10 October 2010

 Giving His Wealth

Christian development is largely a matter of refining our character, and stewardship plays a large role in that development. To become the kind of people who honour and reflect Christ, we must embrace some basic perspectives. For instance, we must realize we are stewards, entrusted with His goods, for His purposes, but with the freedom to squander His wealth. We are charged with giving His wealth generously to those who need it and those who, through their spiritual position and faithfulness, have earned it. We should distribute His resources joyously, even when we give sacrificially—this should be a habit! 

    Part of our determination to give relentlessly, selflessly and generously is to set an example for all who have been blessed by Him. We should do this so that they, too, may enter into the joy, the privilege and the responsibility of sharing His resources with those in need and with those who have earned a share by serving as vocational ministers of the gospel.

 “To be clever enough to get a great deal of money, one must be stupid enough to want it.” G. K. Chesterton

We Are Stewards

 The Australian way of thinking is that we are self-sufficient and that we are responsible for all that we possess. The Bible provides a different perspective, of course: that we are merely the overseers of God’s earthly domain, responsible for taking care of His resources until Jesus returns. Getting people to understand and accept our role as managers rather than creators of wealth and resources is a crucial element toward encouraging good stewardship.

Scriptural Perspective

• Genesis 14:17-24 (Abraham acknowledged that his victory spoils were a gift from God).

• 1 Chron. 29:14-18 (everything is God’s; we watch over it on earth).

• Psalm 24:1-2 (everything belongs to God).

• Psalm 50:10-12 (God created, knows and owns everything that exists).

• 1 Cor. 4:2 (Paul exhorted those being trusted to prove themselves faithful).

Dean Eaton

This Week’s Message:  Silver Boxes: The precious gift of encouragement! Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Ephesians 4:29 NIV) Podcasts available at www.paravista.org.au

Weekly Prayer Requests: Not included in this newsletter but if you have a prayer request or would like to view the current requests refer to the e-mail that alerted you to this Newsletter.

!!Reminder!! IMPACT 2010

Have you returned your RSVP yet? Please assist the office staff by returning it or emailing the office at churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

Children’s and Family Ministry

Kingdom Kids on Holidays



Enjoying the school holiday activity



There is no Kingdom Kids this Sunday. We will recommence on 17th October. We hope you enjoy the special folder activities available for children during the services.

Our wonderful Baby Zone leader, Bec Heynen, has decided to retire from her leading position, but we do hope to have a new Baby Zone leader for next term. Thank you to Bec for all of your organisation and enthusiasm and we are very glad that we will still see you at Baby Zone sometimes.

Children’s Concert

“Saviour of the World” by Sean W. Smith

We recommend to you this Aussie Children’s Entertainer

Date: Sunday 24th October

Venue: the Marketplace Church

Address: Corner of South Terrace & Vinrace Street, Adelaide City, SA

Time: 4.00pm

Tickets only $4, children under 2 free!

For more information see www.seanwsmith.com

Ignite Youth

The Term 4 timetable is now out!!! Check out the youth notice board or head to the website:

http://www.paravista.org.au/index.php?section=ministry&subsection=youth&page=youth

Women’s Ministry

TOYS 4 CEBU

Last year the Overseas Mission Fundraising Team requested Christmas toys for the children in Cebu. I know that everyone enjoyed buying toys to give to the underprivileged children and many parents told us of the valuable lesson learnt by their children about sharing and giving willingly.

This year we want to 'give' again. We realised last year that it was very costly to send the 4 shipping boxes, full of toys that you donated, to Cebu. This year we have decided to send money for Lucy to buy locally.

WIGS from Good Shepherd have arranged a 'Ladies Night' on Friday 22nd October with all the money raised from this night being donated to Toys 4 Cebu. Please purchase your tickets from the church office or call 8263 5087. Bring your friends and enjoy an interesting night full of fun!

The Overseas Team will have a stall on the night with Bible Covers, Cebu bracelets, Christmas cards and Ugandan jewellery for sale. All donations will be gratefully received.

General

Positions vacant

Interserve urgently require people to fill positions at the Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) Nepal. Positions required to be filled by January 2011 include Head of English Faculty –Secondary, IT Systems Manager and Administrator -Office Manager. Visit www.kisc.edu.np or check out the notice board for other positions available.

