Acceptance and Love – Welcome with Open Arms

Celebrating God’s story in our story #1.

With our 50th Anniversary Celebrations coming up, we’re embarking on a new worship series: Celebrating God’s story in our story.   Regardless of our personal accomplishments or experiences, we humans need to be part of a bigger story than just ourselves. 

Through Jesus, God draws us into his unfolding story for his world: a story of making everything right again; a story where each of us can play a part – and by the grace of God, make an eternal difference in the lives of others.  

A couple years ago, we discerned five words that reflect God’s story and our story at Good Shepherd: Acceptance, Love, Hope, Serving and Growing. This Sunday we look at the first two words: Acceptance and Love – bringing them together under the theme: Welcome with Open Arms.

A couple of questions to reflect on:
What was it about the way Jesus related to people that they were drawn to him? 

If people received that same acceptance and love from us, how would our story at Good Shepherd look 50 years from now? 

Bible Readings:  Romans 3:32-26 NLT, Romans 15:5-7 NLT. 
Pr Rolly: ‘Sunday’s message will be on my favourite story that Jesus told.’ 
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Good Shepherd Remembrance Service 
Following on from last year, we’re planning another Remembrance Service for Saturday October 29th, 1:30pm.  The aims are to remember loved ones who have died, to share our grief with one another, and to seek God’s comfort in Jesus. It’s open to all who would like to come.  As part of that service, we would like to offer family members and friends an opportunity to light a candle. 

We also would like to read out a list of names of those being remembered. If you would like a loved one’s name to be read out, you can make this known to us as you enter the church building on the day.  Some helpers will be recording names for the list, and if you wish you can include the date of their death.

Following the service, there will be an afternoon cuppa in the hall. 
Pr Rolly Stahl

Pastor Reid's housing requirements
In the medium term Pastor Reid will most likely purchase his own home. In the meantime we will need to rent a house for the family. We would be looking at a 4 bedroom house in reasonable proximity to the church.

If you know of any houses that we could consider please contact please John Dolling  8367 5296 / 0409 819 864
 

Kingdom Kids
50th Anniversary
WANTED!  Children of all ages for opening song.  One rehearsal required on Thursday 3 Nov at 6.45pm for a 7pm.  Please enter your names on your family’s Connect Card if you would like to participate.

Kingdom Kids resumes for term 4 this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  This Sunday our Kingdom Youth Year 5-7s will be staying in the service to worship with their families.

Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Come and join us for Playgroup on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am in the church hall.  Come on over straight after dropping off the kids at school.  Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Youth Ministry
Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

Term 4 commences this Friday with our much anticipated “Girl/Guy night”.  Remember this term, due to the nature of our events we have a new starting time of 6.30pm.  We will still be going through until 9.30pm.  Looking forward to seeing you all again for what is shaping up to be an exciting term. Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith.

It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians. Check out our term planner for term 4. Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries. We are going to be having a “Tribal War”.  Check out our flyer for further details, or our North Eastern Lutheran Youth Facebook page for a direct link for tickets.

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.

Para Vista Lutheran Women’s Fellowship
Our Last meeting is next Tuesday October 25th at 1pm in our Good Shepherd Church Hall.  Please attend to find out about next years modified program. Our Christmas lunch will be at the Somerset Hotel on Tuesday December 6th at noon.  We have 27 bookings from our members and spouses and we look forward to seeing you all there.

From the office

50th Anniversary
As a part of our celebrations of this event we are asking each family to bring food to share for the Sunday lunch for your family and our guests.  Request that both a savoury and a sweet plate be provided giving the taste buds plenty of contrast.

The luncheon will be held in the school gymnasium and for the health of all please observe the following:
1.    There will be no access to heating equipment on the day so we ask you to bring cold platters to share.
2.    Please ensure all food is covered and placed into an esky or cooler bag if the weather is warm to prevent spoilage.  
3.    Food to be dropped off at the gym at 9:15am or earlier on the day.
4.    At the end of the day please collect all your items and take them home with you.

Remember, only disposable plates and serviettes will be supplied for serving of food so please consider this when preparing. If you have any questions or suggestions please discuss with Stephen Zanker or Cees Wesselingh who can be contacted via the front office on 82635087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au
 

Complete my joy by being of the same mind,

having the same love,

being in full accord and of one mind.

Philippians 2:2

‘It doesn’t matter what you believe.’

God never said that #4
Many hold that beliefs about God, humanity, values, ethics, life purpose, and what happens after death are merely a reflection of one’s upbringing, education and culture. 

Since religion and world views vary from culture to culture, many in our Western culture claim: “There is no absolute truth; there’s no spiritual or moral truth that applies to everyone.  Truth is a matter of choice.  I will determine what’s true for me; you can determine what’s true for you.”

So given the options available people assert: “It doesn’t matter what you believe – as long as you’re sincere.” 

Really??!!!!!  I’d say that Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot were sincere in their belief to murder millions of fellow human beings.  Does that make their actions right?  Sincere people can be sincerely wrong! 

Jesus repeatedly makes unambiguous claims to be GOD!  What evidence do we find in the New Testament historical documents to vindicate Jesus’ claims?   

This Sunday we’re concluding our sermon series: ‘God never said that!’  Come along and find out why the claim that all religions lead to God cannot be true, and why Jesus is worth believing in. 

It does matter what you believe!  The life you live, the values you hold, the legacy you leave, and where you spend eternity will depend on it!


Bible Readings:  John 14:1-11,    Acts 4:5-13                                                  
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Good Shepherd Remembrance Service 
Following on from last year, we’re planning another Remembrance Service for Saturday October 29th, 1:30pm.  The aims are to remember loved ones who have died, to share our grief with one another, and to seek God’s comfort in Jesus. It’s open to all who would like to come.  As part of that service, we would like to offer family members and friends an opportunity to light a candle. 

