Celebrating God’s story of growing

Celebrating God’s story in our story #4

This Sunday we finish off our sermon series based on our five branding words as we look at the theme ‘Celebrating God’s story of growing’.

With my farewell service next Sunday, 27th November, this will be my last message to the Good Shepherd community as the Senior Pastor. While I really wanted to come up with something new and interesting for my final message, my thoughts kept coming back to something I have repeatedly said over the years: God loves you just the way you are but he loves you too much to leave you that way.

We don’t seek to grow as followers of Jesus to earn God’s love. In Jesus, God already loves us. Does this mean we don’t have to worry about growing spiritually? The answer is an emphatic “No!” We cooperate with the Spirit’s work of growth in us because God has something better for us than a life led by our old sinful nature. God wants to transform us to be more and more like Jesus in character and message.

Spiritual growth is not something we can generate ourselves. Spiritual growth is the result of the Holy Spirit working in us. This doesn’t mean we are passive in the process. There are things we can do that will either work with what the Spirit is growing in us or work against it.

This Sunday we will look at how we can work with the Holy Spirit so that we can grow more and more like Jesus every day. 

Bible Readings: John 15:1-8, 16; Ephesians 5:1
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is on this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  This Sunday we will be having our Kingdom Youth for our Year 5-7s.  Lunch will be provided for these children after their session at 12 and we aim to finish up around 12.30pm.  Parents and carers are welcome to stay for a cuppa in the hall during this time.

Toddler zone will not be available this Sunday.

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

WANTED!  Children for Christmas Eve 5pm Service
This year our children will be participating in the 5pm Christmas Eve service.  Speaking and non-speaking parts will be available.  If your child would like to participate please contact Margot on 0401 850 814 or margot.mertin@paravista.org.au

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

Thank you
Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker

Youth Ministry
What a weekend we have planned for youth.  In recognition of the year 12s and those in more senior schooling years being under so much pressure the last few months we are holding a “fun” event for the youth this Friday.  We are having a “Locked and Loaded” Laser Skirmish night.  The cost for this will be $20 to be paid on the night.  Plenty of murmurings already as to who is going to be the best aim and the winner!! 

Then on Saturday we are having our final NELY Event for the year.  We have around 40 young people booked in for our “day of battle.”  It looks like God is looking favourably upon us to according to the weather forecast too. There may be a few tired young people on Sunday!! 
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.
 
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

Margot Mertin - Faith Formation Leader

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.

Maranatha Health Fundraiser Lunch
Join us this Sunday to catch up, browse goods at the MH stall, and grab a bite of lunch before being part of the Good Shepherd AGM. Sausages and salad available after the second service in the hall, in addition to a pre-Christmas stall.

All proceeds will support the Maranatha Health Children's Clinic in Fort Portal, Uganda.
Any goods kindly donated to the stall will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much to the many of you who regularly support Maranatha Health in this way!

Placement and ordination of Dan Mueller
Dear Good Shepherd friends, we are excited to announce that the Lutheran Church of Australia has placed me as a graduate pastor at Walla Walla parish in southern NSW. The Wiradjuri Aboriginal word “Walla” fittingly means “place of strength” or “place of rocks” reminding me of Psalm 18:2 — “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.”

My ordination service is on Sunday 4th December at 2pm, St Paul Lutheran Church, 44 Audrey Ave Blair Athol SA 5084. A light afternoon tea will follow the service. All are welcome. I will be installed sometime around early February 2017. We are looking forward to this new adventure!

Peace in Christ,
Vicar Dan Mueller and family

From the office

Budget Summary
January – October 2016
Total Income – Budget $453,713            Actual $442,988    UNDER $10,722
Total Expenses – Budget $444,090        Actual $424,052    UNDER $20,068
PROJECTED SURPLUS OF $11,087 FOR 2016

Brief report on progress since last Board meeting:

•    Offerings in October were $1,700 under budget due to plate being well below budget.  REG continues a strong trend being nearly $2,000 over budget.
•    Expenses were under budget in September and October mainly in staff costs and thanks to ministries keeping costs low.
•    Projected surplus is maintaining level above $5,000 even though offerings are consistently under budget.

Igniting the future appeal
•    Pledge forms for Igniting the future and cash received without Pledge Forms totals $115,000
•    After Sunday 6th November approximately $35,560 has been received.

Pledge forms for IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal to raise $250 000 to upgrade our hall, kitchen and rear church entrance were due in Sunday 6th November. It is still not too late to donate to this appeal.  Envelopes and response slips are available at the information area or contact the office if you wish to contribute to this mission.

