Church news for 23-24 February 2019

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OUR BIBLE TALK

This weekend Jodie finishes our six-week series, ‘How to build the church’ as he speaks on the topic,’How is God Building a Bigger Church?’ from 1 Corinthians 14:10-25.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

School Scripture is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

VISIT FROM LOVELLS

Next weekend on 2nd and 3rd March we’ll be hosting Adrian and Anita Lovell, our missionaries from Bolivia. Adrian will preach at our services, and we’ll have a special Bolivia-themed dinner, with trivia and activities.

PARISH COUNCIL

Next meeting is this Monday night 25th February at 7pm.

LUNCH & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Join us on Sunday 17th March for a pot-luck lunch at midday, then a 1pm AGM.

FRANKLIN GRAHAM EVENT

Billy Graham’s son, Franklin, is preaching in Sydney this weekend on 24th February. Details at grahamtour.com.au 

OAK FLATS MEN’S DINNER

Ben Pfahlert is guest speaker at the next quarterly Men’s Dinner Tuesday 5th March 6.30pm at the new venue of Oak Flats Bowling Club. Tickets at www.oakflatsanglican.com/mensdinner 

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.Olimometer 2.52

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562.

There is always hope

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If you think someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, then it important that you ask them how they’re going. (CREDIT: Thomas’s Pics via Flickr.)

There are people everywhere who feel as though they cannot be part of our world any longer.

Sadly, some of those people have tried to take their own lives.

In 2015, over 3,000 people died by suicide, and it is presumed that for every death there were as many as 25 attempts.

Whilst this seems like a new phenomenon, we read in the Bible about people who have struggled with great fear, sadness and hopelessness.

The Psalmist even declares that God was the only thing that, “kept my eyes from closing [for he] was too troubled to speak.” (Psalm 77:4).

Yet even though these feelings of hopelessness and suicide are common, Christians believe that suicide is a great tragedy.

After all, God has knit each person together in their mother’s womb (Psalm 139) and made each of us in his image (Genesis 1).

It grieves God to see his children feeling so hopeless, especially when Jesus offers such hope.

If you think someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, then it important that you ask them how they’re going.

This is the message that Tim and I were taught in a recent seminar by Lifeline on this topic of suicide intervention.

We were encouraged to speak to people who seem troubled, and to say something like, “hey, you’ve seemed really down lately: have you been thinking about suicide?”

It’s a bold question to ask, but it will let that person know you care and give them an opportunity to talk about what’s going on in their lives.

For, in the same way that you’d run to help someone who was clutching their chest in pain, we need to assist people who are suffering emotionally.

We must care well for others and try to offer hope.

If you need to speak to someone now, contact www.lifeline.org.au on 13 11 14.

RAYNE ORANGE

How to Build the Church 6: How is God building a bigger Church? 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 Jodie McNeill – 23 & 24 February 2019

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IF WE BUILD IT, WILL THEY COME?

Imagine if Jamberoo became a _________ village?

God builds his church by ____ speakers.

1. LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR STRATEGY

Special events are not _____.

Give seekers a _____ of Heaven. 

The core message is ________ to everyone.

What we do and say is ____-______.

Our gatherings are ____-_____.

2.A DUAL-ACTION CHURCH SERVICE

We need to be ____________ to outsiders.

Outsiders will be _________ of sin.

Outsiders will become ___________.

3. TWO EXPERIENCES OF GOD

The first man was ____-_________.

The second man was aware of his ___.

Sinner becomes saint from __________.

THE MAGIC OF PROSELYTISING

We long for people to ____ Jesus.

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Coming up this weekend 23-24 February 2019

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We had a cracker of a time last weekend as we gathered together to encourage each other as we look forward to Jesus’ return, real soon. That was the main message of the Bible talk, and this weekend we’re considering just how it is that God is gathering more and more people into his church. In other words, it’s the topic of ‘evangelism’.

If you’re a person who already knows Jesus but is looking for a church to visit or join, then come along this weekend at 5pm on Saturday (with dinner and programs for kids and youth), or 9am on Sunday (with Lord’s Supper, espresso coffee and a more ‘classic’ Anglican styled church).

