Church news for the week beginning 12th January 2019
This weekend’s Bible talk
This weekend we welcome Trevor Lucas who is speaking on “You need to hear this” from Hebrews chapter 2.
Next weekend’s Bible talk
Next weekend Jodie will be kicking off the brand-new series, ‘How to build the church’ as he speaks on the topic, ‘The Battle of the Builders’ from Genesis 11:1-9 and Matthew 16:13-20.
Mission of the month
Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.
Working Bee
In the lead up to the Commencement Service, we’re going to have an epic, week-long Working Bee from Wednesday 16th to Monday 21st January. If you’re able to join us for an hour, a day, or even a week, please phone James Rosten, our Working Bee Keeper.
Special Parish Council Meeting
There’s so much happening this month that we’re going to hold an extra-ordinary Parish Council this week. Pray for wisdom as we get ready for the new year’s ministries.
Erringtons away
Graham and Lesley are now on leave until Friday 25th January.
McNeills 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. Pray that God will use it to help people know about the exciting new stage of our parish.
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 $5675.00, leaving a gap of $625.00.
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.