We also would like to read out a list of names of those being remembered. If you would like a loved one’s name to be read out, you can make this known to us as you enter the church building on the day.  Some helpers will be recording names for the list, and if you wish you can include the date of their death.

Following the service, there will be an afternoon cuppa in the hall. 
Pr Rolly Stahl

Igniting the Future Appeal
The IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal has been launched as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Hopefully you have received an appeal pack by now. If you have missed out and would like one sent out please contact our office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 and they will gladly post one out to you.

Please prayerfully consider what you can give towards this appeal to help resource the exciting mission God has given Good Shepherd. Achieving our goal of raising $250 000 requires all of us to generously support this project. This is not something that can be achieved through the efforts of a few people. We are confident that God has provided us with the financial resources needed to achieve this goal. 

Please note that while we’re asking everyone to indicate what they will give to this appeal by 6th November, your gift can be given after this date in one payment or via instalments over the next 12 months. For gifts made after 6th November, or by Direct Deposit, we ask that you complete the appeal response slip and return it in the envelope provided via the Sunday offering bowl, either before or on Sunday 6th November. You do not need to complete a response slip if your gift is cash or cheque and is given by 6th November using the appeal envelope. 

50th Anniversary
As a part of our celebrations of this event we are asking each family to bring food to share for the Sunday lunch for your family and our guests.  Request that both a savoury and a sweet plate be provided giving the taste buds plenty of contrast.

The luncheon will be held in the school gymnasium and for the health of all please observe the following:
1.    There will be no access to heating equipment on the day so we ask you to bring cold platters to share.
2.    Please ensure all food is covered and placed into an esky or cooler bag if the weather is warm to prevent spoilage.  
3.    Food to be dropped off at the gym at 9:15am or earlier on the day.
4.    At the end of the day please collect all your items and take them home with you.

Remember, only disposable plates and serviettes will be supplied for serving of food so please consider this when preparing. If you have any questions or suggestions please discuss with Stephen Zanker or Cees Wesselingh who can be contacted via the front office on 82635087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

 

Kingdom Kids
50th Anniversary - WANTED!  Children of all ages for opening song.  One rehearsal required.  Please enter your names on your family’s Connect Card if you would like to participate. Kingdom Kids is now on school holidays.

We will resume on Sunday 23rd October.  Enjoy your holidays! Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children during the holidays.

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Youth Ministry

Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith.  Term 4 commences on Friday 21st October.  We have a new starting time of 6.30pm; just for next term, as we have some quite significant events planned so a bit of extra time is needed.  It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians.

Check out our term planner for term 4. Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.

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

Budget 2016
January – August 2016
Total Offerings – Budget $378,550        Actual $365,106    UNDER $13,445

Budget Summary
January – August 2016
Total Income – Budget $368,078            Actual $362,105    UNDER $5,973
Total Expenses – Budget $354,686        Actual $342,263    UNDER $12,423
PROJECTED SURPLUS OF $5,721 FOR 2016

Notes
•    Offerings in September were $2,500 under budget due to plate being well below budget.
•    All Expense groups were in line with budget in August.
•    Projected surplus is maintaining level above $5,000 even though offerings are consistently under budget.
•    Renegotiated Loan was repaid in full during September.
•    The amount normally paid towards the Renegotiation Loan will now be redirected to the facilities upgrade loan.  This should see the facilities upgrade loan repaid in full in April 2017.


Igniting the future Building Connection
A reminder when depositing your pledge envelopes onto the collection plate, to include your pledge form with your donation, even if it is a once off donation.  This will assist the finance team in their budgeting for the project. 

Hall Floor
The hall floor has been resurfaced.  Thank you for your assistance in removing any spills straight away and lifting furniture to prevent damage and keep the floor looking great.

Air conditioners
The evaporative coolers in the church have been opened for the summer months.  Overview instructions for use are situated on the wall next to the controllers. If you experience any problem using the units please inform the administration manager during office hours or leave a note in the communications book in the hall kitchen.

Board vacancies in 2017
The following vacancies exist on the Board for 2017:
•    Board chair- role of Chair is to conduct Board and congregational meetings and prepare agendas for both
•    Vice chair- you may be interested in filling this position with the view of taking over as Chair in the future. Will fill for the Chair when he/she is not available

Board members- we are always looking for new members especially women to keep a gender balance on the Board. If you want more details please contact John Dolling 83675296

October Board report
•    2017 budget was discussed and guidance given to the Finance Team for the preparation of 2017 budget.
•    Date of installation of Pastor Reid Matthias – date suggested is 22/01/2017.
•    New furniture will be unveiled on the 50th Anniversary service.
•    Agenda set for the Half Yearly meeting in November.
•    Follow up from joint school/church meeting – procedure developed for the school and church to work closely together on mission.

Support for Lutheran Community Care
 LCC AT Ingle Farm will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday October 22nd.  Government funding has been slashed so all funds raised will go towards covering the cost of vital programmes to ensure they will be able to continue. They have asked if the congregation can support their fundraiser by supplying some cakes. As they are for sale ingredients of cakes needed to be provided

If you are able to assist cakes can be dropped off at LCC from 8:30 on Saturday morning or delivered to the church before 3:30 on Friday 21st. If neither of these is suitable, cakes can be dropped to my place 28 0Loughlin Road Valley View up to 6pm on the 21st.

Pray continually

1 Thessalonians 5:17

It doesn’t matter what you do

God never said that #3
We’re in a sermon series called ‘God never said that!’ We love offering little nuggets of advice, support, or sympathy. They come in handy when we want people to feel better. But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving just isn’t true? What if God never said that?

