Put Down the Stone

I was watching a video the other day by Glennon Doyle Melton and she was talking about the issue of judging other people. The way she explored the issue hit me like a tonne of bricks. It always makes me uncomfortable to think how often I fall into the terrible stereotype of the ‘judgemental Christian’.

The biggest danger in our attempt to judge other people is that we can’t see things the way God does. Melton compares it to being a heart surgeon operating with a blindfold on. We are trying to change other people’s hearts but we can’t see what God can see. Jesus highlights this same idea in Matthew 7 when he tells us to first remove the plank from our own eye (i.e. deal with our own sin) so we can then ‘see clearly’ enough to help others (v5).

What the bible does tell us to do though is to love our neighbour and sacrifice for one another the way Jesus did. The roles are simple: we are to love; God is to judge. Now most of us know this but it is easy to lose sight of this and begin to judge people under the façade of speaking the ‘truth with love’ (Eph 4:15).

Melton explains when she shares this idea people often quote the story of the Pharisees trying to stone the female adulteress. In this story, Jesus steps in to stop the Pharisees and says ‘whoever is without sin can throw the first stone’ and everyone hangs their heads in shame and walks away. Jesus then says to the adulteress ‘you’re forgiven go and leave your life of sin’ (John 8:3-11). “See! He told her to go and leave her life of sin,” is the common response. “You read that story and you think you’re Jesus?” Glennon asks. “When I read that story I’m not Jesus, I’m the one holding the stones… what that story says to me is that whenever I find myself judging another human being or deciding what needs to change about [them] the only job I have is to put down the stone, hang my head and turn and walk away. And let Jesus have a moment with whomever I was previously stoning.”

I don’t know about you but this hits me hard. It drives me to God, asking for the grace and mercy I have so often refused to give to others. God can judge because he can also save. The best thing for those around us is for them to have a moment with Jesus their Saviour. So let’s do all we can to extend to others the love of Jesus so they can be transformed from the inside out.

Emma K.

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Venturing into the wilderness”
as we start the new series “Advent Adventure”
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Mark 1:1-8

Term 4 Diary Dates:
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – 5:30pm start

We are very excited to be bringing you a Family Advent Movie Night on Sunday 7th of December! We will be showing Max Lucado’s ‘The Christmas Candle’ which is rated PG and runs for 100mins.

The evening will start at 5:30pm with a sausage sizzle in the church hall and the movie will begin showing at 6:30pm in the church. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family and includes the sausage sizzle and movie!

Come along for a time of food, community and a wonderful family movie you can watch together and chat about together during Advent!

This Sunday Kingdom Kids are running the 10:30am service with a message about 'Making room for the Saviour'! If your children are involved, please make sure they arrive early (notes given out on Sunday).

There will be a shared morning tea after the 10:30am service on Sunday 30th November, so please bring a plate of food to share. This service is a great opportunity to invite family or friends along - who have you invited to this special service?

Beth Einthal
Children and Family Team 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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Devotion Books
Pre-ordered “Time Out” Devotion books are now available for collection from the church office. Cost $22.  Thank you.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
has an opportunity for someone to join its Pastoral Ministry Team as

Pastoral Care and Community Team Leader (Starting January 2015)

This 8 hour per week position is to lead and coordinate the pastoral care and community care ministry teams of Good Shepherd. The primary focus of these teams will be to serve those in the congregation who do not receive care through our small group network and those in our community who require practical assistance.   

This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. The role requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to organise and coordinate teams. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Associate Pastor who has accountability for the pastoral care and small group ministries within the congregation.

The position is offered as an initial one year contract with a three month probationary period. Remuneration will be according to the Lay Workers Salary Scale Level 2 for accredited Lay Workers or as negotiated in the interview for applicants without accreditation.

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

Applications in writing, by 14th December 2014, are to be submitted to:
John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306
Modbury North SA 5092

Half Yearly meeting report
It was agreed that the congregation support Maranatha Health and the Cebu Missionary Foundation in 2015.

Connect project - The meeting decided that:
•    Due to escalating costs we do not proceed with the original Connect project
•    In 2015 the congregation review our current facilities to ensure they support our mission and if necessary plan to upgrade them.
The budget with a proposed deficit of $4175 was adopted.

Board elections - Chair: John Dolling, Vice chair: Vacant, Secretary: Helen Bridge and
Finance Team Leader: Simon Janetzki

Additional Board member - We welcome new members Yolande Elliott, Kirstyn Schmidt, Rae Hofmanis and Cees Wesselingh plus existing members Keren Sutton and Keith Kemp.

Other elections - Adjudication Team: Trevor Bridge and Ken Rodgers, Public Officer: Stephen Zanker and Seal Holders: Merv Thiele and Stephen Zanker

New Signage
It is hoped the new street sign and additional signage will be installed before Christmas. The new signage is displayed on the pinup board in the hall.

2015 offering envelopes
The 2015 offering envelopes are available in the Member’s Information section in the foyer and under the pigeon holes.

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LLL Annual Report
The LLL Annual Report for 2013/2014 is now available from the information rack.

Finke River Mission (FRM)
FRM has released the 2014 summer edition of their Christ in the Centre Magazine. Pick up a copy from our information rack and stay up to date with inspiring events in Central Australia.

Disability Support Workers
Lutheran Disability Services is looking for skilled Disability Support Workers in the Adelaide Hills area. For a Job Description or further information please contact LDS directly at admin@ldssa.org.au or phone 8212 7766. Applications close Friday 19th December at 5.00pm

Lutheran Community Care - Your gift this Christmas
We are asking for your help to again give out over 800 Christmas Hampers to families in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley and 75 hampers to families in Alice Springs. Your gift can make Christmas special and provide much needed emergency relief throughout the year.
If you have not already done so, could you help by giving a donation to support families struggling at Christmas? A donation of $50 can supply a hamper to a person on their own or a small family while $100 can supply a hamper to a larger family. Your gift will also ensure that we can stock up for the increase of people who will access our services throughout the year.
Visit the LCC website at www.lccare.org.au or contact LCC at 08 8269 9333 to give a gift that will help make a real difference to someone's life.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind”

2 Timothy 1:7

Strength through Jesus

Have you ever had something really unpleasant happen to you that whenever you think about it you become anxious and fearful?