Please remember your gift can be given in one payment or via instalments.
We look forward to celebrating God’s provision for this project through your generosity. 

Offering Envelopes
Dated envelopes are available for 2017 underneath the pigeonholes.  Please take a box if you require.

Notice Board

Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
We have Christmas trees available for purchase again this year.
We are able to offer our high quality trees at $35 each. Please note that delivery can only be arranged for orders of 10 or more trees, however, we can notify you of the closest Church from where your order can be collected. Trees will be delivered to your nominated location on the morning of Saturday 10th December 2016.

Please place your order at the front office by Wednesday 23 November.

Lutheran Nurses
Next meeting is Monday the 28th November at 7.30pm at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide with entry from the rear.
Guest speaker is Annemarie Klingenberg on “Self-harm and Suicide".
All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if needed. We also ask for donations for a Christmas Hamper for Lutheran Community Care.

Honor all people,
love the brotherhood,
fear God,
honor the king.

1 Peter 2:17

God’s story of serving – love in action

Celebrating God’s story in our story #3

Thank you Father God, and well done people of Good Shepherd with our 50th Anniversary Celebrations last weekend.  There was a strong sense of unity as we reminisced over the past; and reignited God’s mission of sharing Jesus with our community.  Hundreds of people helped organise, prepare, host, cook, clean, care, present, entertain, and share over the weekend.  Profound thanks to each and every one of you who contributed to our celebrations.  And praise the Lord for his kindness to us!

This Sunday we’re continuing our worship series: Celebrating God’s story in our story.  We’ve been looking at our five branding words:  Acceptance, Love, Hope, Serving and Growing. This Sunday’s theme: God’s story of serving – love in action.

Jesus does not just talk about serving.  He lives it out – and dies doing it!  

His story of serving continues in this world through you and me.  As we follow Jesus in serving others, God touches lives – and transforms us!

What brings more satisfaction…
When you do something great that people applaud; or when you do a quiet act of kindness that helps someone else?
When you boss someone around; or when you help someone in need?
When you do better than others in a task; or when you help others do better in their tasks?

Bible Readings: Mark 9:30-37, John 13:1-5, 12-17. 
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

Placement and ordination of Dan Mueller
Dear Good Shepherd friends, we are excited to announce that the Lutheran Church of Australia has placed me as a graduate pastor at Walla Walla parish in southern NSW. The Wiradjuri Aboriginal word “Walla” fittingly means “place of strength” or “place of rocks” reminding me of Psalm 18:2 — “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.”

My ordination service is on Sunday 4th December at 2pm, St Paul Lutheran Church, 44 Audrey Ave Blair Athol SA 5084. A light afternoon tea will follow the service. All are welcome. I will be installed sometime around early February 2017. We are looking forward to this new adventure!

Peace in Christ,
Vicar Dan Mueller and family

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.  This Sunday our Kingdom Youth will be staying in 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.

WANTED!  Children for Christmas Eve 5pm Service
This year our children will be participating in the 5pm Christmas Eve service.  Speaking and non-speaking parts will be available.  If your child would like to participate please contact Margot on 0401 850 814 or margot.mertin@paravista

Faith at Home
On the Kingdom Kids Display Board you will find a Taking Faith Home resource for the month of November 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.

Thank you
Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker

Youth Ministry
Last Friday we screened “God’s Not Dead 2” for our youth event.  The movie was well received and we ran well over time with our discussion, keeping parents waiting for a little while – oops, sorry guys!!  And still the youth wanted to keep talking about the movie, because even though it was set in an American school system the movie themes are still totally relevant and applicable to all of our youth in everyday life.
 
“I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world than stand with the world and be judged by God!”  This is such a powerful quote and so many of the youth spoke about this issue.  Our next event is on 18th November and is our “Locked and Loaded” laser skirmish.
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.

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 are having a “Tribal War” on Saturday 19th November.  Check out our flyer for further details, or our North Eastern Lutheran Youth Facebook page for a direct link for tickets.

Margot Mertin - Faith Formation Leader

Maranatha Health Fundraiser Lunch
Join us on the 20th November to catch up, browse goods at the MH stall, and grab a bite of lunch before being part of the Good Shepherd AGM. Sausages and salad available after the second service in the hall, in addition to a pre-Christmas stall. All proceeds will support the Maranatha Health Children's Clinic in Fort Portal, Uganda.

Any goods kindly donated to the stall will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much to the many of you who regularly support Maranatha Health in this way!

Igniting the Future Appeal
Our IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal to raise $250 000 to upgrade our hall, kitchen and rear church entrance finished last Sunday 6th November. However, it is still not too late to submit your completed response slip or donation to this appeal.  Envelopes and response slips are available at the information area.

