True Fellowship
We often use the word ‘fellowship’ to describe the experience of being with other Christians.
So, we’ll talk about enjoying “a time of fellowship” after church, when we gather to have a meal or a cuppa together.
But did you know that the word in the original language is actually based on the idea of commonness?
So, you have ‘fellowship’ with a person when you are involved with others in a common interest or pursuit.
That’s why the ‘fellowship’ that the Apostle Paul refers to in Philippians 1:5 is often translated “partnership”, and it describes what is happening when one church works with another church in a common mission.
It’s also the word that is translated “contribution” or “offering”, as we read in Romans 15:25 and 2 Corinthians 9:13, where it refers to the financial gifts that people have made towards the common mission they share.
Over this week we’ve been blessed to hear reports of our ‘fellowship’ with our friend from overseas who has shared with us about her opportunities to bring the message of Jesus to people who don’t know him.
As she’s shared the highs and lows of this special ministry, it has given us inspiration to pray and give, as she’s helped us understand how we are working in common with her.
This is true fellowship: when we pray, give, and even go ourselves to places local and global with the gospel of Jesus.
Our church is passionate about being missional, and that’s why it’s so good to invest our time, money, prayers and passion to see others know the great salvation that comes in Jesus Christ alone.
As we partner with those in mission, we experience the richest friendship of all… as we are united with Christ!
JODIE McNEILL
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Coming up this weekend 23th – 24th October 2021
This weekend we continue our Matthew series as Jodie speaks to us from chapter 12 on the topic ‘The Sign of the Servant’.
After church we’ll be having a meal (Saturday night and Sunday morning), where we’ll welcome our friend from the Middle East who will run some trivia and share a bit about her culture and her ministry.
If you are feeling well, are not awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, and do not live in Greater Sydney (including Shellharbour and Wollongong LGAs) then you can attend in person, regardless of your vaccination status.
You must wear a face mask (unless under 12 or exempted) and refrain from congregational singing, and we can seat 34 people (plus workers) in the church and 45 people in the hall to watch the livestream in-person.
Both services will offer a separate children’s program (with plenty of time outside) which will commence approximately half-an-hour into the service.
So, whether you’re online or in-person, we are so thankful that we continue to be together as we travel the roadmap to returning to ‘normal’ church.
To join us via our livestream head to watch.jamberooanglican.com.
Here are the questions Jodie plans to answer this weekend:
1 How is Jesus the Son of Man when he’s the spiritual son of God and the physical son of a woman?
2 Why does Isaiah 35:5 says that God will destroy our enemies but elsewhere it says to love them?
3 What is the unforgivable sin?
4 How much should you share Jesus with a person before you just leave it to God’s hand?
5 Doesn’t the word ‘Hell’ just mean the rubbish tip near Jerusalem?
6 Did the Old Testament people believe that Hell is eternal suffering?
7 Why do people live more than 120 years but Genesis 6:3 says 120 is the limit?
If you have any questions, head to our quick links page to fill out a response slip, email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086.
Messiah Masterclass 11 – ‘War and Peace’ – Matthew 11 -Jodie McNeill • 16 & 17 October 2021
Hopelessness is related to helplessness
We easily forget we need a _______
Lack of performance leads to a lack of ____
Jesus’ core business was teaching and _________
Jesus pointed to his signs and _______
Jesus shows he is the Messiah by his _______
Jesus didn’t fit the _____ of the Messiah
John didn’t look like a _________
John was the greatest _______ act
Jesus is as _____________ as anyone can be
They were _______ from the truth
They wouldn’t ______ and they wouldn’t believe
Their blindness was a _________ thing
It’s a ____ from God, from start to finish
Jesus spoke to the ________ who were hopeless
‘Rest’ is about life in the _______ of heaven
Jesus offers us ______
As he brings us help, he brings us hope
Church news for the week beginning 16th October 2021
OUR SERMON
This weekend we will be looking at Matthew Chapter 11 as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from God’s word on the topic ‘War and Peace’.
MIDDLE EAST PRAYER NIGHT
Join with us in-person or online this Tuesday night at 7-8:30pm in the church for a special night of information and prayer with our special guest from the Middle East. A password-protected link to the livestream will be supplied to our members.
MIDDLE EAST MEALS AND EVENTS
WThis weekend for Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch we’ll be gathering for a special Middle Eastern meal, followed at 7pm/11am by a special all-age event, featuring trivia, sharing and prayer event from our overseas friend, to be shared on a password-protected livestream link.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Our mission of the month for October is Anglicare’s Toys and Tucker Appeal. You can donate some toys online or make a cash donation here. If you would like to drop off physical gifts to the church, that can be done after 2 pm every Saturday.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
For October we will be reading Guidance and the Voice of God by Philip Jensen. Head over to the books page on our website to grab a copy!
