I am the life

This Sunday we continue our series for Lent called ‘Knowing Jesus’. In this series we are looking at what Jesus says about himself in the Gospel of John, mainly through a series of statements where Jesus says “I am”.

This Sunday we look at what Jesus meant when he said “I am the life”. What was Jesus promising when he said in John 10:10, “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full?”

How would you define a full life? It’s an important question to ask ourselves because if our definition of a ‘full life’ is different to what Jesus promises we are setting ourselves up to be disappointed by God when he doesn’t give us what we expect.

We will also look at one of the common challenges that prevent many of us from experiencing the full life Jesus came to give us.

Come and join us this Sunday as we celebrate the life we have in Jesus!

Bible Readings: John 10:7-10; 14:5-7
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

 “Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).

Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website for more details.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is on again this Sunday at our 10.30am service.  We would love for you to join us!
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team.  If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.

Faith at Home
March booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the March booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016

Save the date!   We are happy to subsidise part of your registration.  Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads. See following for more information:-here


Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship
You are welcome to hear from our vicar, Dan Mueller, on Tuesday March 1st in Good Shepherd church hall. He will lead the Bible study at 1pm and later he will tell us about himself as our guest speaker. Join us for this afternoon with Dan and get to know him further over afternoon tea. We would love to see you there.  

Men @ Para Vista
Last Saturday morning, the hall came alive and full of chatter as breakfast was served to approximately 60 men aged from 14 to 92 years. The Guest speaker, Darren Shelton (Detective and Minister) shared his message on “We are not what we do; we are the person that God Loves.” It was an Interesting morning of Law and Order and Faith.

Saturday 30th April, it all happens again - Guest Speaker Ken Sleeman will share his journey in Faith. Save the date.

From the Office

Administration Reception Position
We are pleased to announce that Belinda Konrad was the successful applicant for the position of Administration Reception at Good Shepherd.  Belinda will be starting in the office on Monday 7th March.  Belinda will be taking on Rochelle’s roll as Rochelle will move into the Worship Support and Digital Communication roll. To assist Belinda please ensure your connect cards are completed on a Sunday and placed into the offering bowl.

A communications folder
Reminder to all members - there is a communications folder in the kitchen to the right of the door as you enter from the passage way. Instead of approaching part-time staff on Sundays, please use this folder to communicate things like: misplaced items, minor maintenance issues, cleaning products or kitchen supply shortages.

This will allow our staff to worship and not feel compelled to carry out duties on their day off.  Alternatively, you can email the church office churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

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


2016 SA/NT District Convention
The 47th SA/NT District Convention will be held in Loxton from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of May. We are entitled to 5 delegates. The congregation will meet the costs incurred by our delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate or want more information contact John Dolling 83675296 or at jdolling@bigpond.net.au

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REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an
8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050)
Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

For no word from God will ever fail

Luke 1:37 NIV

I am the light

Few of us like to be ‘kept in the dark’ about things that really matter in life.  We like to be kept in the loop about important decisions in our family, workplace, or school.  We like to know what’s happening in the lives of people we care about, and how our relationships are tracking.  No one likes to be kept in the dark. 

And no one should be kept in the dark about who God is, what God is like, and how God regards us as people created in his image.  In Jesus we receive God’s definitive answer to these questions.

As part of our Lent series: Knowing Jesus, this Sunday we will explore one of Jesus’ statements:  ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ (John 8:12 NIV)

What does Jesus’ claim and promise mean for you?

Bible Readings: John 1:1-9, 3:19-21, 8:12
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

 “Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).

Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website early next week for more details.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids kicked off for 2016 at the 10.30 service last Sunday.   Mr Hulme lead our worship time and we explored our theme for this year - “Kingdom Families”.  The children made a heart to give to someone they love as a reminder for them to pray for them throughout the year.  We finished off the morning by watching the Christmas Celebration Service last year.

Kingdom Kids will resume normal sessions this Sunday.  We would love for you to join us!

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

Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team.  If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.

Faith at Home
February booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the February booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016

Save the date!   We are happy to subsidise part of your registration.  Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads. See following for more information:- here


Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Para Vista Lutheran Women's Fellowship
You are most welcome to hear from our vicar, Dan Mueller, on Tuesday, March 1st in Good Shepherd church hall. He will lead the Bible study at 1pm and later he will tell us about himself as our guest speaker. Join us for this afternoon with Dan and get to know him further over afternoon tea. We would love to see you there.  

From the Office

50th Anniversary of Good Shepherd
On the weekend of Saturday Nov 5 and Sunday Nov 6th we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of congregation. Our logo is Celebrate the Past Ignite the Future.

If you have any photos or memorabilia that could be displayed or used in a booklet could you please contact Di Ollino or John Dolling.

