Church news for the week beginning 4th February 2017

This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Simon Chaplin concludes our ‘Christ in the Psalms’ series, with the final talk titled ‘The king who saves’ from Psalm 99.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Working Bee

Please join us next Saturday 11th February from 8.30am to help us get our buildings and grounds ready for our 150th anniversary celebrations. BYO vacuum cleaners, rakes, and other tools. In particular, extra cloths, polish and Brasso is needed. For more information see Robert Curll. Please bring along a small plate of food to share for morning tea.

150th Anniversary Celebrations

It’s only two weeks until we remember the 150th Anniversary of the opening of our church building at Jamberoo. To celebrate, we have two, big events.

On Saturday 18th February at 3pm we’re having a free Devonshire tea and history display, whilst the kids enjoy a jumping castle and ice creams. After church at 5pm we’ll have a free sausage sizzle and lamingtons, followed by a fun night of bush dancing in the hall.

On Sunday 19th February we’re joining together for church at the special time of 9.30am, which will be followed by a delicious morning tea and free lunch together, with historical displays.

At both services we welcome Bishop Peter Hayward to speak to us from God’s word, and we will have an opportunity to give thanks to God for his faithfulness.

If you haven’t already invited friends and neighbours, then this is the week to give them a call or drop them a note.

Volunteers needed for sausage sizzle

We are in need of two competent and willing people to cook sausages on Saturday 18th February for the 150th Celebration. Please see Lesley Errington or contact the office.

First Men’s Dinner for the year

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday 7th February for the first Men’s Dinner of the year. RSVP via the comment card, mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com or 0439 561 373.

Ladies Guild AGM

The Ladies Guild are meeting on Wednesday 22nd February in the church hall at 2pm for their Annual General Meeting.

Eight weeks to the Weekendaway

Don’t miss out on our awesome church retreat on the weekend of the 31st March – 2nd April. Our guest speaker is Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney. Registration is available now!

Scripture class helper needed

Please see Lesley Errington if you are able to help out with Scripture at Jamberoo Public. We need another helper for the Kindergarten class on Thursday afternoon.

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 .