Sprout'
The next Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting is on Monday 20th April. To launch Lutheran Archives Film digitisation appeal, Archivists Rachel Kuchel and Janette Lange will show and narrate a series of films from the Archives collection. Please come along to Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the city, 7.30 pm.  Supper & gold coin donation.

Organists Meet and Swap
Cost: $12 payable on the day
Light lunch, refreshments, participants ‘packs’
Registrations due by Friday 24th April to: joymildren@hotmail.com
or post to 8 Cambridge St, Vale Park, 5081
Enquiries: Joy Mildren 8367 9969/ 0458 650 135 or Barb Mattiske 8365 3033
A fantastic networking opportunity for all who are passionate about music in worship

“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs”

Proverbs 10:12

Easter Edition

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.  In a sense, every Sunday celebrates this.  It can become so familiar to us that we end up unmoved by it: “Hmm! Jesus’ rising from the dead?  Yeh, I know. So what?”

Those first disciples who encountered the risen Jesus were never the same again! They were transformed: from fearful people in hiding, to publicly proclaiming the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection to ALL!  They were so convinced that God had acted once and for all in Jesus, that they didn’t want anyone to miss out on the significance. 

How can the resurrection of Jesus be more like that for us - from information to transformation?

Come and join with us on Sunday to find out!

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.

This weekend at Good Shepherd
We have a great weekend of services planned to help you enter into the Easter story and celebrate the saving work of Jesus through his death and resurrection.

Maundy Thursday 7.30 pm with Holy Communion - Condemnation or restoration? 
Good Friday 8.45am & 10.30am - Would you die for you? 
Easter Sunday 8.45am and 10.30am with Holy Communion - Easter changes everything

Our Easter services attract a large number of visitors who we can bless in the following ways-

• Make it easy for them to find a car park by either parking on the school oval or in Mattiske’s carpark.
• Fill the church from the front rows so first time visitors do not have to walk all the way down the front to find a seat.
• If you arrive early sit in the middle of rows so that people do not have to climb over you to get to a seat.
• Bring a packet of hot cross buns on Good Friday to share at morning tea.
• Smile and say hello to people, especially those by themselves.

We look forward to you joining us for this very special time in the life of our church.

Hot cross buns for Good Friday
As part of our Easter celebrations we will be serving hot cross buns for morning tea on Good Friday. If you are able to bring a plate of hot cross buns, cut, buttered and ready to serve, that would be greatly appreciated. Please put the buns in the kitchen before service so those people rostered for morning tea can serve them. Thankyou

Kingdom Kids
We hope you enjoyed visiting the stations after the Palm Sunday service and that you used this opportunity to prepare your heart for Easter!

There will be no Kingdom Kids this week as we are now on holidays. Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
April booklet out now! Pick up a copy of the April booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, parenting room and children’s activity folders.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Next Wednesday Playgroup will have their last session for Term 1 and will be making a “Jelly Bean Prayer”! Come along straight after dropping off your children at school for a morning of pre-school fun, coffee and a chat!

Step Up
Step Up is our first communion course for children in Year 5. Year 5 children will be sent a letter of invitation to attend. Our course this year begins on Sunday 3rd May with a lunch for children and their families at the school. Over the following four Friday night’s 8-29 May, our facilitator Mary Jo Zwar will lead sessions from 7pm.   

If you do not receive a letter within the next couple of weeks, please contact the church front office and we will send one out to you. Thank you for your co-operation.

Novo! 2015
17-20 April 2015 at Cornerstone College, Mt Barker for School Years 7-12
For more information and to register go to www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/novo

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Para Vista Women's Fellowship
On Tuesday, 7th April, we invite you to join our meeting in the Church Hall to hear about the Home Care Today services offered by COTA, Council Of The Aging, through the Commonwealth of Social Services. These services support and encourage people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.

In July, 2015, changes will be made to these services. We have a guest speaker coming on that day to share her knowledge of the existing services and how they may be changed. Her talk will begin at approximately 1.45pm in the Good Shepherd Hall. You are, of course, welcome to join our whole meeting, which commences at 1.00pm on that day.

From the Office

A blessing for Easter
Please consider parking in either the Mattiske car park or on the school oval leaving the parks close to the entrance of the church as a blessing for our visitors.  These arrangements will be in place for both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.  Parking signs will be in place and your assistance in following directions is appreciated. 