The first monthly update was published this week. This was emailed to those on our email list. Hard copies are available in the Members Information section in the foyer

2016 SA/NT District Convention
The 47th SA/NT District Convention will be held in Loxton from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of May. We are entitled to 5 delegates. The congregation will meet the costs incurred by our delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate or want more information contact John Dolling 83675296 or at jdolling@bigpond.net.au

Issues from February Board meeting

• It was decided to proceed with Stage 1 of our facilities redevelopment (kitchen, hall, children’s play area, hall upgrade and modifications to the Education Centre). This is subject to the congregation giving permission to borrow money from the LLL. Building will need to commence by early May and be completed by the end of September in time for 50th Anniversary celebrations. If this timeline cannot be accommodated building will be postponed till 2017
• It was decided than we would not apply for any government grants where the source of the money is from gambling revenue.
• The logo for the 50th Anniversary was adopted. This will be used for all correspondence about the 50th.
• It was decided to proceed with obtaining examples of altars to give the congregation an opportunity to give feedback whether we upgrade our altar and associated furniture or retain the existing furniture

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BSF (BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP)
Is an interdenominational women’s bible study happening weekly at Good Shepherd.
Each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 between 50-60 women of all ages are meeting to study God’s word.

Babies and children up to school age are wonderfully cared for and taught in their own age-specific classes. Would you like to join us? Turn up on any Tuesday morning to join an introductory class, or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more information.

Behind the Wire: The Origins of the Temple-Society in Australia
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 22nd February, Dr Samuel Koehne will present a brief history of the 'Templers' in Australia, but particularly the settlements of this group in the British Mandate of Palestine, their response to the rise of the Nazis, and their internment by both the British and Australian governments. All most welcome.

Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City, 7.30 pm.  Supper supplied. Gold coin donation.

REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an
8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050)
Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

Let all that you do be done in love

1 Corinthians 16:14

Come and see

This Sunday we begin a new series for Lent called ‘Knowing Jesus’. Jesus once asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” After giving him all the answers they had heard along the way Jesus then asks, “Who do you say that I am?” How would you answer that question if you were asked?

In this series, we’re going to look at what Jesus says about himself in the Gospel of John, mainly through a series of statements Jesus makes about himself that are commonly referred to as the “I am” sayings of Jesus. This week we introduce the series with by looking at how Jesus’ first disciples came to know him by responding to the invitation “come and see”.

We pray you can join us this Sunday as we join together to “come and see” Jesus.

Bible Readings: John 1:35-51
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

2016 SA/NT District Convention
The 47th SA/NT District Convention will be held in Loxton from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of May. We are entitled to 5 delegates. The congregation will meet the costs incurred by our delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate or want more information contact John Dolling 83675296 or at jdolling@bigpond.net.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids will be kicking off this Sunday at the 10.30am service.  Come and discover our theme for the year.  We would love for you to join us!

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

Baby Zone
Baby Zone is looking for a volunteer or two to complete the team.  If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact me or come and have a chat sometime.

Faith at Home
February booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the February booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016

Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.
See following for more information: here


Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

From the Office

Offerings 2015
Offering - Budget $517,000                    Actual $509,053. DEFICIT $7,947
The board would like to thank the congregation for the way in which you all responded to our concerns mid-way through the year.

At the end of May we were already $11,400 behind plan and with giving in June and then in the last few months of the year helped significantly reduce the offerings deficit to just under $8,000.
Offerings in 2015 were the highest amount since 2008 and the board gives thanks to God for the continual generosity of our church community.

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BSF (BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP) restarts 16th February
Is an interdenominational women’s bible study happening weekly at Good Shepherd.
Each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 between 50-60 women of all ages are meeting to study God’s word.

Babies and children up to school age are wonderfully cared for and taught in their own age-specific classes. Would you like to join us? Turn up on any Tuesday morning to join an introductory class, or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more information.

Behind the Wire: The Origins of the Temple-Society in Australia
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 22nd February, Dr Samuel Koehne will present a brief history of the 'Templers' in Australia, but particularly the settlements of this group in the British Mandate of Palestine, their response to the rise of the Nazis, and their internment by both the British and Australian governments. All most welcome.

Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City, 7.30 pm.  Supper supplied. Gold coin donation.

REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an
8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050)
Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

Transfiguration @ 8.45am service
How do you prepare for a journey or departure? The Gospel of Luke gives us a special glimpse of the purpose of the Transfiguration of Jesus — it is to prepare Jesus for his departure at Jerusalem (Luke 9:31). This sermon unpacks how Jesus’ preparation for departure applies to our lives as loved children of God.

Thankfulness @ 10.30am service
This Sunday at our 10.30 am service we celebrate the start of the school year with a fun worship service to welcome children starting school, and to bless all students, teachers and staff for the year ahead.

Our theme for the service is ‘Thankfulness: Looking for the good things’. Living with an attitude of gratitude is less about having the right things in our live and more how we look at the things we already have in our life. At the heart of this is growing awareness of God’s presence and his goodness towards us in Jesus.

The service will be followed by a free BBQ lunch. Come along and join us for us special celebration service followed by some food and socialising.

Bible Readings: Colossians 3:15-17; Psalm 103:1-13
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Ash Wednesday Service
10th February, 7.30pm including imposition of ashes and Holy Communion

Employment Opportunity at Good Shepherd
Reception Administration (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team in the area of reception and administration. This role supports the mission of the congregation through providing a welcoming reception for all enquiries and administration support to the ministry teams.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian with good communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and experience in front office reception and administration. 