Believing things about God that he never said can keep us from having a deeper relationship with him and lead us to give up on God because he isn’t who we believe him to be. Yet the problem isn’t with God, but with what we believe about him.

This Sunday we look at the false belief that says, “It doesn’t matter what you do.” Most people can see the problem with this so we qualify it by saying “It doesn’t matter what you do as long as I don’t hurt anyone.”

What we do matters. It matters to God and it matters to us even if we can prove that it didn’t hurt anyone. This Sunday we will look at the amazing freedom Jesus won for us on the cross and how what we do helps maintain this freedom, or surrender it. 

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:16-25; John 8:31-36
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Good Shepherd Remembrance Service 
Following on from last year, we’re planning another Remembrance Service for Saturday October 29th, 1:30pm.  The aims are to remember loved ones who have died, to share our grief with one another, and to seek God’s comfort in Jesus. It’s open to all who would like to come.  As part of that service, we would like to offer family members and friends an opportunity to light a candle. 

We also would like to read out a list of names of those being remembered. If you would like a loved one’s name to be read out, you can make this known to us as you enter the church building on the day.  Some helpers will be recording names for the list, and if you wish you can include the date of their death.

Following the service, there will be an afternoon cuppa in the hall. 

Pr Rolly Stahl

Igniting the Future Appeal
The IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal has been launched as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Appeal packs have been prepared for all our members and if you didn’t collect yours from the hall after service, they were posted out last week. If you do not receive a pack, please contact our office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 and they will gladly post one out to you.

You can watch the clip used at the appeal launch at the following link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_Ik2lFu7M This clip provides a helpful overview of the project and how it will help both our church and school communities make the most of the opportunities before us to share the good news of Jesus.

50th Anniversary
Reminder of dates:
Saturday Nov 5th social evening @ the church @7:30pm
Sunday Nov 6th celebratory church service at 10am followed by community lunch. Don’t forget to order your Anniversary wine. Keep an eye on the notice board in the hall for updated information.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on school holidays.  We will resume on Sunday 23rd October.  Enjoy your holidays! Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children during the holidays.

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Youth Ministry

Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith. We will be having a break until Term 4, recommencing on 21st October. We have a new starting time of 6.30pm; just for next term, as we have some quite significant events planned so a bit of extra time is needed.  It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians. Check out our term planner for term 4.

Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.
 
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

Pastor Noel’s farewell service
Earlier in the year Pastor Noel informed the congregation that he would finish his ministry at Para Vista during 2016. After consultation with the Board, Pastor Noel has indicated that his last service at Para Vista will be Sunday 27th November. The service will be followed by a community lunch.  There will be more details closer to the event.

Garden restoration
Last weekend a team of 14 eager gardeners planted 114 plants and shifted a mountain of mulch to restore our front garden along Montague Road. Thank you to all the volunteers and especially to Hayley and Mark Byford who planned the garden and arrange purchase of the plants.

Board 2017
There will be vacancies on the Board in 2017. To keep a gender balance it would be great if we had several women who were prepared to join the Board. If you are interested or would like more details about the work of the Board contact John Dolling 8367 5296 or jdolling@bigpond.net.au

Preparing grounds for 50th
It would be great if our grounds were neat and tidy for our 50th celebrations. Work has commenced to get them to first class condition. If you can spare half an hour (individually, as a family or group) we can share the tasks among many rather than rely on a few. Contact John Dolling if you can assist.

Thank You
Thank you to the team of volunteers who assisted in moving the furniture for carpet cleaning. 

Car parking at the church
Members are reminded that the church car park is not a secure parking area and should take the following precautions when parking.
1.    Hide possessions or any valuable items out of sight such as a phone or wallet – better still take any valuable possessions with you.
2.    Close all windows and the sunroof (if you have one).
3.    Ensure the boot is secured.
4.    Lock your doors.
5.    Ensure your security system (if fitted) has been activated.

Hall Floor
The hall floor will be getting resurfaced on Tuesday 11th October.  The area will be closed to all traffic for a 24 hour period.

Maintenance Vacancy
Volunteers are required to assist in the following tasks:
•    Painting – Church and Manse.  Some spray painting involved.
•    Refixing eaves at the Manse.
•    Refixing batons on the Church.
•    Gutter maintenance – Church and Manse.
Please contact Stephen on 8263 5087 or mark maintenance on your connect card to actively improve the presentation of our facility.  All materials will be supplied. 

Noticeboard

Professional Standards Workshop
A Professional Standards Workshop will be held here at the Salisbury Lutheran Church on Saturday 15th October between 9-4pm. Cost $35 per person. REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. Free Crèche available on the day. Please see Lyn or email (family@arckchurch.com.au) about the crèche. Please ring/email the office or email Lyn B if you are attending.

The Fossils are in concert again this year supporting Lutheran Community Care
When: Saturday, 29 October from 7.30pm
Where: Concordia College, Highgate
Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Concession and Groups of 10+, $10 Children 4-14 years (under 4 free)
Visit trybooking.com/MIPU to book tickets. All proceeds will support families in SA and NT through emergency relief, homelessness support and foster care.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 10:12

God won’t give you more than you can handle

God never said that #2
This Sunday we continue our new sermon series called ‘God never said that!’  We’re addressing some common myths of our Western culture that people hold to be true - and regularly quote to one another.  But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving isn’t true? What if God never said that?

When people are reeling with the shock and trauma of tragic events, it’s amazing how we might tell our own experiences - or resort to schmaltzy clichés - to try and help people feel better.   Some examples:
“I know exactly how you feel!  Let me tell you about the time when…”
“Every cloud has a silver lining.”
“Don’t worry; whenever God closes a door, he opens a window.”
“God won’t give you more than you can handle.”