I had that happen to me recently. It was an incident with another driver who blamed me for what happened when in actual fact it was their fault.

I’ve been studying Matthew this year and was reminded, while living through this, of Jesus’ authority over all things. "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Matthew 28:18. As I have repeatedly claimed this over the past few days, this has prevented me from spiralling into anxiousness and fear of what may or may not happen.

Jesus has been reminding me to lift my focus up to Him and depend on Him.  Believing and knowing that He’s in control and has authority over all things prevents me from spiralling.

The Holy Spirit's gift of peace that I’ve been praying for has prevented that anxiousness from rising within me. And whenever I feel it begin to rise, I pray - claiming that Jesus has authority over all things and asking for peace that only the Holy Spirit can give.

I will need to keep doing this until the insurance companies make a resolution.  But I’m so thankful that Jesus knows me and He will give me the strength to cope when I pray to Him. 

"You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:14

Kathy L.

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Looking out for each other”
as we continue the series “Set Free to Live Free” (Galatians)
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Galatians 6:1-10

Term 4 Diary Dates:
23rd Nov – Full dress rehearsal in the gym – parents pick up at 12 noon from the gym
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – 5:30pm start

We are very excited to be bringing you a Family Advent Movie Night on Sunday 7th of December! We will be showing Max Lucado’s ‘The Christmas Candle’ which is rated PG and runs for 100mins.

The evening will start at 5:30pm with a sausage sizzle in the church hall and the movie will begin showing at 6:30pm in the church. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family and includes the sausage sizzle and movie!

Come along for a time of food, community and a wonderful family movie you can watch together and chat about together during Advent!

This Sunday Kingdom Kids are having a full dress rehearsal for the service they are running on 30th November at 10:30am! If your child/ren are involved in the service, please make sure you receive a note about arrival times and costumes. Please come and pick your child/ren up from the school gym at 12noon.

There will be a shared morning tea after the 10:30am service on Sunday 30th November, so please bring a plate of something to share. This service is a great opportunity to invite family or friends along - who have you invited to this special service?

Baby Zone will run as normal and be learning their song with actions to lead worship during the Celebration Service.

Beth Einthal
Children and Family Team 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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Half Yearly Meetings
The half yearly meeting of the church, school and village will be held this Sunday 23rd November commencing at 12.30pm. Written information is available at the back of the church. BBQ Lunch will also be available before the meetings.

Cebu Mission Fundraising Team
This Sunday 23rd November, our Team will be cooking a sausage sizzle after the first service and sausages and steak sandwiches after the second service.  Stay for lunch then attend the Half Yearly Meeting of the congregation at 12.30pm.

We will have our Christmas Card Stall after both services. Get your good quality cards to give to your family and friends, at a very cheap price. We also have some Jewellery made in Cebu for sale. After this Sunday, there will only be one more opportunity to purchase Christmas cards on Sunday 7th December.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
Has an opportunity for someone to join its Pastoral Ministry Team as

Worship Support Team Leader (Starting January 2015)

This 14 hour per week position is to lead and develop team leaders of our worship support teams (eg: music and vocals, technical support, dramatic arts, visual arts, ushering etc) to facilitate life-transforming experiences and spiritual growth in worship. The role includes preparing a monthly musician’s roster for weekly services.

This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. With music ministry being a significant part of this role, musical ability and experience in music teams would be an advantage but not essential. Competent administration skills are also needed to ensure the smooth running of Sunday services. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Senior Pastor who has accountability for all worship ministries within the congregation.

The position is offered as initial one year contract with a three month probationary period. Remuneration will be according to the Lay Workers Salary Scale Level 2 for accredited Lay Workers or as negotiated in the interview for applicants without accreditation.

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

Applications in writing, by 28th November 2014, are to be submitted to the Chairman:
John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306
Modbury North SA 5092

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Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
High quality trees at $35 each available for purchase again this year.
Trees will be delivered to a nominated location on the morning of Saturday 13th December 2014. Please place your order, including preferred height of tree, by contacting the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 by 30th November.
Proceeds will go towards supporting chaplains in local schools.

Disability Support Workers
Lutheran Disability Services is looking for skilled Disability Support Workers in the Adelaide Hills area. For a Job Description or further information please contact LDS directly at admin@ldssa.org.au or phone 8212 7766

Lutheran Community Care - Your gift this Christmas
We are asking for your help to again give out over 800 Christmas Hampers to families in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley and 75 hampers to families in Alice Springs. Your gift can make Christmas special and provide much needed emergency relief throughout the year.
If you have not already done so, could you help by giving a donation to support families struggling at Christmas? A donation of $50 can supply a hamper to a person on their own or a small family while $100 can supply a hamper to a larger family. Your gift will also ensure that we can stock up for the increase of people who will access our services throughout the year.
Visit the LCC website at www.lccare.org.au or contact LCC at 08 8269 9333 to give a gift that will help make a real difference to someone's life.

“I took my troubles to the Lord;

I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer”

Psalm 120:1 NLT

Remembering …

Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day) is observed on November 11th to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918 … at the 11th hour. The act of remembering helps us realise that our freedom is not cheap. Millions of people gave their lives to ensure our freedom. Lest we forget.

Every week, usually on a Sunday, Christians have been gathering together for around 2000 years to remember Jesus and worship him! Lest we forget that nothing in all creation can separate us from his love.  

Every week, Christians seek to be shaped by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God into the character of Jesus. Lest we forget that growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus is how we relish in and live out our freedom.

