During our ministry trip to Tanzania, Mandy, Barbara and I had many opportunities to speak with locals about the differences between their life in East Africa and ours in Australia.
As I shared with a local Christian, he asked me whether we had donkeys.
When I told him that we only really have donkeys as pets, he asked me what we used to transport things around the farm and into town.
I told him about our tractors, utes, and trucks… and it was soon obvious that we lived in very different worlds.
Then I talked about the clean running water in my home, and our reliable supply of electricity… not to mention our multiple flushing toilets!
Though we are all equal and precious in God’s sight, not all Christians have the same wealth and ‘standard’ of living.
Yet, the size of a person’s house or bank account does not determine their level of satisfaction and contentment.
For as we experienced the singing and laughter of the Tanzanians, we saw deep joy and happiness amongst those who had far less money than us.
It was a fresh challenge for us to share our wealth with those who are in need… especially those who crave the basics of food, shelter, and education.
As we travelled in Tanzania, we witnessed first hand a number of special projects run by our friends at Anglican Aid… including schools that help protect vulnerable young girls as they face physical harm.
We were challenged afresh to share some of our wealth with those who are in great need of financial support… even though they have a satisfaction and joy that is coveted in the West.
Is this a good time for you to reflect upon your generosity with Christian brothers and sisters in need?
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This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Steve Bligh preaches to us from Psalm 131 on the topic of ‘Living as a Child of God’.
YEAR 13 FUNDRAISER
Jack Vidilini is hosting a fundraising concert for his mission trip to Fiji! It’s on Sat 13th May. The cost is $10. Dinner at 6 pm follow by the concert at 7 pm. You can also support Jack additionally by heading to the Year 13 website here.
KIDS AND YOUTH
Youth Group and Spark are back on as normal next week!
AFRICA MINISTRY
Jodie and Mandy have been serving at the Gafcon Kigali conference in Rwanda with Anglican leaders from over 40 countries, followed by a ministry visit to Tanzania. Find out more at gafcon23.org
MORNING PRAYER
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.
APRIL BOOKS OF THE MONTH
‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by John Bunyan, AND ‘Little Pilgrim’s Progress’ by Helen L. Taylor.
This month we have two books! This way experienced and younger readers can enjoy this month’s book.
The Pilgrim’s Progress is a vividly imagined allegory that follows the adventures of a young everyman named Christian as he undertakes the perilous journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.
The Little Pilgrim’s Progress takes John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and simplifies the vocabulary and concepts for young readers, while keeping the storyline intact.
We have physical copies available for purchase over in the church hall.
GIVING UPDATE
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5882.00, leaving a gap of $418.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $245,700. Compared to that total we received $221,466, leaving a gap of $24,234.
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 NEW details. Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
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Often, the people who have the deepest impact on us are those we know on a personal level.
We are encouraged and challenged by those who have taken the time to get to really know us.
We appreciate these people for their investment of time and energy.
They show that they care, and so we tend to take notice of what they say and do.
Such healthy personal relationships are a blessing- they make life better.
As Christians, there is great value in taking hold of opportunities for Bible-based relationships of trust and growth.
We benefit, and so do the people we are committed to- our spouse, our children, and the people in our mission.
Receiving love, we are better equipped to give love.
Paul wrote to people he cared about, in whom he had invested himself.
In Philippians chapter 4, he wrote “my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work”.
What type of relationships can you commit to strive for?
STEVE BLIGH
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This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Steve Bligh preaches to us from Psalm 131.
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.
If you’d like to submit your own question to be answered in church in the future, then simply hit ‘reply’ to this email.
We’re really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
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This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jacob Mierendorff preaches to us from Proverbs on the topic of ‘Wisdom’.
KYCK
Our youth are heading away for the KYCK conference on the weekend of 28-30th April. For information contact Brad Vidilini.
NOURISH WOMEN
Nourish normally meets Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30am in the church hall, but is taking a break until 27th April.
KIDS AND YOUTH
Our Friday Spark and Youth programs will be taking a over the school holidays. Youth starts up again with KYCK on 28th April. Spark starts up again on 5th May. We’ll continue to have a kids’ talk during our normal Sunday services during the holidays.
AFRICA MINISTRY
Jodie and Mandy are serving at the Gafcon Kigali conference in Rwanda with Anglican leaders from over 40 countries, followed by a ministry visit to Tanzania. Find out more at gafcon23.org
MORNING PRAYER
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.
APRIL BOOKS OF THE MONTH
‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by John Bunyan, AND ‘Little Pilgrim’s Progress’ by Helen L. Taylor.
This month we have two books! This way experienced and younger readers can enjoy this month’s book.
The Pilgrim’s Progress is a vividly imagined allegory that follows the adventures of a young everyman named Christian as he undertakes the perilous journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.