Please remember your gift can be given in one payment or via instalments over the next 12 months. We look forward to celebrating God’s provision for this project through your generosity. 

From the office

50th celebration Sunday
A BIG THANK YOU to all who :
•    Parked in Mattiske’s car park or on the school oval for the celebration.
•    Bought food to share.
•    Sat in the middle of the isles on entering the service.
•    Were involved in the small groups who assisted in drinks stalls, table and chair set and pack up, assisted in food serving, emptied bins and swept and moped floors.
•    Directed traffic
•    Anyone else who assisted on the day in any way shape or form to make the day a great celebration.

Half Yearly meetings
The Half Yearly meetings for the congregation and school will be held on Sunday November 20th at 12:30pm. The 2 main items on the congregational agenda are the 2017 budget and a proposal re our Facilities Development. Hard copies of the meeting information are in the Member’s Information section. Copies will also be emailed out early this week. Budget information and facilities development information will be provided later in the week when they have been finalised.

Pastor Noel’s farewell
Pastor Noel’s final service as Lead Pastor at Para Vista will be on Sunday 27th. He will be farewelled at both services. This will be followed by a lunch in the hall and an official farewell in the Worship Centre. There will be a Farewell Event at 1.00pm in the church, immediately after the luncheon.  Everyone is encouraged to come.  Ministry groups who wish to present something at this event should contact Merv Thiele (0429 009 847).

Support for Lutheran Community Care
The congregation decided that any amount received in offerings at the 50th Anniversary service which were above our weekly average in giving for 2016 would be given to LCC to support their work at Ingle Farm. It is pleasing we were able to forward $1080.

Notice Board

Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
We have Christmas trees available for purchase again this year.
We are able to offer our high quality trees at $35 each. Please note that delivery can only be arranged for orders of 10 or more trees, however, we can notify you of the closest Church from where your order can be collected. Trees will be delivered to your nominated location on the morning of Saturday 10th December 2016.

Please place your order at the front office by Wednesday 23 November.

Lutheran Nurses
Next meeting is Monday the 28th November at 7.30pm at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide with entry from the rear.
Guest speaker is Annemarie Klingenberg on “Self-harm and Suicide".
All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if needed. We also ask for donations for a Christmas Hamper for Lutheran Community Care.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control

Galatians 5:22 - 23

Celebrating the past: Igniting the future

This Sunday we celebrate our 50th Anniversary as a congregation with a combined worship service at 10am. We have much to celebrate and thank God for.

Who would have imagined 50 years ago that God would take a group of 22 people and grow it into the large church and school we have today? It is amazing what God can do through a small group of committed people. It’s fitting that we as a church community take the time to honour God and celebrate his goodness to us over the last 50 years.

We also pray that our future is ignited through celebrating the past. If God can do all this among us and through us over the last fifty years, what can he do in the next fifty years? What steps of faith is God calling us to take so that we can continue to share the good news message of Jesus with our local community? How can we draw encouragement from our past to courageously move into the future?

Come and join us this Sunday for a very special celebration in the life of Good Shepherd. Bishop David Altus will be our guest preacher and his message will be based on our anniversary theme, ‘Celebrating the past: Igniting the future.’

Bible Readings: John 10:11-18; Psalm 100
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Igniting the Future Appeal
Our IGNITING THE FUTURE appeal to raise $250 000 to upgrade our hall, kitchen and rear church entrance finishes this Sunday 6th November. Please remember to bring your completed response slip to the 50th Anniversary service this Sunday.

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 place it in the offering bowl this Sunday. If you have already donated money you do not need to complete a response slip.

We look forward to celebrating God’s provision for this project through your generosity.

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
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 November 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 week we have our screening of “God’s Not Dead 2”.  It is a great movie and will invoke some great discussion, which we will be having after the movie.  As a little teaser I love this quote “I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world than stand with the world and be judged by God!” Now isn’t that saying it all. 
Looking forward to seeing you all there.

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.  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.

Australian Lutheran College end of year events
ALC's closing service for the 2016 academic year will be held in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 139 Archer Street, North Adelaide on Friday, 11 November at 9.00 am. Holy Communion will be celebrated at this service and a number of ALC staff who are retiring, will be farewelled. Morning tea will be served in the ALC Refectory following the service. All are welcome to attend.

The University of Divinity will hold its Adelaide Graduation Ceremony for ALC students on Friday, 2 December at Immanuel College, 32 Morphett Road, Novar Gardens, commencing at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend this celebration. 

