Lost in Translation…
1. Who was Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556)?
2. He teaches us about the valuable Word of God
3. He teaches us that the Word shapes our Worship
4. He wants the Word to sink into our hearts
What happened and now happens because of Cranmer?
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as special guest Mark Earngey preaches to us from on the topic ‘Cranmer and the Word’.
The pie drive is back again! You can: purchase some pies, donate some pies, or give directly to support our mission partner Wicky and his scripture teaching ministry. The link to the online order form is here: KBECET PIE DRIVE.
On 9th July, Michael Kellahan (Executive Officer of Gafcon Australasia) will be preaching at church. Don’t miss out!
Join us at 7 am every day (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com as we gather to read the Bible, pray, and encourage each other as the new day dawns.
Our book of the month is ‘Respectable Sins’ by Jerry Bridges. Physical copies are available at our bookstall.
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For May, our average weekly giving was $5112.00, leaving a gap of $1188.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $163,800. Compared to that total we received $144,998, leaving a gap of $18,802.
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: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
This week Sydney has welcomed international musicians Keith and Kristyn Getty, and their full band, who served us with a conference and a concert that helped inspire us to enthusiastically sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.
At Monday’s conference we were reminded of the importance of saying and singing Psalms in church, as local evangelist David Robertson urged churches to use the Psalms each week, as we currently do here at Jamberoo.
Other than the fact that the Bible tells us to, we were reminded that Jesus, himself, sang the same Psalms when he gathered with his people, and that ultimately, they are about Jesus, himself, great David’s greater Son.
Another reason is that they help us have a more authentic view of God, especially now that many modern songs seem to avoid some of the themes that the Psalms mention so often about God’s character, including his anger and judgement, and his glory.
Also, the Psalms express the full range of human emotions, so that we are able to speak and sing together words that connect with our deepest reality, no matter how we’re feeling.
To illustrate this, David shared about someone who, after reading out the Psalms in church, felt that she had been given permission to be depressed, instead of having to show a ‘happy clappy’ attitude that can often feel disconnected from how we’re truly feeling.
Finally, he showed us that Psalms are great for people exploring Christianity, for they can help newcomers see that what we’re saying and singing are the same things that people from other places and times in history have also sung… which gives a unique connection with the saints throughout history.
The Psalms are a rich gift to us from God, and it’s a pleasure and privilege to sing and speak them each week in church!
JODIE McNEILL
This Sunday we’re joined by special guest preacher, Dr. Mark Earngey, who is the Head of Church History and Christian Doctrine at Moore College, who will be speaking to us on the topic, ‘Cranmer and the Word.’
After our 9 am service we’ll be enjoying brunch together, and after our 4 pm service we’ll be having dinner.
We’d love you to join us in-person if you’re able, or watch our livestream at watch.jamberooanglican.com.
Here are your questions that Jodie plans to answer this weekend during church:
1 Could we go into more detail about the spiritual gifts?
2 Are some gifts of the Spirit ranked better than others?
3 Can we receive spiritual gifts by working for them?
4 Why do we need a new earth if we’re going to heaven?5 What does it look like when people perform miracles now?
6 Is there a difference between speaking to God (Genesis 18:15) and praying (Genesis 24:12)?
7 What is the “circumcision of Christ” in Colossians 2:11?
8 Why are there different patterns on the base of the arch at the front of the church?
9 Which politicians does our church pray for, and when?
10 How can we encourage our church to sing louder?
To submit your own question for church, simply hit ‘reply’ to this email.
We’re really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
God of the gaps
Christians have to _____ spiritual things
There’s a gap that only _________ things can fill
Science is _______
Atheism needs as much _____ as other religions
It’s about the __________
We are naturally _________
A _______ spiritual experience doesn’t make it true
If a person curses Jesus, they’re not _________
True spirituality comes only from the ____ Spirit
One God, in _____ persons
Spiritual things are there to ____ others
The gifts and purposes ____
We’re not _______ what all those gifts are like
The gift of ______ to see things God’s way
The gift of _________ to help us know God
The gift of _____ to trust God when life’s hard
The gift of receiving _______ when we’re ill
The gift of performing ________ for God’s glory
The gift of ________ to bring encouragement
The gift to recognise ______ from the Spirit
The gift of ________ in languages
The gift of ___________ languages
The Holy Spirit gives gifts as he _______
We __________ experiences by the Spirit
Swimming in the surf is great fun, but to minimise the dangers, our Surf Life Saving friends have given us flags to swim between so that they can focus their attention on those who need watching.
I recently attended a conference about pastoral care and the church leader spoke of their small groups as being like the flags on a beach.
He said that in their church, their small groups are the hub of pastoral care, and they help everyone to see when others might put their hand up for help… and when they wander into rough waters without realising their difficulties.
Whilst I seek to care for all our church members, as well as those who reside in our parish, I praise God for our Growth Group leaders who keep a pastoral eye out for those who are part of their group.
This why we encourage every member of our church to be a part of a Growth Group, even a person is not in a position to regularly attend the mid-week gathering of prayer, Bible study and encouragement.
