Coming up this weekend 22nd – 23rd January 2022

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This weekend we are starting a two week series on Mission as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from God’s word about how we are made ‘Alive with Christ’.

After our 5pm Saturday service we’ll be having dinner, and after our 9am Sunday service we’ll be enjoying brunch together.

As long as you are feeling well and are not awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test or needing to self-isolate, then you can attend in person, wearing a mask indoors.

Or, for the time being you might like to continue to participate through our livestream by going to watch.jamberooanglican.com.

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.

Here are the questions that Jodie is planning to answer this weekend:

1 Do we only have to forgive fellow believers?
2 How do consequences for actions tie in with unlimited forgiveness?
3 If God doesn’t want his litties to perish, do they all go to heaven, even if they don’t know God?
4 Can you forgive someone who hasn’t asked for forgiveness and hasn’t changed?
5 Is Matthew 18:20 only about conflict management, or can it apply more generally?
6 Should we forgive someone who doesn’t know or doesn’t believe they’ve wronged you?
7 What should you do if someone won’t forgive you?
8 Isn’t Matthew 18 more about bringing the kingdom of heaven to earth not earning salvation?
9 Where is the line between slander and venting?
10 Who and where are the angels, and what do they do?

We’re really looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Church news for the week beginning 15th January 2022

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This weekend we will be looking at Hebrews Chapter 11 as Trevor Lucas preaches to us from God’s word on the topic ‘Faith?, Faith? or Faith?’.

YOUTH CAMP 2022

Our annual Youth Camp is happening from the 4-6th of February, as Jamberoo Youth head down to Burrill Pines (near Ulladulla) for a weekend of spending time in God’s Word and having a bunch of fun! If you would like to register then please head to the events page on our website.

LIT SUMMER CAMP

The Youthworks LIT (Leaders in Training) Summer Camp is happening from 20-23rd of January. It is a great opportunity for our year 10-12 students to grow in their knowledge and love of God, and to develop skills in leading at their church, school, and beyond. Head to our events page for more information and details on how to register.

AGM

Save the date for our Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 8th March 7 pm in the Church Hall.

KBECET BUNNINGS BBQ FUNDRAISER

Volunteers are needed for the KBECET Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser. If you are free on Saturday 22nd January and would like to help out cooking for a few hours then please get in contact with Christine Buurman on 0431 435 016.

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Amy & Jeremy Beazley

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

Graham & Lesley Errington

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $289,623, leaving a gap of $-16,623. Thanks be to God!

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/


Doubting the Devil

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Has it ever struck you as odd that Christians often speak about doubting God and his word, but very rarely think about doubting the Devil?

I think this is even more evidence of the deception that the Devil seeks to lead us in, especially when we’re feeling weak.

After all, there has never, ever been a time when our Lord God has failed to deliver on a promise.

Yet the Devil has a proven track record of lying, deceiving, and generally leading God’s people away.

I noticed this again recently when I read the third chapter of the Bible, in Genesis 3.

The Lord God has given his people a glorious place to live, and they have experienced the blessings of living an obedient life under God’s rule.

As a sign of their acceptance of his loving rule, they were told not to eat the fruit of just one tree in the entire Garden of Eden.

Yet, Satan deceived the woman, asking her “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” (Genesis 3:1).

Even with this first deception, Eve had to correct the error of the serpent, telling him that it was only one, special tree that they were to avoid.

Satan was already proven to be wrong, and yet he bowled another delivery to the woman, telling her that if they eat from that tree then they would not die.

We then read in verse six that the woman was convinced by the devil, so she ate some fruit and shared it with her husband, who went along with her sin.

The tragic results of that sin proved the utter evil and lies of the devil… and yet we are still tempted day after day to reject God’s good rule.

It should seem obvious, but remember that the devil can never be trusted.

We should faithfully doubt the devil… and faithfully obey the good and gracious word of our Lord.

JODIE McNEILL

(Credit: Aphrodite via Flickr)

Coming up this weekend 15th – 16th January 2022

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This weekend we will be looking at Hebrews Chapter 11 as Trevor Lucas preaches to us from God’s word on the topic ‘Faith, Faith or Faith?’.

After our 5pm Saturday service we’ll be having dinner, and after our 9am Sunday service we’ll be enjoying brunch together.

As long as you are feeling well and are not awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, you can attend in person. Please note that masks are required indoors.

Or, for the time being you might like to continue to participate through our livestream by going to watch.jamberooanglican.com.