If you’re not yet a follower of Jesus, then you should definitely drop in this weekend. We’d love you to tyre-kick church and check out what makes Christians tick. Come along, feel at home, ask lots of questions, and join our family. It’s really special.

Part of church each week is our Q&A segment, where I answer the tough questions you asked me via the response slip at church or via SMS. Here are the questions lined up for this weekend:

  1. Why does Genesis 1 say that God created male and females from dust, and then in the next chapter say he created the man and then later made the woman from his rib?
  2. Why do we sing hymns when we could instead read them from the Bible in a more powerful way?
  3. Why shouldn’t we just end our lives and go to heaven to be with God right now?
  4. Since we no longer possess the actual timber cross upon which Jesus died, then do we still have any altar?
  5. Did you and Mandy visit the place in Jerusalem where Jesus died on the cross?
  6. Is there technology in heaven?

So, come along and come alive! See you Saturday or Sunday!

JODIE McNEILL

Church News for 16-17 February 2019

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OUR BIBLE TALK

This weekend Jodie is continuing our series, ‘How to build the church’ as he speaks on the topic, What’s happening when we ‘do’ church?’ from Hebrews 10:1-25. Next week we’ll be finishing the series as we look at the topic ‘How is God Building a Bigger Church?’ from 1 Corinthians 14:1-25.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

School Scripture is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

VISIT FROM LOVELLS

On 2nd and 3rd March we’ll be hosting Adrian and Anita Lovell, our missionaries from Bolivia. Adrian will preach at our services, and we’ll have a special Bolivia-themed dinner, with trivia and activities.

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS

In the coming weeks we’re planning to relaunch our music ministry across our two services. If you’re musical, then we’d love you to serve with us. Write a note on a Response Slip or let Jodie know.

LUNCH & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Join us on Sunday 17th March for a pot-luck lunch at midday, then a 1pm AGM.

FRANKLIN GRAHAM EVENT

Billy Graham’s son, Franklin, is preaching in Sydney next weekend on 24th February. Details at grahamtour.com.au 


GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.Olimometer 2.52

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562.

How to Build the Church 5: What’s Happening when we ‘do’ Church? Hebrews 10:1-25 Jodie McNeill – 16 & 17 February 2019

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THE PERFECT CHURCH

The New Testament refers mainly to the ________ church.

1. CHURCH IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

They had to meet in a special _____.

They had to be represented by special ______.

They had to perform a special ______.

2. CHURCH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

Jesus is the _____ where people meet God.

Jesus is the ______ who represents the people.

Jesus fulfilled the ______ by becoming the sacrifice.

The whole way of meeting is ___________ in Jesus.

The purpose of church is to __________ each other.

You need church for your spiritual ________.

3. WHAT OUR CHURCH SERVICES SHOULD LOOK LIKE

We don’t need _______ buildings, priests or rituals.

The New Testament says our entire ____ is now worship.

We sacrifice to God when we ______ his name.

The only altar that now matters is the _____.

4. WHAT WE SHOULD DO IN OUR CHURCH SERVICES

They were devoted to God’s ____.

They had a ______ mission.

__________ was at the heart of their gatherings.

_______ was a core activity.

The Lord _____ to their number daily.

OUR CHURCH IS PRETTY SPECIAL

We participate in a real way in the ________ gathering.

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Where is your faith?

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Our only hope is in the man who could still the storm with a statement. (CREDIT: Phuket@photographer.net via Flickr)

If you’ve ever sailed on a yacht then you’ll know the exhilaration of submitting to the awesome power of the wind.

Yet when the breeze turns into a gale, it can be terrifying.

The Bible records a time when Jesus and his friends hit a fierce storm as they sailed across a lake, and it caused their boat to fill with water.

They were in real danger, and they feared for their lives.

And in their powerlessness, they woke up Jesus who was asleep in the boat.

They said to him “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” 

As he awoke, Jesus did not share their fear like any other human would, but instead he showed his sovereignty over the weather.

The Bible simply says “When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm.”

Like a parent rebuking a naughty child, Jesus rebukes the wind and the waves.

