Church News for the week beginning 2nd August

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OUR BIBLE TALK

This weekend we continue our new series lead by Jodie on the book of Ephesians called ‘United With Christ’. We will look at verses 8-12 of chapter one and learn about ‘God’s Good Plan’. If you can’t make it to church in person, visit watch.jamberooanglican.com to watch our livestream.

MORNING PRAYER DAILY

Join us for Morning Prayer at 7am every morning (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com for a half-hour of prayer and Bible reading.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month is CMS. To support this great ministry, buy and donate from the mission table in the hall.

PARISH COUNCIL

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th August at 7pm at church.

MTS RECRUIT

Have you ever considered gospel work? Why not join others in our church for this online conference for a global audience in our local area? It’s called ‘MTS Recruit’ and it features great Bible teaching from Ray Galea and Phillip Jensen, special peer groups with others in the same stage of thinking, plus one-to-one mentoring with an experienced gospel worker. Friday night 2nd October to Sunday night 4th October. Details mtsrecruit.online

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

To watch videos of our Bible talks and other memories of our church, visit youtube.jamberooanglican.com and be sure to subscribe to our channel!

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS:
4th Kyle Rafferty
8th Leisha Stuckey

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $5402.00, leaving a gap of $898.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $81,900. Compared to that total we received $71,624, leaving a gap of $10,276.Olimometer 2.52

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.

We are Orthodox

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The first of our six church values states that, “we are orthodox in our doctrine, as we believe and teach God’s unchanging word in an ever-changing world.”

The word ‘orthodox’ reminds us of ‘orthodontist’, a person who makes crooked teeth straight… just like how our church seeks to have ‘straight’ teaching that’s aligned to God’s word.

We hear God’s word when the Bible is read and taught, and that’s why we devote time to listening and reading aloud his words from the Bible, as well as learning and growing from the sermon, the Q&A segment, and the teaching in our small groups.

We want to know God’s word well because we live in a world that has drifted away from listening to the loving creator and ruler of the universe.

So, we want to know and tell God’s great gospel word to everyone, so that all people can hear what God really thinks is the world’s problem, as well as knowing his ultimate solution through the death of Jesus in our place.

This will also mean that our beliefs will clash with views in our society, especially in areas of ‘ethics’, (like abortion and gender), as well as other ‘doctrines’, (like the literal resurrection of Jesus, and the exclusivity of Christ for salvation).

We can be tempted to soften God’s word so that we don’t experience conflict with society, but we know God is offended when people miscommunicate him, and we want to honour him in every way.

But we also know that God’s unchanging word in the Bible is actually the most wonderful message to an uncertain and rapidly-changing world… and we want it to be spoken loud and clear, so it can offer true hope in Christ Jesus.

JODIE McNEILL

(Image credit: John Lustig via Flickr)

What are our values?

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If someone asked you to sum yourself up in six words, then what would you say?

This was the challenge our church gave itself last weekend at our ‘Vision Day’, when after much discussion, we came up with a draft list of six values.

These describe what is special about our church, and help us plan for the future in a way that is consistent with what we cherish and value.

Here is a draft list of values for our consideration:

Firstly, we are orthodox in our doctrine, as we believe and teach God’s unchanging word in an ever-changing world.

Secondly, we are Anglican in our form, as we reflect the Reformation in the shape and substance of our common prayer.

Thirdly, we are missional in our outlook, as we recruit, train and send people and resources to proclaim the gospel locally and globally.

Fourthly, we are heritage in our style, as we gather in our historical building in a contemporary context.

Fifthly, we are intergenerational in our fellowship, as all ages and stages are nurtured together in faith and love.

Finally, we are village in our relationships, as we serve our local neighbourhood, and enjoy grace and peace in our church.

These six values, and the accompanying explanation, are still in draft form, and I’m sure we’ll keep developing and refining them as we prayerfully reflect on who we are and who we want to be, under God. 

I’d love to hear your feedback, as well as your ideas about how to grow our church in a way that is consistent with these values.

Yet above all, let us commit ourselves, in prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit, to glorify God and love our neighbour by proclaiming the Lord Jesus Christ, calling people to repent and living lives worthy of him, as we seek to see Christ honoured as Lord and Saviour in every community.

JODIE McNEILL

Coming up this weekend 1-2 August

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This weekend we continue our new series lead by Jodie on the book of Ephesians called ‘United With Christ’. We will look at verses 8-11 of chapter one and learn about ‘God’s Good Plan’.

If you have any questions simply fill out a response slip during the service, email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086 and Jodie would love to answer them this weekend during our services.

Join us on Saturday at 5pm where we will have fellowship over dinner afterwards, or Sunday at 9am followed by morning tea and hot espresso! If you can’t make it in person, you can watch our livestream over at watch.jamberooanglican.com.

United with Christ – Ephesians Talk One: Chosen for Blessing Ephesians 1:1-8 25-26 July 2020 – Jodie McNeill

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The Lucky Country

Christians are the most _______ of all.

We don’t _______ God’s blessings.

It’s from ____ the apostle.

God’s totally in _______.

It’s a message for God’s ____ people.

A ______ for grace and peace.

It’s about God’s mind-blowing _________.

We have received _________ blessings.

We are fully _________ to Christ.