The Little Pilgrim’s Progress takes John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and simplifies the vocabulary and concepts for young readers, while keeping the storyline intact.
We have physical copies available for purchase over in the church hall.
GIVING UPDATE
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5882.00, leaving a gap of $418.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $245,700. Compared to that total we received $221,466, leaving a gap of $24,234.
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 NEW details. Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
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Sometimes it’s easy to reduce our idea of God so that it fits comfortably in our brains.
It’s somewhat understandable, because our brains cannot fully comprehend all of God’s characteristics. It’s why we need to consistently read the Bible to remind ourselves that God is bigger and better than we could ever imagine.
One aspect of God’s character that is easy to underestimate is his power.
There’s so much that could be said about his power, but I think the story of the Exodus is a great glimpse into the unstoppable, irresistible power of God.
God’s people were enslaved by Egypt, the great superpower at the time. They cried out to God for deliverance from their oppression, and the Lord heard them.
Pharaoh, the dictator of Egypt, stubbornly refused God’s decree to let his people go.
God gave Pharoah chance after chance to submit to him, and displayed his power through 10 plagues.
Eventually, Pharoah, the powerful man in the world at the time, had no choice but to acknowledge God’s overwhelming power.
Proverbs 21:1 says The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.
It’s easy to look at today’s world and worry for the future of our country, our churches and our families.
But God is still on the throne.
Which is why Paul confidently writes in Romans 8:38-39: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Jesus is powerful. Powerful enough that he defeated death for us.
Powerful enough for us to boldly proclaim his word.
Next time you talk to God, why not praise him for his power over evil, tyranny, death, and everything else in creation?
Because he deserves everlasting praise.
BRAD VIDILINI
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This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jacob Mierendorff preaches to us from Proverbs on the topic of ‘Wisdom’.
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.
If you’d like to submit your own question to be answered in church in the future, then simply hit ‘reply’ to this email.
We’re really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
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This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Brad Vidilini preaches to us from Luke 12:22-34 on ‘Seek the Kingdom’.
KYCK
Our youth are heading away for the KYCK conference on the weekend of 28-30th April. For information contact Brad Vidilini.
NOURISH WOMEN
Nourish normally meets Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30am in the church hall, but is taking a break until 27th April.
KIDS AND YOUTH
Our Friday Spark and Youth programs will be taking a break until 28th April. We’ll continue to have a kids’ talk during our normal Sunday services during the holidays.
AFRICA MINISTRY
Jodie and Mandy are serving at the Gafcon Kigali conference in Rwanda with Anglican leaders from over 40 countries, followed by a ministry visit to Tanzania. Find out more at gafcon23.org
MORNING PRAYER
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.
APRIL BOOKS OF THE MONTH
‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by John Bunyan, AND ‘Little Pilgrim’s Progress’ by Helen L. Taylor.
This month we have two books! This way experienced and younger readers can enjoy this month’s book.
The Pilgrim’s Progress is a vividly imagined allegory that follows the adventures of a young everyman named Christian as he undertakes the perilous journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.
The Little Pilgrim’s Progress takes John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and simplifies the vocabulary and concepts for young readers, while keeping the storyline intact.
We have physical copies available for purchase over in the church hall.
GIVING UPDATE
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5882.00, leaving a gap of $418.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $245,700. Compared to that total we received $221,466, leaving a gap of $24,234.
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 NEW details. Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.
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Next week’s Gafcon Conference in Kigali, Rwanda is shaping up to be a momentous occasion in the history of global Anglicanism, as we come together to prayerfully chart a renewed course for the church.
The five-day conference will include around 1300 people from over 50 nations, as we come together to prayerfully depend on the Holy Spirit as we gather to hear God’s word.
Each day will have a special time of repentance, as we gather to express our grief and remorse at how many within our church have wandered from God’s way and have departed from the truth of his word.
Some Anglicans leaders have chosen to bless ways of living that God has told us to reject, and this means that many parishioners and pastors have been forced to submit to bishops who have failed to accept the word of God in all its fulness.
That’s why we need to gather to ask forgiveness for our church, and to seek God’s wisdom about the future for Anglicanism, both globally and locally.
Mandy and I are humbled to be representing our church in Jamberoo, as we participate with the Australian contingent, and we pray that the Lord will give us opportunities to serve and encourage many others during the week.
Please pray for great wisdom for all the delegates as we seek to come to a common mind about the best form of the future leadership of the global Anglican church.
But above all, pray that this conference will lead us to glorify God by proclaiming Christ faithfully, so that everyone will hear God’s call to repent and believe in Jesus as Lord.
To find out more about the conference, and to find a link to the livestream, visit www.gafcon23.org
JODIE McNEILL
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