This last one is what we’ll be addressing on Sunday.  Come along to find out where people get this idea from, why it is inappropriate for those who are suffering and four reasons why God might allow more than we can handle. 

Hopefully we can be more helpful as we care for those who are hurting. 
Hopefully we can bring comfort as we show the compassion of Jesus.
Hopefully we can point people to God’s love for them in Jesus.

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1,5-13;  2 Corinthians 1:8-11          
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Igniting the Future Appeal
The IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal has been launched as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Appeal packs have been prepared for all our members and if you didn’t collect yours from the hall after service, they were posted out earlier this week. If you do not receive a pack, please contact our office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 and they will gladly post one out to you.

You can watch the clip used at the appeal launch at the following link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_Ik2lFu7M This clip provides a helpful overview of the project and how it will help both our church and school communities make the most of the opportunities before us to share the good news of Jesus.

50th Anniversary
Reminder of dates:
Saturday Nov 5th social evening @ the church @7:30
Sunday Nov 6th celebratory church service at 10am followed by community lunch. Don’t forget to order your Anniversary wine. Keep an eye on the notice board in the hall for updated information.
 

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on school holidays.  We will resume on Sunday 23rd October.  Enjoy your holidays! Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children during the holidays.

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.
Volunteer Recruitment Evening for the Children and Families Ministry
7 - 7.30pm Monday 10th October in the Education Centre/Library

Wine soft drinks and cheese will be available. Come along to find out how you can be involved as a volunteer in the Children and Family Ministry.

RSVP Friday 7th October to kliebig@paravista.org.au

Youth Ministry
We had a great night last Friday night for our last event for the term.  We looked at a clip from the original Karate Kid movie and this led to some fantastic discussions about trust, faith, obedience and service.  We played games based around this theme too and of course enjoyed a yummy supper.

Please remember to let me know if you can join us in the opening song for our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday 6th November.  There will be one practice required on Thursday 3rd November.

Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith. We will then be having a break until Term 4, commencing on 21st October. We have a new starting time of 6.30pm; just for next term, as we have some quite significant events planned so a bit of extra time is needed.  It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians. Check out our term planner for term 4.

Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.

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

Urgent requirement
Assistance is required to move chairs in the complex for carpet cleaning on Tuesday 4 October at 10.30am to move the chairs out, and then Thursday 6 October 10.30am to move them back again.  Half an hour of time is all that is required.  Please mark your connect card with ‘chairs’ and date, send an email to churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or call the office 8263 5087 with your availability.

Hall Floor
The hall floor will be getting resurfaced on Tuesday 11th October.  The area will be closed to all traffic for a 24 hour period.

Maintenance Vacancy
Volunteers are required to assist in the following tasks:
•    Painting – Church and Manse.  Some spray painting involved.
•    Refixing eaves at the Manse.
•    Refixing batons on the Church.
•    Gutter maintenance – Church and Manse.
Please contact Stephen, the office on 8263 5087 or mark maintenance on your connect card to be able to actively improve the presentation of our facility.  All materials will be supplied.

Vacancy
An opportunity exists for respondents to any security alarm events needing attention at the church.  Alarm callouts are rare but when the need arises they need to be investigated to ensure a call out fee is not imposed. Please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark security on your connect card.

Call for nominations to School Council
Good Shepherd Lutheran School’s Governing Council consists of up to 10 members.  All members are active Christians, sensitive and in-tune with our school values, and represent both Lutheran and other Christian denominations.  Councillors serve a three year term.  The Council collectively brings expertise and experience in governance, strategic planning, law, finance, spirituality, education and marketing to our decision making and policy direction.

Vacancies exist in 2017 for Good Shepherd congregation members and also other Christians.  Preferably, experience in law or finance would be beneficial, but not essential.  Nomination Forms for School Council are available from the school or church office.  Please contact Council Chair Matt Schmidt (0412 357 558) m.schmidt@achper.com.au  for any further information.

Noticeboard

Professional Standards Workshop
A Professional Standards Workshop will be held here at the Salisbury Lutheran Church on Saturday 15th October between 9-4pm. Cost $35 per person. REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. Free Crèche available on the day. Please see Lyn or email (family@arckchurch.com.au) about the crèche. Please ring/email the office or email Lyn B if you are attending.

Be kind to one another

Ephesians 4:32

God wants you to be happy

God never said that #1
This Sunday we start a new sermon series called ‘God never said that!’ We love offering little nuggets of advice, support, or sympathy. They come in handy when we want people to feel better. But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving just isn’t true? What if God never said that?

In this four-week series we will tackle some common myths about God, like “God wants you happy” or “God never gives you more than you can handle,” and how those myths keep us from having a deeper relationship with Him.

This Sunday we begin with the myth that God wants you to be happy. While God has nothing against us being happy, his priority for our lives is not our happiness. God has something better for us. God wants you more than happy. God wants you blessed!

Come along this Sunday and hear how being blessed is better than being happy. 

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 5:1-12
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

New Lead pastor
Reid Matthias has accepted the call to be Lead Pastor at Para Vista. His commencement will be negotiated with Reid as he wants his daughters to complete their 2016 schooling in their present school. His ministry at PV would most likely commence mid-January.  We will keep the congregation informed.

We ask that you remember Reid, his wife Christine and daughters in your prayers as they commence the transition to ministry in Adelaide; we also ask that you pray for Noel and Bethany as Noel completes his ministry at PV.

Working Bee
The most unsightly garden area is our front garden on Montague Rd. This is public face to those passing or visiting. It is planned to upgrade this garden before our 50th celebrations. There is a Working Bee planned for Saturday 1st October commencing at 9:30am. This is a long weekend and Grand Final day but the plants we purchased can’t wait any longer to be planted.
Hopefully there will be enough members available on the 1st to enable the majority of plants to be planted.