Every week, Christians remember the sacrifice of Jesus as they receive the body and blood of Jesus … for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus tells us: “Do this in remembrance of me.” Lest we forget what our freedom cost him.

Every week, Christians remember that as dearly loved children of Abba Father, they can pray for their own needs - and the needs of others. Lest we forget that we have the freedom to talk with God about everything that’s happening in our lives.

Every week, Christians remember that God has called them to be the means by which others get to experience and discover the love of Jesus. Lest we forget that God loves every person – just as much as he loves us.

Every week, Christians remember Jesus’ promises to bring them into his restoration plans of making all things new. Lest we forget that we are heirs of the kingdom of God.

Pr Rolly Stahl

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Freed for growth”
as we continue the series “Set Free to Live Free” (Galatians)
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Galatians 5:13-26, John 16-7-15

Term 4 Diary Dates:
16th Nov – Final workshop sessions (kids rehearsing/preparing for the celebration service)
23rd Nov – Full dress rehearsal in the gym – parents pick up at 12 noon from the gym
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – 5:30pm start

We are very excited to be bringing you a Family Advent Movie Night on Sunday 7th of December! We will be showing Max Lucado’s ‘The Christmas Candle’ which is rated PG and runs for 100mins.

The evening will start at 5:30pm with a sausage sizzle in the church hall and the movie will begin showing at 6:30pm in the church. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family and includes the sausage sizzle and movie!

Come along for a time of food, community and a wonderful family movie you can watch together and chat about together during Advent!

Kingdom Kids is in full swing preparing for our Celebration Service on 30th November at the 10:30am service! This week is our last week of workshops and preparations for the service! Next Sunday 23rd of Nov is our full dress rehearsal in the school gym!

Baby Zone and Kindy Zone will run as normal during the term and be learning a song with actions each week to lead worship during the Celebration Service. Baby Zone will run as normal in the Baby Zone room during the term.

Beth Einthal
Children and Family Team 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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Half Yearly Meetings
The half yearly meeting of the church, school and village will be held on Sunday 23rd November commencing at 12.30pm. Written information is available at the back of the church. BBQ Lunch will also be available before the meetings.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
Has an opportunity for someone to join its Pastoral Ministry Team as

Worship Support Team Leader (Starting January 2015)

This 14 hour per week position is to lead and develop team leaders of our worship support teams (eg: music and vocals, technical support, dramatic arts, visual arts, ushering etc) to facilitate life-transforming experiences and spiritual growth in worship. The role includes preparing a monthly musician’s roster for weekly services.

This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. With music ministry being a significant part of this role, musical ability and experience in music teams would be an advantage but not essential. Competent administration skills are also needed to ensure the smooth running of Sunday services. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Senior Pastor who has accountability for all worship ministries within the congregation.

The position is offered as initial one year contract with a three month probationary period. Remuneration will be according to the Lay Workers Salary Scale Level 2 for accredited Lay Workers or as negotiated in the interview for applicants without accreditation.

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

Applications in writing, by 28th November 2014, are to be submitted to the:
John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306
Modbury North SA5092

From the Office

Budget 2014
October 2014
Total Offering - Budget $43,000         Actual $38,145. DEFICIT $4,855
January thru October 2014
Total Offering - Budget $442,100     Actual $418,190. DEFICIT $23,910
January thru September 2014 – Total Income & Expenses
Total Income - Budget $419,957        Actual $401,502. SHORTFALL $18,095
Total Expenses - Budget $423,977    Actual $405,370. SHORTFALL $18,607

Brief report on progress since last Board meeting:

• Offerings in October were well under budget. Based on weekly average Offerings are projected to come in around $505,000.
• Plate offering was only just under budget after a slow start to the month with last Sunday in October being over $6,300. The highest Sunday since the Easter weekend.
• Unfortunately REG was again well under budget being the lowest monthly total for 2 years.
• Expenses were in line with budget with ministries just above and Staff and Admin just below budget.

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

Alternatively deposits can be made to the following bank account details
If transferring from an LLL account, use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
If transferring from another banking institution, use account number 100354939, BSB 704942

Office closure
The church office will be closed from 11.30am till 2.30pm on Thursday November 20 for staff training.  Usual out of hour’s contacts will be available

Good Shepherd Village Board
There will be 3 vacancies on the Good Shepherd Village Board for 2015. The board meets quarterly. Each member of the Board contributes to the governance of the village. This does not mean that they actually do the work. They keep in touch with the persons responsible for each area and report to the Board at the meetings. Please prayerfully consider a position on the board to assist in this important mission. If you interested or want additional information contact Board Chair Faye Godfrey – 8264 7415.

Trial Professional Standards training
A new training is currently being trialled in SA and is aimed at presenting a comprehensive approach to Professional Standards. The training will consolidate both Safe Place and ChildSafe team member training to reduce duplication while covering a broader range of behavioural issues without increasing time commitment.
The training covers 3 Modules:
•    Appropriate Behaviour
•    Inappropriate Behaviour
•    The Child Safe Systems
All adult congregational members are encouraged to participate in this training.  Registrations are essential.  Please see the notice board for further details and contact information.

Security of church
Request members on locking facility do a complete building check prior to setting the alarm.   As you move through the building shut all the doors and windows.  Please take note of the keypad near the office entry - if there are staff names on the key pad, please do not set the alarm.

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“And so, Lord, where do I put my hope?

My only hope is in you”

Psalm 39:7

Free at last!

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous speech, I Have a Dream, calling for the end of racism in the USA.  Regarded as the greatest speech of the 20th Century, his concluding words were: "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

While there have been significant changes across Western cultures around the world, King’s vision for equality and justice for all is still to be realised.  Questions arise:  
•    How do we exercise our freedom in ways that do not impact the rights and freedom of others? 
•    Does freedom from poverty give me the right to indulge myself and ignore others in poverty?
•    Does freedom from sin, death and the powers of evil give me the right to ignore other’s need for Jesus - and his gifts of forgiveness, life and salvation?