LCC Christmas Event Coordinator – Blair Athol Office.

Organise registration and distribution of Christmas Hampers and organise Christmas Day Community Lunch. Short term position to start 25 October 2010, 225 hours (flexible)

Position Description available by contacting Sharon Good ph: 8269 9300. Applications close on the 13th October, 2010.

Friends of Lutheran Archives meeting

Dr Erich Renner will speak on “Pietism and its influence on the early Australian Lutheran Church”. At Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, Adelaide, on Monday 18th October at 7.30 pm. (The AGM will be held beforehand at 7pm.) Supper. Gold coin donation.

Civic Prayer Breakfast Friday 15 October 2010

This prayer breakfast will acknowledge those who provide emergency services and who volunteer their time in our community. The breakfast will start at 6.45am at Sferas, Modbury with Chief Inspector Gary Raymond APM, OAM as guest speaker. Contact Peter on 8336 7890 or email kale@senet.com.au

Steve Grace

Join the Golden Grove Lutheran Fellowship on Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm for a night with Steve Grace singing classic hymns and songs of hope for the journey. See the notice board or visit stevegrace.com for further information.

 

Why not wake up and decide to have a good day!!

Church Web site: http://www.paravista.org.au/

Email: churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

3rd October 2010

Reckless words pierce like a sword    (Proverbs 12:18a NIV)

Ain’t that the truth? Our words can be senseless acts of violence against people made in the image of God. Name calling, derogatory comments, sarcasm, put downs, insults, and harsh negative criticism carry a sting all of their own. Our words can pierce hearts and leave people wounded.

Reckless words make people shrivel up inside. Reckless words destroy trust and trash relationships. Ironically our reckless words tend to assault the people we claim to love the most: our spouses and families. In our church family, reckless words are to become an endangered species
(cf Eph 4:29, Col 3:8-10).

…but the tongue of the wise brings healing  (Proverbs 12:18b NIV)

Wise people use their words to build, heal, and bless. As Proverbs 16:24 puts it: Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. The precious gift of encouragement has the power to heal crushed spirits and mend broken hearts. It puts the wind back into our sails – and gets us moving again.

One sentence spoken at the right time from a significant other – such as a parent, grandparent, friend, teacher, or mentor – can echo in one’s mind and change the trajectory of one’s life.

Given that our words have power to bless or to mess, some questions to consider:

• Do my words tend to bless or mess other people?
• What does the stuff coming out of my mouth reveal about the person I am? …and more importantly whose I am?


Hearts where Jesus lives will seek to bless people with their words.

Dean

Message Series: - We are in a series called, ‘A person after God’s heart.’ We have been looking at the life of King David. This Sunday we are look at “the world’s best failures”. Podcasts available at www.paravista.org.au This week’s bible readings are written in: 1 Peter 5:5-7.

Weekly Prayer Requests: Not included in this newsletter but if you have a prayer request or would like to view the current requests refer to the e-mail that alerted you to this Newsletter.

Children’s and Family Ministry
Kingdom Kids on Holidays

There is no Kingdom Kids this Sunday. We will recommence on 17th October. We hope you enjoy the special folder activities available for children during the services.

Our wonderful Baby Zone leader, Bec Heynen, has decided to retire from her leading position, but we do hope to have a new Baby Zone leader for next term. Thank you to Bec for all of your organisation and enthusiasm and we are very glad that we will still see you at Baby Zone sometimes.

School Holiday Activity

Thank you to everyone who attended our Bible Trail Holiday Activity in the church hall on Wednesday 29th September. We had a fabulous time! The hall was filled with many activities including painting hand prints, dress-ups and gluing stars, drawing sea creatures and planting seeds in cotton wool. There were 8 Bible Stories (from Noah to Moses) with questions about each one and children chose a prize when they completed the trail. We also had a great morning tea together. Thank you very much to everyone (including the Liebelt family, the Hulme family and Ron Rathjen) who helped to make this holiday activity such an enjoyable time together.

