Alive with Christ

This weekend Jodie continues the series ‘Two Ways to Live’ with the fourth talk “The cross” from Isaiah chapter 53 verses 3 to 6, verses 9 to 10 and 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 22 to 24, chapter 3 verse 18.

At both our services we will hear a mission update about CMS – our mission of the month.

Our 8am Sunday service will be a Morning Prayer Sunday service.

If you’re wanting to check out our church we’d really love you to visit us on Saturday at 5pm for a contemporary service with kids’ program and dinner afterwards, or come along on Sunday at 8am for a Prayer Book service.

If you can’t make it in person, you’re welcome to jump online to watch the service (with the same sermon and many other items) at www.oakflats.tv.

As we reach the midpoint of the 2016 Summer Olympics we’re reminded again of the wonder of the human body.

Each day we hear about the smashing of world records, as we witness men and women go faster, higher and stronger.

It is right to be amazed at the way that God has made us, but we must be careful not to worship creation rather than the creator.

For, we read in the Bible that this can become the end point in a downwards spiral away from true worship of God.

Even though God has made it very clear that he is worthy of all praise, people have chosen to neither glorify him nor to give him thanks. (Romans 1:21)

And this has naturally led to people to worship created objects, which ultimately means they have exchanged the truth of God for a lie. (Romans 1:25)

This sounds a little intense, but the temptation to worship created things rather than the creation is something that is part of human nature, and even the pleasure of the Olympics can result in idolatry if we are not careful and wise.

So, enjoy cheering on the green and gold… but as you see humans break through the limits of speed, height and strength, be sure to give God the glory!

This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie continues the series ‘Two Ways to Live’ with the second talk “Humanity Rebels” from Genesis chapter 3 verses 1 to 6, and Romans chapter 1 verses 18 to 25.

You, me and the Bible course

At the same time as our ‘Two Ways to Live’ talk series we’re going to be going together through the workbook ‘You, me and the Bible’. If your small group leader’s not doing it then you can grab a copy for just $5 and do it with a friend.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry by purchasing gifts from the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

150th Anniversary preparations

Our church building is turning 150 next year, and we’d love to have a celebration! If you are interested in helping organise this special event, please let us know so we can plan a time to meet up together for planning.

Rayne’s Farewell and Bush Dance

Join us on Saturday, 13th August to farewell Rayne as she heads back to Canada. Church service at 5pm followed by a sausage sizzle and lamingtons at 6.30pm. A bush dance will begin at 7.30pm. All are invited. Come to all or any part of the event. Please RSVP to lesleyaerrington@gmail.com for catering purposes.

Ladies Dinner

You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and our region on Tuesday 16th August to hear Kara Hartley. Dinner is $7 payable on the night at 35 Fisher Street Oak Flats, and there is no need to RSVP.

Pie Drive Fundraiser

Please contact Vic East on 4236 0525 if you are interested in a Pie Drive Fundraiser for Scripture at Kiama High School.

Mike Baird at Shellharbour Prayer Breakfast

Premier Mike Baird is speaking at the Shellharbour Prayer Breakfast, Friday 28th October 7am at Ravensthorpe, Albion Park. Join the other churches of our region to hear Mike’s Christian testimony. Tickets $45 available online at  shellharbourprayerbreakfast.org

Join a Small-group Bible Study!

Monday 7.30pm with Phil Pratt for young adults (at his house in Kiama Downs);
Wednesday 7.30pm with Trevor and Robyn Lucas (at their house in Jamberoo);
Friday 9.30am with Mandy McNeill for women (at her house in Jamberoo);
Sunday 9.45am with Graham Errington and Mark Howard (at the church);
Sunday 5pm with Mark Howard (at the church).

Giving update

Each week we need to receive $3100.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $2482.00, leaving a gap of $618.00.

Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $127,200. Compared to that total we received $126,025, leaving a gap of $1,175.

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 .