We had a cracker of a time last weekend as we gathered together to encourage each other as we look forward to Jesus’ return, real soon. That was the main message of the Bible talk, and this weekend we’re considering just how it is that God is gathering more and more people into his church. In other words, it’s the topic of ‘evangelism’.
If you’re a person who already knows Jesus but is looking for a church to visit or join, then come along this weekend at 5pm on Saturday (with dinner and programs for kids and youth), or 9am on Sunday (with Lord’s Supper, espresso coffee and a more ‘classic’ Anglican styled church).
If you’re not yet a follower of Jesus, then you should definitely drop in this weekend. We’d love you to tyre-kick church and check out what makes Christians tick. Come along, feel at home, ask lots of questions, and join our family. It’s really special.
Part of church each week is our Q&A segment, where I answer the tough questions you asked me via the response slip at church or via SMS. Here are the questions lined up for this weekend:
So, come along and come alive! See you Saturday or Sunday!
JODIE McNEILL
This weekend Jodie is continuing our series, ‘How to build the church’ as he speaks on the topic, What’s happening when we ‘do’ church?’ from Hebrews 10:1-25. Next week we’ll be finishing the series as we look at the topic ‘How is God Building a Bigger Church?’ from 1 Corinthians 14:1-25.
School Scripture is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.
On 2nd and 3rd March we’ll be hosting Adrian and Anita Lovell, our missionaries from Bolivia. Adrian will preach at our services, and we’ll have a special Bolivia-themed dinner, with trivia and activities.
In the coming weeks we’re planning to relaunch our music ministry across our two services. If you’re musical, then we’d love you to serve with us. Write a note on a Response Slip or let Jodie know.
Join us on Sunday 17th March for a pot-luck lunch at midday, then a 1pm AGM.
Billy Graham’s son, Franklin, is preaching in Sydney next weekend on 24th February. Details at grahamtour.com.au
Each week we need to receive $2650.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $2010.00, leaving a gap of $640.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $10,600. Compared to that total we received $8,041, leaving a gap of $2,559.
Electronic giving is a great way to give! It helps us prayerfully plan our giving, and then the bank will help us keep that commitment, even when we may be unable to attend. To give by direct transfer then these are the details. Account name: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562.
If you’ve ever sailed on a yacht then you’ll know the exhilaration of submitting to the awesome power of the wind.
Yet when the breeze turns into a gale, it can be terrifying.
The Bible records a time when Jesus and his friends hit a fierce storm as they sailed across a lake, and it caused their boat to fill with water.
They were in real danger, and they feared for their lives.
And in their powerlessness, they woke up Jesus who was asleep in the boat.
They said to him “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”
As he awoke, Jesus did not share their fear like any other human would, but instead he showed his sovereignty over the weather.
The Bible simply says “When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm.”
Like a parent rebuking a naughty child, Jesus rebukes the wind and the waves.
Can you imagine what it must have been like to be in the presence of a man who could truly control creation?
And as the roar of the wind was silenced, Jesus simply asks the disciples, “Where is your faith?”
On the one hand, it was a rebuke to them for not trusting that Jesus was in control.
But on the other hand, Jesus’ statement is a genuine question: “Where is your faith?”
For the people in the boat, fearing for their lives, they had to choose the place in which they would put their faith.
The only real hope is in the man who could still the storm with a statement.
In their wonder, they asked the question: “Who is this man?”
For before their eyes they witnessed the power of the man who created and rules the universe, and now offers true comfort and forgiveness when you put your faith in him.
JODIE McNEILL
Last week was such a buzz as God is bringing more people to be a part of our village and valley church at Jamberoo Anglican… and if you’re thinking of popping in, then we’d really love you to join us.
This weekend we continue our look at our Bible talk series on how God’s building his church, as we consider what is supposed to be happening when we actually ‘do’ church. I’ll be preaching on the New Testament letter of Hebrews, chapter 10, and I’m praying it will help us understand more clearly how Jesus’ life, death, and continuing ministry turns our view of church upside down. Exciting stuff!
During our two services we’ll be having our regular ‘Q&A’ segment, and here are the questions we’ve been asked so far:
So, be sure to join us this weekend, either at 5pm Saturday (with kids and youth programs and a terrific dinner together straight after), or 9am Sunday (with a classic Anglican service with espresso coffee and morning tea at the end).
We’d love to see you there! Jodie.
This weekend Jodie is continuing our series, ‘How to build the church’ as he speaks on the topic, ‘How is God building his Church?’ from Ephesians 4:1-16. Next week we’ll be looking at ‘What’s happening when we ‘do’ church?’ from Hebrews 10:1-25.
School Scripture is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.
Thanks to Rayne and everyone who is helping with the repaint of our hall.
In the coming weeks we’re planning to relaunch our music ministry across our two services. If you’re musical, then we’d love you to serve with us. Write a note on a Response Slip or let Jodie know.
This weekend we’re going to have two, different kids’ ministries on Saturday nights. During 5pm service our children will continue to move to the hall for their programs, but now there will be one group for the younger kids, and a special group for Upper Primary.
Pray for our SRE (Scripture) Teachers as they begin teaching this Thursday at Jamberoo Public School.
The late Billy Graham’s son, Franklin, is preaching in Sydney on 24th February. Details at grahamtour.com.au
Each week we need to receive $2650.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $2010.00, leaving a gap of $640.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $10,600. Compared to that total we received $8,041, leaving a gap of $2,559.
Electronic giving is a great way to give! It helps us prayerfully plan our giving, and then the bank will help us keep that commitment, even when we may be unable to attend. To give by direct transfer then these are the details. Account name: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562.