Tanya Harrison

Upside Down Circus

The northern Christian churches have partnered together in a unique evangelism event called The UPSIDE DOWN Circus specifically designed to share the message of Jesus with children and families in the northern community.

The UPSIDE D0WN Circus will run in the second week of the school holidays from

Wednesday October 6th to Friday October 8th from 2-5pm on Ridley Reserve, Main North Road, Elizabeth (south of the Elizabeth Shopping Centre).

Children and families will wander through a FREE festival of fun exploring and experiencing values of the Kingdom of God. There will be a range of Activity Tents and Short Shows at The BIG Top creating an interactive environment with games, craft, dance, drama and stories. There will be an Op-Shop, Food Bank, Puppets, Face Painting, Hall of Fame, Clowns, Food, Jumping Castle and Street Performers all adding to the festival atmosphere. Every child will also receive a free Show Bag containing a ‘Top 10 Stories from Mark’ book.

A low cost BBQ on Thursday, 5–6pm is being held before a BIG TOP Show, 6–7 pm that uses an evangelistic drama to present the Gospel: a creatively told story of a young boy who runs away to the circus and discovers it is not all he had hoped it to be. An opportunity will be given for children and families to respond to the Gospel.

Parenting Seminars with Steve Biddulph

Uniting Church. Uniting People is pleased to present three parenting seminars with Steve Biddulph, in partnership with The Journey UC and Pedare Christian College, The Corner UC and Adelaide West UC on 2nd, 3rd and 4th November.

Contact Sarah Urmston, surmston@sa.uca.org.au, 8236 4260 for flyers and more information. All details are available on unitingpeople.org.au

Ignite Youth

Comment from a parent.  “I attended youth on Friday night as a parent of one of the ‘youth’. It was very pleasing to see warm and encouraging friendships being fostered amongst the young people at our church. Sophie is to be commended for the vibrancy and enthusiasm she puts into her work with the youth. It is very encouraging as a parent to see this avenue of ministry ‘alive’ in our church.”

The Term 4 timetable is now out!!! Check out the youth notice board or head to the website:
http://www.paravista.org.au/index.php?section=ministry&subsection=youth&page=youth

 

Women's Ministry

Para Vista Women’s Fellowship

Women’s fellowship meet on Tuesday 5th October at 1.00pm in the church hall. Pastor Rolly Stahl will lead the Bible Study. Guest speaker is Valerie Volk. Afternoon tea is supplied and a trading table will be operating.

Reminding all ladies of Good Shepherd

Friday night 22nd October at the church hall at 7.00pm for a 7:30pm start. An opportunity for the ladies (of all ages) who call this congregation home to meet, mix, mingle and learn something fun along the way. For information please call Debbie Wesselingh on 8263 5518.

Men's Ministry

The Big Shed Happens is a wonderful event on 30th October 8.45am to 5.00pm, planned by Ian Watson for the men of Australia. Take a look at Ian's web page for details http://www.shednight.com/page/the-big-shed-happens There are already over 120 men registered from all over Australia. The aim is to have 2500 men at the event. Register on the website for the event, (buses will be organized to pick up men at the Brisbane Airport and take them back again later in the evening.)

All men and boys all over Australia are invited!

 

General

Secretary for the Board 2011

After 3 years of fantastic dedicated service Kathy Liebig has indicated that she will not continue as secretary of the Board in 2011.

The Board is seeking expressions of interest to fill this role. The role involves taking minutes at the monthly Board meetings. Board correspondence is dealt with separately and not usually actioned by the Secretary. Email access is important. To register an interest or for more details, please contact either Keren Sutton or John Dolling.

Preparing for Marriage

Preparing for Marriage is a course designed for those planning to marry or who are recently married. This course helps couples build on their strengths and also develop skills for dealing with conflict. There is an opportunity to attend here at Good Shepherd 9.00am-5.00pm on Saturday 9th and 1.00pm-5.00pm Sunday 10th October 2010. Registrations are required by 1st October.

Four evening sessions will also be held at Lutheran Community Care, 309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol from 6.45pm-9.30pm on the following dates.

Wednesdays 3rd November, 10th November, 17th November and 24th November 2010. Registrations close on 27th October 2010. Please contact Kristy or Margaret on 8331 3111 magill@lccsa.org.au for more information on the above courses.