Vacancy
An opportunity exists for a volunteer to remove the rubbish bins from the street on a Monday evening and return them to the bin store.  For all expressions of interest, please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark “bins” on your connect card.

Daylight Saving
Remember to turn clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time finishes at 3am this Sunday morning.

First Aid
As part of providing child safe programs for our children we are required to have safety management systems in place.  To assist our leaders and teams, anyone with a current first aid certificate is requested to provide a copy to the office for recording.  Your services would only be required in the unlikely event that minor assistance is required.

A view of Adelaide to be experienced could be gained while assisting in the cleaning of the gutters. The task only involves an hour of time while being able to gain a view of the surrounding area not normally seen by others. Please contact Stephen or the office on
8263 5087 or put your intention to be part of the “View Adelaide with a difference” team on your Sunday Connect card.

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LCC Foster Care - Upcoming information sessions
Wednesday 8 April 2015 6.30-8.30pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cnr Second & Seventh Streets, Gawler

RSVP by calling our friendly staff at 08 8337 8787 or email fostercare@lccare.org.au

Position Vacant - District Administrator
The District Administrator ensures the business affairs of the Lutheran Church of Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory District are conducted in accordance with sound financial and management practices. Job and Person Specifications are available at http://www.sa.lca.org.au.

Enquiries to Michelle Storie via E: districtadministrator@sa.lca.org.au or phone 8267 5211. Please apply by email including a resume and covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements.
Applications close Friday 10 April 2015

Position Vacant - Resourcing and Support Coordinator
Blueprint Ministries, the Department of Children, Youth and Family Ministry for the LCA SA/NT
Based at the LCA SA/NT District Office, North Adelaide, SA
Part-time (0.2FTE)
Applications close 10 April 2015
For more information contact fiona.weckert@sa.lca.org.au or phone 82675211
 

Family First SA - Traineeship Vacancy 2015
The Traineeship is:

• Open to school leavers and persons 17-24 years of age (inclusive), or persons under 30 years, however conditions apply
• For 1 year
• Includes 4 days in the office and a compulsory 1 day a week attendance at TAFE to complete a Certificate III in Business Administration
• Remuneration: up to maximum $31,195 per annum

To officially apply for this position
Refer to application process at:  https://apply.sa.gov.au/jobs/Pages/JobsSA.aspx .
The Traineeship Vacancy Code is 2015-2607. 
Applications are open from 27th March and close on 10th April 2015.
Please do not send your application to Parliament House.

FoLA Film Festival 'Seeds that Sprout'
The next Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting is on Monday 20th April. To launch Lutheran Archives Film digitisation appeal, Archivists Rachel Kuchel and Janette Lange will show and narrate a series of films from the Archives collection. Please come along to Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the city, 7.30 pm.  Supper & gold coin donation.

Organists Meet and Swap
Cost: $12 payable on the day
Light lunch, refreshments, participants ‘packs’
Registrations due by Friday 24th April to: joymildren@hotmail.com
or post to 8 Cambridge St, Vale Park, 5081
Enquiries: Joy Mildren 8367 9969/ 0458 650 135 or Barb Mattiske 8365 3033
A fantastic networking opportunity for all who are passionate about music in worship

“You killed the author of life,

but God raised him from the dead.

We are witnesses of this.”

Acts 3:15

Reshaping the temple (Palm Sunday)

This Sunday at Good Shepherd

This week we celebrate Palm Sunday. We continue our sermon series for Lent called ‘Shaped by the cross.’ This Sunday we’re looking at what Jesus was saying to us when he cleared the temple of all the animals, stalls and people who were buying and selling.

While the original Palm Sunday occurred nearly 2000 years ago Jesus wants us all to have our own Palm Sunday experience where we welcome him into our hearts and lives and allow him to rearrange things so we can have a personal encounter with God.

Bible Readings: Luke 19:28-20:2

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.

Hot cross buns for Good Friday
As part of our Easter celebrations we will be serving hot cross buns for morning tea on Good Friday. If you are able to bring a plate of hot cross buns, cut, buttered and ready to serve, that would be greatly appreciated. Please put the buns in the kitchen before service so those people rostered for morning tea can serve them. Thankyou

Kingdom Kids
There will be no Kingdom Kids this week as the children will be joining us in worship for Palm Sunday.  After the 10.30 service, visit ‘stations’ together as a family to prepare your heart for Easter.  You can also begin your ‘Journey with Jesus’ by collecting Easter tract cards.  One of our members – Justine Gallasch – has designed the beautiful artwork for the ‘Journey with Jesus’ booklets and cards for you to collect over Easter and take home and talk about with your family.

