2026 Budget

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Last Tuesday night, our Parish Council passed a budget for 2026. The discussion around the budget was marked by thoughtfulness, as we brought a variety of questions and concerns to the table, seeking to be both faithful and responsible.

Finances are a delicate issue for us to discuss, yet they are a significant part of our discipleship of Jesus. I chose to share a Bible reading from last Monday mornings prayer meeting as the devotion at the start of our meeting. It was from Matthew 6:19-34. I found it helpfully challenging. Here’;s a few of the things it reminded me:

1. Earthly treasures fade away, heavenly treasures last forever

2. We can’t serve God an money

3. We remember the extent of God’s care. He who provides for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field will provide much more for his people.

4. When we seek first his kingdom and righteousness, God will provide our needs

5. Don’t worry!

As he does, God used his word to calm me and refresh me as we approached the conversation about finances and budget. He is our good God, who will provide for our needs as we seek His kingdom and righteousness. 

I want to bring you into the discussion we had and share with you the outcome of the decision about the budget. I think its helpful to do this through small groups, so over the next few weeks I plan to visit each of our small groups to talk about the budget, the thinking behind it and the vision we seek to fulfil through it. 

What if I’m not part of a small group?

If you’re not part of a small group, I’d still love to meet with you. Please reach out to me, and I will arrange some meetings to cater for those not in groups. Alternatively, if you’d like to have a personal conversation about the budget, I’m happy to find a time to discuss it with you.

I look forward to seeing how God grows his church through our ministry next year, as supported by the budget Parish Council has set.

In Grace and Truth,

Ron

Question & Response

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In our services today we kick off Q&R. I thought I’d tak a moment to give you some information about the why, the how and the what of Q&R.

Why

There are two main reasons that I like doing Q&R (when I say like, I mean that I think it’s valuable, not necessarily that I enjoy it)

1. Learning Styles – we each have varying learning styles. Q&R gives opportunity for learning in a manner different to a straight sermon. Not only that, but it targets learning to our particular questions. We learn best when teaching engages with our needs.

2. Learning in Community – The Bible was written for communities. The New Testament letters were likely read aloud to the church, followed by a time of questioning the letter’s deliverer, and then further discussion ensued. Proverbs 27:17 tells us, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Q&R provides an opportunity for that sharpening. We can take that even further – continuing to discuss questions raised (and responses) over the meal to enhance learning and sharpen each other up.

How

Q&R is facilitated through Slido. To access the place to ask questions, you can either go to slido.com and enter the code JAC9 or JAC 4, or you can use one of these QR codes.

9 am

4 pm

The preacher will be asked questions by a separate person, who may also provide responses as it’s fitting.

What

By what, I wanted to lay out some helpful ground rules for engaging in this space so that it is healthy and helpful for people.

1. We engage to ask genuine questions, not to try and “stump the preacher”. While stumping the preacher may be fun, if it’s not genuine, it takes away from the space we are creating. There will be enough genuine questions that are challenging for the preacher, and a valid response from the preacher may be to say – “I need to consider that further before I respond”

2. We use this platform for the good of our community, not for pursuing our own agendas

3. We use it for Q&R, not for giving the preacher direct feedback on the sermon itself. Such feedback is always welcome but is best done in a private conversation.

I’m really looking forward to learning with you each week as we come to God’s Word to learn from Him and from one another. May God make us more and more like Jesus as a result!

In Grace and Truth,

Ron

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

Church News for Sunday October 26th at Jamberoo Anglican

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Service Times

Please join us for fellowship this Sunday morning at 9am or Sunday afternoon at 4pm.

Sunday’s Sermon

This weekend we’ll be hearing from God’s Word as Tony Galea preaches a sermon especially with unbelievers in mind, titled “The Older Son.”

Please pray and invite your friends to come along!

Friday Kids and Youth

Each Friday during term, we meet at the church hall for our kids’ club SPARK (Years K–6) from 4:30–6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7–12) from 7–9pm.

Commencement Service for Rev. Ron Irving

On Saturday 1 November at 2 pm, we will officially welcome Ron and Julie Irving as our new rector at a Commencement Service led by Bishop Peter Hayward. Please save the date, as there will be opportunities to serve and celebrate together.

More details to come.

Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for September is “Faithfully Present” by Adam Ramsey.

Faithfully Present reminds us that we are finite creatures, ever-changing and bound by time, but through living in the truth and beauty of God’s unchanging love and mercy, we can embrace where and who we are over time, and live in humble and joyful submission to Jesus.

Physical copies are available at our bookstall or to buy online at:

wanderingbookseller.com.au

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.

Our Finances

Please pray and be generous as we remember God’s generosity to us!

Protecting God’s Church at Jamberoo!

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God desires oneness & harmony with each other like the unity between Father, Son & Spirit – the Trinity experiences.

Unity is the soul of fellowship. Destroy it, & you rip the heart out of Christ’s Body. Nothing in the world is more valuable to God than His Church. He paid the highest price for it, & He wants it protected against division, conflict & disharmony.

Paul says in Ephesians 4: 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 

So, it is your job to protect the unity of the church!  Here are some ideas How we can keep that unity.

1. Focus on what we have in common, & not on our differences.

Stay focused on what matters most. Loving each other as Christ loves us.

2. Be Realistic in your expectations.

Even though we will disappoint each other & let each other down, that is still no excuse to stop fellowshipping with each other. Remember the church is made up of people who still sin. Yes, including yourself.

