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 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.
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.
Pastoral Care
Showing the love of Jesus by caring for people in a time of need. Are you looking for Pastoral Care? If you are experiencing a time of need, please contact us via email or phone. One of our carers will respond to assist you in your time of need.
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.
Retirement Village
The Para Vista retirement village is operated by Lutheran Homes Group.
Schools
Good Shepherd supports several schools as part of its mission to to share the good news of Jesus with our community.
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.