He chose us because he _____ us.

Predestination makes ________ sense.

Choosing us for adoption brings God ________.

When we know God’s grace, we ______ him.

God’s rich blessings were very _________.

Kindness beyond _______!

A back-handed compliment.

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Church News for the week beginning 26th July

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OUR BIBLE TALK

This weekend we begin a brand new series lead by Jodie on the book of Ephesians called ‘United With Christ’, as we look at the beginning of chapter one in a sermon titled ‘Chosen for Blessing’. If you can’t make it to church in person, visit watch.jamberooanglican.com to watch our livestream.

MORNING PRAYER DAILY

Join us for Morning Prayer at 7am every morning (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com for a half-hour of prayer and Bible reading.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month is Irish Church Mission, supporting Cameron and Alex. To support this great ministry, buy and donate from the mission table in the hall.

SRE RETURNS!

In answer to our prayers we have recommenced teaching SRE (Scripture) in Jamberoo Public School on Thursday afternoons. Please remember our Scripture Teachers in your prayers!

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

To watch videos of our Bible talks and other memories of our church, visit youtube.jamberooanglican.com and be sure to subscribe to our channel!

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS:
25th Gavin Richardson

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $5402.00, leaving a gap of $898.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $81,900. Compared to that total we received $71,624, leaving a gap of $10,276.Olimometer 2.52

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 25-26 July

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This weekend we begin a brand new series lead by Jodie on the book of Ephesians called ‘United With Christ’, as we look at the beginning of chapter one in a sermon titled ‘Chosen for Blessing’.

If you have any questions simply fill out a response slip during the service, email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086 and Jodie would love to answer them this weekend during our services.

Join us on Saturday at 5pm where we will have fellowship over dinner afterwards, or Sunday at 9am followed by morning tea and hot espresso! If you can’t make it in person, you can watch our livestream over at watch.jamberooanglican.com.

A ten-point vision of the best life – Jodie McNeill – 18-19 July 2020 Deuteronomy 5-6

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The verge of Jordan

Milestones help us _______

The ______ of the Ten Commandments

They were ____ into God’s family

The laws set a ______ of the best life

1. Only ______ the Lord

2. Don’t ______ the Lord to an object

3. Don’t ____________ the Lord

4. Take a ____ day

5. ______ your parents

6. Don’t ______

7. Be ________ in marriage

8. Don’t _____

9. Don’t ___

10. Be _________

Jesus showed the _____ of the Ten Commandments

The Commandments still _____ today

See the Commandments through gospel _______

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Church News for the week beginning 19th July

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OUR BIBLE TALK

This week we will hear Jodie speak from chapters 5 & 6 of Deuteronomy about a ten point vision for the future. If you can’t make it to church in person, visit watch.jamberooanglican.com to watch our livestream.

NEW BIBLE SERIES

Next weekend Jodie commences an all-new, 17-week series on the book of Ephesians called ‘United With Christ’. Next week’s first talk is on Ephesians 1:1-8, with the title ‘Chosen for Blessing’

MORNING PRAYER DAILY

Join us for Morning Prayer at 7am every morning (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com for a half-hour of prayer and Bible reading.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month is Irish Church Mission, supporting Cameron and Alex. To support this great ministry, buy and donate from the mission table in the hall.

VISION DAY

Join us TODAY for a special day of vision and prayer for the future of our church. Saturday 18th July from 9am to 1pm, followed by lunch. We’d love you to be a part of this important event.

SRE RETURNS!

In answer to our prayers we expect to begin teaching SRE (Scripture) in Jamberoo Public School this Thursday. Please remember our Scripture Teachers in your prayers!

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

To watch videos of our Bible talks and other memories of our church, visit youtube.jamberooanglican.com and be sure to subscribe to our channel!

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS:
20th Carlene Gardner
23rd Rick Smith
24th Kim Ayling
25th Gavin Richardson

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $5402.00, leaving a gap of $898.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $81,900. Compared to that total we received $71,624, leaving a gap of $10,276.Olimometer 2.52

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.

A vision for the future

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In August we celebrate five years since the launch of our Saturday service, and during this time, the Lord has grown our church significantly.

Now is the time for us to examine who we are and what we value, and then chart a course into the future.

So, what is the ideal to which our church should aspire?

The ‘Ten Commandments’ are well known but rarely considered when seeking inspiration about vision setting.

That’s because they are often considered a list of rules from God that some people think we need to keep in order to avoid God’s anger and enjoy his blessing.

But the Bible says that the Ten Commandments only show us how much we consistently fail to obey God in our actions and our thoughts.

This is why Jesus died for us, so that he could keep all the Ten Commandments perfectly, and then exchange his innocence for our guilt.

Then by trusting in Jesus as our king, we receive the benefit of his death through grace by believing in him.

Since the Ten Commandments are designed to show us how to become friends with God, they now can be regarded as a vision for life, together.

When Jesus was asked which was the most important of these commandments, he said:

“‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matt. 22:37-39)

Our vision is that we might be a community that, by grace alone, seeks to love God and each other to the full, knowing that we are forgiven when we fail, and that we have a future hope of the new creation when we will experience this fully.

JODIE McNEILL

(Picture credit: Rich Savage via Flickr)