Igniting the Future Appeal
Last Sunday we launched our IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Appeal packs have been prepared for all our members and these can be collected from the hall this Sunday. All packs not collected this week will be posted out. If you do not receive a pack, please contact our office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087.

You can watch the clip used at the appeal launch at the following link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_Ik2lFu7M This clip provides a helpful overview of the project and how it will help both our church and school communities make the most of the opportunities before us to share the good news of Jesus.
 

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is on this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  This Sunday our Kingdom Youth Year 5-7s will be staying in the service to worship with their families and witness their peers first Step Up to Communion.

Toddler Zone will not be available this week.

Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of October that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Playgroup has now finished for the term.  We will recommence week one next term.

Volunteer Recruitment Evening for the Children and Families Ministry
7 - 7.30pm Monday 10th October in the Education Centre/Library

Wine soft drinks and cheese will be available.
Come along to find out how you can be involved as a volunteer in the Children and Family Ministry.

RSVP Friday 7th October to kliebig@paravista.org.au

Youth Ministry
This coming Friday is our last event for the term.  There are some great discussions planned and we will be talking all about trust, obedience and service.  Looking forward to a great night of worship, fellowship and fun, and of course the much needed sustenance of supper!! Youth is a great way of being fed both spiritually and physically, with like-minded teens learning to own their own faith. We will then be having a break until Term 4, commencing on 21st October.

We have a new starting time of 6.30pm; just for next term, as we have some quite significant events planned so a bit of extra time is needed.  It’s never too late to start coming along and making some great friendships and connections with fellow young Christians.
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.

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

Call for nominations to School Council
Good Shepherd Lutheran School’s Governing Council consists of up to 10 members.  All members are active Christians, sensitive and in-tune with our school values, and represent both Lutheran and other Christian denominations.  Councillors serve a three year term.  The Council collectively brings expertise and experience in governance, strategic planning, law, finance, spirituality, education and marketing to our decision making and policy direction.

Vacancies exist in 2017 for Good Shepherd congregation members and also other Christians.  Preferably, experience in law or finance would be beneficial, but not essential.  Nomination Forms for School Council are available from the school or church office.  Please contact Council Chair Matt Schmidt (0412 357 558) m.schmidt@achper.com.au  for any further information.

50th Anniversary
Reminder of dates:
Saturday Nov 5th social evening @ the church @7:30
Sunday Nov 6th celebratory church service at 10am followed by community lunch. Don’t forget to order you Anniversary wine. Keep an eye on the notice board in the hall for updated information

Budget 2016
January – August 2016
Total Offerings – Budget $337,750    Actual $326,806 UNDER $10,944
Budget Summary
January – July 2016
Total Income – Budget $316,612        Actual $311,740    UNDER $4,872
Total Expenses – Budget $309,089    Actual $300,432    UNDER $8,657
PROJECTED SURPLUS OF $4,685 FOR 2016

Notes
•    Offerings in August were $868 under budget with continued trend of REG above budget and Plate below budget.
•    The Sunday after the offerings email was sent to members, there was a small increase in plate offerings.
•    All Expense groups were in line with budget for July

Trusty Chair movers
Assistance is required to move chairs in the complex for carpet cleaning.  Half an hour of time is all that is required depending on volunteer numbers. Proposed times for requirement are Tuesday 4 October at 10.30am to move the chairs out and then Thursday 6 October 10.30am to move them back again. Use this as a chance to get to know someone else in the congregation and bring a friend to introduce them.

Please mark your connect card with ‘chairs’ and date, send an email to churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or call the office 8263 5087 with your availability

Hall Floor
The hall floor will be getting resurfaced on Tuesday 11th October.  The area will be closed to all traffic for a 24hour period.

Maintenance Vacancy
Volunteers are required to assist in the following tasks:
•    Painting – Church and Manse.  Some spray painting involved.
•    Refixing eaves at the Manse
•    Refixing batons on the Church
•    Gutter maintenance – Church and Manse.
Please contact Stephen, the office on 8263 5087 or mark maintenance on your connect card to be able to actively improve the presentation of our facility.  All materials will be supplied.

Vacancy
An opportunity exists for respondents to any security alarm events needing attention at the church.  Alarm call outs are rare but when the need arises they need to be investigated to ensure a call out fee is not imposed. Please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark security on your connect card.

Furniture surplus to requirement
A small number of tables are no longer required for use by playgroup.  Tables can be viewed at the rear of the hall.  If anyone has requirement or knowledge of someone in need please contact the office or Stephen on 8250 1690 or via churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

Noticeboard

Professional Standards Workshop
Venue Salisbury Luth. Church 10 Waterloo Corner Road
Date 15th October 2016 Time 9am-4pm (sign-in from 8:45am) Cost: $35 per person
REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please register online at www.sa.lca.org.au

A new workshop providing a coordinated & comprehensive approach to:
•    Health & Safety for congregations
•    Prevention of harassment, bullying & abuse
•    Complaints handling
•    ChildSafe Team Member
This is more than a replacement for Safe Place and ChildSafe training

The Fossils are in concert again this year supporting Lutheran Community Care

When: Saturday, 29 October from 7.30pm
Where: Concordia College, Highgate
Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Concession and Groups of 10+, $10 Children 4-14 years (under 4 free)
Visit trybooking.com/MIPU to book tickets. All proceeds will support families in SA and NT through emergency relief, homelessness support and foster care.

Hymnfest
Help us raise resounding voices in our festival of hymns, as we sing praise and enjoy fellowship - all for a great cause.
Sunday 25 September 2:00pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
Grand Junction Rd, Hope Valley
As always, admission is free. Besides the praise and worship, we’ll share about our work and take up a freewill offering for Get the Word Out to South Africa. Funds will go to Bible Society projects, including a discipleship course through the South African prison system and Bible-based literacy courses for disadvantaged children.

