Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista in Adelaide, South Australia | Community organisation

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Para Vista

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8263 5087

Address: 388 Montague Road Para Vista 5093 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.paravista.org.au

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25.01.2022 Another fun filled morning!

25.01.2022 Todays Wednesday Wondering from Mardi: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 God promises to give us many things including hope, strength, unconditional love, peace, grace and that he is always with us. What promises of God have you seen in your life this week? Please share your answers below! Blessings, Rachel (Admin)

24.01.2022 Were starting a new weekly post called Wednesday Wonderings! Each week Mardi will post a question for you to ponder. Feel free to share your answers in the comments! "God gives us blessings every day. It is important we reflect on them and are grateful. Complete this sentence: This week I am grateful for" #goodshepherdparavista #gspv #wednesdaywonderingsgspv

24.01.2022 Lots to love about Little Lambs Playgroup!

23.01.2022 "But it is the Spirit in a person, the inspiration of the Almighty, that gives them understanding" (Job 32:8). Happy Wednesday, GSPV Family! Heres Mardis "Wednesday Wonderings" question to get you thinking: "I was inspired this week when..." Please feel free to share below! Rachel (Admin) #goodshepherdparavista #gspv #wednesdaywonderingsgspv

21.01.2022 Caring conversations - Faith is passed on through supportive conversations. www.growministries.org.au

21.01.2022 Thank you Little Lambs Team!

21.01.2022 Cleaning Day 13th April! How about a great opportunity for community bonding during the school holidays?! If you have some time to share on Tuesday, 13th April, Good Shepherd would love some good old-fashioned community togetherness as we’re going to do an autumn clean of the Good Shepherd facilities. Beginning at 8:00 am, the sanctuary chairs need to be shifted so that the carpet cleaners can do their thing. Then, throughout the day, you and the family could have a great tim...e cleaning chairs, dusting, cleaning the walls, boxing up some items in the ‘Hut’ for transport to the church, and many, many more! Bring the kids, come and go as you’d like, but we should be done by 4pm. We’ll grab some pizza for those who are able to stay for a good chunk of the day. Have some café coffee, too! Thanks in advance and we look forward to some time together See more

20.01.2022 Hi there GSPV Fam, what a gorgeous start were having to Spring! Heres our Wednesday Wondering for the week, from Mardi :) Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What do you appreciate from all that God has created? Blessings, Rachel (Admin) #goodshepherdparavista #gspv #wednesdaywonderingsgspv

20.01.2022 Dear Church Family, Trusting someone can be risky. You rely on them to come through for you. It takes faith. Jesus had an interesting conversation with a woman one day and she was rewarded for her faith... Even when it got down to the crumbs... Check out the GFH resources coming in tomorrows Weekly News. God bless you and your week!... Georgie #GSPV #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome See more

20.01.2022 A great interview with a fantastic young man of faith. The importance of welcome and care cannot be overstated.

20.01.2022 Dear Church Family, Right now there is plenty of choppy water around us! Remaining calm is a challenge, especially if we are relying on our own strength to hold things together. It is a comfort to remember that we have Jesus to grasp hold of our hand through whatever we face. This weeks GFH resource is a well-timed reminder of this. Here is a taster: Peter stepped out of the boat to walk on water, but soon became scared because of the wind and the waves. What are some wind...s or waves in your life at the moment? God comfort and strengthen you through this week! Blessings, Georgie #GSPV #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome See more

19.01.2022 We had a lot of fun this morning!

19.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone!

18.01.2022 Have you ever used the phrase, "I dont buy that?" When we say that, we recognise that we have thought fully about something before believing it (or not believing it). Throughout our lives, we are bombarded with opportunities to believe messages sold to us by various cultures and its embedded media, but how do we sift through these? And, in turn, what is it that we monger. Before our Sunday discussion, have a read through http://ireid.blogspot.com/2020/09/monger.html

18.01.2022 Dear Church Family, As mentioned last week, our Family Christmas Service planned for 4pm November 29th has been postponed. We had hoped to give out Advent / Christmas activity bags at that celebration. Now for some good news The bags are packed and we would like to make these bags available next week. Here are some options for you to collect them: Tuesday Dec 1st, 3:30pm to 4:00pm drive through pick up at the entrance of the Church Office. Tuesday to Friday pick u...p from the Church Office during regular hours (9am 3pm). Sunday 6th December If we are still doing a Zoom service on Dec 6th, a drive through pick up will be available from the front entrance of the church between 11:30am and 12 noon. If onsite services have resumed, they will be available at normal services. If you would like to contact me via email on [email protected] we can organize for a pack to get to you. As for the Family Christmas Service, we hope to announce the new details next week. God’s peace be with you all, Georgie

