Coming up this weekend 11-12 April

Over this coming Easter weekend we continue our Jesus Is___ series, as I lead us on Good Friday at 9am from Matthew chapter 27 on the topic ‘Jesus is Our Innocence‘. In our normal Saturday and Sunday services, we will be looking at John chapter 20 about how ‘Jesus is Alive‘. We will be broadcasting all services on Facebook live, join us at www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican.

Please note that our buildings are not open to the public during the pandemic shutdown, but you’re very welcome to join via our livestream.

Each week we have a question and answer segment. To ask a question, simply email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086.

Join us online this week on Good Friday at 9am, Saturday at 5pm for our family service, or Sunday at 9am for a more classic Anglican feel.
www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican

Grace and peace,
Jodie

Jesus is the truth – John 14:1-14 – Jodie McNeill – 4-5th April 2020

The truth really matters.

We need _________ truth now.

The disciples know Jesus is about to _____.

Peter doesn’t want Jesus to __.

Jesus speaks words of _______.

_________ makes us ask ‘why?’

Jesus died to _______ a place for us in heaven.

Jesus brings words of _______.

Certainty in eternity comes through a ______.

Jesus is the _________ way to God the Father.

The news of Jesus can be _________.

The news of Jesus is ____ and death.

When you’ve seen Jesus, you’ve seen the ______.

We have ____ because Jesus is God.

Easter __________ the greatest day in history.

Are you _____ to die?

Heres the ________ to hell.

Dear Jesus,
Thank you for dying to prepare a place for me in heaven.
Thank you that you are the way, the truth and the life.
Sorry I have rejected you as the creator and ruler of the world.
Please help me to follow you as my loving ruler all my days.
Amen.

This is the cure our world needs most.

Church News for the week beginning 5th April

JOIN US THIS MORNING FOR ZOOM PRAYER AT 7.30AM

If you’re on Zoom, then grab a cuppa and your device or computer and click on https://zoom.us/j/6996928467 for a 7.30 to 8am prayer time.

JOIN US FOR CHURCH VIA ZOOM – HERE’S HOW

For our church members we’d love you to join us by using Zoom so you can see each other and participate in church, if you’re willing. There are three ways to do it.

The best option is to use the Zoom app. To join tonight’s service on Saturday night then jump on at 4.30pm by clicking on https://zoom.us/j/469203306 or to join the Sunday morning service then connect at around 8.30am by clicking here https://zoom.us/j/161131075

The next-best option is to call on your mobile. Just dial in and listen using your phone by clicking a link and your mobile will call Zoom so you can speak and listen during the service. For the Saturday night service, click +61280156011,,469203306# or for the Sunday morning service, click +61280156011,,161131075#

The third-best option is to call us on a normal landline phone and listen into church. Join church simply by calling us on a normal, landline phone by dialling 02 8015 6011. Then, after you’ve dialled that phone number, when they ask for a Meeting ID, then if you’re joining the Saturday Night service then enter the meeting ID 469203306 followed by the # key. If you want to join the Sunday Morning service then after you’ve dialled the phone number 02 8015 6011 enter the meeting ID 161 131 075 followed by the # key.

If you’ve got friends who are not yet members of our church, then get them to go to www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican and watch the Facebook Live video stream.

OUR BIBLE TALK

We continue our Jesus Is___ series as Jodie speaks to us on the topic ‘Jesus is True‘ from John 14:1-10. This is a great message to help us remember the reliability and the security found in Christ alone. Ideal for believers and for those who are considering the awesome claims of Christ.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month is BCA (Bush Church Aid). To support this great ministry visit www.bushchurchaid.com.au or call 02 9262 5017 to talk to a member of their team.

SMALL GROUPS

Our midweek small groups are still running, even though they’re video conferences! Our forced home assignments mean it’s a perfect time to join one! We’ll send you the links to Zoom meetings on Sunday afternoon, but here are the meetings for you to join:

  • Graham and Lesley Errington – 11am Monday
  • Mandy McNeill (women’s group) – 9am Tuesday
  • Trevor and Robyn Lucas – 7pm Wednesday
  • Jodie and Mandy McNeill – 7pm Thursday

YOUTH GROUP

Youth group is still on, too, at 7.30pm Saturday night. But it’s also online! To find out how to join, please call our Youth and Children’s Minister, Rayne Orange on 0490 342 595, and she will let you know what needs to happen to get you connected to our Zoom youth group, including the necessary ‘safe ministry’ permissions from parents/carers.

GIVING UPDATE

We give thanks to God that we’ve exceeded our budget for giving for March! We are sincerely thankful to God for all who have switched from cash to direct giving, and for how this has given us some security in our church ministry as we look to reach out, together, to this hurting world. Praise God.

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $5513.00, leaving a gap of $787.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $54,600. Compared to that total we received $48,216, leaving a gap of $6,384.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 4-5 April

This week we continue our Jesus Is___ series, as I lead us from John chapter 14 on the topic ‘Jesus is True‘. We will be broadcasting both services on Facebook live, join us at www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican.

Please note that our buildings are not open to the public during the pandemic shutdown, but you’re very welcome to join via our livestream.

Each week we have a question and answer segment. To ask a question, simply email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086.

