Church News for Sunday 22nd December 2024

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Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Tony Galea preaches to us from Isaiah 9:1-6 about ’Peace’.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for December is ‘Dawning of Indestructible Joy’ by John Piper. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Churchill Carols 

Churchill Carols is on the 24th December at 5pm for a free sausage sizzle, 6pm for a one-hour, open air event on our grass, followed at 7pm by supper and more games. A special moment for our church family as we come together and invite others to celebrate the good news of Christmas.

Christmas Day Service

Join us at 9am on Christmas Day for a combined Christmas service.

There will not be a 4pm service on Christmas Day.

Summer Camping at Burrill Pines

Join your church friends for a relaxed camping trip at Burrill Pines (near Ulladulla) on the third weekend of 16th – 20th January and the days before and after as you’re able.

This is a great time for families and friends to spend some time relaxing, surfing, fishing, reading, hiking, riding and just enjoying each other company together.
This is an excellent opportunity to build on relationships, start new ones with other families, while also sharing our love of Christ.
Speak to Adrian Nette 0414 193 945 for more details.

Safe Ministry Matters  

Our Safe Ministry Representative is Gemma Bartlett. Speak to her about everything related to safety in ministry on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

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.

Olimometer 2.52

To give by direct transfer then these are the details: Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.

One Final Thing

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It’s hard to work out what to write in my final news sheet article as we farewell you this weekend after our ten years serving at Jamberoo Anglican Church.

I trust the Lord will give me the right words to speak in my final sermon and in our speeches after dinner, but for now, I thought I’d take some inspiration from the closing words of the Apostle Paul as he wrote to the Christians in Philippi, from chapter 4:

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honourable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8-9)

These words beautifully sum up the sentiment of a man who sought for his flock to be focused on what matters most.

Paul wanted his church at Philippi to focus on things that are “excellent and worthy of praise.”

As we approach change and uncertainty, we can easily be distracted by worldly matters, and drift into worldly behaviour.

But instead, let us keep imitating the Apostle, who imitated Christ Jesus.

As we look to the future, let us fix our thoughts on Christ and live lives that truly follow his example, so that in doing, we will have with us the God of peace, himself.

What’s more, we will experience the peace of God, “which exceeds anything we can understand”, knowing for certain that “his peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

JODIE McNEILL

Coming Up This Weekend 22nd December 2024

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This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Tony Galea preaches to us from Isaiah 9:1-6 about ’Peace’.

After church we’ll have brunch in the morning and dinner in the evening, so there’s plenty of time to chat together!

Every day (except Sundays) we meet at 7am online for an online half-hour morning prayer time at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Christmas 2024

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Christmas is a wonderful time for us to reflect on the coming of Jesus… and it’s also a great time for people to come to Jesus!

This year we’re having our Christmas Eve carols at 6pm on the lawn, and we’re also starting the afternoon with some all-age games from 5pm, along with our classic sausage sizzle… including the famous ‘Zooper Dooper Wheelbarrow!’

After the outdoor service we’ll be sharing supper from 7pm, along with more, all-age games, together.

Then the day after join us on Christmas Day at 9am in church with a normal feel, but with an extra-special opportunity to reflect together about the miracle of God becoming human to save us… the thrill of hope!

We’re praying that this will be a really special Christmas at Jamberoo Anglican, and that through the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events that even more people in our village, valley and region will know how to follow Jesus and why it matters… especially at Christmas!

Church News for Sunday 15th December 2024

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Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday, Jodie McNeill finishes up our sermon series ‘Isaiah: Complete Comfort’ with Isaiah 66:1-24 called, ‘The Ultimate Comfort’.

McNeill Farewell

This Sunday we will be holding a special, combined church service at 4pm, which means we won’t meet on that day at 9am.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for December is ‘Dawning of Indestructible Joy’ by John Piper. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

School’s Out Kids In

We’re having a holiday break from our normal Friday groups of SPARK and Youth Group.
Our extra-intergenerational services for all ages and stages, all together ‘Schools out, kids in’ church services begin next Sunday and will continue throughout December and January.

Churchill Carols 

Churchill Carols is on the 24th December at 5pm for a free sausage sizzle, 6pm for a one-hour, open air event on our grass, followed at 7pm by supper and more games. A special moment for our church family as we come together and invite others to celebrate the good news of Christmas.

Christmas Day Service

Join us at 9am on Christmas Day for a combined Christmas service.

There will not be a 4pm service on Christmas Day.

Summer Camping at Burrill Pines

Join your church friends for a relaxed camping trip at Burrill Pines (near Ulladulla) on the third weekend of 16th – 20th January and the days before and after as you’re able.

This is a great time for families and friends to spend some time relaxing, surfing, fishing, reading, hiking, riding and just enjoying each other company together.
This is an excellent opportunity to build on relationships, start new ones with other families, while also sharing our love of Christ.
Speak to Adrian Nette 0414 193 945 for more details.

Safe Ministry Matters  

Our Safe Ministry Representative is Gemma Bartlett. Speak to her about everything related to safety in ministry on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

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.

Olimometer 2.52

To give by direct transfer then these are the details: Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.

Coming Up This Weekend 15th December 2024

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This weekend Jodie McNeill will finish up our sermon series ‘Isaiah: Complete Comfort’, with ‘The Ultimate Comfort’ from Isaiah 66:1-24.

