A problem with authority
We all want to ____ ourselves
Since God created everything, we need to ______ him
God _______ everything
God lovingly _____ everything
God has made ______ to rule under him
___________: ‘what you see is all there is’
_________: ‘what you don’t see really matters’
_____: ‘it’s all a big machine’
____: ‘if God rules, why do bad things happen?’
There’s a ________ in God’s authority
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from Two Ways To Live about ‘Creation’.
You’re invited to the KBECET Annual Dinner to be encouraged by the ministry of our local SRE teacher Wicky. 6 pm 11th Nov at Kiama Anglican Church. Tickets are $30. You can register here.
You can also speak with Christine Buurman on 0431 435 016 to register.
Calling all musicians and techies! The Emu Music ‘Word in Song’ Conference is on at Figtree on Saturday 28th October. Register at emumusic.com
If you would like to access the Synod Summary you can do that here.
Come along to the ONE Music Festival. Sun 25th Nov 2-9 pm, at Kiama Showgrounds and Pavilion. Tickets available at: onemusicfestival.com
Volunteers are needed! If you volunteer you don’t need to pay for a ticket. Chat to Christine Buurman on 0431 435 016 if you’re interested.
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 ‘How Can I Feel Closer to God?’ by Chris Morphew. Physical copies are available at our bookstall.
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For August, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Up to the end of August 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. To give by direct transfer then these are the details. Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
Dear Father God,
In light of Hamas’ recent attacks on Israel we are reminded yet again of the sad reality that the present Jerusalem is in slavery with her children.We pray for those who belong to the heavenly Jerusalem – our brothers and sisters living in both Israel and Palestine – that you’d enable them to boldly proclaim and live in accordance with the gospel of peace during this time of dreadful conflict. May their love of the Prince of Shalom/Salam so motivate them to comfort and serve those who have experienced devastating loss, and may they themselves know the genuine comfort that comes from the Great High Priest who empathises with our weaknesses.
For our brothers and sisters in Palestine, may you embolden and equip them to stand against the political leadership of Hamas, and agitate for non-violent solutions to the current conflict. May their desire to love their enemies be used to show up the futility of Palestinian jihadists perpetuating the cycle of violence.
For our brothers and sisters in Israel, may you embolden and equip them to stand for and promote only the just and reasonable use of defensive force, and to condemn terroristic forms of retaliation. May Israel’s military action be swift and measured, and restore safety and security to their nation.
We pray for Gentile Christians in Israel – that their love for Jews, along with their firm confidence in your Fatherly goodness, might be used to provoke elect Israelites to envy, and that through this, you’d bring many of your chosen people back into your kingdom through the blood of their own Messiah. We praise you that on the last day we’ll see a nation of elect Israelites, along with multitudes from all tribes, nations and languages, surrounding your throne – a testament of your absolute faithfulness to your promises.
For those on both sides of this multi-generational conflict who have deep animosity and hatred for the other – may they come to appreciate the extraordinary love that you showed in the giving of your one and only Son for your enemies, that they might know true reconciliation.
For world leaders, and for your church all over the world, may we be slow to make definitive calls about the absolute rightness or wrongness of political decisions in regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We recognise that you alone are omniscient and omnibenevolent, and that you look favourably on the one who is humble and contrite in spirit.
Whilst we lament the conflict itself, we pray that it might give rise to gospel opportunities with our Jewish neighbours. May our love for the Jewish Messiah and our desire to see His own people blessed by embracing Him, shine forth in our conversation and prayer. May we be unashamed of the gospel, remembering that it is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe – first for the Jew, and also the Gentile.
We pray boldly that the heavenly Jerusalem would soon come down, whereupon we’ll rejoice that all conflict will end, all perpetrators will be brought to perfect justice, and all your people will enter into the joy of your eternal kingdom. Come Lord Jesus. Amen.
BEN PAKULA
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill begins our new six-week series on Two Ways To Live with ‘God as loving ruler and creator’.
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 the questions that Jodie plans to answer:
1 Is ‘self care’ selfish?
2 How can we help another Christian with their pride?
3 If the Garden of Eden was so good, why was Adam lonely?
4 Is it OK for a woman to lead a church service?
5 What should you do if God has forgiven you but your friends haven’t?
6 How long should we endure suffering (1 Peter 2:20)?
7 Why did Jesus compare a Gentile woman to a dog (Matthew 15:26)?
8 Why didn’t Apollos write anything in the Bible?
9 Why is it not sinful for God to cause natural disasters?
10 When the New Testament says ‘Jesus is Lord’ do they mean he’s ‘Yahweh’?
See you on Sunday, God willing!