Position vacant

Office Administrator within Encounter Youth Team. Encounter Youth is a not-for-profit Christian organisation highly regarded for its work in the effective management of Schoolies Festival South Australia and the provision of Safe Partying education to high school students.

Information can be found at http://drop.io/EYRecruitment


Friends of Lutheran Archives meeting
Dr Erich Renner will speak on “Pietism and its influence on the early Australian Lutheran Church”. At Bethlehem House, Sudholz Place, Adelaide, on Monday 18th October at 7.30 pm. (The AGM will be held beforehand at 7pm.) Supper. Gold coin donation.

LCC Christmas Event Coordinator – Blair Athol Office.

Organise registration and distribution of Christmas Hampers and organise Christmas Day Community Lunch. Short term position to start 25 October 2010, 225 hours (flexible)

Position Description available by contacting Sharon Good ph: 8269 9300” Applications close on the 13th October, 2010.

 

Go out on a limb; that’s where the fruit is!

Church Web site: www.paravista.org.au

Email: churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

26 September 2010

The importance of others

The problem with analogies is that they always have their limitations and while they fit some scenarios they are totally inappropriate for others. Last week, I used the analogy from motor bike riding of looking down the road through the corner, so you can corner smoothly. My point was that if we keep looking ahead to Jesus our lives will be well directed and we will avoid the wobbles that invariably happen when we just look directly in front.

Well last Saturday on our Men’s Ministry 4WD weekend my advice got me into lot’s of trouble. As I looked ahead to avoid colliding with the other vehicles I drove my 4WD straight into a deep wash out. As you can see by the photo I was in quite a bit of trouble. I should have been looking directly in front instead of further ahead. So much for my motor bike riding analogy!

The good news is that with the help of others I was able to get my car out of trouble. As a preacher I couldn’t help myself and quickly saw another analogy emerge and that is when you get into trouble it is good to have others to help you out. I seriously doubt that I would have been able to dig myself out of the hole. I needed a gentle pull from another vehicle to get me back to where I needed to be. I was actually seeing the application of my sermon from the previous Sunday ‘Doing life together’ work its way out right in front of me.

It is so easy for us to try and do life disconnected from others. It keeps things simple. It avoids the awkwardness and struggle that is often there when we relate to others on a deeper level. We also protect ourselves from being hurt when we keep our distance from others. However, what happens when our lives end up in a ditch and we do not have the inner resources to deal with it? Who do we have in our lives to help us out? We need each other to effectively walk this journey of life.

God made us to live in community. God’s Spirit gathers us to live our lives under Jesus’ leadership together. It is not something we are to attempt to do by ourselves. We need each other to keep us on track and to help us out of the odd ditch we may run into from time to time.

Pastor Noel Kluge

Message Series: - We are in a series called, ‘A person after God’s heart.’ We have been looking at the life of King David. This Sunday we are looking at how King David handled his feelings. Podcasts available at www.paravista.org.au This week’s bible readings are written in: 1 Samuel 30:1-6; and John 11:32-35.

Weekly Prayer Requests: Not included in this newsletter but if you have a prayer request or would like to view the current requests refer to the e-mail that alerted you to this Newsletter.

Children’s and Family Ministry

Kingdom Kids on Holidays

Kingdom Kids is holidays untill 17th October. Happy holidays!

Ignite Youth

The Term 4 timetable is now out!!! Check out the youth notice board or head to the website:

http://www.paravista.org.au/index.php?section=ministry&subsection=youth&page=youth

Paravista Women’s Fellowship

Women’s fellowship will meet on Tuesday 5th October at 1.00pm in the church hall. Bible study will be lead by Pastor Rolly Stahl. Guest speaker is Valerie Volk. Afternoon tea is supplied and a trading table will be operating.

Men’s Ministry

The Big Shed Happens is a wonderful event that is planned for the men of Australia on October 30th 8:45am to 5.00pm by Ian Watson. Take a look at Ian's web page for details http://www.shednight.com/page/the-big-shed-happens There are already over 120 men registered from all over Australia. The aim is to have 2500 men at the event. Register on the website for the event, (buses will be organized to pick up men at the Brisbane Airport and take them back again later in the evening.)