Faith at Home
April booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the April booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and in the parenting room. Last week for Lent calendars and Lent activity sheets - available in the children’s activity folders.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Next Wednesday at Playgroup, I will be coming in to share an Andrew McDonough Easter story about Dave the Donkey!  Come along straight after dropping off your children at school for a morning of pre-school fun, coffee and a chat!

Step Up
Step Up is our first communion course for children in Year 5.  Year 5 children will be sent a letter of invitation to attend. 
Our course this year begins on Sunday 3rd May with a lunch for children and their families at the school.  Over the following four Friday night’s 8-29 May, our facilitator Mary Jo Zwar will lead sessions from 7pm.   
If you do not receive a letter within the next couple of weeks, please contact the church front office and we will send one out to you. Thank you for your co-operation.

Novo! 2015
17-20 April 2015 at Cornerstone College, Mt Barker for School Years 7-12
For more information and to register go to www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/novo

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Para Vista Women's Fellowship
On Tuesday, 7th April, we invite you to join our meeting in the Church Hall to hear about the Home Care Today services offered by COTA, Council Of The Aging, through the Commonwealth of Social Services. These services support and encourage people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.

In July, 2015, changes will be made to these services. We have a guest speaker coming on that day to share her knowledge of the existing services and how they may be changed. Her talk will begin at approximately 1.45pm in the Good Shepherd Hall. You are, of course, welcome to join our whole meeting, which commences at 1.00pm on that day.

From the Office

A blessing for Easter
Please consider parking in either the Mattiske car park or on the school oval leaving the parks close to the entrance of the church as a blessing for our visitors.  These arrangements will be in place for both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.  Parking signs will be in place and your assistance in following directions is appreciated. 

Car parking attendants
Two parking attendants are still required for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Assistance is required between the services .  Please contact Stephen or the office on 8263 5087 or szanker@paravista.org.au

Library
We have a great resource for use by all members available in the education centre. This has recently been upgraded with extra shelving space in both the children’s and main sections.
A library card can be obtained by marking your connect card or contacting the office. Please assist our volunteer librarian by not putting return items back onto the shelf but return them to the return box.  Happy reading.  Thankyou.

Gardening
The gardens at our facility are low maintenance and require very little to maintain.  Assistance is required from a member/family who may be able to spend an hour a month at their leisure to maintain one small garden section to help keep our facility looking great. Please mark your connect card with ‘Garden Help’ or contact Stephen on 8263 5087 or szanker@paravista.org.au

Vacancy
An opportunity still exists for respondents to any security alarm events needing investigation at the church.  All expressions of interest please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au the office on 8263 5087 or mark ‘security’ on your connect card.

Village Board
Since the Half Yearly meeting the Village Board has not had sufficient members to form a quorum for meetings. The following people have agreed to join the Board and fill the casual vacancies: Stephen Zanker, Rae Hofmanis, Merv Thiele and John Dolling. We thank them for agreeing to join the Board and permit the Board to legally make decisions and progress the work of the Board.

Free Bread and Goodies
Free bread, muffins and sweets are available in the church hall every Monday night at 6.30pm. Provided by the good people from Prices Bakery Hillcrest, Muffin Break and Ingle Bakehouse.

Pigeon Holes
The latest editions of the ‘Together’ Magazine and ‘Lutheran Media’ Newsletter are now in your pigeon hole.  Please remember to check out your pigeon hole each week.  Thanks.

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Stations of the Cross - An Easter Reflection
Good Friday 3 April 2015 from 1pm to 5pm
Dahlenburg Property - 10 Amberdale Road, Houghton.

LCC Foster Care - Upcoming information sessions
Wednesday 8 April 2015 6.30-8.30pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cnr Second & Seventh Streets, Gawler

RSVP by calling our friendly staff at 08 8337 8787 or email fostercare@lccare.org.au

Position Vacant - District Administrator
The District Administrator ensures the business affairs of the Lutheran Church of Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory District are conducted in accordance with sound financial and management practices. Job and Person Specifications are available at http://www.sa.lca.org.au.

