Church news for the week beginning 13th October 2018

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This weekend’s Bible talk

This weekend we welcome our own Mark Howard as he speaks on the topic ‘The difference the Trinity makes’ from Isaiah chapter 42 verses 1 to 9 and John chapter 1 verses 1 to 18.

Romans series returns next week

Our series titled, ‘Romans: The Heart of Truth’, returns next week with Simon Chaplin speaking from Romans chapter 12 verses 1 to 8.

Mission of the month

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

Ladies’ Dinner

The next Ladies’ Dinner is this Tuesday 16th October with guest speaker Nicky Fortescue, who will speak on the topic of ‘Taking grace, giving grace’. 6.30pm at Oak Flats Anglican, cost $15. Please visit www.oakflatsanglican.com/ladiesdinner to register.

SWITCH Lite

The women’s conference for the Illawarra is coming up soon. Join us on Saturday 27th October, 9am to 12.30pm at Bomaderry Anglican Church. The guest speaker is Claire Smith, who is speaking on the topic “God’s Good Design”. We will explore what the Bible really says about men & women. Cost is $20 or $15 (student or concession). For more details and to book visit www.southernwomen.org.au. Registrations close 21st October.

Youth returns next week

Our normal youth program, ‘Alive’, returns next Saturday 20th October.

McNeill’s Commencement Service

On Tuesday 22nd January at 7pm we’ll be hosting a special service for our church and our community as we invite the Bishop to formally welcome Jodie as our full-time Rector for next year. Put the date in your diary, and pray that God will use it to help people know about the exciting new stage of our parish.

KBECET Annual Dinner is coming up

Saturday 20th October at Kiama Anglican Church Hall (Yes, you can make it after our service!) 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Come and enjoy a great meal and hear the latest of Nigel’s ministry at Kiama High. Cost – $25 per ticket. Contact Vic East on 4236 0525 or email vic.east37@gmail.com.

Mental Health Seminar

Albion Park Anglican Church will be hosting Mental Health seminars, ‘Tackling Mental Health Together’, on Thursday 1st November,7.15-9.15pm or Saturday 10th November, 2pm to 4pm. RSVP: Julie McGilvray on 4256 2103.

 

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.Olimometer 2.52Up 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.Olimometer 2.52Electronic 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 .