Given this role involves working directly with ministry staff and Good Shepherd members it is anticipated the successful applicant will be, or would become, a member of the Good Shepherd church community. Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant

A position description is available on request from church office- churchenquiries@paravista.org.au or by phoning 8263 5087.
All Applications are to be:
Written addressing the Position/Person Description and including the contact details of three referees
(two professional and one pastoral), marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
Applications close 3pm, Monday 8th February 2016

“Knowing Jesus” — Online meditations
We are offering a series of 36 daily online meditations linked with our Lenten/Easter sermon series “Knowing Jesus.” The meditations start following Ash Wednesday (10th Feb) and will run until Easter Sunday (27th Mar).

Click here to get started. Visit our Facebook page or website early next week for more details.

Back to School Service
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during this service.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids will kick off for 2016 at the 10.30am service on Sunday 14th February.  We would love for you to join us!

Faith at Home
January booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the January booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016
Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.
See following for more information:-
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4b768c755c4bc9ff0c27bd5ac&id=a68b9c3737&e=faa008aa19

Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

From the Office
People required learning Sound Desk and Power Point
If you are willing to learn how to be part of the sound team and PowerPoint team we are eagerly looking for people to train. You will be connected with one of our senior team members and given plenty of training and hands on experience.

All ages and both men and women are encouraged to try serving in this area.
Contact worship@paravista.org.au or phone church office on 8263 5087.

Noticeboard

BSF (BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP) restarts 16th February
Is an interdenominational women’s bible study happening weekly at Good Shepherd.
Each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:30 between 50-60 women of all ages are meeting to study God’s word.

Babies and children up to school age are wonderfully cared for and taught in their own age-specific classes. Would you like to join us? Turn up on any Tuesday morning to join an introductory class, or contact Sonia Hulme on 7122 2903 for more information.

Behind the Wire: The Origins of the Temple-Society in Australia
At the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) meeting on Monday 22nd February, Dr Samuel Koehne will present a brief history of the 'Templers' in Australia, but particularly the settlements of this group in the British Mandate of Palestine, their response to the rise of the Nazis, and their internment by both the British and Australian governments. All most welcome.

Bethlehem House, Flinders Street in the City, 7.30 pm.  Supper supplied. Gold coin donation.

REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an
8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050)
Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

My son, hear the instruction of your father, 

and do not forsake the law of your mother

Proverbs 1:8

Coming alongside to care

At the 1976 Special Olympics in Seattle, nine contestants lined up the 100 yard dash. At the sound of the starting gun, they all started off, making their best effort to run toward the finish line. That is, except for the one young boy who stumbled soon after his start, tumbled to the ground and began to cry.

Two of the other racers, hearing the cries of the boy who fell, slowed down and looked back at him. Without hesitation, they turned around and ran toward the injured boy and helped him to his feet. All three of them then linked arms and together they walked to the finish line. By the time the trio reached the end, everyone in the stands was standing and cheering, some with tears rushing down their faces.(1)

Forgetting self to care for others - we see it clearly in Jesus.  Does he see that in us?  This Sunday we will explore three different aspects of Coming Alongside to Care. 

(1) Adapted from Crossing the Finishing Line Together, http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/loveconnects/session4/161765.shtml

Bible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
February booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the February booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016
Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.
See following for more information:-
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4b768c755c4bc9ff0c27bd5ac&id=a68b9c3737&e=faa008aa19

Kathy Liebig - Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Employment Opportunity at Good Shepherd
Reception Administration (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team in the area of reception and administration. This role supports the mission of the congregation through providing a welcoming reception for all enquiries and administration support to the ministry teams.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian with good communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and experience in front office reception and administration. 

Given this role involves working directly with ministry staff and Good Shepherd members it is anticipated the successful applicant will be, or would become, a member of the Good Shepherd church community. 

Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant

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

All Applications are to be:
Written addressing the Position/Person Description and including the contact details of three referees
(two professional and one pastoral), marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
Applications close 3pm, Monday 8th February 2016

From the Office

People required learning Sound Desk and Power Point
If you are willing to learn how to be part of the sound team and PowerPoint team we are eagerly looking for people to train. You will be connected with one of our senior team members and given plenty of training and hands on experience.

All ages and both men and women are encouraged to try serving in this area.
Contact worship@paravista.org.au or phone church office on 8263 5087.

Noticeboard

REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an
8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050)
Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for January, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
2 Minute Noodles, Canned Green, Vegetables, Spreads eg: Jam, Vegemite & Toilet Paper
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Start children off on the way they should go, 
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Proverbs 22:6 NIV

Habits

Currently we are in a sermon series called ‘Small things, Big difference’.  We’ve been looking at how many of our New Year’s resolutions fail, not because something big happens that prevents us from following through on our intentions, but rather because we didn’t pay attention to the small things that make a big difference.