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jacob Mierendorff preaches to us from Philippians 2:3-11 on ‘Humility’.
You’re invited to the KBECET Annual Dinner to be encouraged by the ministry of our local SRE teacher Wicky. 6 pm 11th Nov at Kiama Anglican Church. Tickets are $30. You can register here.
Calling all musicians and techies! The Emu Music ‘Word in Song’ Conference is on at Figtree on Saturday 28th October. Register at emumusic.com
If you would like to access the Synod Summary you can do that here.
Come along to the ONE Music Festival. Sun 25th Nov 2-9 pm, at Kiama Showgrounds and Pavilion. Tickets available at: onemusicfestival.com
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 ‘How Can I Feel Closer to God?’ by Chris Morphew. Physical copies are available at our bookstall.
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For August, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Up to the end of August 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. To give by direct transfer then these are the details. Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
From the 13th-15th of October, Jamberoo Youth will be heading down to Burrill Pines (5 mins south of Ulladulla) for the weekend. It will be a time of fun and games and friendship – a weekend to make memories together.
The main reason we’re going away together, though, is to spend time growing our relationship with Jesus.
Over the course of the weekend, we are going to read through the book of Colossians. Through talks, discussion groups, songs, questions and quiet times, we will be encountering the risen, living Jesus.
Our theme for the weekend, and indeed the theme of Colossians, is the Supremacy of Christ. We will discover how Jesus is the answer to the emptiness the world offers us, and how that brings us true freedom.
In our church service, we will often say together what we believe about Jesus from Colossians 1:15-20. This passage sets the tone and the themes which the rest of the book explores. What better way to spend a weekend than diving into this message!
Praise God we have stacks of youth coming – between youth and leaders, we will have about 30 of us down at Burrill Pines.
Please be praying for safety as we drive down and back, and do some fun activities as part of the weekend. Pray that it would be a great time of fellowship.
But most importantly, please pray that we would come back loving Jesus more as Colossians shows us his love for us.
Praise God that Jesus has made peace between us and God by his blood shed on the cross.
BRAD VIDILINI
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jacob Mierendorff preaches to us from Philippians 2:3-11 about ’Humility’.
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.
See you on Sunday, God willing!
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Brad Vidilini preaches to us about how ‘All we can do is pray’.
You’re invited to the KBECET Annual Dinner to be encouraged by the ministry of our local SRE teacher Wicky. 6 pm 11th Nov at Kiama Anglican Church. Tickets are $30. You can register here.
Calling all musicians and techies! The Emu Music ‘Word in Song’ Conference is on at Figtree on Saturday 28th October. Register at emumusic.com
Come along to the ONE Music Festival. Sun 25th Nov 2-9 pm, at Kiama Showgrounds and Pavilion. Tickets available at: onemusicfestival.com
Our Burrill Pines Youth Camp will be held on 13-15th October for years 6 to 12. Chat to Brad if you or your family members would like to come. Registration closes on 1st October.
‘Youthworks Square One’ camp will be held on 3-5 November for years 3 to 6. For more details see Brad. Registration closes on 1st October.
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 ‘How Can I Feel Closer to God?’ by Chris Morphew. Physical copies are available at our bookstall.
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For August, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Up to the end of August 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. To give by direct transfer then these are the details. Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
Wisdom is wonderful!
Wisdom is the art of understanding the world and how to live in it for your joy and success.
Wisdom is the secret ingredient to better decisions, flourishing relationships, and fruitful work.
Who doesn’t want a big tasty slice of that every day!?
But there are two kinds of wisdom. Both will help you succeed in life, but they look very different.
We see both of them in James, here is the first kind.
“But if you harbour bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.” James 3:14-15 NIV
Selfishness and envy may help you succeed in life, but they are evil. Have a look at how envy works.
Love says, “I’m happy when you’re happy, and I’m sad when you’re sad.” Envy says, “I’m happy when you’re sad, and I’m sad when you’re happy.” Could anything be more terrible?
Now take a look at God’s wisdom to see how it compares.
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favouritism and is always sincere.” James 3:17 NLT
This kind of wisdom couldn’t be more different from evil wisdom that’s full of envy and selfishness.
God’s wisdom is good because he is good! Delight in God’s way of living and ask him for help. We all need it.
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” James 1:5 NLT
JACOB MIERENDORFF
This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Brad Vidilini preaches to us about ’Prayer Preparing us for Mission’.
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.
See you on Sunday, God willing!