Enquiries to Michelle Storie via E: districtadministrator@sa.lca.org.au or phone 8267 5211. Please apply by email including a resume and covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements.
Applications close Friday 10 April 2015

Position Vacant - Resourcing and Support Coordinator
Blueprint Ministries, the Department of Children, Youth and Family Ministry for the LCA SA/NT
Based at the LCA SA/NT District Office, North Adelaide, SA
Part-time (0.2FTE)
Applications close 10 April 2015
For more information contact fiona.weckert@sa.lca.org.au or phone 82675211

LYSA Reunion Weekend 13 and 14 June at Nuriootpa
Invitation for all previous attendees of LYSA events and conventions.
Saturday night - Cocktail fundraising with silent auction, live band, refreshments. Youth Event
Sunday - Breakfast, Celebration Worship Service, BBQ Lunch.
We'd love some memorabilia from 1966 onwards (especially photos).
Please email Karen kpkjsumm1@bigpond.com.
If you would like to donate an auction item, please contact Tim tleckert@bigpond.com
All the details for weekend can be found at www.lysareunion.org.

“Know that wisdom is such to your soul;

if you find it, there will be a future,

and your hope will not be cut off”

Proverbs 24:14

Shaping our response to evil

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
We are continuing our sermon series for Lent: ‘Shaped by the cross’. 
This Sunday we’re looking at how the cross shapes our response to evil. 



We Aussies have a high regard for a fair go. Our young adults are big on social justice. Our schools keep upholding the value of respecting one another – and each other’s property. But what happens when people commit evil or do wrong against you?  How do you react to that? 

Jesus tells us:
“Love your enemies … do good to those who hate you …” (Luke 6:27)
“If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also.” (Luke 6:29). 
Such a response is not natural. It’s supernatural! 

Jesus’ cross shapes us so that we are not overcome by evil; but rather overcome evil with good!

Bible Readings: Matthew 5:38-45a, Romans 12:14–21

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.

A change to our staff team
Unfortunately Mark Welke will not be continuing in the role of Worship Support Team Leader due to health reasons. For the sake of his wellbeing Mark felt it was best for him and the future of the worship ministry to step down from the role. Please keep Mark’s health in your prayers. Merv Thiele, a current worship team leader and member will be stepping up into this role.

Helping people of Vanuatu affected by cyclone Pam
Cyclone Pam has affected up to 200,000 people in Vanuatu. An estimated 42,000 houses are damaged, and 15,000 completely destroyed.  Food is in short supply. Water is in many cases contaminated.

You can help the people of Vanuatu by donating to Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) who will channel your support to churches and agencies on the ground in Vanuatu. You can donate to ALWS by calling 1300 763 407 or online http://www.alws.org.au/   

Easter Service Times
Maundy Thursday - 7.30pm - Service with Holy Communion
Good Friday - 8.45am & 10.30am - Good Friday Experience
Easter Sunday - 8.45am & 10.30am - Celebration service with Holy Communion

Hot cross buns needed for Good Friday
As part of our Easter celebrations we will be serving hot cross buns for morning tea on Good Friday. If you are able to bring a plate of hot cross buns, cut, buttered and ready to serve, that would be greatly appreciated. Please put the buns in the kitchen before service so those people rostered for morning tea can serve them. Thankyou

Kingdom Kids is happening again this Sunday!  This will be our last Kingdom Kids session for Term 1.  Some of our zones will be preparing their station for Palm Sunday.

Faith at Home
Pick up a copy of the March booklet at the Kingdom Kids sign-in desk, in the parenting room or from the children’s activity folders.

Lent calendars and Lent activity sheets are available in the parenting room, at the Kingdom Kids sign-in desk and in the children’s activity folders.  There are also ideas for making pretzels and a clove candle at the sign-in desk and in the parenting room.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Playgroup is on again Wednesday.  Come along straight after dropping of your children at school for a morning of pre-school fun, coffee and a chat!

Novo! 2015
17-20 April 2015 at Cornerstone College, Mt Barker for School Years 7-12
For more information and to register go to www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/novo

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Maranatha Health Update
Planning for a new project in Fort Portal, Uganda is well underway. An operating theatre in a shipping container is being sent from Adelaide. We have a new facility, 2 doctors and a host of local staff to run a new health care clinic for children, and become a training centre to make a positive lasting change in Uganda.