Freedom is not only a gift received, but also a responsibility lived. In order to stay free, we need to avoid those things which can bring us back into slavery. 

Paul urges us not to use our freedom to indulge self and hurt others; but rather to help others experience the difference Jesus makes:  For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13 NLT)

Our freedom is lived out according to WHO we are as God’s children - by the leading and power of the Holy Spirit. Hopefully, living out the freedom Jesus gives us will enable many others to one day exclaim: "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

Pr Rolly Stahl

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Freed to be”
as we continue the series “Set Free to Live Free” (Galatians)
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Galatians 3:26-4:7; John 1:10-14

Term 4 Diary Dates:
9th Nov – 16th Nov – Workshop sessions (kids rehearsing/preparing for the celebration service)
23rd Nov – Full dress rehearsal in the gym – parents pick up at 12 noon from the gym
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – more details to come

Kingdom Kids is in full swing preparing for our Celebration Service on 30th November at the 10:30am service! This week we will be continuing with our rehearsals and preparations for the service! Come along to hear about our plans for the service and how you and your kids can be involved – there is still time to be involved!

Baby Zone and Kindy Zone will run as normal during the term and be learning a song with actions each week to lead worship during the Celebration Service. Baby Zone will run as normal in the Baby Zone room during the term

Beth Einthal
Children and Family Team 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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
Has an opportunity for someone to join its Pastoral Ministry Team as

Worship Support Team Leader (Starting January 2015)

This 14 hour per week position is to lead and develop team leaders of our worship support teams (eg: music and vocals, technical support, dramatic arts, visual arts, ushering etc) to facilitate life-transforming experiences and spiritual growth in worship. The role includes preparing a monthly musician’s roster for weekly services.

This position requires a leader who is comfortable to lead by empowering others to carry out the ministry. With music ministry being a significant part of this role, musical ability and experience in music teams would be an advantage but not essential. Competent administration skills are also needed to ensure the smooth running of Sunday services. The successful applicant will be supported by the entire staff team, but specifically the Senior Pastor who has accountability for all worship ministries within the congregation.

The position is offered as initial one year contract with a three month probationary period. Remuneration will be according to the Lay Workers Salary Scale Level 2 for accredited Lay Workers or as negotiated in the interview for applicants without accreditation.

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.

Applications in writing by 28th November 2014, are to be submitted to the:
John Dolling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista
PO Box 306
Modbury North SA5092


Women’s Fellowship Christmas Luncheon
The Para Vista Women's Fellowship wishes to thank all those people who have supported us by booking into the Christmas Luncheon. Bookings are now closed as the required number has been reached. The Luncheon is to be held in our hall at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 2nd.
We look forward to The Borderers entertaining us all.

If, for any reason you are unable to attend, please notify me ASAP, so that others may take your place. Ruth Oster PH 8265 0221.

Christmas card Stall
Cebu Mission Fundraising Team will be holding our usual Christmas Card Stall this Sundays 9th and 23rd November and the final one on Sunday 7th December. Good quality cards to give to your family and friends, at a very cheap price. Thank you for supporting Cebu Mission.

Good Shepherd School Quiz Night
On the 8th November 2014, Good Shepherd School Parents are hosting a fundraising quiz night and silent auction, in an attempt to raise much needed funds for our school. This is the school’s main fundraising event for 2014. We have been lucky enough to secure a sponsor, Garden Grove, who will be covering all the costs for the evening.  What this means is that all monies raised will go directly to our school. The funds raised will be going towards outdoor furniture and shade sails. If you are free on the 8th November grab a few friends and get a table together (tables of 8-12). It will be a great night with lots of prizes and auction items. Together let’s support our school and have a great night.

Tickets are $20 and are available from Sharon in the front office. If you can’t get into the office give Sharon a call (8264 7966) and secure a table. Your tickets can be paid for on the night.

Half Yearly Meetings
The half yearly meeting of the church, school and village will be held on Sunday 23rd November commencing at 12.30pm. Written information will be available on Sunday 16th November and will be emailed in the week prior to the meeting. BBQ Lunch will also be available before the meetings.

From the Office

Office closure
The church office will be closed from 11.30am till 2.30pm on Thursday November 20 for staff training.  Usual out of hour’s contacts will be available

Trial Professional Standards training
A new training is currently being trialled in SA and is aimed at presenting a comprehensive approach to Professional Standards. The training will consolidate both Safe Place and ChildSafe team member training to reduce duplication while covering a broader range of behavioural issues without increasing time commitment.
The training covers 3 Modules:
•    Appropriate Behaviour
•    Inappropriate Behaviour
•    The Child Safe Systems
All adult congregational members are encouraged to participate in this training.  Registrations are essential.  Please see the notice board for further details and contact information.

Car parking attendants
Will be required to assist with traffic and parking on our Christmas Eve services. Please consider planning to assist to make this Christmas a memorable experience for our guests. Please mark you connect card “Car Parking” or let the office or Stephen know your availability on 8263 5087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au.

Christmas whirlwind
I am again looking for a small team to assist in creating an inviting appearance to our church facility for this Christmas.  In order to do this a whirlwind of the church grounds and facility exterior is planned for Wednesday 24th December starting at 9.00am.  The more helpers we get the bigger the whirlwind and the greater the effect.  If you have someone else in mind that you could bring along, do so and it will all be blown over in a jiffy.

If you have a petrol driven blow vac that needs a dust out bring it along with safety equip and we can have a dust off comp.  Last year’s winner was a blow in whom only led by a short puff.  If you don’t have a blow vac still mark your availability as equipment can be supplied.
Please mark you connect card “whirlwind”, let the office or Stephen know your availability on 8263 5087or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au 

Security of church
Request members on locking facility do a complete building check prior to setting the alarm.   As you move through the building shut all the doors and ensure nothing is left outside.  Please take note of the keypad near the office entry and it there are staff names on the key pad please do not set the alarm.