All men and boys all over Australia are invited!

Mission

Eleven New Members will be coming into membership this Sunday. At the 10:30 service we will be welcoming into membership Rex and Joan Pfitzner, Karen and Chris McAleer, Jefferson and Sarah David and Lynne Donnelly. At the 6pm service we will welcome Sarah Adler, Bill Becker, Ben McAleer and

Joey Pietsch, . Pray for them and thank God for their commitment to our family.

Why not hang around after service and get to know these great new members. Better still invite them out for a coffee at the local café.

If you would like to know how to join this church family, contact me by email bkklaer@paravista.org.au, the church office by phone on 82635087 or tick the box on the back of the welcome card.

Barry Klaer

Pastoral Care – Integration.

Ministry Opportunities

PART-TIME CHAPLAIN NEEDED for the City West campus of UniSA. This will involve one day a week for the 26 university weeks of the year, and an honorarium of $4000pa. For further details, see the noticeboard, of contact Pastor Mike Pietsch on 8370 3615, or 0409 725 573, or mike.pietsch@lca.org.au Applications due by Monday 11th October 2010.

Safe Place

Last week 15 members attended Safe Place training at Para Vista. It is an expectation of the LCA that all those involved in leadership in congregations participate in Safe Place training.

There will be another opportunity to receive training later in the year.

General

Secretary for the Board 2011

After 3 years of fantastic dedicated service Kathy Liebig has indicated that she will not continue as secretary of the Board in 2011.

The Board is seeking expressions of interest to fill this role. The role involves taking minutes at the monthly Board meetings. Board correspondence is dealt with separately and not usually actioned by the Secretary. Email access is important. To register an interest or for more details, please contact either Keren Sutton or John Dolling.

Servant of Christ Award

Nominations for the Servant of Christ Award are due in by the end of September 2010. Please forward nomination forms to the Principal’s Office at ALC, 104 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide SA 5006 or email forms to alice.lamnek@alc.edu.au

Synod Report

A report on Synod is contained in the ‘Together’ magazine. One of our delegates Diane Kleinig, has written a summary of her impression of Synod. A copy of Diane’s report is attached.

Preparing for Marriage

Preparing for Marriage is designed for those planning to marry or who are recently married. This is an opportunity to attend here at Good Shepherd. This course helps couples build on their strengths and also develop skills for dealing with conflict. 9.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday 9th and 1.00pm to 5.00pm Sunday 10th October 2010. Registrations are required by 1st October.

Four evening sessions will also be held at Lutheran Community Care, 309 Prospect Road, Bair Athol from 6.45pm-9.30pm on the following dates.

Wednesdays 3rd November, 10th November, 17th November and 24th November 2010. Registrations close on 27th October 2010. Please contact Kristy or Margaret on 8331 3111 magill@lccsa.org.au for more information on the above courses,.

Vacancy

Endeavour College has a limited number of vacancies for Year 8 starting next year in 2011. Interested families are welcome to request a prospectus, come for a tour or an interview with the Principal. All enquiries to Carolyn Wachtel, Enrolments Officer on 8368 3311.

Please see the flyer on the noticeboard.

Position vacant

Office Administrator within Encounter Youth Team. Encounter Youth is a not-for-profit Christian organisation highly regarded for its work in the effective management of Schoolies Festival South Australia and the provision of Safe Partying education to high school students.

Information can be found at http://drop.io/EYRecruitment

Please note Good Shepherd office will be closed for staff meeting

On Tuesday 28th September from 9.00 to 10.00am.

You are not dressed for work until you wear a smile

Church Web site: http://www.paravista.org.au/
Email: churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

SA/NT DISTRICT SYNOD 2010

Impressions of a Delegate

The venue at Immanuel College was very comfortable and spacious. In fact the display and food hall was a little too large. Our dinner on the Saturday night was served by boarding students who came from various places interstate. This, too, was a great time of fellowship giving opportunity for me to chat with Aboriginal delegates from Northern Territory. Our final service in the chapel praised and glorified our most gracious God.