From the office

50th Anniversary
Notes for the 50th Sunday morning
Be a gift to our visitors by:
•    Parking will be available in Mattiske’s car park or why not park on the school oval and bring your share food to the school gym before going to the service.
•    Food to share to be dropped off at the gym at 9:15am or earlier on the day.
•    Remember to sit in the middle of the isles on entering the service. Will save embarrassment of being asked to move later

Saturday Night
Table bookings are not required for the 7:30pm start in the church. You are invited to bring nibbles and drinks to help celebrate.  Be a bidder at the silent auction. 
Remember to bring your ‘Igniting The Future’ envelopes with the appeal response slip included for Sunday.

We have planned and done everything we can to make this special celebration perfect.  If you do happen to come across anything we have missed we would really appreciate you stepping in and doing what needs to be done to improve the situation.

Half Yearly meeting
The half yearly meetings of the congregation and school will be held on Sunday November 20th at 12:30pm. To keep the hunger pangs at bay there will be a BBQ after the second service. Proceeds from the BBQ will go to support the work of Marantha Health.

Hard copies of the church information will be available on Sunday November 13th and emailed early the next week.

Main agenda items will be:
•    decision on if we proceed with our proposed facilities upgrade.
•    2017 budget
•    removal of sexist language from constitution

Thank you to
•    the 12 people who turned up on Saturday to complete the tidying of our grounds in preparation for the 50th celebrations. The grounds look as good as they have for many years. In total over 25 assisted over the 3 working bees.

•    those who provided cakes for the LCC fete. The day was successful and they exceeded their target for the day. Money raised will enable LCC to employ a person to coordinate their playgroups in term 4

Notice Board

Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
We have Christmas trees available for purchase again this year.
We are able to offer our high quality trees at $35 each. Please note that delivery can only be arranged for orders of 10 or more trees, however, we can notify you of the closest Church from where your order can be collected. Trees will be delivered to your nominated location on the morning of Saturday 10th December 2016.

Please place your order at the front office by Wednesday 23 November.

For through wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:11

Celebrating God’s story of hope

Celebrating God’s story in our story #2.

Last week we began a new series based on our five branding words called Celebrating God’s story in our story. This series is designed to tie in with our 50th Anniversary Celebration theme ‘Celebrating the past: Igniting the future’.

We want to celebrate God’s story to us of acceptance, love, hope, servicing and growing. At the same time we will look at how we can join God in telling his story to the world in the years ahead.

This Sunday we look at God’s story of hope to us in Jesus. We all need hope. Without hope we can feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. Without hope our lives can feel pointless.

However, with hope our outlook on life is far more positive. With hope we’re able to get through even the toughest things in life which means having hope is very important for us all.

This week we will look at the certain hope we have in Jesus and what this hope means for our lives and for the life of Good Shepherd. 

Bible Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23; Hebrews 6:16-20; John 14:1-6
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au 

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 start.  Please enter your names on your family’s Connect Card if you would like to participate.

This Sunday we will be having our first Kingdom Youth session for term 4 for our Year 5-7s.  Lunch will be provided for these children after their session at 12 and we aim to finish up around 12.30pm.  Parents and carers are welcome to stay for a cuppa in the hall during this time.

Toddler Zone
Toddler Zone for our 10 month – 3 year olds will not 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 November 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

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.

What a fantastic start we had to term 4.  The girls did some great craft based around the scripture of wisdom in Proverbs 4:9 “She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown”.  We also had some great general discussion too.  The guys did “secret men’s business” but I heard a rumour it involved steak and sport!  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.  Up next is our screening of “God’s Not Dead 2”.

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.
 
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

Notice Board

Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
We have Christmas trees available for purchase again this year.
We are able to offer our high quality trees at $35 each. Please note that delivery can only be arranged for orders of 10 or more trees, however, we can notify you of the closest Church from where your order can be collected. Trees will be delivered to your nominated location on the morning of Saturday 10th December 2016.

Please place your order at the front office by Wednesday 23 November.

Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish
CRAFT MARKET @ St John XXIII Catholic Community Centre
50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley 5090
Saturday 5th November, 9am to 3pm. Free entry and ample free parking
50+ Craft Stalls, Dressed for Success clothing shop, Devonshire Tea, International Food Market including Asian, Indian & Italian food.  BBQ with Beer & soft drinks.  Cake stall, Plant Stall, Produce stall, Bric-a-Brac, Second-hand books including children’s books, St Frances Xavier’s Rock band in the morning and Modbury Ukhords Ukulele Group in the afternoon.  All inside in
air-conditioned comfort.
$500 CASH RAFFLE, tickets $1.
FREE FACE PAINTING FOR CHILDREN

Treat others the same way

you want them to treat you.

Luke 6:31

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