We've just started up a weekly prayer request. Each Sunday, we email each other how we would like God to help us serve Him better in whatever circumstances we find ourselves. It's a great way to stay in touch but also gives each of us an opportunity to share where we are at in our faith life. But rather than just praying for consequential things, we're praying about deeper things - the root of why we act, say and do things. This is where God wants to change and mould us into the people He intended. "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:18. This is the stuff that matters. And coming up with a weekly prayer request like this week after week gives us an opportunity to dig deeper and let God teach us how He wants us to pray for ourselves and each other.
We have a choice. We can choose to stay the way we are, feeling the way we do or putting up with things the way they are, or we can ask God to change us so that we can be transformed into the people that God intended us to be.
Do you care enough about someone in your own family to pray that God would help them to move on from where they are? Do you want for them a better way of life, better attitude, greater faith in God? You have a choice and God has the power. "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, (21) to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21
Kathy Liebig
This week’s message is “Esther - In the right place for God’s purposes”
As we continue the series “Making your life count”
Podcasts of weekly messages are available at www.paravista.org.au
Bible Readings: Esther 4:1-14
Kindy Zone Team Leader
We are still praying for someone who would love to lead Kindy Zone and be part of the team! Please consider if this might be you and get in touch with me (beth.einthal@paravista.org.au) for a chat!
Playgroup Coordinator
We are still praying for someone who would love to coordinate Little Lambs Playgroup. Please consider if this might be you or if you can help in any way and get in touch with me for more info (beth.einthal@paravista.org.au).
School Holidays
Looking for something to do during the school holidays? Would you and your children like to be involved in volunteering your time for a morning or afternoon to help others? Family Zone Hub at Ingle Farm is an initiative of Lutheran Community Care and supports families in the Ingle Farm area. They are located within the grounds of Ingle Farm Primary School.
Kathlene Wilson is the Manager and she would love to hear from anyone who would be interested in coming along to help out with cooking, reading or participating in outdoor activities with children. Please contact Kathlene on 8349 6099 to discuss and organise a time to help out. She would love to hear from you!
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.
How to become a member at Good Shepherd
If you are interested in becoming a member of Good Shepherd, we invite you to attend our next Discovery course in August. When you take the step to become a member of a local church you are making a commitment to God’s mission through that church. Discovery will provide you with the opportunity to hear about the exciting mission God has called Good Shepherd to and how you can be part of it.
Discovery is also a great way to get to know other people new to Good Shepherd who are considering membership.
Our next Discovery course will be held over two evenings, Tuesday 19th and Tuesday 26th August. The first evening begins with a meal at 6.30pm in the church hall and finishes at 9pm. The second evening is from 7pm – 9pm in the Education Centre at the rear of the hall.
You can register for Discover in the following ways: by phoning the office on 8263 5087, emailing churchenquiries@parvista.org.au or, by writing ‘I would like to register for Discovery’ on your Connect Card at a Sunday service.
Report from July meeting of the Board
- Rolly attended and shared about the Associate Pastor role
- Policy on off budget Ministry Financing Requirements was passed
- Safe Place and Child Safe policies were deferred to next meeting for further discussion
- Financing new radio microphones (present ones will not be able to operate after December 2014 due to change in band width), replacement of photocopier, replacement of roof on temporary office building and replacement of the hands free headset for the front office was passed. Funding from Asset Replacement Account.
From the Office
Vacancy
An opportunity exists for two willing persons local to the church to become second and third contacts to respond to any security alarm events needing investigation at the church. Work may be at random hours and in most cases to date have been proven honest operator error. However these incidents do require a physical check of the facilities to ensure security is maintained. All expressions of interest please contact Stephen or the office on 8263 5087 or mark security on your connect card.
Facilities and Equipment
Kitchen Freezer food safe
The large kitchen freezer has been repaired after breaking down. All ministry areas will be allocated shelf space to temporarily store items for their ministries. Please ensure when storing items they are labelled with the Ministry Name and Date. Any items not marked will be discarded. An audit of the freezer may be done and items stored greater than 6 months discarded. Request any spills or loose packaging be removed on occurrence.
Hall Floor
The hall floor has been resurfaced. I thank you for your assistance in removing any spills straight away and lifting of furniture to prevent damage to keep the floor looking great.
Office Business Machine
The office photocopier scanner decided it was time for retirement and ceased working. Four companies supplied a quote for a new office machine and Ricoh were successful in retaining the maintenance contract and supplying a new machine. This has been funded from the asset replacement account. A loan copier was installed by Ricoh until the new machine arrives with minimal effect on office output.
Noticeboard
Farewell service for retiring LCA Archivist Lyall Kupke
Sunday 13 July 2014, 9am at Zion Glynde 15-17 Glynburn Rd, Glynde followed by a shared morning tea.
Adelaide Hymnfest
Bible Society invites you to join with us for an afternoon of singing favourite hymns at St Peters Anglican Cathedral, King William St, North Adelaide on Sunday 27th July 2014 at 2.30 pm. Free Admission. A collection will be taken for the work of the Bible Society in China.
Valiant Man
Friday 26th July 7.30pm and Saturday 27th July 9.00am
Then 7.30 - 9.30pm every Wednesday until 11th September
For many years Clovercrest Baptist Church has run the Valiant Man course with great impact in men’s lives. A great opportunity for men to address the challenges we all face in the area of sexuality - in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and supportive environment. We will be honest, realistic and deepen our understanding of how to develop and maintain a healthy male sexuality.
Facilitator: Lee Haakmeester Cost: $60 per person, Concession $35
Please register by 22 July through the Church Office Clovercrest Baptist Church, 2 Famechon Cres, Modbury North, 5092, P: 8397 9400 E: office@clovercrest.com.au
Sweet Aussie Grown Dried Apricots for sale
$10.50 a 500g bag. The apricots are grown without any sprays, but do have Sulphur preservatives. They come straight from the grower so have not been rehydrated. More apricots, less water for your money while supporting Ministries in Tonga through Nazcare Aust Inc.
When God gives an assignment
It comes with His enablement
