From The Pastor’s Desk

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Thank you for your warm and generous welcome of Julie and I into Jamberoo. We feel so very blessed to be among you and want you to know that we are here to serve you in the next phase of ministry at Jamberoo Anglican. We look forward to getting to know you and seeing how God works among us, and among the people of this village in Valley for years to come. May he be honoured and glorified in all.

As we have been living in Jamberoo for the last couple of weeks, I have begun to observe some things about Jamberoo. The first of these is how many sporting facilities are available for a village of 2000 people. I mean, where do I start and stop? Of course, you have a rugby league club and a cricket club, those things I expected. The tennis club makes sense, as does the bowling club. Then I started to see things that surprised me. A golf club and course. Amazing. A croquet club. Netball courts. A Skate park. Touch footy. And I think I may have spotted a pickleball court. I’m aware there’s walking groups – one for men and another for women. If that’s not enough, you have you’re very own action park – something that has put Jamberoo on the map for years, even before moving into the headlines recently.

I love sport and exercise. I can’t do all the things I once could, but there are a few things in the above list I plan to enjoy (watch out skatepark – 😂😂🤣) Physical activity is good for us… if you don’t believe me, ask your doctor… and if you don’t believe them check out what Paul the apostle writes in 1 Timothy 4:8; “For Physical training is of some value”. Case closed. But what Paul says next is what I have been reminded of as I’ve been observing Jamberoo culture. Here’s the whole verse:

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

Let’s enjoy the opportunities for physical training and exercise, but let’s not lose ourselves in them, or forget the more important training in godliness. Training in godliness happens as we listen to Jesus and embody his instructions, growing as his lifelong disciples. It benefits us and our community now and holds value for all eternity.

In Grace and Truth,

Ron