18.01.2022 Dear Church Family, Something that drew people to Jesus was his compassion. He did this in many ways, including sharing a meal with others. Who do you think you might catch up with this week? A phone call? A coffee? A meal? Taking this in another direction... Which person from the bible would you invite for dinner? What questions would you ask? Share them in the comments. Growing Faith at Home resource coming in the Weekly News! God bless your week!... Georgie #GSPV #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome See more

18.01.2022 Pastor Reid and Pastor Rolly give some communication about the next few weeks as we return together as Good Shepherd family.

18.01.2022 Our "Wednesday Wondering" is coming to you on a Friday this week, courtesy of my (Rachels) cranky sinuses! Apologies for the late post :) This week Mardi shares: "Psalm 33:4 For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all He does. We are blessed to have the Word of God to read. Share with us below what you favourite scripture is and why it is important to you." I look forward to your answers! :) Rachel (Admin) #goodshepherdparavista #gspv #wednesdaywonderingsgspv

17.01.2022 For Pastor Reids interview this week he met with Anthea Courtney to hear her story of faith, life and service from Tasmania to Adelaide. Specifically, she rejoices in her ministry with Meet and Eat, the Monday night meals at Good Shepherd.

17.01.2022 Wednesday Wonderings: For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). God loves us and only wants good things for us. Fill in the blank below as to what God has given you to look forward to in the coming week. This week I am looking forward to. #goodshepherdparavista #gspv #wednesdaywonderingsgspv

17.01.2022 Dear Church Family, Heres a tricky one What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? What does that look like in the 21st Century? This weeks GFH resource offers some thoughtful conversation starters and practical ideas to try with your family. God bless you and your week. Georgie... #gspv #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome See more

16.01.2022 Dear Church Family, It can be a little daunting sometimes to share with others. Especially when it comes down to what we believe, because it reveals something deep about ourselves. Our core, our foundation. This week the GFH resource offers some great discussion points to consider. What would your response be if Jesus asked you, Who do you say that I am? You might like to share your answer in the comments! God bless you, your family and your week.... Georgie #GSPV #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome See more

15.01.2022 Little Lambs at home, at play!

15.01.2022 A fun look at the events and activities ahead

14.01.2022 The latest news and a devotion from Julie Freund are now up on our website. Have a great weekend everyone! :) Rachel (Admin) https://paravista.org.au/upcoming-events-and-news/

14.01.2022 We are all in this together has been a key phrase this year. It is relevant here too! What kind of support or mentoring opportunities could you get on board with?

13.01.2022 Christmas is coming! Come and join the fun!

12.01.2022 Love is like... a warm smile a friendly hello shared cups of coffee on a cold day an invitation... a meal a .... (you fill it in) What does welcoming others look like for you? See more

12.01.2022 Dear Church Family, We seem to have an inbuilt fairness filter that is constantly measuring what happens to us and others around us. Gods desire to lavish his love and generosity on everyone... that is everyone, can create some interesting discussion! This weeks GFH resource offers some great ideas and activities to do as a family. Check them out in tomorrows Weekly News! God bless you and your week!... Georgie See more

11.01.2022 How much is it worth?

11.01.2022 In light of recent Covid-19 news, we will unfortunately need to postpone our Family Christmas service that was scheduled for November 29. We are still hoping to go ahead with this celebration and will advise you when we know more ourselves. God's Love, Peace and Blessings be with you all!

10.01.2022 Dear Church Family, What do you treasure most in the world? How much is it really worth? The answer might reveal more than you think e.g. Where you might invest your time... Check out this weeks Growing Faith at Home talking points and activities and share them with your family! #goodshepherdparavista #gspv #growingfaithathome

10.01.2022 For Pastor Reids Thursday interview, hes using his daughter Gretas year 12 Research Project - an interview with The Clock Collector. Watch this fascinating biography about Jrgen Lehmann and his retrospective look at how Gods hand guided him through life. https://www.youtube.com/watch

09.01.2022 Just a reminder that Little Lambs is on a short break as our Playgroup Team cheers their children on at our school's Sports Day tomorrow. We'll be back Friday 9th April at 9am in the school's playground. See you then! Happy Easter everyone!

09.01.2022 A fun look at the weekly news

09.01.2022 Carrying things around can become exhausting! The longer you do it, the heavier it feels. So, what are you carrying? Worry that no one else understands? Memories of past hurts? Jesus invites us to bring our worries to him. Check out the Growing Faith at Home resources coming in the Weekly News for things to talk about (dont forget to listen!) and do as a family in this area.