By being a member of a Growth Group, you are swimming between the flags of our church’s pastoral care, and you’re helping all of us help each other to provide care and to refer, as needed.
Our church is blessed to have Sandee as our own Care and Community Chaplain, and she is always ready to help assist our Growth Group leaders and members in caring for each other, providing wisdom in how and when to refer to pastors and professionals.
If you’re not connected to a Growth Group, then we’d love you to swim between our church flags so we can care for you as we go through the challenges of life, as we await the return of Jesus.
JODIE McNEILL
(Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from 1 Corinthians chapter 12 from verses 1 to 11 about ‘Spiritual Things’.
The pie drive is back again! You can: purchase some pies, donate some pies, or give directly to support our mission partner Wicky and his scripture teaching ministry. The link to the online order form is here: KBECET PIE DRIVE.
On 2nd July, Dr. Mark Earngey (Head of Church History and Christian Doctrine at Moore College) will be our guest preacher. The week after on 9th July, Rev. Michael Kellahan (Executive Officer of Gafcon Australasia) will be preaching at church. Two big Sundays not to miss!
Join us at 7 am every day (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com as we gather to read the Bible, pray, and encourage each other as the new day dawns.
‘10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity’ by Rebecca McLaughlin.
Going to school, hanging out with friends, or scrolling through social media feeds, teenagers are sure to face real challenges to faith in Jesus Christ. And whether you consider yourself a Christ follower or not, these questions can seem like deal breakers.
Backed by state-of-the-art research, personal stories, and careful biblical study, this book doesn’t dodge tough questions. Instead, it invites teenagers to ask their hardest questions about Christianity and to find surprising, life-giving answers.
We have physical copies available for purchase over in the church hall.
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For April, our average weekly giving was $5112.00, leaving a gap of $1188.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $163,800. Compared to that total we received $144,998, leaving a gap of $18,802.
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: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from 1 Corinthians Chapter 12:1-11 about ‘Spiritual Things’.
After our 9 am service we’ll be enjoying brunch together, and after our 4 pm service we’ll be having dinner.
We’d love you to join us in-person if you’re able, or watch our livestream at watch.jamberooanglican.com.
Here are your questions that Jodie plans to answer this weekend:
1 What does it mean to announce the Lord’s death (1 Corinthians 11:26)?
2 If the Lord’s Supper is so important, why do we only celebrate it monthly?
3 Could we celebrate the Lord’s Supper over brunch or dinner?
4 Why do churches restrict some people from taking communion?
5 How should we teach our children to examine themselves before the Lord’s Supper?
6 Will a child bring judgement upon themselves if they don’t understand the Lord’s Supper?
7 If we are judged for taking communion wrongly, did Jesus die for that?
8 If we become sick, how do we know whether it was God’s judgement?
9 Where does the Bible teach that Hell is eternal, conscious torment?
10 In Isaiah 53:6, what does ‘iniquity’ mean?
To submit your own question for church, simply hit ‘reply’ to this email.
We’re really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Memorable meals
The ________ was a very memorable meal
Jesus ________ the Passover with the Lord’s Supper
The meal _______ us on the death of Jesus
In the meal, we spiritually _____ with Christ
In the meal, they’re living like they’re _______
It’s about the ____, not their lunch
We need to _____ favouritism
It’s about the ___ covenant
The meal represents _____ himself
As we eat, we must ______ other Christians
We mustn’t take God’s _________ for granted
In our illnesses we should _______ on our life
Hardship is ______ for Christians
We are all ___ in Christ Jesus
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from 1 Corinthians chapter 11 verses 17 to 34 about ‘The Supper of the Lord’.
The pie drive is back again! You can: purchase some pies, donate some pies, or give directly to support our mission partner Wicky and his scripture teaching ministry. The link to the online order form is here: KBECET PIE DRIVE.
On 2nd July, Dr. Mark Earngey (Head of Church History and Christian Doctrine at Moore College) will be our guest preacher. The week after on 9th July, Rev. Michael Kellahan (Executive Officer of Gafcon Australasia) will be preaching at church. Two big Sundays not to miss!
Our church is hosting a regional information night about MTS Apprenticeships at 7pm Tuesday 20th June. Come along to find out more!
Join us at 7 am every day (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com as we gather to read the Bible, pray, and encourage each other as the new day dawns.
‘10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity’ by Rebecca McLaughlin.
Going to school, hanging out with friends, or scrolling through social media feeds, teenagers are sure to face real challenges to faith in Jesus Christ. And whether you consider yourself a Christ follower or not, these questions can seem like deal breakers.
Backed by state-of-the-art research, personal stories, and careful biblical study, this book doesn’t dodge tough questions. Instead, it invites teenagers to ask their hardest questions about Christianity and to find surprising, life-giving answers.
We have physical copies available for purchase over in the church hall.
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For April, our average weekly giving was $5112.00, leaving a gap of $1188.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $163,800. Compared to that total we received $144,998, leaving a gap of $18,802.
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: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.