Church news for the week beginning 16th April 2016
Today’s Bible Talk
Today we welcome Nigel Dixon who will be speaking to us on the topic, ‘The Heavens declare’ from Psalm 19.
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.
Ladies Dinner
You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday 19th April to hear Lesley Errington, on the topic of “Judging others – the danger of playing God”. Dinner is $7 payable at the door, and there is no need to RSVP.
Children’s and youth programs in holidays
During school holidays our normal midweek children’s and youth programs take a break until 26th April. However we plan to continue a mini-program during the 5pm Saturday service as required.
Countdown to Moore Mission
It’s only four weeks until we welcome a team of twenty 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! If you are able to help by hosting one or more students to live in your home with you for that week, please indicate on a comment card or email office@jamberooanglican.com.
Working Bee – 30th April
We’re going to get the whole church and hall setup in time for the Moore Mission. So, join us at 8am on Saturday 30th April at the church to help us make the place look great.
Managing Conflict Training Course
A new training course, “Resolving Everyday Conflict” will be starting on Thursday 28th April, meeting at Oak Flats Anglican each Thursday, 9.30am – 11am. The course will run for eight weeks. All are welcome. Please contact Julie Hayward if you wish to attend, julie.hayward@oakflatsanglican.com or 0415 297 381.
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.
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 $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00.
Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.
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 .