Church news for the week beginning 8th December 2018

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This weekend’s Bible talk

This weekend we conclude our series on ‘Romans: The Heart of Truth’, with Simon Chaplin speaking on the topic ‘Gospel motivation’ from Romans chapter 16 verses 1 to 27.

Mission of the month

Special Religious Education (SRE) is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Toys ‘n Tucker

Only one more chance to support Anglicare Toys ‘n Tucker appeal by putting toys or tucker in the box at the entrance to the church. Collection day is this Thursday 13th December. Thank you for your support

Carols in the Park

Enjoy Carols in the park under the stars at Jamberoo this Tuesday 11th December, starting at 6.45pm, at Reid Park (opposite the Pub). Bring all the family along to enjoy and evening of carols. Bring a blanket or a chair and settle in for a lovely evening of Carols supported by the Salvation Army Band.

McNeill’s away

Jodie and his family will be on leave from the 6th December, and will return on 12th January, but will be popping in on Christmas Day when Jodie will preach. Please contact Graham for pastoral care during this time.

Christmas Carols Service

On Saturday 22nd December, three days before Christmas, we’re opening our doors at 5pm for a night of Christmas Carols. Invite your friends for this great night of singing and sharing about the saviour of the world!

Christmas Day at 9am

Join us at the special time of 9am on Christmas Day for an all-age, community celebration of the birth of Jesus!

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 $5882.00, leaving a gap of $418.00.Olimometer 2.52Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $245,700. Compared to that total we received $221,466, leaving a gap of $24,234.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 .