Join us online on Saturdays at 5pm for our family service, or Sundays at 9am for a more classic Anglican feel.
www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican

Grace and peace,
Jodie

Jesus is our Connection – John 15:1-17 – 28-29 March 2020 Jodie McNeill

Social distancing.

Jesus is our __________.

Be _________ to Jesus!

The vineyard is God’s ______.

The grapevine is under ______.

They prayed that God would _______ his vine.

Jesus is the true _________ because he’s the true vine.

God the Father prunes the vine to keep it _______.

God disciplines us because he _____ us.

The word of God ________ peoples’ souls.

God will judge people who ______ him.

When we’re connected to Christ we’ll ____ what he wants.

God ______ the eternal love of the Father, Son and Spirit.

Now is the time for Christians to _____.

Seek pleasure from Jesus and get true __________.

Jesus’ love turns us from slaves to _______.

Will your choice bear fruit for ________?

Church News for the week beginning 29th March 2020

OUR BIBLE TALK

This week we will be streaming our services online at www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican. We continue our Jesus Is___ series as Jodie speaks to us on the topic ‘Jesus is Fulfilling‘.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month is CMS. You can support the Anglicare ministry by donating and buying from the mission table in the hall

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 $5513.00, leaving a gap of $787.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $54,600. Compared to that total we received $48,216, leaving a gap of $6,384.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 28-29 March 2020

This week we continue our Jesus Is___ series, as I lead us from John chapter 15 on the topic ‘Jesus is Fulfilling‘. We will be broadcasting both services on Facebook live, join us at www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican.

Please note that our buildings are not open to the public during the pandemic shutdown, but you’re very welcome to join via our livestream.

Each week we have a question and answer segment. To ask a question, simply email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086.

Join us online on Saturdays at 5pm for our family service, or Sundays at 9am for a more classic Anglican feel.
www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican

Grace and peace,
Jodie

Jesus is the light John 8:12-20 Jodie McNeill 21-22 March 2020

Things we take for granted.

_____ is part of everyday life.

Jesus says he is the _____ of the world.

Jesus makes a real __________ in life.

The Pharisees don’t _______ Jesus.

God ___ Moses and his people with light.

The Lord God is ______ the light.

God’s people were promised a light who would ____.

When Jesus says he is the light, he claims to be ___.

They rejected Jesus because they didn’t ____ God.

Jesus offers us _________ in the dark.

Jesus leads us by giving us __________.

The light can bring _________.

It can be _______ when we step into Jesus’ light.

Jesus gives us this new life if we ______ him.

The light of Jesus acts as a ____________.

Living in the light of Jesus brings us ________.

Living in the life of Jesus ______ us from our sins.

He died for us, in our _____.

The blood of Jesus ________ us.

Heavenly Father,
you have loved us with an everlasting love,
but we have often gone our own way,
and rejected your will for our lives.
We are sorry for our sins
and turn away from them.
For the sake of your Son who died for us,
forgive us, cleanse us, and change us.
By your Holy Spirit, enable us to live for you,
and to please you in every way,
for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Church News for the week beginning 22nd March 2020

OUR BIBLE TALK

This week we will be streaming our services online at www.facebook.com/jamberooanglican. Jodie will be speaking to us on the topic ‘Jesus is the Light‘. Due to changes from the current Coronavirus crisis, our special guest Ben Pfahlert will not be joining us, but will come and speak to us in the coming months.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month is CMS. You can support the Anglicare ministry by donating and buying from the mission table in the hall

PARISH COUNCIL

Our next Parish Council meeting will be on Tuesday 24th March at 7pm via Zoom online.

NEW LEADERS

Join us in giving thanks to God for our new Wardens, James Rosten, Paul Massey and Rick Smith. Our new elected Parish Councillors are Sharon Lyall, Di Thompson, Luke Warner, Peter Gibson, Sam Mierendorff and Adam Rosten, with two more to be chosen by Jodie. Our Synod Representative is Paul Massey.

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 $5513.00, leaving a gap of $787.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $54,600. Compared to that total we received $48,216, leaving a gap of $6,384.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.

Where is your faith?

It’s easy to be scared with the terrifying news that is currently filling our world.

We used the word ‘unprecedented’ to describe the bushfires, but with this one-in-a-hundred year biohazard raging around the globe, we are right to naturally fear the outcomes of this pandemic.

Unless, of course, we have faith and trust in the good and powerful hand of God.

When Jesus lived on earth two thousand years ago, he instructed his closest friends to make a voyage in a small boat… and the journey nearly ended in disaster, Luke chapter 8 verse 23:

As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger.

Jesus and his closest friends were at genuine risk of death by drowning, and so, verse 24:

The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm.

It went from chaos to calm with just a simple word from Christ.

And after he spoke to the wind, he turned to his disciples and asked them, “Where is your faith?”

If Jesus’ closest friends really trusted that he had complete control of the climate, then they would have curled up for a snooze alongside him.

But they had great fear because they had little faith, and in response, verse 25: 

The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!”

 As you fear the future, find your faith in Jesus.

Since he controls the climate, we can trust that he also controls COVID-19, and everything in the universe.

Where is your faith?

JODIE McNEILL

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