Church News for the week beginning 10th December 2023

OUR SERMON

This Sunday we’re going to hear the third talk from the series called ‘The Message of the King’ as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from Malachi 2:17-3:15 on the topic, ‘Return to the King.’

We’ll also be having a special farewell for Jacob and Jemimah Mierendorff during both of the services.

CHURCHILL CAROLS

Join us on Christmas Eve for our Churchill Carols on the church lawn. 5pm free sausage sizzle, 6pm all-age carols service, and 7pm summer supper. Keep the evening free for a great night for all!

JAMBEROO COMMUNITY CAROLS

You’re invited to join with the community of Jamberoo on Tuesday 12th December at 6:30-8:30pm at Reid Park. Bring a rug, picnic dinner, and an enthusiasm to share Jesus with Jamberoo and beyond! Sausage sizzle starts at 5:30pm, so come early for a feed!

CMS SUMMER SCHOOL 2024

Join thousands of other mission-minded Christians for a great week of Bible teaching and encouragement in Katoomba from 6-12 January 2024. Register at nswsummerschool.org.au

TOYS AND TUCKER

Together, we can share the joy with thousands of families this Christmas through Anglicare’s Toys n’ Tucker appeal. Simply visit toysntucker.org.au to provide food and gifts for those who would otherwise go without this Christmas.

SUMMER CAMPING AT BURRILL PINES

Join your church friends for a relaxed camping trip at Burrill Pines (near Ulladulla) on the third weekend of 20-21st January and the days before and after as you’re able. Speak to Adrian Nette 0414 193 945 for more details.

MORNING PRAYER

Join us at 7am every day (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com as we gather to read the Bible, pray, and encourage each other as the new day dawns.

DECEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH

Our book of the month is ‘’The Dawn of Redeeming Grace’ by Sinclair Ferguson. Physical copies are available at our bookstall.

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5675.00, leaving a gap of $625.00. Up to the end of last 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: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.