09.01.2022 Our latest news and devotion has been published! You can find them here: https://bit.ly/39zRvpU A huge thank you to all those who were involved in our March food collection for the Family Zone; Members who once again gave generously so that The Family Zone can continue to support local families in need;... helped sort the donations which saves the volunteers at the Zone a lot of time storing the donations; helped transport the goods to The Zone. A great team effort. Thank you and well done! You can also support The Family Zone if you shop at Drakes Foodland by collecting a Food Tag from the church. Show that every time you make a purchase and a portion of the profits are sent to the Family Zone. From everyone at Good Shepherd, may the joy of the risen Lord be yours at Easter Time! Rachel :) (Admin)

08.01.2022 Dear Families of our Little Lambs, We are excited to announce that Little Lambs will be returning next Friday August 21! There will be some slight differences, ...given the times we are living in. Sanitizer will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Sign in information is required to comply with Covid-19 contact tracing rules. You might like to bring a coffee from home (or go via a drive through on the way) as we are unable to provide hot drinks for you at this time. We are very grateful for the ladies who have stepped up to help out with Little Lambs! Look forward to seeing you again very soon! Kind regards.

07.01.2022 And now for some good news You’re invited! While we aren’t able to offer ‘Experience Christmas’ in our usual format this year, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is excited to hold a Children/ Family Christmas service! When: 4pm Sunday November 29 (the start of Advent) Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church... Who: Families with children (and when we say families, we mean people of all ages!) What: A service with lots of opportunities for everyone to be involved singing, telling the story, bible readings, acting Perhaps as never before, we need some good news, and what better news than God meeting us in our need through Jesus’ birth! *** If anyone is interested in serving/ helping out with the organisation of this wonderful opportunity, I would love to hear from you ASAP*** Looking forward to seeing you soon! Blessings, Georgie #GSPV See more

07.01.2022 How baptism and relationships change everything

07.01.2022 Church... being there for each other

06.01.2022 Another happy morning!

06.01.2022 To think about...

06.01.2022 Thank you God for the beautiful weather, and friends to share it with!

06.01.2022 Church Family... Learning and growing together. Enriching each others lives as we serve...

05.01.2022 Compassion is a powerful connector! Why not talk these things over with your family... of any age!

05.01.2022 A fun look at the happenings at Good Shepherd

05.01.2022 Jesus parable of the Sower and the seed gets you thinking. To be honest, there are times in my life where I have identified with all 4 categories! Knowing that Gods Word is important is one thing, but allowing time and space for it to take root, nourish and sustain me so that it can flourish can be another. I reap many benefits when I invest in his word. Imagine a world where we all bloom where we are planted! What would the landscape look like? Look out for the Growing Faith at Home resources coming in tomorrows Weekly News. There will also be a child friendly clip on this weeks parable. Why not follow up with a chat about its meaning with your family? God bless you and your week! Georgie #GSPV #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome

04.01.2022 Dear Church Family, Life presents many challenges. (Tell me something that I dont know I hear you ask!) When someone does something that offends or hurts us, our relationship is damaged. It can be difficult to process. Forgiveness is powerful and healing, but can be difficult to give. This weeks GFH resources offer some thought provoking conversation starters and creative responses to try out with your family, no matter how old they are! Look out for them tomorrow in the Weekly News! God bless you and your week! Georgie #GSPV #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome

04.01.2022 Keen to hear your answers to these questions. Why not share them in the comments? Blessings, Georgie

03.01.2022 Only 3 more sleeps!

02.01.2022 Little Lambs are wonderful helpers!

02.01.2022 Hope for the future How do you define hope? What (or who) do you place your hope in? How has this impacted your life? Check out the Growing Faith at Home resources for some activities and things to talk about with your family, coming in tomorrows Weekly News! Hmmm, what picture comes to mind when you hear the word hope? God bless you and your week!... Georgie See more

01.01.2022 Promo for Sunday discussion

01.01.2022 Dear Church Family, Mercy: To let someone off the hook. To free someone from the cost of their offence (even when retribution is warranted). How is this accomplished? Through forgiveness. It is not always easy Im sure you would have a story or two about when you have either received or shown mercy towards someone. Love to hear it sometime! This weeks GFH resource provides some thought provoking questions to ask those near and dear to you. Look out for them in tomorrows... Weekly News! God bless you and your week, Georgie #GSPV #goodshepherdparavista #growingfaithathome See more