Can you imagine what it must have been like to be in the presence of a man who could truly control creation?

And as the roar of the wind was silenced, Jesus simply asks the disciples, “Where is your faith?”

On the one hand, it was a rebuke to them for not trusting that Jesus was in control.

But on the other hand, Jesus’ statement is a genuine question: “Where is your faith?”

For the people in the boat, fearing for their lives, they had to choose the place in which they would put their faith.

The only real hope is in the man who could still the storm with a statement.

In their wonder, they asked the question: “Who is this man?”

For before their eyes they witnessed the power of the man who created and rules the universe, and now offers true comfort and forgiveness when you put your faith in him.

JODIE McNEILL

Coming up this weekend at church 16-17 Feb 2019

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Last week was such a buzz as God is bringing more people to be a part of our village and valley church at Jamberoo Anglican… and if you’re thinking of popping in, then we’d really love you to join us.

This weekend we continue our look at our Bible talk series on how God’s building his church, as we consider what is supposed to be happening when we actually ‘do’ church. I’ll be preaching on the New Testament letter of Hebrews, chapter 10, and I’m praying it will help us understand more clearly how Jesus’ life, death, and continuing ministry turns our view of church upside down. Exciting stuff!

During our two services we’ll be having our regular ‘Q&A’ segment, and here are the questions we’ve been asked so far:

  1. Isn’t there still a distinction between the ‘pastor’ and ‘teacher’ in Ephesians 4:11?
  2. Since some pastors are weak at teaching, doesn’t this suggest that these two roles don’t go together?
  3. Did the kids of Adam and Eve get married, given that they were the only people on earth?
  4. How was God made?
  5. What would you say when someone says that God isn’t real?

So, be sure to join us this weekend, either at 5pm Saturday (with kids and youth programs and a terrific dinner together straight after), or 9am Sunday (with a classic Anglican service with espresso coffee and morning tea at the end).

We’d love to see you there! Jodie.

How to Build the Church 4: How is God Building his Church? Ephesians 4:1-16 Jodie McNeill – 9 & 10 February 2019

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Our church is _______.

We must understand how ___ builds his church.

1. Jesus is building his church by giving us ____ ministers.

Jesus is giving _____ to his church.

God has selected some people for a special ____.

God is giving gifts of ______.

The apostles and prophets brought us God’s ____.

Evangelists proclaim the ______.

Pastors pastor by ________ their flocks.

2. Jesus is building his church by his ____.

God’s word is his most ________ thing.

God’s word is his _____.

God’s Spirit and word go ________.

We must not rely on _______ techniques.

3. Jesus is building his church through the word ministry of all _________.

Word speakers _____ God’s people.

Ministry just means _______.

All Christians are ministers who _____.

God’s word trains all Christians for ________.

4. Jesus is building his church through our _______.

Prayers _______ us from the Devil.

Pray for ________ for preachers.

God is _______ our church.

Our building _________ must be eternal.

Let the ____ do the work.

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Church News for 9-10 February 2019

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OUR BIBLE TALK

This weekend Jodie is continuing our series, ‘How to build the church’ as he speaks on the topic, ‘How is God building his Church?’ from Ephesians 4:1-16. Next week we’ll be looking at ‘What’s happening when we ‘do’ church?’ from Hebrews 10:1-25.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

School Scripture is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

WET PAINT

Thanks to Rayne and everyone who is helping with the repaint of our hall.

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS

In the coming weeks we’re planning to relaunch our music ministry across our two services. If you’re musical, then we’d love you to serve with us. Write a note on a Response Slip or let Jodie know.

NEW KIDS’ MINISTRY

This weekend we’re going to have two, different kids’ ministries on Saturday nights. During 5pm service our children will continue to move to the hall for their programs, but now there will be one group for the younger kids, and a special group for Upper Primary. 

SCRIPTURE KICKS OFF

Pray for our SRE (Scripture) Teachers as they begin teaching this Thursday at Jamberoo Public School.

FRANKLIN GRAHAM EVENT

The late Billy Graham’s son, Franklin, is preaching in Sydney on 24th February. Details at grahamtour.com.au 


GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.Olimometer 2.52

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562.