A reminder that this Sunday will be the McNeill Farewell, so there is no 9am Church.
Please join us for an all-in farewell service at 4pm to be followed by dinner together.

There is no question time this week.

Every day (except Sundays) we meet at 7am online for an online half-hour morning prayer time at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Church News for Sunday 8th December 2024

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Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday, Jodie McNeill continues our sermon series ‘Isaiah: Complete Comfort’ from Isaiah 61:1-11 called, ‘The Time of Comfort’.

McNeill Farewell – SAVE THE DATE

We will be holding a special, combined church service on Sunday 15th December at 4pm (which means we won’t meet on that day at 9am). Save the date and plan to attend this significant event in the life of our church.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for December is ‘Dawning of Indestructible Joy’ by John Piper. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Friday Kids and Youth

Each Friday we meet for our kids and youth groups of SPARK (Years 3 to 6) at 4:30-6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7 to 12) from 7-9pm at the church hall.

Churchill Carols 

Churchill Carols is on the 24th December at 5pm for a free sausage sizzle, 6pm for a one-hour, open air event on our grass, followed at 7pm by supper and more games. A special moment for our church family as we come together and invite others to celebrate the good news of Christmas.

Jamberoo Community Carols

Join with Jamberoo for community carols at Reid Park on 10th December at 6:30pm, with sausage sizzle for sale beforehand.

Midweek Small Groups 

By being a member of a Small Group, you are helping us all to care for each other as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. Join a group by filling in the Connect Card or contacting a staff member.

Safe Ministry Matters  

Our Safe Ministry Representative is Gemma Bartlett. Speak to her about everything related to safety in ministry on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

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.

Olimometer 2.52

To give by direct transfer then these are the details: Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.

New Beginnings

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It has been said that most people don’t like change. I know I don’t! I like the familiarity of routine and structure.
Change makes us uncomfortable because of the unknown. Change is generally viewed from a negative perspective and some changes are more difficult to bear than others.

Embracing change can be a scary concept, but it can also strengthen our faith.

Change shakes us up, pushes us out of our comfort zones, and challenges us to grow. But during that, it also offers us a unique opportunity to deepen our faith.

At Jamberoo Anglican, we are heading into a period of change with Jodie and Mandy heading off to the exciting world of GAFCON.
For most of us, this will be a difficult change.

Change often requires us to let go of what we know, to make space for what could be.
It’s a process of surrendering, of trusting that there’s a greater plan at work.
And our faith can provide the strength and courage we need for this process.
Change challenges us, but it also encourages us to lean more heavily on our faith. It pushes us to seek answers, to pray more earnestly, and to dive deeper into our beliefs.
It’s during these times of change that we should find ourselves turning to our faith for guidance and comfort.
Embracing change is an opportunity for spiritual growth.

Sometimes, the shared experience of change can bring us closer to others.
It can be comforting to reach out to others who are facing the same changes. To share our fears, hopes and questions.
As we head into this time of change, we can lean on each other with understanding and support.

As we face this change together, we can be comforted by knowing this is an opportunity for new blessings, both for us at church and for Jodie and Mandy as they also leave the familiar for amazing new opportunities.

We can be comforted by remembering that it’s not an end.
It’s the beginning of something new.

Sandee Batelic

Coming Up This Weekend 8th December 2024

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This weekend Jodie McNeill will continue preaching our sermon series ‘Isaiah: Complete Comfort’, titled ‘The Time of Comfort’ from Isaiah 61:1-11.

This weekend we have the following questions for our Question Time:

1 After December 15, will there be a question time in church? And if so, who will do it.

Time is running out if you would like to ask Jodie a question!
Question time with Jodie will finish this Sunday, the 8th of December 2024. To get your question in please email the office office@jamberooanglican.com.


Every day (except Sundays) we meet at 7am online for an online half-hour morning prayer time at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

After church we’ll have brunch in the morning and dinner in the evening, so there’s plenty of time to chat and chew, together!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Church News for Sunday 1st December 2024

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Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday, Jodie McNeill continues our sermon series ‘Isaiah: Complete Comfort’ from Isaiah 55:1-13 called, ‘The Abundance of Comfort’.

McNeill Farewell – SAVE THE DATE

We will be holding a special, combined church service on Sunday 15th December at 4pm (which means we won’t meet on that day at 9am). Save the date and plan to attend this significant event in the life of our church.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for November is ‘Water for my Camels’ by Paul Grimmond. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Friday Kids and Youth

Each Friday we meet for our kids and youth groups of SPARK (Years 3 to 6) at 4:30-6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7 to 12) from 7-9pm at the church hall.

Churchill Carols 

Churchill Carols is on the 24th December at 5pm for a free sausage sizzle, 6pm for a one-hour, open air event on our grass, followed at 7pm by supper and more games. A special moment for our church family as we come together and invite others to celebrate the good news of Christmas.

Jamberoo Community Carols

Join with Jamberoo for community carols at Reid Park on 10th December at 6:30pm, with sausage sizzle for sale beforehand.

Midweek Small Groups 

By being a member of a Small Group, you are helping us all to care for each other as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. Join a group by filling in the Connect Card or contacting a staff member.

Safe Ministry Matters  

For anyone who needs to update their training and prefers face to face, the Refresher course is being run at Shellharbour City Anglican Church on the 16th November 2024.
Speak to our Safe Ministry Representative Gemma Bartlett on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

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.

Olimometer 2.52

To give by direct transfer then these are the details: Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.