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Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
High quality trees at $35 each available for purchase again this year.
Trees will be delivered to a nominated location on the morning of Saturday 13th December 2014. Please place your order, including preferred height of tree, by contacting the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 by 30th November.
Proceeds will go towards supporting chaplains in local schools.

Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 34:8

What is our treasure in heaven?

In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount he talks about treasures in heaven. He says, “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, the desires of your heart will also be.” (Matthew 6:19-21)

What are the treasures that we store up in heaven? We know we can’t take our earthly treasures with us—so what are our heavenly treasures? In the past I’ve always taught that our treasures in heaven are the people we help get there. In essence we store up treasures in heaven when we invest our earthly treasures in helping people get there. While I still believe that people are treasures in heaven, our treasure in heaven is not people, but a person, Jesus.

How do we store up Jesus as our treasure in heaven in this life? Verse 21 gives us the answer: “Wherever your treasure is, the desires of your heart will also be”. Jesus is calling us to make him the desire of our heart in this life and as we do that we will be storing up treasures in heaven for the next life.

So why does Jesus warn against storing up earthly treasures here? Jesus speaks out against storing up earthly treasures because he knows how easy it is for these things to become the desire of our hearts. Jesus knows only too well how quickly we can start looking to our earthly treasures to give us things that only he can provide.

We look to our bank balance for the security that only Jesus can provide. We seek to validate our self-worth through our net worth. Jesus says “You are worth so much that I died for you.” We look for meaning and purpose in the accumulation of earthly wealth and the things we can use it to indulge our desires in. Jesus says, “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.” Whatever we think storing up our treasures on earth will give us, Jesus our heavenly treasure offers so much more.

If Jesus is our treasure in heaven, then how can people also be treasures in heaven? Every person who goes to heaven is Jesus’ treasure in heaven. That’s right you and I are Jesus’ treasure. You and I are the treasure that Jesus bought through giving his life on the cross. As we receive Jesus as our treasure we become his treasure. The deeper we allow this to sink into our hearts the easier it becomes for us to let go of our earthly treasures because they can never give us what we have as Jesus’ treasure!

So how does this shape the way I use my earthly treasures? How do I use them to store up heavenly treasures? If Jesus is our treasure and we are his treasure then using our earthly treasures to help others hear this incredible news and receive it still remains the best eternal investment of temporal wealth that I know of. Generously giving away our earthly treasures to support the spreading of the gospel also helps keep the desire of our hearts focussed on Jesus, our heavenly treasure.

Pastor Noel

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Why rules are not enough (Set free from the chains of God’s law)” as we continue the series “Set Free to Live Free” (Galatians)
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Matthew 5:17-22, 27-28, Galatians 3:1-14

Term 4 Diary Dates:
2nd Nov – 16th Nov – Workshop sessions (kids rehearsing/preparing for the celebration service)
23rd Nov – Full dress rehearsal in the gym – parents pick up at 12 noon from the gym
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – more details to come

Kingdom Kids is in full swing preparing for our Celebration Service on 30th November at the 10:30am service! This week we will be continuing with our rehearsals and preparations for the service! Come along to hear about our plans for the service and how you and your kids can be involved – there is still time to be involved!

Baby Zone and Kindy Zone will run as normal during the term and be learning a song with actions each week to lead worship during the Celebration Service. Baby Zone will run as normal in the Baby Zone room during the term

Beth Einthal
Children and Family Team 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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

A prayer support team for Maranatha Health
Maranatha Health is seeking to establish a prayer team to offer prayer support and protection to Michael and Kim and their family and the work of Maranatha Health. It is envisaged the team would meet monthly.  If you would like to be a part of this important work please contact Catherine Carr – clcarr@internode.on.net


Christmas Luncheon
Hosted by PVLWF members for our Good Shepherd Community, is to be held on Tuesday, 2nd December at 12noon in the Church Hall. We invite you to book by Sunday, 23rd November with Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 or kroster@senet.com.au. We have a maximum number of approx 80 for whom we will be catering. We have engaged THE BORDERERS as our guest artists’. They will entertain us with brackets of songs and lead our carol singing after lunch. The Borderers are well known to our community and we look forward to their musicianship on this day. The cost of the luncheon is $12 pp, payable on the day at the entrance door. (Booking is necessary for our catering)

Christmas card Stall
Cebu Mission Fundraising Team will be holding our usual Christmas Card Stall on Sundays 9th and 23rd November and the final one on Sunday 7th December. Good quality cards to give to your family and friends, at a very cheap price. Thank you for supporting Cebu Mission.

Good Shepherd School Quiz Night
On the 8th November 2014, Good Shepherd School Parents are hosting a fundraising quiz night and silent auction, in an attempt to raise much needed funds for our school. This is the school’s main fundraising event for 2014. We have been lucky enough to secure a sponsor, Garden Grove, who will be covering all the costs for the evening.  What this means is that all monies raised will go directly to our school. The funds raised will be going towards outdoor furniture and shade sails. If you are free on the 8th November grab a few friends and get a table together (tables of 8-12). It will be a great night with lots of prizes and auction items. Together let’s support our school and have a great night.

Tickets are $20 and are available from Sharon in the front office. If you can’t get into the office give Sharon a call (8264 7966) and secure a table. Your tickets can be paid for on the night.

Half Yearly Meetings
The half yearly meeting of the church, school and village will be held on Sunday 23rd November commencing at 12.30pm. Written information will be available on Sunday 16th November and will be emailed in the week prior to the meeting. BBQ Lunch will also be available before the meetings.

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Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
High quality trees at $35 each available for purchase again this year.
Trees will be delivered to a nominated location on the morning of Saturday 13th December 2014. Please place your order, including preferred height of tree, by contacting the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 by 30th November.
Proceeds will go towards supporting chaplains in local schools.