For details or enquiries please contact Steve Bengtsson at steve.bengtsson@biblesociety.org.au
or by calling 8292 4804 or 0400 220 416

My comfort in my suffering is this:

Your promise preserves my life.

Psalm 119:50

Getting past your personal failures

Getting past your past - Part 4.

Looking back over our lives, we all have regrets over things we wish we hadn't done.  Our attitudes, words, and actions may have damaged others – as well as ourselves. 

Knowing that we’ve hurt people and disappointed God, it can be hard to move on.  Feelings of failure and guilt can weigh heavy.  If left unresolved, a deep sense of shame can creep into our inner world where we assume that we are unclean, unworthy, and unacceptable to God.

You may think that some of your past sins are too big and too terrible for God to forgive… that there is no hope for you. 

Perhaps when you hear the words of forgiveness declared at a worship service, you think: "That's good for everyone else, but not for me...not after what I've done.  How God can forgive me when I can't forgive myself?"

If looking back, you are still feeling the weight of failure, guilt, or shame, then Sunday’s message is for you: Getting past your personal failures. 

Jesus promises: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 NIV)

Bible Readings:
John 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-19 Peter fails – Jesus restores him.
1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul’s summary of his failure – and God’s restoring grace.

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 is on this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  Toddler Zone will not be available this week.

Kingdom Youth and Family Shared Lunch
This Sunday our Kingdom Youth Year 5-7s will be having their last session for this term with a shared lunch afterwards with their families at 12 and we aim to finish up around 12.30pm.  Parents and carers of Kingdom Youth please bring a plate of finger food to share.  Serviettes and tea/coffee/cordial will be provided. Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of September that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Next week will be our last Playgroup for this term due to the school using the hall for their musical the following week.  Come and join us for Playgroup on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am in the church hall.  Come on over straight after dropping off the kids at school.  Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones.

Youth Ministry
Last Friday night we had the pleasure of Jason Wain entertaining us with a great motivational talk explaining that we are the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14) and not to be hidden away, and then there is nothing that “will be able separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:39).  Jason used two very powerful sporting moments to highlight these two verses.  We then had some great small group discussion time around this.  Of course we had some awesome fun times and games and naturally ate some too. 

Our youth band led us for worship, which was very exciting, and then the youth band led us in worship on Sunday.  Very exciting times in youth!!! See you next Friday for our last event.
Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.

From the office

Furniture surplus to requirement
A small number of tables are no longer required for use by playgroup.  Tables can be viewed at the rear of the hall.  If anyone has requirement or knowledge of someone in need please contact the office or Stephen on 8250 1690 or via churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

50th Anniversary
Reminder of dates:
Saturday Nov 5th social evening @ the church @7:30
Sunday Nov 6th celebratory church service at 10am followed by community lunch. Don’t forget to order you Anniversary wine. Keep an eye on the notice board in the hall for updated information

Board 2017
The Board is looking forward to 2017. We are always seeking new members to serve on the Board. The Board meets monthly and deals with matters such as finance, facilities, policies, In formation systems and welfare of staff.
We are still seeking someone who would be prepared to serve as congregational chair. Responsibilities are:
•    preside at meetings of the Church Council and the Congregation;
•    ensure that all elected and appointed officers and committees effectively carry out their assigned duties and generally encourage and cooperate with all office bearers
•    ensure that an agenda is prepared for the meetings of the Church Council and the Congregation
•    submit a report to the Annual General Meeting of the Congregation.
If you are interested in finding out more information please contact John Dolling 83675296.

September Board report
•    the Board chair position for 2017 was discussed.
•    It was decided to offer our existing altar furniture to Golden Grove congregation
•    Extra money (up to $2000 from Asset Replacement Ac) allocated  to complete new church furniture.
•    Policies needing updating were identified
•    Report on street sign – hopefully back in action  by end of the month
•    Preliminary discussion on 2017 budget

Synod report
Report on District Synod held earlier in the year at Loxton available from church office

Noticeboard
Professional Standards Workshop
Venue Salisbury Luth. Church 10 Waterloo Corner Road
Date 15th October 2016 Time 9am-4pm (sign-in from 8:45am) Cost: $35 per person
REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please register online at www.sa.lca.org.au

A new workshop providing a coordinated & comprehensive approach to:
•    Health & Safety for congregations
•    Prevention of harassment, bullying & abuse
•    Complaints handling
•    ChildSafe Team Member
This is more than a replacement for Safe Place and ChildSafe training

Lutheran Community Care
Adelaide: Looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work at Payneham Op Shop
We are currently in need of volunteers to help at our Payneham Op Shop, located at 236 Payneham Road. We are looking for people available on Monday and Wednesday to help in the shop during opening hours from 10.00am-3.00pm.

If you have some time to spare and would like to join a friendly team of volunteers contact Di at 08 8269 9300.

Barossa: Volunteers needed for bread delivery
Lutheran Community Care are seeking one or more volunteers to collect bread from Nuriootpa Foodland 2 mornings per week (Monday and Thursday) and deliver it to the LCC office on Second St.  For more information, please contact Helen Walker on 8562 2688 or hwalker@lccare.org.au

The Fossils are in concert again this year supporting Lutheran Community Care

When: Saturday, 29 October from 7.30pm
Where: Concordia College, Highgate
Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Concession and Groups of 10+, $10 Children 4-14 years (under 4 free)
Visit trybooking.com/MIPU to book tickets. All proceeds will support families in SA and NT through emergency relief, homelessness support and foster care.

