Coming up this weekend 14th – 15th May 2016
This weekend, as part of our ‘Come Alive Week’, we’re hosting 24 Moore College students for eight days to help us connect with the village and valley of Jamberoo and to talk about the real hope in the real Jesus at our weekend services as well as many other events throughout the week.
This week, we’re up for a treat as Mitch Herps, a Moore College student, speaks on the topic “Meeting the man who calmed the storm” from Mark chapter 4 verses 35 to 41.
Our 8am Sunday service will be Morning Prayer, Sunday Service.
Every week is a great weekend to come along if you’re not yet a believer in Jesus, but the next two are especially good, because we’re going to be making it crystal clear about how to put your trust in Jesus and know the real hope only he can provide.
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 prayerbook service.
If you can’t make it in person, you’re welcome to jump online to watch the service at www.oakflats.tv.
From CHAOS to Refuge
For many years our church youth group has been known by the name ‘CHAOS’, which stands for ‘Christ Honoured and Others Served’.
As a tagline or mission statement, it’s a terrific summary of what we want to happen in our youth group.
The problem is that the idea of ‘chaos’ in the Bible is generally a bad thing.
After all, God’s work in the world generally brings order where there used to be chaos, especially in the lives of those who have been filled with the Holy Spirit.
Now it’s true that youth often find a grungy, anti-establishment kind of identity to be one that is strangely attractive as they navigate the challenging journey from childhood to adulthood.
But, the problem with the name ‘CHAOS’ is that it doesn’t really communicate that we long for our youth group to attract people by the delight that comes from knowing Jesus and being transformed by his Holy Spirit.
So that’s why we’ve switched our name to ‘Refuge’, which seeks to sum up the security that comes from knowing God, and the safety we can experience as we gather together for youth group in the name of Jesus.
For as we know from the Bible, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46 verse 1).
Jodie.
PS: Refuge is for high-school aged people and it meets at Oak Flats Anglican each Friday from 7pm to 9.30pm during school terms.
Church news for the week beginning 7th May 2016
This weekend’s Bible Talk
This weekend we finish a two-week mini series with Jodie speaking on the topic “Tell the gospel”, from Romans chapter 10 verses 1 to 15
From CHAOS to Refuge
Our church youth ministry has changed its name to be ‘Refuge’. Pray that this ministry continues to have a great impact on the teenagers of our region, for the glory of God.
Mission of the month: KBECET
KBECET (Kiama Board for Employing Christian Education Teachers) is our mission of the month. This weekend is the last opportunity to support this ministry by purchasing gifts from the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.
Ladies Dinner
You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and beyond on Tuesday 17th May to hear Kate Henderson, a Moore College student. Kate will be speaking on the topic of “How do we know that God will keep His promises?”, from Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3. Dinner is $7 payable at the door, and there is no need to RSVP.
Countdown to ‘Come Alive Week’
It’s only one week until we welcome a team of 24 theological students from Moore College to join with us for a week of mission to the communities of Oak Flats and Jamberoo from the 14th to the 22nd May. Please be praying! We will be providing meals along with morning and afternoon tea for the team while they are here. Can you help out by providing a plate for morning or afternoon tea, or by coordinating a meal? Please advise on comment cards or email office@jamberooanglican.com if you can.
Mini Market
Join us at the church on Saturday 21st May, 9am to 12pm. Plants, cakes, bric-a-brac, local produce, books. craft, coffee, tea & pike-lets all on offer. A great day for our community! Contact 4236 0158 for further information. Donations would be greatly appreciated, please drop them off to the Church hall on Friday 20th May
MixER Young Adults Night
Event for younger adults up at Oak Flats Anglican church. Special guest speaker and musician from the Moore College team. 7.30pm on Monday 16th May.
Men’s Top Gun Night
Event for the men while the ladies are at Ladies Dinner. Special guest speaker from the Moore College team. 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday 17th May at 17 Gow Avenue, Albion Park Rail.
Men’s BBQ Breakfast
The men are meeting at 8am on Saturday 21st May for a BBQ breakfast at Oak Flats Anglican with special guest speaker. Perfect for your mates to come and hear about Jesus!
Giving update
Each week we need to receive $4600.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $4302.00, leaving a gap of $298.00.
Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $46,800. Compared to that total we received $46,977, leaving a gap of $-177.
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 .
Coming up this weekend 7th – 8th May 2016
This weekend we finish a two week mini-series called ‘Know and Tell the Gospel’. In the second talk, Jodie will be speaking on the topic “Tell the gospel”, from Romans chapter 10 verses 1 to 15.
At our 5pm Saturday service we’re going to find out from Liana McNeill about her upcoming Mission trip to Fiji with Year 13, and how we can be involved.
It’s also a time to meet together to pray for our mums, as we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend.
Our 8am Sunday service will be First Order Holy Communion from AAPB.
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 prayerbook 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.
Church news for the week beginning 30th April 2016
This weekend’s Bible Talk
This weekend we kick off a two-week mini series with Jodie speaking on the topic “Know the gospel”, from Romans chapter 1 verses 1 to 7.
Mission of the month: KBECET
KBECET (Kiama Board for Employing Christian Education Teachers) is our mission of the month. Throughout this month you can support this ministry by purchasing gifts from the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.
Men’s Dinner
You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday 3rd May to hear Matthew Meek speak on the topic “Jesus Opens Blind Eyes”. 6.30pm at the Central Hotel Function Room, Shellharbour. RSVP mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com or 0439 561 373.
Countdown to ‘Come Alive Week’
It’s only two weeks until we welcome a team of 24 theological students from Moore College to join with us for a week of mission to the communities of Oak Flats and Jamberoo from the 14th to the 22nd May. Please be praying!
Mini Market
Join us at the church on Saturday 21st May at the church in the morning. A great day for our community!
Gong Men’s Day – save the date
Join us on Saturday 18th June, 8.30am to 2pm, or 5pm to 9.30pm at Dapto Anglican for a great day of teaching and encouragement for the men of our region.
Dinner at the Bowlo
Join us this Thursday at 6pm at the Jamberoo Bowling Club for a relaxed Chinese meal together.
Giving update
Each week we need to receive $4600.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $4302.00, leaving a gap of $298.00.
Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $46,800. Compared to that total we received $46,977, leaving a gap of $-177.
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 .