Our President, Pastor David Altus, emphasized the synod theme “Free: Forgiven and Forgiving” in his sermons and especially in his report while speaking about the YPOUT incident. He said that he had learnt from having to deal with this matter and he apologized on behalf of the District for any hurt and misunderstandings that occurred. Now we can move on. Although the Child Safe and Safe Place policies may be irksome at times it is imperative that we adhere to these for the safety of all. I appreciated hearing Ted Kober once again in his address after dinner which focused on reconciliation in line with our theme.

Snippets presented by Nevin Nitschke on mission initiatives gave insight into various programs and happenings in congregations who are seeking to reach out in their communities. These were inspiring. If only we could all have the enthusiasm of Hallett Cove pastor Kevin Wood! What is stopping us from being excited and bursting to tell others about Jesus and God’s great love for us? Have we become complacent while putting our trust in all the comfort and things around us? Would we really spend more time with God trusting him to provide for us if we lost it all? These questions came up in conversation with those around me.

Agency reports gave us pertinent insights into work within the District and Dr Mike Semmler presented the LCA report along with his departmental heads. My main interest is in Aboriginal Ministry SA which is now under the umbrella of the Department for Mission. This committee has worked doggedly to organize better ways to utilize the minimal budgetary allowances from the District. Apart from the workers in Ceduna, Koonibba,Yalata and Port Lincoln we now have an Aboriginal pastor responsible for the Greater Adelaide Area, a huge task.

I continue to be excited about our ‘church’ and the many avenues for outreach throughout the District. This is our BIG church family serving our Lord with the gifts and talents he has given us.

Diane Kleinig

Delegate 2010-2012

19th September 2010

Looking ahead to direct us now

 

When I did my rider training to get my motorcycle licence the instructor told us that the best way to ride smoothly around a corner was to look as far ahead as possible. The common mistake riders make is that they look at the road directly in front of them and it causes them to wobble all over the place when cornering. You tend to either lean in too far, or not enough and have to adjust line mid corner which at best looks a little clumsy and at worst could lead to an accident.

Now looking ahead is easier than it sounds because it is counter intuitive. My natural tendency is to want to look at the road directly in front of me. Even though I have been riding long enough to have made this a habit, I still find I have to make a conscious decision to look through the corner to the end.

Living our life by faith is also a counter intuitive activity. Our natural tendency is to look at the here and now instead of looking down the road through the eyes of faith at what Jesus has accomplished for us. When we focus just on the here and now we are susceptible to losing sight of the big picture and choosing a direction through life that is not the best way to go.

Hebrews 12 says, ‘Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.’ (Hebrews 12:1, 2) We are to look through the corners of life and fix our eyes on Jesus. Jesus has already walked the journey of faith for us and marked out the route for us.

What helps you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus? Whatever it is do it so that you can stay on track and not fall off!

Pastor Noel Kluge

Message Series: - This week in the series ‘A person after God’s heart (David)’ we are going to be challenged with “Fessing up” to our Failures. Podcasts available at www.paravista.org.au

This week’s bible readings are from: 2 Samuel 12:1-14; Psalm 51:1-12 and Luke 18:9-14.

Weekly Prayer Requests.

Weekly Prayer Requests: Not included in this newsletter but if you have a prayer request

or would like to view the current requests refer to the e-mail that alerted you to this Newsletter.

Children’s and Family Ministry

At the 8:45am service, Kingdom Kids are altogether in one group, of 3-8 year olds.

Last Sunday, our lesson was about Josiah reading God’s Word (2 Chronicles 34 – 35:19.). We heard how the book of God’s Words was lost and the temple was empty and dirty. The temple leader called many workers to repair the temple.

Together the Kingdom Kids made their own church to repair. They set up chairs, made an altar, flowers to put in vases, communion utensils and even found a lost scroll! We discovered how important God’s Word is and to share it with others.

There was lots of working and helping each other, with the children having a choice to: make their own book full of Bible texts, read Bible stories, build a church with blocks or role-play in the ‘made church’.

Kingdom Kids is a great place to come together to praise, learn and support each other in our faith journey. (If you don’t want to miss out, adults are allowed as helpers!)

