Ministries

Children and Families

Children & Families are important to us! Our mission is to resource and encourage children and families so they may grow together in Christ and live as Jesus’ followers in mission and ministry. We welcome children and their families to worship with us; we provide age-appropriate learning experiences on Sundays and we help families grow in faith together at home.

Curiosity Early Learning Centre

CURIOSITY Early Learning Centre is a place where our children and their families are, ‘Active, Connected and Growing for LIFE’. Our Early Learning Centre environments and projects are designed to promote each child’s curiosities and wonders in an inclusive space where they are supported to become confident, independent and active problem solvers with the understanding that they are valued contributors to society.

Faith At Home

We want to help provide families with resources, ideas and encouragement so your whole family can learn together and share your spiritual learning journey. We have a library at church, Bible Activity Kits and occasionally we provide special resources to encourage you to nurture faith in your home.

KAPS and Ignite

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has two different youth groups that meet on the 4th Sunday of each month from 4- 6.30pm. KAPS – Kids and Parents Socializing (Years 2-6) accompanied by parents or caregivers. Ignite (Year 7 - Year 12).

Meet-n-Eat

‘Come as a stranger, leave as a friend’ Every Monday evening from February to early December a free meal is provided for anyone from our local community. Surplus bread and bakery goods are also available to take home.

Overseas Projects

Good Shepherd is committed to sharing the good news and love of Jesus overseas. Currently we partner in the work of Maranatha Health in Uganda. Click on the name to learn more. For more information about how you can join us in supporting these overseas projects contact our office on 8263 5087 or churchenquiries@paravista.org.au

Prayer Ministry

Good Shepherd Para Vista has a Prayer Ministry available to anyone in need of prayer. Prayer is available at both the 8:45 and 10:30 services every Sunday. Also there is a team of Prayer people who are available to pray for any requests that come in on a day to day basis.

Schools

Good Shepherd supports several schools as part of its mission to to share the good news of Jesus with our community. Read more…

Women's Fellowship

Women’s Fellowship is an opportunity to meet with other women during the week to study God’s word and share friendship and food together. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the church hall from 1-3.

Young Adults

Our aim is to empower Young Adults to grow in their relationship with Jesus. We feel the best way for this to happen is through their participation in the church community and through connecting on a deeper level in small groups.