SOUTHERN CROSS OCTOBER ISSUE
Due to lockdown the Southern Cross is only available online at: https://magazine.sydneyanglicans.net/
DAILY MORNING PRAYERS
Join us each morning (except Sunday) at 7:30am for 30 mins of prayer on Zoom at meet.jamberooanglican.com.
PRAY WITH PRAYERMATE
Our church is now on PrayerMate. Subscribe for daily prayer points on your device from us and our partners. Use this link to follow us on PrayerMate.
FAMILY NEWS
BIRTHDAYS
18 October – Jono Nicholls
20 October – Ian Dang
ANNIVERSARIES
22 October – Ray & Dulcie Piper
GIVING UPDATE
Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5616.00, leaving a gap of $684.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $218,400. Compared to that total we received $195,239, leaving a gap of $23,161.
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.
To give to our tax-deductible MTS Scholars Fund to support our apprentice youth minister, head to mts.com.au/give/jamberoo-anglican-church/
Coming up this weekend 16th – 17th October 2021
This weekend we continue our Matthew series as Jodie speaks to us from chapter 11 on the topic ‘War and Peace’.
From this weekend, Saturday 16th October, we’ll be able to include some people face-to-face, whilst we continue to provide the best-possible livestream for everyone.
For the next two weeks the public health orders advise that we may only accommodate in-person participants who live in Regional NSW (which excludes Shellharbour and Greater Sydney), who are not required to ‘stay at home’ (due to contact with confirmed cases or venues), who are not showing any flu-like symptoms, and who are fully vaccinated (noting that unvaccinated children under 16 can attend if accompanied by a fully-vaccinated adult from their household.)
Everyone must wear a face mask (unless under 12 or exempted) and refrain from congregational singing, and we can seat 34 people (plus workers) in the church and 45 people in the hall to watch the livestream in-person.
Both services will offer a separate children’s program (with plenty of time outside) which will commence approximately half-an-hour into the service, but our youth Bible studies will remain online only until Friday 29th October.
We will be joining for dinner on Saturday and brunch on Sunday, and will initially eat outdoors on our church lawn to increase ventilation.
So, whether you’re online or in-person, we are so thankful that we continue to be together as we travel the roadmap to returning to ‘normal’ church.
To join us via our livestream head to watch.jamberooanglican.com.
Here are the questions Jodie plans to answer this weekend:
1 Was the Holy Spirit in Judas (Matthew 10:20), and if so, how did he fall away?
2 If a minister falls away, did he have the Holy Spirit in the first place?
3 Should Christians deliberately choose to vote for Christians in politics?
If you have any questions, head to our quick links page to fill out a response slip, email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086.
Our Return Journey
As we begin our return journey to face-to-face church, there will be many different thoughts and feelings amongst us.
Whilst we would love for every health restriction to be relaxed at once, we know there are many reasons why we cannot all come together in-person this weekend.
For some of us it will be because we’re initially hesitant to bring our family into a building with others for a length of time.
For some of us it will be because of our medical choices or where we live on the map.
For others of us it will be because we’ve developed flu-like symptoms, we’ve visited a venue of concern, or we’ve had close contact with someone who is infected.
That’s why this weekend is only the beginning of our return journey, together.
After all, it is unlikely that every one of us will be able to gather together for many months, due to the uncertain health situation ahead.
So, whilst we could have chosen to delay opening until everyone could be together, we instead decided to follow the latest health guidelines by safely opening our buildings when allowed.
After all, it is our natural preference to have our doors open to whoever is willing and able to attend, especially those for whom the online experience has been difficult.
Yet, this also means that our livestream will continue to be vitally important in the coming months ahead, as it enables us to keep gathering together around God’s word, whether we’re sitting in a pew or watching on a screen.
So, as we travel this journey together, let us continue to love one another, as we read in 1 Peter: “Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathise with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.” (1 Peter 3:8)
JODIE McNEILL
Messiah Masterclass 10 – ‘Sent to Serve’ – Matthew 10 – Jodie McNeill – 9 & 10 October 2021
A long time in politics
We’re looking at The _______ Discourse
Jesus sets the framework for his _______
Jesus gave his twelve disciples a special _________
Jesus showed true human _________ over creation
Jesus was going to be ________
Friendly fire is very _______
The apostles had a special focus on ______
_________ was the priority
It is a ______, not a holiday
Rejecting an apostle is like rejecting the _______
The apostles will be ________ for representing the Messiah
Trials and hardships can lead to amazing __________
Families will be deeply _______
The Son of Man comes at the _____
Expect to be ________ for following Christ
It’s all about ________, for the days are numbered
We really must put Jesus _____
Get ready to be ________ for following Jesus
Everything matters because the Lord has ____