Employment opportunity with IGC
International Gospel Centre (IGC) is seeking someone with a passion for the under privileged and marginalised to fill the role of Development Manager on either a 0.8 or 1.0 basis. IGC is an Australia wide non-profit gospel agency that exists to develop supportive relationships with the underprivileged and marginalised, so that they are transformed by the love of Jesus, and share Jesus with others. The focus of this position is to assist the IGC Board to manage and develop the supporting ministries indicated in the position summary on a ‘day to day’ basis.
Details and full position description are available on the IGC Website:  http://www.igcfoundation.org

Payroll Officer
Lutheran Disability Services currently has a vacancy for a Payroll Officer. For a Job Description or further information please contact LDS directly at admin@ldssa.org.au

Lutheran Community Care Vacancies
Placement Support Worker Two positions available - 1.0FTE and 0.6FTE
Opportunities exist to provide support to foster carers with children in their care. These roles will require occasional visits to foster carer homes.
•    Full-time position to commence immediately
•    0.6FTE position to commence February 2015

Alternative Care Worker 1.0FTE
This position will recruit and assess foster carers throughout the service area. Position to commence mid-January 2015

Please apply on-line through the LCC website only by 8.30am Monday 3rd November 2014
For a Job Description and online Application Guide please visit: www.lccare.org.au

God is not man, that he should lie,

or a son of man, that he should change his mind.

Has he said, and will he not do it?

Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?

Numbers 23:19

Fear and faith

It has been said that fear is the absence of faith. Often when we look at our circumstances it is easy to feel fear and anxiety in response. Whether it is in response to current world events or a result of personal insecurities or an uncertain future – there is an endless supply of fear-evoking circumstances in our lives.

I should say there is a healthy kind of fear, the one that tells us not to touch a poisonous snake or walk out in front of a truck. On the other hand, there is the kind of fear that stops us having faith and trusting that God will step in and provide.

Fear is a natural initial response, but as Christians we have something more to anchor ourselves to than just our own ability to control or alter situations. Faith means we believe in a God who is all-powerful and in control even when the situation or circumstances seem out of control. Perhaps this truth doesn’t stop fear, but rather overcomes and overpowers it. Our faith and trust in God need to be greater than our fear.

One day Jesus and his disciples were sailing across a lake. While they were travelling a storm hit. Jesus had fallen asleep during the trip and remained asleep even after the storm began. The disciples, fearful, woke Jesus up and reprimanded him saying: “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” In response to this Jesus got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” Mark 4:35-41

Now it may seem that the disciples fear in this situation fits into the healthy fear category but let’s think about the story a little more deeply. The disciples were in a boat with Jesus, the Son of God. If the disciples had faith they would have trusted that Jesus had the power to deliver them out of the situation. In this case their fear showed a lack of faith.

Pastor Holly Wagner put it like this, “the man who penned the lyrics to the hymn ‘It Is Well With My Soul’ had just lost his business and all four of his daughters and was able to declare ‘whatever my lot, you have taught me to say it is well with my soul’. No matter what you are facing I would suggest that you to have the authority to say ‘it is well with my soul’ because the wind and the waves still know Jesus name and have to submit to His authority.”

When we are overcome by fear there are some things we can do to increase our faith:

• Look back and see where God has provided in the past;
• Speak over yourself the message “it is well with me” because of who Jesus is and what He has done;
• Pray in the waiting and in the trials that God will increase your faith.

Sophie

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Freedom from religious performance” as we start a new series “Set Free to Live Free (Galatians)”
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Galatians 1:1-9; Galatians 2:11-21

Term 4 Diary Dates:
26th Oct – Sun 16th Nov – Workshop sessions
23rd Nov – Full dress rehearsal in the gym – parents pick up at 12noon from the gym
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – more details to come

Kingdom Kids is now preparing for our Celebration Service on 30th November at the 10:30am service! This week we will be starting our workshops so there is still time to get involved! Come along to hear about our plans for the service and how you and your kids can be involved!

Baby Zone and Kindy Zone will run as normal during the term and be learning a song with actions each week to lead worship during the Celebration Service. Baby Zone will run as normal in the Baby Zone room during the term.

Beth Einthal - Children and Family Team 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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

PVLW Fellowship
On 28th October, Tuesday at 1pm, in the Good Shepherd Hall, our AGM will be held followed by the President's report. Please also note the following date, October 30th, at 10 am if you are attending the Music, Dance and Lunch event at Albert Park for $10 pp. The address is Lutheran Hall, 59 Botting Street, Albert Park. You are assured of a wonderful day.

Christmas Luncheon
Hosted by PVLWF members for our Good Shepherd Community, is to be held on Tuesday, 2nd December at 12noon in the Church Hall. We invite you to book by Sunday, 23rd November with Ruth Oster on 8265 0221 or kroster@senet.com.au. We have a maximum number of approx 80 for whom we will be catering. We have engaged THE BORDERERS as our guests artists’ .They will entertain us with brackets of songs and lead our carol singing after lunch. The Borderers are well known to our community and we look forward to their musicianship on this day. The cost of the luncheon is $12 pp, payable on the day at the entrance door.  (Booking is necessary for our catering.)

A prayer support team for Maranatha Health
Maranatha Health is seeking to establish a prayer team to offer prayer support and protection to Michael and Kim and their family and the work of Maranatha Health.  It is envisaged the team would meet monthly.  If you would like to be a part of this important work please contact Catherine Carr – clcarr@internode.on.net

Cebu Mission Fundraising Team
Our Plant Stalls are becoming very popular, with a few more people wanting to pot up and donate plants. Some have asked if I have a supply of pots for doing this.  My supply is from YOU, from people who have donated them to me. I am getting down on my supply, so to help others out also, I would like to request more pots please, especially if you are just throwing yours in the bin.

