Church news for the week beginning 6th August 2016
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 $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.
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.
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 .