There is a Cocktail style evening coming up on Friday 24th April, where you will hear all about recent developments. Get a group together and save the date!

At a local level here at Para Vista, we are holding a home produce stall this Sunday 22nd March after both services to support Maranatha Health in Uganda. If you like to cook or bake we would love to receive your donations. We hope to have a wide variety of items for sale, so please support Maranatha Health in some way.
For more information please contact Julie Freund or Bronwyn Holliday.

Para Vista Women's Fellowship
On Tuesday, 7th April, we invite you to join our meeting in the Church Hall to hear about the Home Care Today services offered by COTA, Council Of The Aging, through the Commonwealth of Social Services. These services support and encourage people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.

In July, 2015, changes will be made to these services and we have a guest speaker coming on that day to share her knowledge of the existing services and how they may be changed. Her talk will begin at approximately 1.45pm in the Good Shepherd Hall. You are; of course, welcome to join our whole meeting, which commences at 1.00pm on that day. 

Notes from March Board meeting

• Issues discussed at the March Board meeting included:
• Initial results from the congregational survey conducted in February
• Sections of the Governance and Administration review conducted by the LCA. This will be voted on at Synod in September.
• 2016 will be the 50th Anniversary of the congregation. The Board is looking at setting up a team to plan our celebrations.
• The Board has had discussions on how our congregation can effectively respond to Natural Disasters such as the recent bushfires.
• Louisa Kemp was appointed as our second delegate to Synod

Free Bread and Goodies
Free bread, muffins and sweets are available in the church hall every Monday night at 6.30pm. Provided by the good people from Prices Bakery Hillcrest, Muffin Break and Ingle Bakehouse.

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Stations of the Cross - An Easter Reflection
Good Friday 3 April 2015 from 1pm to 5pm
Dahlenburg Property - 10 Amberdale Road, Houghton.

Position Vacant - District Administrator
The District Administrator ensures the business affairs of the Lutheran Church of Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory District are conducted in accordance with sound financial and management practices. Job and Person Specifications are available at http://www.sa.lca.org.au.

Enquiries to Michelle Storie via E: districtadministrator@sa.lca.org.au or phone 8267 5211. Please apply by email including a resume and covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements.
Applications close Friday 10 April 2015

Position Vacant - Resourcing and Support Coordinator
Blueprint Ministries, the Department of Children, Youth and Family Ministry for the LCA SA/NT
Based at the LCA SA/NT District Office, North Adelaide, SA
Part-time (0.2FTE)
Applications close 10 April 2015
For more information contact fiona.weckert@sa.lca.org.au or phone 82675211

LYSA Reunion Weekend 13 and 14 June at Nuriootpa
Invitation for all previous attendees of LYSA events and conventions.
Saturday night - Cocktail fundraising with silent auction, live band, refreshments. Youth Event
Sunday - Breakfast, Celebration Worship Service, BBQ Lunch.
We'd love some memorabilia from 1966 onwards (especially photos).
Please email Karen kpkjsumm1@bigpond.com.
If you would like to donate an auction item, please contact Tim tleckert@bigpond.com
All the details for weekend can be found at www.lysareunion.org.

“Though he slay me, I will hope in him;

yet I will argue my ways to his face”

Job 13:15

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week we continue our sermon series for Lent called ‘Shaped by the cross’.  Today we’re looking at how the cross completely reshapes our self-image, how we regard ourselves.

When we look at Jesus Christ on the cross, two things jump out at us at once:

1. There’s something more seriously wrong with me than I ever thought, or else it wouldn’t take the death of the Son of God to deal with it. 
2. There’s something more valuable about me than I ever imagined. When I look up on the cross, I see what God was willing to pay to get you and me into his family. Amazing!

Last Sunday we looked at the first one. This Sunday, Pastor Noel is looking at how our value to God removes our fear and frees us to become the new people he makes us through the cross. Our theme this week is’ Shaped to become yourself.’

Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-17

We would love your input
Currently we are conducting a survey to help the church leadership better understand the results from the National Church Life Survey we conducted last year. You can complete the survey online any time by clicking on this link- https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSPV0215. The survey can be accessed on iPads and smartphones. It may take a few seconds to load but is easily completed once loaded.