Hymnfest
Help us raise resounding voices in our festival of hymns, as we sing praise and enjoy fellowship - all for a great cause.
Sunday 25 September 2:00pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
Grand Junction Rd, Hope Valley
As always, admission is free. Besides the praise and worship, we’ll share about our work and take up a freewill offering for Get the Word Out to South Africa. Funds will go to Bible Society projects, including a discipleship course through the South African prison system and Bible-based literacy courses for disadvantaged children.

For details or enquiries please contact Steve Bengtsson at steve.bengtsson@biblesociety.org.au or by calling 8292 4804 or 0400 220 416

We are sad, but we are always full of joy.

2 Corinthians 6:10

Restoring Broken Relationships

Getting past your past #3

This week we continue our sermon series ‘Getting past your past’. Some of the biggest regrets we have in life are our broken relationships that we’ve not been able to reconcile. Broken relationships cause us incredible pain and stress that doesn’t magically go away with time. Some of us are living with the pain of a broken relationship that occurred years ago.

Getting past your past involves both forgiving those who hurt you; and you asking forgiveness from you who have hurt. When teaching on relationships, Jesus made it very clear that restoring broken relationships should be a priority in our lives. In fact Jesus teaches that making peace with another person who has something against you should take priority over worshipping God.

This Sunday we will look at why making peace with others is so important to Jesus and how we can apologise with integrity. Learning to apologise well is vital for broken relationships to be restored as a poor apology can often make things worse.

If you can use some help restoring a broken relationship then join us this Sunday for worship.

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:21-26
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.

Special Screening ‘Miracles From Heaven’
Sunday September 11th 4-6PM
Our follow up movie afternoon from War Room - Miracles from Heaven is an equally compelling movie based on a true story.

Miracles from Heaven is a 2016 American Christian drama film directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Randy Brown. It recounts the true story of a young girl who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease.

 

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids will be on again this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  Our Kingdom Youth Year 5-7s will be staying in worship with their families.

Toddler Zone
Toddler Zone for our 10 month – 3 year olds will be available this week.  This term we will be operating every other week.

Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Faith at Home
At the Kingdom Kids sign in desk and in the Parenting Room you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of September that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Come and join us for Playgroup on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am in the church hall.  Come on over straight after dropping off the kids at school.  Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones.

Youth Ministry
This Friday is youth event night.  We are really excited to have a special guest speaker on Friday night.  There will be a time of worship, some discussion times, games and of course food.  We look forward to seeing you all there at 7.00pm. Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
We have a date for the next event – 19th November – so mark it in your diaries.

Maranatha Health
You are invited to celebrate our blessings with Maranatha Health
Saturday 17 September, 10am-12pm
Philps Reserve, Glynburn Rd, Leabrook

We want to say a big 'thank you' to Maranatha Health supporters, welcome new supporters, and tell you all the latest stories and developments of our projects in Uganda – with special guests, the Findlays.

Bring along a chair or picnic rug and join us for a family friendly morning of live music and morning refreshments (brunch), with traditional Ethiopian coffee and espresso coffee for sale. Browse at the market stalls of homemade, African and other goods, with all proceeds to support the work of Maranatha Health.

Please be part of the celebration and invite your family and friends!
RSVP for catering purposes to contact@maranathahealth.org

Maranatha Health Spring Stall - After services Sunday 11th September
Spring is just around the corner! You are invited to celebrate the blessings of spring by sharing your blessings with others. Join us after services in the hall and or courtyard (depending on weather) for a Spring Goods and Gifts Stall, with all proceeds to support the work of Maranatha Health. We'd love you to gather some goodies from your garden, kitchen, craft corner or shed to make the stall a diverse delight for all (please include an ingredients list if you provide baked goods). Tax deductible donations are always welcome too.

Maranatha Health exists to bless others and bring life - be a part of the blessing this spring!
For more information contact Keren keren.sutton@maranathahealth.org

From the office

Office Closure
The Church Office will be closed on Thursday 15th September between 9 and 12:30pm for staff training.  We will reopen at 1:30pm

Furniture surplus to requirement
A small number of tables are no longer required for use by playgroup.  Tables can be viewed at the rear of the hall.  If anyone has requirement or knowledge of someone in need please contact the office or Stephen on 8250 1690 or via churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

Noticeboard

Professional Standards Workshop
Venue Salisbury Luth. Church 10 Waterloo Corner Road
Date 15th October 2016 Time 9am-4pm (sign-in from 8:45am) Cost: $35 per person
REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please register online at www.sa.lca.org.au

A new workshop providing a coordinated & comprehensive approach to:
•    Health & Safety for congregations
•    Prevention of harassment, bullying & abuse
•    Complaints handling
•    ChildSafe Team Member
This is more than a replacement for Safe Place and ChildSafe training

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10

Getting past your past - Part 2.

Forgiving those who hurt you

Since all of us are imperfect people, at times we will offend or hurt one another. When you’re on the receiving end of that, how do you usually deal with it?

What we do with that hurt will either enslave us in bitterness; or release us into freedom.  And it all depends on forgiveness. 

Yes, forgiveness always comes at a cost. 
But the cost of unforgiveness is much greater! 

Bitterness from hurts of the past is like dragging around a rotting carcase. Sure, we can put on a mask and pretend we’re doing well.  But like spraying air freshener, it doesn’t deal with the cause!   Unless we deal with those hurts, they keep fouling up our relationship with God, and tainting our relationships with others.

Jesus didn’t just talk about forgiveness - he lived it!  By the presence of Jesus in us, we can do the same!  This Sunday’s theme: Forgiving those who hurt you.

Come along and let Jesus free you from hurts of the past. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 NIV)

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
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.