Rachel Liebelt

NEW Bible Activity Kits

Remember to borrow a Bible Activity Kit for your children. They will really enjoy taking these kits home. These kits can be a great tool for parents, as you have the privilege of introducing your children to God’s love for them. Your whole family can learn together to share a spiritual learning journey. If you don’t have a church library card, ask for one on your welcome card this week.

Kingdom Kids on Holidays Soon

This Sunday is the last Kingdom Kids for 3 weeks. There is no Kingdom Kids on the 26th September. We will recommence on Sunday 17th October. Happy holidays!

FREE School Holiday Activity

Come along to the church hall on Wednesday 29th September. Arrive any time from 9:00am, finishing at 11:30am. There will be a ‘Bible Story Trail’ around the hall, as well as many activities such as painting, dress-ups and crafts along the way. Children choose a prize when they complete the trail. Trails are available for 3-6 year olds and 7-11 year olds. Younger children are welcome too. Parents will need to stay and share this time with their children. Morning tea provided. Please RSVP by 21st September. Phone: 8263 5087 or email: lcarson@paravista.org.au

Ignite Youth

Thank God You’re Here!

Thank you to all those wonderful people who turned up to help cook on Friday night. The Food for Families fridge is now completely full. Good work team!

The last youth event for the term is Friday the 24th of September. It’s a “Thank God You’re Here” themed night, where we will be having some fun doing skits and looking at encouragement. It’s going to be a good night. The night starts at 7pm in the church hall.

For the Term 3 timetable check out the youth notice board or head to the website:

http://www.paravista.org.au/index.php?section=ministry&subsection=youth&page=youth

Keep an eye out for the Term 4 timetable, which will be out within the next two weeks.

Blessings,

Sophie Gerrie

Youth and Young Adults Team Leader

Reminding all ladies of Good Shepherd

Friday night 22nd of October at the church hall at 7.00pm for a 7:30pm start. An opportunity for the ladies (of all ages) who call this congregation home to meet, mix, mingle and learn something fun along the way. For information please call Debbie Wesselingh on 8263 5518 or Andrea Brooks on 8289 4958

Mission

GOOD NEWS STORY!

The weekly free bread distribution here at church on Monday evenings has become a better than Good News Story. It’s a GREAT, GRAND, HUGE NEWS STORY.

To encourage friendship and relationship building for those who come to collect the free bread on Monday evenings, (and quite a few are not attending church) a group of members have banded together to cook and serve delicious soups.

These members made up small flyers and did a letter box drop around the church area. The result is that about 20 people have attended over the last 2 Monday nights. As a result of that, one coupled came to church for the first time last Sunday.

Initiative and incentive + God = kingdom growth. Great News Story! You bet…and through the simplicity of social gospel.

Sausages and scones

Were you here to experience the fellowship and the joyous atmosphere last week? If not, you missed out on opportunity for fabulous fun, friendship and food. The ambience was outstanding and the food was even better. Why not mark the 28th November in your diaries and plan to bring friends to our next fellowship morning.

Ministry Opportunities

PART-TIME CHAPLAIN NEEDED for the City West campus of UniSA. This will involve one day a week for the 26 university weeks of the year, and an honorarium of $4000pa. For further details, see the noticeboard, of contact Pastor Mike Pietsch on 8370 3615, or 0409 725 573, or mike.pietsch@lca.org.au Applications due by Monday 11th October 2010.

General

Secretary for the Board 2011

After 3 years of fantastic dedicated service Kathy Liebig has indicated that she will not continue as secretary of the Board in 2011.

The Board is seeking expressions of interest to fill this role. The role involves taking minutes at the monthly Board meetings. Board correspondence is dealt with separately and not usually actioned by the Secretary. Email access is important. To register an interest or for more details, please contact either Keren Sutton or John Dolling.

Synod Report
A report on Synod is contained in the ‘Together’ magazine. One of our delegates Jim Materne, has written a summary of his perspective of the Synod. 

Volunteer Tutors Needed!
Lutheran Community Care Refugee Services are looking for volunteers to provide tutoring to adult learners from a refugee background. Volunteers will aid in comprehension of course material and assist adult students to access internet and computer programs relevant to their tertiary study (TAFE and Uni).