This Sunday we look at the topic of habits. If you consider many of the New Year’s resolutions we make, they essentially deal with habits. We may resolve to stop doing unhelpful habits and start developing good habits that will work towards what we want to achieve.

The challenge is that habits by their very nature are hard to change. Habits are such a part of us, we just automatically do them. This can be a good thing, or it can be a bad thing. Good habits help us do things that bring blessing to our lives. Bad habits can lead to actions that bring mess into our lives.

Underneath our struggle to change our habits is a deeper battle between our old sinful nature and the new nature we are given in Jesus when we become a child of God. The apostle Paul writes about this struggle in Romans 7 where he says, ‘I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead I do what I hate.’ (Romans 7:15 NLT)

This Sunday we dig deeper into our inability to change our habits and look at how Jesus’ death and resurrection not only frees us for change, but his Spirit empowers us for it.

Given we all struggle to change our habits, this week’s message will be one not to miss.

Bible Readings: Romans 7:15-8:2; Matthew 5:29-30
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
January booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the January booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016

Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.



See following for more information:-
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4b768c755c4bc9ff0c27bd5ac&id=a68b9c3737&e=faa008aa19

Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Employment Opportunity at Good Shepherd
Reception Administration (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team in the area of reception and administration. This role supports the mission of the congregation through providing a welcoming reception for all enquiries and administration support to the ministry teams.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian with good communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and experience in front office reception and administration. 

Given this role involves working directly with ministry staff and Good Shepherd members it is anticipated the successful applicant will be, or would become, a member of the Good Shepherd church community. 

Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant

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

All Applications are to be:
•    Written addressing the Position/Person Description and including the contact details of three referees (two professional and one pastoral), marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
•    or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
Applications close 3pm, Monday 8th February 2016

Maranatha Health Gala Dinner
6:45pm for a 7pm start. Fogolar Furlan Centre, 69 Briar Road, Felixstow
Maranatha Health has their annual Gala Dinner coming up on Friday 29 January. The evening includes a 3 course meal, silent auctions and raffles and entertainment by a swing band, Swing & Tonic featuring the Elliott Sisters, made up of a few familiar current/former faces from Good Shepherd. To purchase tickets speak with Jackson or Keren, or go to the Facebook page or website maranathahealth.org

Devotion Books
We have 2 spare copies of the Time Out Devotion Book at a cost of $22.  Please contact the office if interested 8263 5087 or email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au   

From the Office

Expressions of Interest - Commercial Cleaner
The LCA would welcome any expressions of Interest for a Commercial Cleaner for their National Office premises.
Please email LCA Business Manager, Debbie Venz for further information debbie.venz@lca.org.au

People required learning Sound Desk and Power Point
If you are willing to learn how to be part of the sound team and PowerPoint team we are eagerly looking for people to train. You will be connected with one of our senior team members and given plenty of training and hands on experience.

All ages and both men and women are encouraged to try serving in this area.
Contact worship@paravista.org.au or phone church office on 8263 5087.

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Lutheran Nurses
Monday 1st February at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide commencing at 7.30pm with entry from the rear.
Guest speaker is Sue Germein, RN. on " Parent Helpline".
All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if necessary.

The LORD gives strength to his people;
the LORD blesses his people with peace.

Psalm 29:11 NIV

Words

Currently we are in a sermon series called ‘Small things, Big difference'.  At New Year, we often make resolutions to change things in our lives and do them differently. Yet many of our resolutions fail, not because something big prevented us — but because we didn’t pay attention to the small things. In this series, we look at how God can help us to make small and incremental changes that over time bring significant transformation.

This Sunday we look at our words and the power they have to set and change the entire direction of our lives. While our tongue which we use to form our words is very small compared to the rest of our bodies, it has incredible power to influence our life and the lives of other for good or bad. For this reason it is very important to look at how we use our words.

In this week’s message we’ll not only look at the power of our words, but also why we say the things we do and how centring our hearts on Jesus significantly changes the words we say.

Given we can all use some help in using our words better, this week’s message will be one not to miss.

Bible Readings: James 3:1-12; Matthew 12:33-37
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Employment Opportunity at Good Shepherd
Reception Administration (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team in the area of reception and administration. This role supports the mission of the congregation through providing a welcoming reception for all enquiries and administration support to the ministry teams.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian with good communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and experience in front office reception and administration. 

Given this role involves working directly with ministry staff and Good Shepherd members it is anticipated the successful applicant will be, or would become, a member of the Good Shepherd church community. 

Remuneration and conditions for this position will be discussed with the successful applicant

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

All Applications are to be:
•    Written addressing the Position/Person Description and including the contact details of three referees (two professional and one pastoral), marked confidential and sent to:
Administration Manager, PO Box 306, Modbury North, SA  5092
•    or emailed to szanker@paravista.org.au
Applications close 3pm, Monday 8th February 2016

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
January booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the January booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Invigor8 2016
Save the date! Please let me know if you will be attending as we would love to organise a couple of car loads.

