Community Care &
Connection
Lutheran Care 12 Days of Giving
The Lutheran Care '12 Days of Giving' is coming to an end this week, with tomorrow Friday 8th December, being our last day to collect donations.
We thank everyone who has been able to contribute to this wonderful cause and helping to spread a little joy to families in need this Christmas season.
Spin Camp
Do you like camping and sharing time with other people who like to have fun? Here’s an idea! SPIN is a four-day, three-night, statewide camp in January for young people in years 4-6 (in 2023) to experience an inclusive and encouraging community and grow in relationship with Jesus and others.
This year’s theme is ‘Wanted’. Significant sponsorship is offered to first time campers by the LLL (You just pay $50). For those who have attended this camp before, Good Shepherd church offers a subsidy, just ask Georgie. The camp is held at Camp Kedron, Barmera (Riverland SA). For more information, contact Georgie here, then head to SPIN to register.
Coffee and Connect
Just letting you know that we won’t be gathering for Coffee and Connect tomorrow (Friday) in the church café... However, you might like to invite a friend to a nearby café or playground and enjoy catching up there instead! Love to see you next Tuesday after our Closing Worship for an opportunity have a chat over a cuppa. Thank you to everyone who has come along this year. It has been lovely to have a space where people are free to share their joys and challenges with others, in a safe and supportive environment. I look forward to gathering with you again next year over a cuppa as we welcome new friends in 2024. God bless you all.
Georgie
Stage 1 & 2 Mum’s Catch Up Dinner
Dear Stage 1 & 2 Families,
We would like to invite all Stage 1 & 2 mums to join us for an end of year dinner to celebrate the year! It will be a great opportunity to connect and reflect on the year. If you are free, please join us for a bite to eat (food and drink at own expense).
Date: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Location: The Gully, 1349 North East Road, Tea Tree Gully
Time: 6.30pm
Please RSVP by Monday 11th December so that numbers can be confirmed for the table booking (please refer to the note sent out for contact details).
We hope to see you there.
Lucy Hale, Jodi Quast, Sarah Pound, Jade Peterkin, and Kerrie Brklje.
Christmas is coming to Good Shepherd!
What are you up to on Christmas Eve? You are welcome to come along and rediscover some of God’s gifts for us at Christmas... Love. Joy, peace and hope! The 5:30pm service is a short, family friendly service where we get to sing Christmas songs and carols and children have the opportunity to participate as we share the message of Christmas. If you would like any more information please contact me here. Hoping to see you soon!
Para Vista Community Carols Saturday 9 December at 7pm
The countdown is on with only two days left before our family friendly event, the Para Vista Community Carols. If you are looking for something to do from 7pm to 8.30pm on Saturday evening, and enjoy being entertained in the comfort of the church, this FREE event is for you.
The evening includes:
* A performance by Good Shepherd School students
* Individual items by local performers
* Jim and Alex from the Borderers (will get the crowd rocking!)
* Children participation in skit and song
* Community singing of many well-known Christmas Carols
* Free, supervised onsite parking
* We’ll even reveal the secret ingredients to making gravy for your Christmas table!
To assist the organisers, bookings are required. (They are free.) Please click on the QR code on the image provided.
You won’t be disappointed. 😀
The Para Vista Community Carols Team