Volunteers DO NOT need a background in education or other specialised fields. This role is to assist the student in their comprehension of the English language used in coursework. Tutoring sessions will be between 1-2hrs on a weekly basis (Fridays) during TAFE term time, at our Blair Athol office.

For more information, please contact Rachel Friebel 8269 9300 or RFriebel@lccare.org.au

Notice for articles in News and on notice board

Please note: Articles for the weekly news will only be placed in the news for two weeks. The weekly news is archived and can be viewed at any time.

Please see the office before posting notices on the notice board. Notices will only be displayed for a maximum of four weeks.

If you require advertising for a longer period please send the office a PowerPoint produced poster and this will be screened during the pre-service advertising.

Hospitality Rosters- Please take note

Rosters will be emailed out this weekend. Please check your area/s of ministry for dates of service.

Thankyou

 

Coming Events

SINGING OUR FAVOURITE HYMNS

Sunday 31st October 2pm

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church

Corner William & Elizabeth Streets

CROYDON

Craft Fair

Saturday 16th October 9:00am – 3:00pm

John XXIII Catholic Church

50 Reservoir Road Hope Valley

See the notice board for more information on these events.

You'll accomplish far more by focusing on your abilities instead of your limitations.

Church Website: http://www.paravista.org.au/

Email: churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

SA & NT DISTRICT SYNOD 2010

Report for Good Shepherd Board

The theme for SYNOD this year was Free, Forgiven & Forgiving

New pastors to the District were welcomed and presented to the SYNOD

Rolly was an apology.

Tertiary Institutions Committee on behalf of LSF presented a Proposal that:

“Every Pastor and congregation in the SA/NT District re-assess its pastoral care and education of young people with respect to relationships, and the role sex plays in these, as supported in God’s Word.”

DCC & GCC were asked to address this and provide resources to clearly teach young people about what sex means for relationships and to address the misconceptions given by secular society.

Many constitutional changes were made to the District constitution to bring it in line with the National constitution as directed by GCC.

It was moved that District SYNOD will now be held only every second year and the timing of SYNOD moved to the end of May.

The next SYNOD will now be in May 2012.

This will now have similar timing to our Church/School/Village AGM.

It was resolved that congregations and individuals welcome new arrivals from refugee backgrounds to their communities and that they speak out against racism wherever it occurs.

Much discussion was made over the wording needed to clearly express a change to the constitution for schools & aged care boards to have no more than 2 non Lutheran Christians on each board.

The wording approved:

There shall be no more than two (2) members of the governing body who are Christians other than from the Lutheran Church on each of the school and aged care boards resulting in no more than 20% of the number of the board.

Our own school council meets these requirements.

President David Altus gave his report and in the light of the theme for SYNOD (Free, Forgiven and Forgiving) asked for forgiveness for the way he and the District had dealt with those involved in the WYPOUT camp incident. He spoke in very general terms of the incident and that many involved were hurting and that he had meet with 6 of the 8 that were involved, following the dropping of the charges.

He asked that we all act with forgiveness to all those involved and that the district was still not able to speak more specifically about the incident.

The Finance report included the 2009 Income, current membership and the last 5 years worth of contributions made to the District by each and every congregation in the district. It was suggested that each congregation could aim to contribute 10% of their income.

The 2011 Budget was passed with total income of $1,790,000 resulting in a deficit of $35,750 to be covered by General Legacies.

Operating deficit for 2009 was $36,188.

In 2009 membership was down 2,000 to 29,356 with average weekly attendance of 14,511. Since 1997 the attendance has declined 19% and membership has declined 22%

The Aged Care Council presented the winning entry in its Aged Care Media Award that aims to strengthen the ties between the Lutheran Schools and the Lutheran Aged Care Organisations. This year the winning entry was a video from Endeavour College with its year 8 students Troy Hancock and Michael Pfeiffer receiving the award. Both were students at Good Shepherd Primary last year and Michael is a member at Good Shepherd.

A summary report will be received from the District within 2 weeks of Synod and will be on forwarded at that time.

Jim Materne

GSPV Synod Delegate for 2010-2012