See following for more information:-
http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4b768c755c4bc9ff0c27bd5ac&id=a68b9c3737&e=faa008aa19

Kathy Liebig
Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Meet 'n' Eat update
As we look back on 2015 our ministry has assisted many in our community through companionship, support and being part of a group who cares for the welfare of others.

Through their dedication and tireless work our volunteers have seen our numbers grow and our reaching out has assisted people in our local area to the point where l am proud to advise that 100 guests attended our end of year Christmas dinner and some are now worshiping at Good Shepherd on a Sunday. 

During 2016 our ministry will continue to work with the people in our local community who needs God's help. l will keep you updated on our progress throughout the year.

Alan Wheeldon
Meet 'n' Eat Team Coordinator

Maranatha Health Gala Dinner
6:45pm for a 7pm start. Fogolar Furlan Centre, 69 Briar Road, Felixstow
Maranatha Health has their annual Gala Dinner coming up on Friday 29 January. The evening includes a 3 course meal, silent auctions and raffles and entertainment by a swing band, Swing & Tonic featuring the Elliott Sisters, made up of a few familiar current/former faces from Good Shepherd. To purchase tickets speak with Jackson or Keren, or go to the Facebook page or website maranathahealth.org

From the Office

People required learning Sound Desk and Power Point
If you are willing to learn how to be part of the sound team and PowerPoint team we are eagerly looking for people to train.

You will be connected with one of our senior team members and given plenty of training and hands on experience.

All ages and both men and women are encouraged to try serving in this area.
Contact worship@paravista.org.au or phone church office on 8263 5087.

Staff Leave
Rolly Stahl returns 26 January 2016

Noticeboard

REFORMATION TOUR –June 14-26 ($5150)
Walk in the steps of Calvin and Luther. Visit the beauty of Switzerland and Germany. Discover how the Protestant faith began. Come onto Prague if you like ($860) and/or join us for an 8 days Classical Danube River Cruise (from $4050) Flights extra. Small group. Prices subject to exchange rates.
Rev Dr John Lucas Mob. +61448132262
Email: john@walkingfree.com.au
Itinerary at www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/walkingfreereformation.htm

Lutheran Nurses
Monday 1st February at the District Office, 137 Archer St., North Adelaide commencing at 7.30pm with entry from the rear.
Guest speaker is Sue Germein, RN. on " Parent Helpline".
All are welcome not just nurses; CPD evidence is available if necessary.

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18 NIV

What are you thinking?

What kinds of thoughts do you have? Our thoughts are not confined to our head, but encompass our whole being. The Hebrew language of the Old Testament used a word for this, commonly translated “heart.” Yet Scripture laments that our heart — our thoughts — has become corrupt, divided, and selfish (e.g. Genesis 6:5–8; Psalm 14). Our mind has become a battleground!

Though our thoughts are divided and selfish, God’s thoughts are for us — He remembers us (Genesis 8:1; 9:16). This seemingly small thing makes a big difference! This sermon will unpack what it looks like when God directs our thoughts: our minds are transformed in joy and peace, as Christ guards our heart (Philippians 4:4–9).

Bible readings: Genesis 6:5–8; Philippians 4:4–9
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.  We wish all families a blessed new year.

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
January booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the January booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Kathy L.
Children and Family Support Worker

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

From the Office

Download the app
Our church app is now available to download, search 'Good Shepherd Lutheran Church' in the app store for iPhones or the play store for Android phones”

Staff Leave
Stephen Paech       back 13 January 2016
Kathy Liebig         back 10 January 2016
Stephen Zanker     back 15 January 2016
Rolly Stahl            9 January 2016 to 26 January 2016

Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
REG is a way for our members to regularly support the work of our church.  Details of transactions are kept totally confidential. None of your personal details are given to the congregation or treasurer. The treasurer is only advised of the total amount credited to the account for the month. 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  use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942

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

Noticeboard

Big Week Out 2016
Youth from this church will be involved in a service event Big Week Out (BWO) from the 18th-22nd of January which is exciting initiative of local churches where young people from partnering churches all over Adelaide come together to make God's love known through service.

We would love your help by donating a meal to ensure the cost of participant registration remains low. Please consider donating baked goods for morning/afternoon teas or contributing to one of the dinners so that the participants and leaders are being nourished!

Please contact Zoe Thiel on 0422938623 or visit the BWO website http://www.bigweekout.org.au/#bio for more information.

Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – for January, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Coffee, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;
the old has gone, the new has come!

2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

The wonder and joy of Christmas

This Christmas at Good Shepherd we look again at the enduring story of God entering our world as one of us in the baby Jesus. Why would God go to such amazing lengths to save us? Why would God enter our messy world and take on our mess to free us? Why would God choose to do that through a baby? Was he crazy or incredibly courageous?

The ‘why’ behind the birth of Jesus can be summed in one word, love! The well-known Bible verse says, ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) God did all of this because of his unwavering love for us. It is this message of God’s love to us in Jesus that we will be sharing this Christmas.

Our Christmas Eve services provide a great opportunity to invite family and friends to church as we share the message that God loves and accepts us no matter how big a mess we have made of things. In Jesus, God enters our messy world and enters our mess to free us from it.