3. Choose to encourage rather than criticise.

The Devils job is to blame, complain & criticise church family members. 

4. Refuse to listen to Gossip.

People who gossip to you, will also gossip about you. They cannot be trusted. 

Despite who they are in the church, if they gossip, they are troublemakers.

5. Don’t Triangulate. 

Matthew 18:15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

Sharing prayer points can even be a way to gossip & slander our brothers & sister! Go straight to the person you have a problem with try to be reconciled.

6. Support your Pastor. (Ron & Julie)

There is no perfect leader, but God has given them responsibility & authority to maintain the unity of the church. As Ron comes to be your leader, he is not coming to make you happy. Jesus couldn’t even do thatwith his followers!  He is coming to help you grow in love for God & each other. So support him, pray for him, don’t compare him to others.

Honour & love him as one who is only trying to keep the unity of peace.

7. Continue to allow the Word of God to speak to you.

Remember the Bible is not just a text book. It is the Word of God to You. He will challenge you, He will call out your shortfalls & He will encourage you to remain faithful. God blesses churches that are unified.

What are you doing personally to make Jamberoo Anglican to be warm & loving?

Are there any Judgmental attitudes towards others that you are harbouring?

Final Words!   Let me say, I have enjoyed leading you in the interim. I want to thank you for your support & encouragements. My prayer is that you will support Ron & Julie so you will grow in unity & godliness & that you might impact your community even more, with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Tony Galea

Luke 15 – The Older Son

The same father who ran to meet the rebellious younger son came out of the house of feasting to plead with the older son.

How gracious and compassionate is our Heavenly Father. He is patient with our weaknesses weather we are lost outside God’s house or lost inside God’s house.

Marvel at God’s awesome love for you in Christ Jesus! 

Tony Galea

Coming Up This Sunday October 26th at Jamberoo Anglican

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Come and join us this Sunday at either 9am or 4pm. We are going to be hearing from God’s word as Tony Galea preaches to us from Luke 15 with a sermon titled “The Older Son.”

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 online at 7:30am for half an hour of morning prayer at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

You were created for eternity!

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This life is not all there is. 

This life is the practice workout before the main game. This life is preparation for the next.

Solomon says in Ecclesiates 3:11 He (God) has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart;

We all have an inborn instinct that longs for eternity. It’s because we are created in the image of God, therefore, we are designed to live forever. Even though our hearts will stop beating one day, it will be the end of our body & our time on earth, but it will not be the end of us & our spirit!

Death is not our termination but our transition into eternity. There are eternal consequences to everything we do here on earth.

So, eternity offers 2 choices: Heaven or Hell. Your relationship with Jesus here on earth, will determine your relationship to him in eternity. If we accept Jesus’ love & forgiveness heaven awaits us for eternity. 

But if we ignore or reject Jesus’ love & forgiveness hell awaits us for eternity.

Heaven is the place where we live in perfect relationships & joy forever. Hell is the place where we live in hopeless isolation & pain forever.

Only a fool would go through life unprepared for what we all know will eventually happen. Just like a life in the womb for 9 months is preparation for the life we all know. This life is the preparation for our eternity.

So live life with eternity in mind.

Make the best decision of your life, & make Jesus the boss of your life. Come back to Him. Return to His Grace & love. Accept his gift of forgiveness & heaven.  If you have a relationship with Jesus you don’t need to fear death, because it is the door to eternal life with God.

That’s why the Apostle Paul says with great hope & confidence: But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phil 3:11)

Whatever you have done, whatever you have become, come to your senses, come home to the Lord Jesus!

Tony

Church News for Sunday October 19th at Jamberoo Anglican

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Service Times

Please join us for fellowship this Sunday morning at 9am or Sunday afternoon at 4pm.

Sunday’s Sermon

This weekend we’ll be hearing from God’s Word as Tony Galea preaches a sermon especially with unbelievers in mind, titled “Finding the Lost.”

Please pray and invite your friends to come along!

Friday Kids and Youth

Each Friday during term, we meet at the church hall for our kids’ club SPARK (Years K–6) from 4:30–6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7–12) from 7–9pm.

Commencement Service for Rev. Ron Irving

On Saturday 1 November at 2 pm, we will officially welcome Ron and Julie Irving as our new rector at a Commencement Service led by Bishop Peter Hayward. Please save the date, as there will be opportunities to serve and celebrate together.

More details to come.

Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for September is “Faithfully Present” by Adam Ramsey.

Faithfully Present reminds us that we are finite creatures, ever-changing and bound by time, but through living in the truth and beauty of God’s unchanging love and mercy, we can embrace where and who we are over time, and live in humble and joyful submission to Jesus.

Physical copies are available at our bookstall or to buy online at:

wanderingbookseller.com.au

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.

Our Finances

Please pray and be generous as we remember God’s generosity to us!

Coming Up This Sunday October 19th at Jamberoo Anglican

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Come and join us this Sunday at either 9am or 4pm. We are going to be hearing from God’s word as Tony Galea preaches to us an evangelistic sermon, titled “Finding The Lost.”

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 online at 7:30am for half an hour of morning prayer at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Coming Up This Sunday October 12th at Jamberoo Anglican

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Come and join us this Sunday at either 9am or 4pm. We are going to be hearing from God’s word as Steve Bligh preaches to us from Mark 16 with a sermon titled “The Greatest Comeback”

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 online at 7:30am for half an hour of morning prayer at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

See you on Sunday, God willing!