Call Meeting outcome
Last Sunday 99 people who call Good Shepherd their church home attended the Call meeting to decide who to call to be our new Lead Pastor. After an explanation of the process used by the Call Team to reach its recommendation and prayer lead by Bishop David, the meeting voted unanimously to issue a call to Reid Matthias to be our new Lead Pastor

Special Screening ‘Miracles From Heaven’
Sunday September 11th 4-6PM
Our follow up movie afternoon from War Room - Miracles from Heaven is an equally compelling movie based on a true story.

Miracles from Heaven is a 2016 American Christian drama film directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Randy Brown. It recounts the true story of a young girl who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease.
 

Kingdom Kids
This Sunday is Fathers’ Day and we will be having an activity for the children during the message at the 10.30 service in the hall.  Our Kingdom Youth will be preparing and serving morning tea to Dads after the service.  We would love to see you there!

Activity folders will be available for the younger children and Worship Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Faith at Home
At the Kingdom Kids sign in desk and in the Parenting Room you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of September that contains a month’s worth of daily bible readings.

Little Lambs Playgroup
Come and join us for Playgroup on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am in the church hall.  Come on over straight after dropping off the kids at school.  Join other Mums and Dads and Grandies for a coffee and chat with activities for the little ones.

Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

Youth Ministry
Last Friday night we had a great informal time of worship and sharing and those that came along shared their favourite songs with us and we had an awesome time of free discussion and singing. 

We played a few board games which provided many, many laughs and some great hidden talents of drawing!! Next Friday we will be entertained by our guest speaker, so we are all excited on what will be presented. Further details regarding youth contact Margot Mertin 0401 850814 or mmertin@paravista.org.au

Combined North Eastern Lutheran Youth
Last Saturday we again had a fantastic group of 50 youth from the four different Lutheran youth groups in the local area come along for a fun filled day. The young people participated in an Amazing Race and we put them through the rounds of matching socks, keeping balloons airborne, a bible quiz, a playground routine, kicking soccer goals, doing some shopping and finishing off through an obstacle course. 

They actually had to leave the grounds and navigate their way around the local venues.  After 2 ½ hours some very tired young troupers returned to a nourishing dinner.  This was followed by a fantastic message on being a team player and who delivers our ultimate victory, delivered by Pastor Greg Fowler from Golden Grove. 

To top that off we had our very own leaders from all youth groups forming an awesome sounding band to finish our worship.  A great day had by all.  Stay tuned for details on our next NELY joint event on November 19th!!

Margot Mertin
Ministry Team Leader

Maranatha Health
You are invited to celebrate our blessings with Maranatha Health
Saturday 17 September, 10am-12pm
Philps Reserve, Glynburn Rd, Leabrook

We want to say a big 'thank you' to Maranatha Health supporters, welcome new supporters, and tell you all the latest stories and developments of our projects in Uganda – with special guests, the Findlays.

Bring along a chair or picnic rug and join us for a family friendly morning of live music and morning refreshments (brunch), with traditional Ethiopian coffee and espresso coffee for sale. Browse at the market stalls of homemade, African and other goods, with all proceeds to support the work of Maranatha Health.

Please be part of the celebration and invite your family and friends!
RSVP for catering purposes to contact@maranathahealth.org

Maranatha Health Spring Stall - After services Sunday 11th September
Spring is just around the corner! You are invited to celebrate the blessings of spring by sharing your blessings with others. Join us after services in the hall and or courtyard (depending on weather) for a Spring Goods and Gifts Stall, with all proceeds to support the work of Maranatha Health. We'd love you to gather some goodies from your garden, kitchen, craft corner or shed to make the stall a diverse delight for all (please include an ingredients list if you provide baked goods). Tax deductible donations are always welcome too.

Maranatha Health exists to bless others and bring life - be a part of the blessing this spring!
For more information contact Keren keren.sutton@maranathahealth.org

Para Vista Women's Fellowship
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 6th @ 1pm
WHERE: Good Shepherd Hall
WHO:  June Barring
TOPIC: Breast Cancer
All are very welcome to attend.

From the office

LED Sign
Due to the technical difficulties we have been having with the electronic componentry of the LED sign on Montague Road since installation, the installation company One World LED has decided to remove the sign casings to be taken to a workshop for repairs.  Repairs to date have not been satisfactory and further work cannot be completed onsite and will need to be done in a workshop. At this stage we do not have a completion date.  

Thank you
To the volunteers who helped mulch all the garden waste for the front garden beds and levelled the garden beds in preparation for planting. 

Vacancy
An opportunity exists for respondents to any security alarm events needing investigation at the church.  Please contact Stephen on szanker@paravista.org.au, the office on 8263 5087 or mark security on your connect card if you are able to assist.

Noticeboard

Professional Standards Workshop
Venue Salisbury Luth. Church 10 Waterloo Corner Road
Date 15th October 2016 Time 9am-4pm (sign-in from 8:45am) Cost: $35 per person
REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Please register online at www.sa.lca.org.au

A new workshop providing a coordinated & comprehensive approach to:
•    Health & Safety for congregations
•    Prevention of harassment, bullying & abuse
•    Complaints handling
•    ChildSafe Team Member
This is more than a replacement for Safe Place and ChildSafe training

Lutheran Media
You are invited to the Lutheran Media 70th Anniversary High Tea to celebrate 70 years of communicating Christ.  Come along and hear Jayne Lochert, radio host of Coffee O’Clock on Life FM share her insights and listen to talented Lutheran musicians.

Join us for an afternoon of fun food and friendship as we hear how media may be used to reach out to people in the future.  The event is on the 18th September from 2pm to 5pm at the Pavilion on the Park, South Terrace, Adelaide. Tickets are $49 per person Phone 1800 353 350 or go to www.lutheranmedia.org.au  to order online

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:14