On Christmas day we explore the question ‘Courageous or crazy?’ Was God courageous or crazy to enter our world as baby? Are we courageous or crazy to trust that our life together with God is inseparably connected to a tiny baby lying in a manger?

Our prayer is that as you journey with us through the Christmas services God will fill you with wonder and joy as you experience afresh all he gives us in Jesus.

Christmas Service Times
Christmas Eve - 5.00pm, 6.30pm and 8.30pm – ‘A necessary mess’
Christmas Day - 9.30am with Holy Communion – ‘Courageous or crazy?’
New Year’s Eve - 7.30pm

Blessing our visitors this Christmas
Our Christmas services attract many visitors and this gives us a great opportunity to reflect Jesus’ love in the following ways:
1.     Leaving car parking spaces free for visitors by parking on the school oval, or in Mattiske Funerals carpark.
2.     Making it easy for visitors to find a seat by filling the church from the front and the middle of the row.
3.     Wearing your name tag and greeting people around you as they take their seats.
4.     If you see someone by themselves who looks a little lost, introduce yourself and ask if you can help them.

These are all easy things to do and you never know how God might use our simple acts of service to draw these people closer to his Son Jesus this Christmas?

Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
 
Upcoming worship services...

Sunday Dec 27th 2015
One whom Jesus loves!
Jesus called a bunch of disciples to follow and learn from him; and to be witnesses of his life, death and resurrection.  One of them was John – the younger brother of James.  While James was later executed by one of the Herods, John lived to a ripe old age.  John also endured hardships.  Yet for the rest of his life he kept telling people about Jesus.  One thing John knew of Jesus - and wants each of us to know for ourselves: “I am one whom Jesus loves!” 

Bible Readings: John 21:20-25, 1 John 1:1-4

New Year’s Eve, Thursday Dec 31st 2015 – 7:30pm
Ready for Action
This year is rapidly drawing to a close, and a new year is nearly upon us!  But if you knew this year would be your last, would it change how you live each day?

Jesus says: “Be dressed ready for action, and keep your lamps burning, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast” (Lk 12:35–36).  During this special New Year’s Eve service, we’ll explore how Christ’s very own servant nature encourages us to be both ready for action, and patiently anticipating our Lord, in the year ahead.

Bible Reading: Luke 12:35-40

Sunday Jan 3rd, 2015
Small Things, Big Difference – Part 1. Centre
At New Year, we often make resolutions to change things in our lives and do them differently. Yet many of our New Year’s resolutions fail - not because something big happened that prevented us - but rather because we didn’t pay attention to the small things.  In this 4 part series, we’re going to look at how God can help us to make small and incremental changes that will make a big difference in our life, in our relationships, and in our walk with God!  Starting off, the Magi show us what it means to have a right Centre.

Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1-12

New Pastoral Ministry Staff in 2016
Youth and Young Adults Team Leader
We are pleased to announce that Margot Mertin will be joining our staff team as the Youth and Young Adults Team Leader in 2016. Margot has years of experience working with youth in churches and schools. Margot has three children and is currently a member at St John’s TTG where she serves in their youth ministry team. Margot will be installed into her new role on Sunday 17th January 2016 and begin her work the following week.

Worship Ministry Team Leader
Rochelle Denton will be taking up the role of Worship Ministry Team Leader in 2016. Rochelle is already part of our staff team working in the role of Reception Administration. Rochelle will vacate this role once a suitable replacement is found and trained. While Rochelle has enjoyed her current role in Reception Administration, she feels the Worship Ministry Team Leader role is a better fit for her skills and gifts.

We want to acknowledge the great job Merv Thiele has done as a volunteer covering all essential tasks of this role. Merv will continue as a key volunteer leader in the worship ministry in 2016. In addition to the Worship Ministry role, Rochelle will be looking after our digital media and communication. Rochelle’s experience of working in radio advertising will be put to good use in this role.

The Reception Administration position will be advertised early in the new-year. Details of this position will be included in the Weekly News.

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.  We wish all families a blessed Christmas.

Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Faith at Home
December booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the December booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Kathy L.

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Thank you
The Board would like to thank all those who have contributed to life at Good Shepherd in 2015. Pastors Noel and Rolly, our dedicated taff, the many volunteers who served in many capacities and all members who contributed financially to enable us to have a surplus for 2015.

The Board wishes all who Good Shepherd their church home a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year

Transfer of village to Fullarton Lutheran Homes
The Boards of Good Shepherd and Fullarton have finalised the amount to be received by our congregation for the transfer of the village. We will receive a quarter of a million dollars. As decided at the Half Yearly meeting this money will go towards facilities development at Para Vista

Maranatha Health Gala Dinner - 29 January 2016
6:45pm for a 7pm start. Fogolar Furlan Centre, 69 Briar Road, Felixstow
A delicious three course meal, entertainment, and auctions will feature on the night.
Reservations can be made for tables of 10 for $90 per guest, or individuals for $100 per guest.
Please rsvp and inform us of dietary needs by Friday 8 January 2016: www.trybooking.com/161959
Further information: contact@maranathahealth.org
 
Lutheran Women  SA/NT 2016 Retreat
Date:     15-17th January 2016
Where:  Australian Lutheran College, North Adelaide SA
Theme: ‘Women of Faith’
Pr Dale Gosden will be chaplain and Bible Study leader. 