I need a few pots no larger than 25cm, and more of the 10 to 15cm size pots please. Just make sure they are not brittle thankyou. If you have pots, please bring them to church on Sundays, or call me on 8262 7429 to make arrangements to collect. Thankyou in anticipation.
Joan McCarthy

Christmas card Stall
Cebu Mission Fundraising Team will be holding our usual Christmas Card Stall on Sundays 9th and 23rd  November and the final one on Sunday 7th December.  Good quality cards to give to your family and friends, at a very cheap price. Thank you for supporting Cebu Mission.

From the Office

Budget 2014

September 2014
Total Offering - Budget $43,750         Actual $39,010. DEFICIT $4,740

January thru September 2014
Total Offering - Budget $399,100    Actual $380,047. DEFICIT $19,053

January thru August 2014 – Total Income & Expenses

Total Income - Budget $375,014        Actual $360,741. SHORTFALL $14,273
Total Expenses - Budget $380,726    Actual $363,001. SHORTFALL $17,725

Projected deficit $3,768 against a budgeted deficit of $2,480

• REG in August was the highest for the year, however in September REG was the lowest.
• In August Income was $4,000 below budget, with expenses being $3,000 below budget.
• All expenditure items were in line with budget except staff expenses which was $3,000 below budget.

Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
Information on updating your REG? Over half our weekly offerings are made through REG. For those who are altering their giving through REG or wish to start giving via REG the appropriate forms are available from the information rack at the rear of the auditorium or via this link http://www.lll.org.au/giving_through_the_lll/regular_electronic_giving_reg
Alternatively deposits can be made to the following bank account details
If transferring from an LLL account, use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942.
If transferring from another banking institution, use account number 100354939, BSB 704942
Thank you for using this facility as an efficient use of recources.

Good Shepherd Village Board
There will be 3 vacancies on the Good Shepherd Village Board for 2015 - Minute secretary, financial officer and an extra member. The board meets quarterly.

Minute secretary role is to take the minutes of the Board meetings and distribute them to the board. Other secretarial duties of the Board are fulfilled by other Board members. The financial role is to check the reports submitted by the accountant and to make recommendations to the board. Each member of the Board contributes to the governance of the village. This does not mean that they actually do the work. They keep in touch with the persons responsible for each area and report to the Board at the meetings.

If you interested or want additional information contact Board Chair Faye Godfrey – 8264 7415.

Spam Email
Not getting your rosters or church emails. Have you checked your spam or junk folder? If you note that church email is being received in this way please mark it as not junk so your computer will place mail into your inbox next time.

Professional Standards Training
The Lutheran Church promotes Safe Place and Child Safe as part of creating a safe and caring environment for all. Training is available for all members to cover a broad range of behavioural issues over three modules:

1. Appropriate Behaviour
2. Inappropriate Behaviour
3. The Child Safe System

Please see the notice board for dates and details.

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Gifts of Grace 2014
Gifts of Grace is a fun, meaningful and exciting way for you to bless those close to you as you bless those far away. Whether you give Vegetable Seeds or a Long Drop Loo, Mosquito Net or Pre-school toys, you can be certain your gift is changing lives!
Pick up your Gifts of Grace Catalogue from the information rack or under the pigeon holes.

Christmas Trees from Holy Cross, Birdwood
High quality trees at $35 each available for purchase again this year.
Trees will be delivered to a nominated location on the morning of Saturday 13th December 2014. Please place your order, including preferred height of tree, by contacting the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 by 30th November.
Proceeds will go towards supporting chaplains in local schools.

Saturday November 1 - Seminar
Presenting research into young adults in the Lutheran Church
$10 including lunch. This event is open to every congregation member and friend.
More information can be found at www.blueprintministries.org.au
 

So that being justified by his grace

we might become heirs according

to the hope of eternal life.

Titus 3:7

What God has called you to do?

I recently went to the Global Leadership Conference where we spent two days worshipping God and listening to amazing speakers from around the world on leadership. One speaker that really stood out to me was Louie Giglio who is the Pastor of Passion City Church and Founder of the Passion Movement. His speech was inspiring to say the least and I wanted to share a few points with you that touched my heart.

Louie encouraged us to think about what God has called you to do, pray about it and ask God to show you. Then don’t stop walking in the trust that Christ is enough in what he has called us to do. Remember that everything in this life is about Jesus’ fame and His life. Do you know what God has called you to? Where is Jesus in this calling?

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
 1 Peter 2:9

When you are going through a difficult or dark time remember that in the valley of the shadow of death, God is with you and growing you for something bigger. Louie encouraged us to take steps into the unknown as it is God within us who empowers us to take the next step. What can you take a next step towards?

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

Lastly, when we are facing a giant mountain in front of us, remember that the goal is to get to the arms of Jesus not to get up the mountain. Keep moving forward and putting one foot in front of the other to take steps towards Jesus. What mountain is in front of you? Are your steps up the mountain or towards Jesus?

“If you can?" said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes." Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"   Mark 9:23-24

I hope these thoughts inspire you, challenge you or grow you as they did me!

Beth Einthal

This Sunday at Good Shepherd
This week’s message is “Telling the greatest story” as we explore “Impact 2015”
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Bible Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:15-20

Term 4 Diary Dates:
19th October – service plan and kids choose workshops they are interested in
26th Oct – Sun 16th Nov – Workshop sessions
23rd Nov – Full dress rehearsal in the gym – parents pick up at 12pm from the gym
30th Nov – Kingdom Kids Celebration Service at 10:30am
7th Dec – Family Advent Movie Night at the church – more details to come

Kingdom Kids starts back again this Sunday with everyone meeting together in the school library to begin preparations for our Celebration Service. Come along to hear about our plans for the service and how you and your kids can be involved!

Baby Zone will run as normal in the Baby Zone room during the term.

Beth Einthal
Children and Family Team 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 churchequiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Interested in supporting our local Christian Pastoral Support Workers? 
Earlier this year, four CPSW workers shared at our Sunday morning service the difference they are making in their school communities.  Inspirational!