Your answers will provide invaluable information to help us better lead Good Shepherd into the mission God has given us. We appreciate the gift of your time to do this.

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.
 

Building Lasting Faith for Children and Teenagers
A few of us from Good Shepherd enjoyed this conference on Saturday. Here’s a thought for you:
“..We might be wise to consider how valued our children/youth are feeling in the congregation.  Are they segregated out to their specialised programs, or are there concrete ways that they are invited into belonging and significance in the congregation?  Inviting the congregation into intergenerational relationships provides places for the youth of the church to be recognised.  We could provide roles in the regular congregation for children/youth to fill, seek to add their opinions when making wider church decisions, match them up with an adult in a ‘prayer partner’ relationship or ask the children/youth to pray with you about church issues.

Discuss!

Kingdom Kids
is happening again this Sunday!  In Kool Zone one of our Junior Assistants,  Nicole Pfeiffer, will be sharing her experience of Transform.

Reminder: Child Safe training - last chance to register for Child Safe! 
I encourage all Kingdom Kids’ parents and adults to please attend over three consecutive Tuesday evenings: 17, 24, 31 March, 7:30-9:30pm here at Good Shepherd. This is a great opportunity to get trained up. All parents are encouraged to attend! Training is also available on Sunday 15th March at the LCA District Office North Adelaide from 12noon – 6.30pm.  Please advise if you can attend and I will register you.

Faith at Home
Pick up a copy of the March booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk, in the parenting room or from the children’s activity folders.

Lent calendars and Lent activity sheets are available in the parenting room, at the Kingdom Kids sign-in-desk and in the children’s activity folders.  There are also ideas for making pretzels and a clove candle at the sign in desk and in the parenting room.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Playgroup is on again Wednesday.  Come along straight after dropping of your children at school for a morning of pre-school fun, coffee and a chat!

Novo! 2015
17-20 April 2015 at Cornerstone College, Mt Barker. For School Years 7-12
For more information and to register go to www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/novo

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Card Stall
Sue Schenscher will be selling cards after both morning services this Sunday. There are new designs available to choose from including Mothers Day Cards. 

Bible Study Fellowship
Did you know that each Tuesday morning a group of about 60 women meet in our church? We come from all denominations and grow in our faith by studying God’s word together. This year we are exploring the life of Moses. We meet from 9.40 – 11.30am. Babies and pre-schoolers are also welcomed. Contact Sonia Hulme for more details on 7122 2903.

Maranatha Health
Planning for a new project in Fort Portal, Uganda is well underway. An operating theatre in a shipping container is being sent from Adelaide. We have a new facility, 2 doctors and a host of local staff to run a new health care clinic for children, and become a training centre to make a positive lasting change in Uganda.

There is a Cocktail style evening coming up on Friday 24th April, where you will hear all about recent developments. Get a group together and save the date!

At a local level here at Para Vista, we are holding a home produce stall on Sunday 22nd March after both services to support Maranatha Health in Uganda. If you like to cook or bake we would love to receive your donations. We hope to have a wide variety of items for sale, so please support Maranatha Health in some way.
For more information please contact Julie Freund or Bronwyn Holliday.

From the Office

Budget 2015
January thru February 2015
Total Offering - Budget $83,000            Actual $79,900. DEFICIT $3,100

January thru December 2014 – Total Income & Expenses
Total Income - Budget $560,000        Actual $531,822. SHORTFALL $28,178
Total Expenses - Budget $562,480        Actual $544,485. SHORTFALL $17,995

Budget for 2014 was a deficit of $2,480.      Actual was a deficit of $12,661

Notes

• Offerings in February were under budget by $2,000
• Plate offering have been in line with budget for both months while REG has been below budget.  REG is nearly $3,000 below the same time last year, however is in line with 2013 REG for January and February
• Expenses in December were around $4,000 over budget. This was caused by wages, When the budget for 2015 was being formulated we calculated there would be 26 fortnights (or pay periods) for 2015. However as the first pay period was due 2/1/15, our pay provider requested that pays be paid on 31/12/14. This resulted in 27 pay periods in 2014
• This will also mean we have 26 pay periods in 2015 as the first pay period due 1/1/16 will be paid on 31/12/15
• The result of this extra pay period in 2014 is around $10,760.  If this is removed from our deficit, it is then in line with the budgeted deficit of $2,480
• Other expense items are all generally below budget amounts for the year, a great result thanks to the staff
• The 2014 audit is due on 17th March.

Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
Thank you for returning your Impact 2014 slips. This assisted the finance team and board to ably formulate the budget for 2015.

For those who are altering their giving through REG or wish to start giving via REG the appropriate forms are available from the information rack at the rear of the auditorium or via this link http://www.lll.org.au/giving_through_the_lll/regular_electronic_giving_reg

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

Car parking attendants
We require traffic and parking help on Good Friday and Easter Sunday between the 8.45am and 10.30am services. Please mark your connect card, Easter parking, or contact Stephen or the office on 8263 5087.

Matiskies car park will be available for car parking for the Easter services. If you use this facility please do not park under the portico.

Internet/server failure
The server unit the church uses was off line due to a major failure for most of the past week.  Please accept our apology if this has caused any issues or communication problems.

Free Bread and Goodies
Free bread, muffins and sweets are available in the church hall every Monday night at 6.30pm. Provided by the good people from Prices Bakery Hillcrest, Muffin Break and Ingle Bakehouse.

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Lutheran Nurses
Monday 30th March 7.30pm at the District Office
137 Archer Street, North Adelaide with entry from the rear
Our guest speaker is Ann Pietsch, RN [ret] on “Coping with Dementia".
All are welcome not just nurses. If needed certificates for CPD are available.

LYSA Reunion Weekend 13 and 14 June at Nuriootpa
Saturday night - Cocktail fundraising with silent auction, live band, refreshments. Youth Event
Sunday - Breakfast, Celebration Worship Service, BBQ Lunch.
We'd love some memorabilia from 1966 onwards (especially photos).
Please email Karen kpkjsumm1@bigpond.com.
If you would like to donate an auction item, please contact Tim tleckert@bigpond.com
All the details for weekend can be found at http://lysareunion.weebly.com/

Position Vacant - District Administrator
The District Administrator ensures the business affairs of the Lutheran Church of Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory District are conducted in accordance with sound financial and management practices. Job and Person Specifications are available at http://www.sa.lca.org.au.

Enquiries to Michelle Storie via E: districtadministrator@sa.lca.org.au or phone 8267 5211. Please apply by email including a resume and covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements.
Applications close Friday 10 April 2015

“Know that wisdom is such to your soul;
if you find it,
there will be a future,
and your hope will not be cut off”
Proverbs 24:14

Shaped to know yourself

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week we continue our sermon series for Lent called ‘Shaped by the cross’.  Today and next week, we’re looking at how the cross completely reshapes our self-image, how we regard ourselves.

When we look at Jesus Christ on the cross, two things jump out at us at once:

1. There’s something more seriously wrong with me than I ever thought, or else it wouldn’t take the death of the Son of God to deal with it. 
2. There’s something more valuable about me than I ever imagined. When I look up on the cross, I see what God was willing to pay to get you and me into his family.  Amazing!

This Sunday we’re looking especially at the first one – and the following week Pr Noel will pick up on the second one. Our theme: Shaped to know yourself – the battle within. 

Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-17 NLT


We would love your input
Currently we are conducting a survey to help the church leadership better understand the results from the National Church Life Survey we conducted last year. You can complete the survey online any time by clicking on this link- https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSPV0215. The survey can be accessed on iPads and smartphones. It may take a few seconds to load but is easily completed once loaded.

Your answers will provide invaluable information to help us better lead Good Shepherd into the mission God has given us. We appreciate the gift of your time to do this.

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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Helping Hand
A non-English speaking member is seeking a mentor to assist her in learning Basic English. If you think you would be able to help please contact the church office.

Kingdom Kids
There will be no Kingdom Kids this Sunday due to the long weekend.

Reminder: Child Safe training will be available over three consecutive Tuesday evenings: 17, 24, 31 March, 7:30-9:30pm here at Good Shepherd.  This is a great opportunity to get trained up.  All parents are encouraged to attend!  Training is also available on Sunday 15th March at the LCA District Office North Adelaide from 12noon – 6.30pm.  Please advise if you can attend and I will register you.

Faith at Home
Pick up a copy of the March booklet at the Kingdom Kids sign-in desk, in the parenting room or from the children’s activity folders.