Guest Speakers:
Sarah Möller — Visual Artist sharing her art
Andrea Ogia — Journey with a hidden disability
Anne Pietsch — Dementia - My Story
Plus: Entertainment Saturday evening, singing, closing worship service on Sunday afternoon, excellent food, fun and fellowship.

Cost: Full Time: $145.00.  Part timers are more than welcome.
Payments can be made through the LLL electronic funds transfer facility.
See the enrolment form for details:  http://www.sa.lca.org.au/?q=mission/women
Enrolments and full payment must be received by 6th January for catering purposes. 

From the Office

A gift for Christmas
One of the simplest free gifts you could give this Christmas is to park in the Mattiske carpark or on the school oval for the Christmas Eve services and allow our visitors to park close to the entrance of the church.  Car parking attendants and signs will be directing traffic for the 5.00 and 6.30pm services and your assistance in following directions will be appreciated. Please Note:  Traffic flow will be ONE WAY entering from Montague road and exiting through the rear gate.

Office closure over Christmas
Office will be closed from 3.00pm 24th December 2015 to 9.00am on Tuesday 5th Jan 2016. 

Staff Leave
Stephen Paech     15 December 2015 to 13 January 2016
Kathy Liebig       28 December 2015 to 10 January 2016
Stephen Zanker   4 January 2016 to 15 January 2016
Rolly Stahl          19 January 2016 to 25 January 2016

Regular Electronic Giving (REG)
REG is a way for our members to regularly support the work of our church.  Details of transactions are kept totally confidential. None of your personal details are given to the congregation or treasurer. The treasurer is only advised of the total amount credited to the account for the month. 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  use account number 52752S1, BSB 704942

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 

Noticeboard

Big Week Out 2016
Youth from this church will be involved in a service event Big Week Out (BWO) from the 18th-22nd of January which is exciting initiative of local churches where young people from partnering churches all over Adelaide come together to make God's love known through service.

We would love your help by donating a meal to ensure the cost of participant registration remains low. Please consider donating baked goods for morning/afternoon teas or contributing to one of the dinners so that the participants and leaders are being nourished!

Please contact Zoe Thiel on 0422938623 or visit the BWO website http://www.bigweekout.org.au/#bio for more information.

Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – in January, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Coffee, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14 NIV

Advent, a time to surrender

Currently we are in a sermon series called ‘Advent, a time to …’ Advent is the season in the church calendar where we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Jesus’ first coming changed the course of human history. His second coming will bring to completion what Jesus began when he entered this world as one of us.

This Sunday we look at Mary’s response to the angel’s announcement that she had been chosen to be the mother of Jesus. Mary’s willingness to surrender her life and her plans to be used by God to bring Jesus into this world was amazing. Her life would never be the same again.

While Mary had a very special and privileged role to play in Jesus’ coming that required her full surrender to God’s will, all of us are called to follow her example of surrender so that Jesus can come into our hearts and lives.

Surrendering ourselves to God is a daily challenge for all of us. It doesn’t come naturally and the very thought of it can make us shudder with fear. However, through the love God has shown us in Jesus, our fear of surrender can be replaced by the assurance of God’s acceptance and blessing as his children.

Bible Readings: Luke 1:26-38; Philippians 2:6-11
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au

Christmas @ Good Shepherd
Christmas Eve - A necessary MESS 5.00, 6.30 and 8.30pm
Christmas Day – Courageous or Crazy 9.30am 
New Year’s Eve - 7.30pm

Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is now on holidays.  We wish all families a blessed Christmas.
Activity folders will be available for the children and Personal Journals available for the older children for use during services.

Advent
After the 10.30am service last Sunday the children made crowns to take home to remind them that “Jesus is my King”!  This Sunday we will have another activity after the 10.30am service so don’t miss out!

Faith at Home
December booklet out now!  Pick up a copy of the December booklet at the Kingdom Kids Sign In desk and the parenting room.

Prayer Requests:
Prayer requests are not included in the weekly news. If you would like to view the current requests refer to the email that alerted you to this weekly news. If you have a prayer request please email churchenquiries@paravista.org.au with your request.

Cebu Mission Thanks
Many thanks to all who bought sausages and steak sandwiches at our S/sizzle end of Nov.  Thanks also to those who bought Christmas cards, our last Ringpull bag and few little knick knack things from the Gift table.  On that day we raised the wonderful amount of $600.
The Cebu Mission Fundraising Team has been raising money for the poverty people in Cebu, Philippines for almost 9yrs.  In that time we  have raised over $41,000!  So the members of the Team (past and present) wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support of our Pancake days, Scone days, S/sizzles and all our Major Fundraiser nights that were held throughout those 9yrs.