The local board that supports and helps resource our local CPSW’s is made up of representatives from local churches.  This board is called SHIN: Salisbury Hills Interchurch Network.  In recent years, Good Shepherd has been represented by Pr Noel, Dean Eaton, and for the last three years your truly.

Since I intend to finish up on SHIN at the end of 2014, I am keen to find another person from Good Shepherd to take my place. SHIN currently meets bi-monthly on a Thursday night at Ingle Farm Salvation Army centre (cnr of Bridge and Maxwell roads).  Normally 5-8 people attend, and meetings run for 1-2 hours, including visits and reports from our local CPSW’s. 

SHIN is also looking for a new treasurer for 2015. If you have served on a governance team in the past, or have gifts in admin, supervision, communication or finance –- and are even ‘just a little’ interested – I would love to hear from you.   

Pr Rolly Stahl

Card Stall
Cards will be on sale this Sunday after both morning services


PVLW Fellowship
TUESDAY 28th October at 1pm in the Good Shepherd Hall. Our AGM will be held and our President will give her annual report. Please attend this meeting if you are able. It is our last for 2014; however we are hosting a Christmas Luncheon in our hall on Tuesday, 2nd December.
There will be further notice of this at a later date. Please note the following reminders of dates for fellowship members.

Wednesday 22nd October, 12:30pm Luncheon at Bethlehem to celebrate their 90th Guild Anniversary. Guest speaker - Dr Lois Zweck.

Thursday 30th October, 10am Albert Park Music Morning with luncheon, 59 Botting Street, Albert Park. $10pp - for sponsored African child.

Cebu Mission Fundraising Team
Our Plant Stalls are becoming very popular, with a few more people wanting to pot up and donate plants. Some have asked if I have a supply of pots for doing this.  My supply is from YOU, from people who have donated them to me. I am getting down on my supply, so to help others out also, I would like to request more pots please, especially if you are just throwing yours in the bin.

I need a few pots no larger than 25cm, and more of the 10 to 15cm size pots please. Just make sure they are not brittle thank you. If you have pots, please bring them to church on Sundays, or call me on 8262 7429 to make arrangements to collect. Thank you in anticipation.

Joan McCarthy

From the Office

Good Shepherd Village Board
There will be 3 vacancies on the Good Shepherd Village Board for 2015 - Minute secretary, financial officer and an extra member. The board meets quarterly.

Minute secretary role is to take the minutes of the Board meetings and distribute them to the board. Other secretarial duties of the Board are fulfilled by other Board members. The financial role is to check the reports submitted by the accountant and to make recommendations to the board. Each member of the Board contributes to the governance of the village. This does not mean that they actually do the work. They keep in touch with the persons responsible for each area and report to the Board at the meetings.

If you interested or want additional information contact Board Chair Faye Godfrey – 8264 7415.

Spam Email
Not getting your rosters or church emails. Have you checked your spam or junk folder? If you note that church email is being received in this way please mark it as not junk so your computer will place mail into your inbox next time.

Personal quiet time seminar – 1 hour
An Invitation from the Bible Study Fellowship Group. Come and explore great ways to keep you in God’s Word over the summer. Learn ways to start or deepen your daily time alone with God. All welcome. Tuesday 21st October, 12pm to 1pm at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Professional Standards Training
The Lutheran Church promotes Safe place and Child safe as part of creating a safe and caring environment for all. Training is available for all members to cover a broad range of behavioural issues over three modules:
1.    Appropriate Behaviour
2.    Inappropriate Behaviour
3.    The ChildSafe System
Please see the notice board for dates and details.

Time-Out Devotion Book
Pre orders for the 2015 devotion book “Time Out. God calls” are now being taken. The books will be available early in December for $22 per copy.

The book provides Christian devotions by Australian writers for each day of the calendar year. Each meditation, edited by Greg Lockwood, is a “time-out” of about 3 minutes. The devotion writers’ thoughts are life-related and centered on the message of God’s love for people shown in Jesus Christ.

Please advise the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or phone 8263 5087 to order your copy, by October 20th.

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Sports Carnival
For all young people - Sunday 19th October from 2pm at Golden Grove Lutheran Fellowship
FREE event, including a Jumping Castle! Cricket, Netball, Ultimate Frisbee, Relays.
Followed by a BBQ at 5.45pm and a youth worship service at 6.30pm. More information can be found at www.blueprintministries.org.au

Adelaide: Grab a bargain at our annual Garage Sale on 25 October
Gather a group of friends and grab a bargain at Lutheran Community Care's annual Garage Sale on Saturday, 25th October from 9.00am-2.00pm at LCC, 309 Prospect Road, Blair Athol. We will have hundreds of items for sale including clothes, shoes, accessories, electrical items, home wares, bric-a-brac, children's toys and books.
We will also have a sausage sizzle and other refreshments available for a small donation.
All proceeds from the day will directly benefit our community programs.

Gifts of Grace 2014
Gifts of Grace is a fun, meaningful and exciting way for you to bless those close to you as you bless those far away. Whether you give Vegetable Seeds or a Long Drop Loo, Mosquito Net or Pre-school toys, you can be certain your gift is changing lives!
Pick up your Gifts of Grace Catalogue from the information rack or under the pigeon holes.

Adelaide and Barossa: Sign up now to volunteer with Christmas Hampers

Lutheran Community Care are currently looking for volunteers to help with the packing and distribution of Christmas Hampers. Packing will take place at the end of November and the hampers will be distributed in December.

If you have time to spare and would like to help those in need this Christmas, please contact our Blair Athol office at 08 8269 9300 or the Barossa office at 08 8562 2688 for more information on how to get involved.

Saturday November 1 - Seminar
Presenting research into young adults in the Lutheran Church
$10 including lunch. This event is open to every congregation member and friend.
More information can be found at www.blueprintministries.org.au

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,
the conviction of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1