Entries by Val O'Regan

Recognising the New Year

In Old Testament days the new year was recognised by a trumpet blast and a day of rest (modelled on Lev 23:23-25). Originally Ram’s horns were used, probably in time they were replaced by silver trumpets. The trumpet blast was a ‘memorial’ — a reminder of God’s goodness & faithfulness for the year past, also […]

Coming up this weekend 31st December 2016 – 1st January 2017

This weekend Graham Errington is speaking on the topic ‘Shepherds’, from John chapter 10 verses 1 to 18. We will also share the Lord’s Supper at 5pm Saturday, so be sure to join us for this important reminder of the death of Jesus. Our 8am Sunday service will be a Morning Prayer AAPB service. If you’re wanting to check out our church we’d really love […]

Church news for the week beginning 24th December 2016

Christmas Carols Service On Christmas Eve, Saturday 24th December, we’re opening our doors at 5pm for a night of Christmas Carols, with a meal afterwards. Invite your friends for this great night of singing and sharing about the saviour of the world! Dinner after the Christmas Carols Service You are all invited to dinner after the […]

Truth overcomes in a post-truth world

The Oxford English Dictionary has named ‘post-truth’ the international word of the year.This is not surprising given that the Brexit vote and US election were enmeshed in what is being called post-truth politics.Let’s face it – there is so much ‘post-truth’ around.The rise of social media has been fuelled by people who claim to write the truth – […]

Coming up this weekend 24th – 25th December 2016

This Saturday night at 5pm is our Carols Service, and afterwards we will having a BBQ chicken feast. Come along and bring your voices! This Sunday at 9.30am we’re joining together for Christmas Day at Jamberoo Anglican. It’s pretty normal for us to have visitors join us on Christmas Day, so if you’re thinking of popping in for the first time, you’ll […]

Church news for the week beginning 17th December 2016

This weekend’s Bible Talk This weekend Mark Howard will be speaking on the topic “The Dark before the Dawn”, from Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1 to 5; and Matthew chapter 4 verses 12 to 17. Mission of the month: Special Religious Education (SRE) SRE is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall. Christmas Carols Service On Christmas […]

That’s Retailtainment

If you’ve ever chosen to ‘go to the shops’ in order to occupy your time, then you will have experienced some ‘retailtainment.’ George Ritzer defines this as the “use of ambience, emotion, sound and activity to get customers interested in the merchandise and in a mood to buy.” Retail has been mashed up with entertainment, and now it’s […]

Coming up this weekend 17th – 18th December 2016

This weekend we welcome Mark Howard who will be speaking on the topic “The Dark before the Dawn”, from Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1 to 5; and Matthew chapter 4 verses 12 to 17. At our 5pm Saturday service we will be hearing from Liana for a review of her Year 13 experience and what her plans are next. Our 8am Sunday service […]

Church news for the week beginning 10th December 2016

This weekend’s Bible Talk This weekend Jodie concludes our series on the Old Testament book of Job, with the final talk titled, ‘Mythbusting Life’ from chapter 42 verses 7 to 17. Next week’s Bible Talk Next week Mark Howard will be speaking on the topic “The Dark before the Dawn”, from Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1 to 5; and Matthew chapter 4 verses 12 to […]

Great growth through Year 13

Life changing. Boldness. Deep joy. These are some of the concluding words that come into mind about my journey with Year 13. This year has been the best year of my life. Who would have thought that in only nine months, I would have grown so much. I am so thankful to God for his growth […]