We would also like to sincerely thank all those people who were on our 'Helpers' list.  It was much appreciated that we could call you for help when needed, for cooking a BBQ, for 'manning' a stall or helping out at a Major Fundraiser night, etc.  Much appreciated.

Last Sunday, a lunch was held as a 'Thankyou' to all past and present Team members....sadly, a final farewell to an 'End of an Era' of Fundraising for Cebu.  Steve Buck attended as the International Gospel Centre chairman of the Board.  He thanked the Team members for all their hard work, commitment and compassion for the mission.  He also wanted to say a big thankyou to the Para Vista Congregation for supporting the Cebu Mission for 9yrs.  Thanks also to Pastor Noel and John Dolling for their help during those years too.

Joan McCarthy

Lutheran Women  SA/NT 2016 Retreat
Date:     15-17th January 2016
Where:  Australian Lutheran College, North Adelaide SA
Theme: ‘Women of Faith’
Pr Dale Gosden will be chaplain and Bible Study leader. 

Guest Speakers:
Sarah Möller — Visual Artist sharing her art
Andrea Ogia — Journey with a hidden disability
Anne Pietsch — Dementia - My Story
Plus: Entertainment Saturday evening, singing, closing worship service on Sunday afternoon, excellent food, fun and fellowship.

Cost: Full Time: $145.00.  Part timers are more than welcome.
Payments can be made through the LLL electronic funds transfer facility.
See the enrolment form for details:  http://www.sa.lca.org.au/?q=mission/women
Enrolments and full payment must be received by 6th January for catering purposes. 

Maranatha Health Gala Dinner - 29 January 2016
6:45pm for a 7pm start. Fogolar Furlan Centre, 69 Briar Road, Felixstow
A delicious three course meal, entertainment, and auctions will feature on the night.
Reservations can be made for tables of 10 for $90 per guest, or individuals for $100 per guest.
Please rsvp and inform us of dietary needs by Friday 8 January 2016: www.trybooking.com/161959
Further information: contact@maranathahealth.org

From the Office

A gift for Christmas
One of the simplest free gifts you could give this Christmas is to park in the Mattiske carpark or on the school oval for the Christmas Eve services and allow our visitors to park close to the entrance of the church.  Car parking attendants and signs will be directing traffic for the 5.00 and 6.30pm services and your assistance in following directions will be appreciated.

Please note:  Traffic flow will be ONE WAY entering from Montague road and exiting through the rear gate.

Office closure over Christmas
Office will be closed from 3.00pm 24th December 2015 to 9.00am on Tuesday 5th Jan 2016. 

Christmas whirlwind
Will be happening on Thursday 24th December at 9.30am. Please assist in giving the church grounds a bit of a dust of by marking your connect card ‘Whirlwind,’ contact Stephen or the office on 8263 5087or via email szanker@paravista.org.au of your availability.  Extra blowers are available if you don’t have one.  Please bring safety glasses and a set of earmuffs/earplugs.

Urgent! Car parking attendants will be required to assist with safe traffic movement and parking on Christmas Eve for the 5pm and 6.30pm service. Please mark your connect card ‘Parking and time available,’ contact Stephen or the office on 8263 5087.

Urgent help required
We are looking for families or individuals to help erect and decorate the church Christmas tree this Sunday 20th December at 4 pm.  If you are able to help please could you contact Andrea Brooks on her mobile 0407 799 772

Improvements around the church
Manse fence, a team of volunteers assisted to replace the manse fence as the bottom of the old one was starting to rust through and there was no privacy from the school oval.  Thank you to the team who pitched in and did a professional job with little supervision

Main speakers.  The Tech team have been extremely busy tiding and permanently fixing the main speakers in the main auditorium.  The holes in the ceiling are no longer noticeable.  Other high work maintenance on the lights was completed while the scaffold was set in the church.

New door.   The pigeonhole corridor door was replaced to dry rot and becoming a security risk.  Thanks to the volunteers who assisted with this.
A volunteer is now required to complete the painting on this door.

Staff Leave
Stephen Paech     15 December 2015 to 13 January 2016
Kathy Liebig       28 December 2015 to 10 January 2016
Stephen Zanker   4 January 2016 to 15 January 2016
Rolly Stahl          19 January 2016 to 25 January 2016
 
Noticeboard

Big Week Out 2016
Youth from this church will be involved in a service event Big Week Out (BWO) from the 18th-22nd of January which is exciting initiative of local churches where young people from partnering churches all over Adelaide come together to make God's love known through service.

We would love your help by donating a meal to ensure the cost of participant registration remains low. Please consider donating baked goods for morning/afternoon teas or contributing to one of the dinners so that the participants and leaders are being nourished!

Please contact Zoe Thiel on 0422938623 or visit the BWO website http://www.bigweekout.org.au/#bio for more information.

Lutheran Community Care
Loaves & Fishes – in January, we invite you to replenish our Emergency Relief shelves with:
Coffee, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Toothbrushes
Thank you for helping us help others.
Your LCC representative will ensure we receive your donation.

For thus the LORD has told me,

 "I will look from My dwelling place quietly Like dazzling heat in the sunshine, Like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest"

Isaiah 18:4