In some exciting news, our Youth Minister Brad Vidilini is getting married to his lovely fiancé Elizabeth Ross this Saturday at 1 pm! If you would like to watch the wedding livestream please follow this link.

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.

We’re really looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

2022… Let’s Go!

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As we start the new year together, we stand at the edge of a new era of opportunities for Christian growth amongst the members of our church, as well as those who live in our village, valley and region.

As numbers of Covid-19 cases rapidly rise, we are in the midst of another moment of slowdown, especially for those of us who have tested positively or who are in isolation.

It is a time for us to take advantage of this moment to mediate on God’s word and to pray to him in this season of our nation.

This week a number of people from our church have been participating in the annual ‘CMS Summer School’ conference, which has been streamed online.

If you’ve missed it, there’s still time to go to www.nswsummerschool.org.au to register to view the sessions and the other missionary online content.

It should come as no surprise that churches with a heart for overseas mission are often the churches with a passion for outreach to the people in their own suburb.

For, the same drive that leads us to pray, give and go, is the same drive that motivates us to tell those who live nearby about the life-changing message of the good news of Jesus.

This year we’re looking forward to an extra mission boost in the months leading up to Easter, and I’m praying that the Holy Spirit will lead us to prayerfully proclaim the powerful gospel of Jesus to everyone from Jamberoo to the ends of the earth.

So, when it comes to mission in 2022… let’s go!

JODIE McNEILL

Church news for the week beginning 8th January 2022

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This weekend we will be looking at Hebrews 2:5-18 as Graham Errington preaches to us from God’s word on the topic ‘It was Fitting’.

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Deb Baker and Luke Warner

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

Peter & Annette Gibson

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $289,623, leaving a gap of $-16,623. Thanks be to God!

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 8-9th January 2022

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This weekend we will be looking at Hebrews 2:5-18 as Graham Errington preaches to us from God’s word on ‘It Was Fitting’.

After our 5pm Saturday service we’ll be having dinner, and after our 9am Sunday service we’ll be enjoying brunch together.

As long as you are feeling well and are not awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, you can attend in person. Masks are not compulsory, however you are very welcome to continue to wear them.

Or, for the time being you might like to continue to participate through our livestream by going to watch.jamberooanglican.com.

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.

We’re really looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Church news for the week beginning 1st January 2022

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This weekend we will be looking at Luke 1:5-25 as Graham Errington preaches to us from God’s word on ‘Gabriel’s Gospel’.

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Greg Baker, Stephen Holmes, Micah & Oscar

ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

Ben & Siobhan

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $289,623, leaving a gap of $-16,623.

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 1st – 2nd January 2022

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This weekend we will be looking at Luke 1:5-25 as Graham Errington preaches to us from God’s word on ‘Gabriel’s Gospel’.

After our 5pm Saturday service we’ll be having dinner, and after our 9am Sunday service we’ll be enjoying brunch together.

As long as you are feeling well and are not awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test, you can attend in person. Masks are not compulsory, however you are very welcome to continue to wear them.

Or, for the time being you might like to continue to participate through our livestream by going to watch.jamberooanglican.com.

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.

We’re really looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Change Happens

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It’s pretty common for people to say that this-and-that or so-and-so could never change. 

But when I hear people speak like that, I tell them that I’m in the change business!

I know that people and things do change, even though it often seems humanly impossible.

We see it most clearly when we witness a person’s conversion to Christ, when they go from being enemies with God to being friends with Jesus… and their life is turned upside down.

As they say, it doesn’t always happen overnight, but it will happen!

Some of the most dramatic life-changing experiences were seen when Jesus walked on earth, and when people came to him, they had their lives turned upside down.

One of the most famous stories was when Jesus met Zacchaeus, as recorded in Luke chapter 19.

He was the chief tax collector and had become rich through his corrupt work.

When Jesus saw him, he called him by name and said, “I must be a guest in your home today.” (Luke 19:5).

After Jesus called him by name, Zacchaeus, “took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy” (verse 6), and he told Jesus, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!” (verse 8).

When Zacchaeus met Jesus, his life was changed completely.

Jesus explained what happened, saying, “Salvation has come to this home today” (verse 9).

When it comes to dramatic life changes, never say never!

As we start a new year, it’s time for us to pray that 2022 sees many people have a dramatic change in their life as they come to know Jesus and understand how good it is to be forgiven and to have hope.

May this change be seen in the lives of many in our village, valley and region!

JODIE McNEILL