Lent calendars and Lent activity sheets are available in the parenting room, at the Kingdom Kids sign-in desk and in the children’s activity folders.  There are also ideas for a Lent Wreath and Prayer Jar at the sign-in desk and in the parenting room.

Playgroup
Playgroup is on again Wednesday.  Come along straight after dropping off your children at school for a morning of pre-school fun, coffee and a chat!

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Bible Study Fellowship
Did you know that each Tuesday morning a group of about 60 women meet in our church? We come from all denominations and grow in our faith by studying God’s word together. This year we are exploring the life of Moses. We meet from 9.40 – 11.30am. Babies and pre-schoolers are also welcomed. Contact Sonia Hulme for more details on 7122 2903.

Maranatha Health Update
Planning for a new project in Fort Portal, Uganda is well underway. An operating theatre in a shipping container is being sent from Adelaide. We have a new facility, 2 doctors and a host of local staff to run a new health care clinic for children, and become a training centre to make a positive lasting change in Uganda.

There is a Cocktail style evening, on Friday 24 April coming up where you will hear all about recent developments. Get a group together and save the date!

At a local level here at Para Vista, we are holding a home produce stall on Sunday 22 March after both services to support Maranatha Health in Uganda. If you like to cook or bake we would love to receive your donations. We hope to have a wide variety of items for sale, so please support Maranatha Health in some way. For more information please contact Julie Freund or Bronwyn Holliday.

From the Office

Gardening
The gardens at our facility are low maintenance and require very little to maintain.  Assistance is required from a member/family who may be able to spend an hour a month at their leisure to maintain one small garden section to help keep our facility looking great. Please mark your connect card with ‘garden help’ or contact Stephen on 8263 5087 or szanker@paravista.org.au

Surplus to requirement
Now that we have a new LED sign all the lettering from the old sign is surplus to requirement.  If anyone can make use of the lettering or know of someone who could, please contact Stephen, szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark ‘lettering’ on your connect card.

Free Bread and Goodies
Free bread, muffins and sweets are available in the church hall every Monday night at 6.30pm. Provided by the good people from Prices Bakery Hillcrest, Muffin Break and Ingle Bakehouse.

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Lutheran Community Care - Loaves & Fishes
This month we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Coffee, Pasta Sauce, Razors and Sanitary Pads
Thank you for helping us help others. Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

LCC Lenten Appeal - Help us light 1,500 Candles before Easter
As we enter the season of Lent we are asking our supporters, congregations and schools to help us reach our goal of lighting 1,500 candles to lighten the load of 1,500 people before Easter. We are well on this journey and have been able to support nearly 500 people but still need help to support the increase in people over the next month.

We invite you to think of ways you could help support the community work of LCC and ask that you join us in prayer during the 40 days of Lent. A daily prayer calendar is available to download on the LCC website www.lccare.org.au or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/LutheranCommunityCare to receive the daily prayer requests in your News Feed.

You can help to light the darkness in someone's life and give them hope as they learn to be a light for others. Visit our website at www.lccare.org.au or telephone 08 8269 9333 to make a donation that will make a real difference.

Living Legends of Lutheran schooling
The next Friends of Lutheran Archives meeting will feature guest speaker Barry Kahl with a legendary panel of former educators and teachers.
Monday 23rd March at 7.30pm
Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, Adelaide
What was their own schooling like and what were the challenges and rewards of their life’s work in Lutheran schools, colleges and training colleges? Supper and gold coin donation.

Lutheran Nurses
Monday 30th March 7.30pm at the District Office
137 Archer St. North Adelaide with entry from the rear
Our guest speaker is Ann Pietsch, RN [ret] on “Coping with Dementia".
All are welcome not just nurses. If needed certificates for CPD are available.

LYSA Reunion Weekend 13 & 14 June at Nuriootpa
Saturday night - Cocktail fundraising with silent auction, live band, refreshments. Youth Event
Sunday - Breakfast, Celebration Worship Service, BBQ Lunch.
We'd love some memorabilia from 1966 onwards (especially photos).
Please email Karen kpkjsumm1@bigpond.com.
If you would like to donate an auction item, please contact Tim tleckert@bigpond.com
All the details for weekend can be found at http://lysareunion.weebly.com/

“So now there is no condemnation
for those who belong to Christ Jesus”

Romans 8:1