Coming up this weekend 27-28 March

Join us this Saturday at 5pm where after church we have dinner together at 7pm followed by ‘Nightlife’, or join us Sunday at 9am where we’ll gather for church, and then enjoy morning tea and tasty espresso, together!

This weekend our Bible talk is from chapters nine and ten of 1 Kings as Jodie McNeill teaches us on the topic, ‘Warning, wisdom and wealth‘.

If you have any questions, simply fill out a response slip during the service, email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086. Here are the questions Jodie plans to answer this weekend:

1 Doesn’t Hebrews 13:10 say that Christians still have an altar?
2 Has the ark of the covenant been found today?
3 Are the Nephilites in Genesis 6:4 angels, and if so, didn’t they have children?
4 Is there literally no sea in the new heavens and earth, or is it just saying there’s no more fear?
5 In a life-threatening situation, should a husband choose to save his wife over his kids?
6 In what way does love “endure through every circumstance” (1 Corinthians 13:7)?
7 Are we disobeying God by having stained glass windows with images of Jesus?
8 Does God judge people today or only when Jesus returns?
9 If God knew Solomon was going to be such a bad king, why did God anoint him?

We have kids programs at both of our service times! We would love to have your children hang out with us at ‘Joeys’ (toddlers through to preschool), ‘Junior Roos’ (for school years K to 2), and ‘Senior Roos’ (for school years 3 to 6). Our service is live streamed to the TV in the hall so if you need to stay with your child, you won’t miss out on church.

If you can’t make it in person, head to watch.jamberooanglican.com to watch our livestream. To catch up on previous sermons, head to our Youtube channel youtube.jamberooanglican.com.

Church News for the week beginning 21st March

OUR BIBLE TALK

This weekend we have special guest Grahame Scarratt leading us from the second half of chapter eight in 1 Kings as we continue our series ‘Power and Hope’. We will explore what it means to give ‘Blessings in God’s Name‘.

WARDENS & PARISH COUNCILLORS

We are thankful to God for our new team for 2021. Our Wardens are James Rosten (Rector’s Warden and Treasurer), Paul Massey, and Bec Watson. Our Parish Councillors are Jacob Mierendorff, Adam Rosten, Luke Warner, plus our Rector’s choice is Paula Vidilini.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month for March is CMS. To find out more about how to personally partner visit www.cms.org.au.

ARCHBISHOP FAREWELL

Archbishop Glenn Davies is retiring, and you can watch the livestream of the farewell service here https://youtu.be/UVdSh6ryT6M at 7pm on 26th March. Jodie and Mandy will be attending in person as representatives of our parish.

GONG MEN’S DAY

We’re getting the lads together for God’s word and a great gathering! Saturday morning 5th June at Dapto. Special guest speaker: Andrew Heard. Save the date. Not to be missed.

CONFIRMATION SERVICE

Save the date: Wednesday 18th August 2021. Bishop Peter Hayward will be joining us to hold a confirmation service just for Jamberoo Anglican. If you are Year 9 or older and interested in being confirmed, then please let Jodie know via email or response slip.

SUBSCRIBE TO VIMEO

We’re now using Vimeo as our main platform for broadcasting our church services… but will still be sending the video to Facebook Live as well. Go to watch.jamberooanglican.com to visit our Vimeo page… and why not hit ‘subscribe’ to make it easier to watch us each week?

KEEN TO JOIN A BIBLE STUDY?

Soon we’ll be starting some new, midweek Bible Study groups. Stay tuned for more details… and let us know your preferred days/times.

CHILD SAFETY

We’ve now installed a new fence across the front of the lawn, so our kids will be even safer than before. To help keep our kids safe, please keep our gates closed before and after church, as well as other events where younger people are present.

KYCK CONFERENCE

Our youth are heading to the Kyck conference in the Blue Mountains on 16-18 April. More details expected next week.

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

To watch videos of our Bible talks and other memories of our church, visit youtube.jamberooanglican.com and be sure to subscribe to our channel!

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS
21st Matias Lovell
21st Matt Cignarella
28th Sachin Hall

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $6272.00, leaving a gap of $28.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $98,802. Compared to that total we received $109,200, leaving a gap of $-10,398.Olimometer 2.52

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: 10081274. BSB: 062562.

To give to our tax-deductible MTS Scholars Fund to support our apprentice youth minister, head to mts.com.au/give/jamberoo-anglican-church/

1 Kings – Power and Hope 7: Solomon’s Prayer 1 Kings 8:22-66 Grahame Scarratt – 20-21 March 2021

Introduction

1. Those involved (8:22-24)

2. The basis of prayer (8:25-30)

3. The focus of prayer (8:31-51)

4. The result of prayer (8:54-66)

Conclusion


Who Needs a Confessional?

During my truck driving test during the week, my examiner helped me relax by asking lots of questions about what I believe as a Christian and what my church does.

He asked me if my church had a confessional, where members of the church could go to a special meeting with the minister, to confess to him their sins so that he could then present those sins to God.

My answer was simple: we don’t have a confessional because we don’t need one: we can go straight to Jesus and tell him our sins, knowing that he will hear us, and will forgive us if we ask him.

I explained to my examiner that in the Old Testament, before Jesus, there were special people called priests who would act as go-betweens to God on their behalf.

But when Jesus came along, he replaced the priests so we now can confidently speak straight to Jesus, because not only is he the priest, Jesus is also the temple and the sacrifice… and, of course, the king!

Here’s how the writer to the Hebrews puts it:

And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God’s house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:19-22)

I was pleased to pass my truck driver’s licence test, but even happier to have another opportunity to talk about how good Jesus is!

JODIE McNEILL

(Credit: Emilio Labrador via Flickr.com)

Coming up this weekend 20-21 March

This weekend we have special guest Grahame Scarratt leading us from the second half of chapter eight in 1 Kings as we continue our series ‘Power and Hope’. We will explore what it means to give ‘Blessings in God’s Name‘.

If you’re joining us for Saturday night, note that the L’Etape Australia cycling event has been cancelled so just come to church at the normal time in the normal way.

If you have any questions, simply fill out a response slip during the service, email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086. This week we won’t be having a question and answer time, but we’ll be looking at them the week after.

Join us this Saturday at 5pm where after church we have dinner together at 7pm followed by ‘Nightlife’.

Or join us Sunday at 9am where we’ll gather for church, and then after will have fellowship over morning tea and tasty espresso!

We have kids programs at both of our services! We would love to have your children hang out with us at ‘Joeys’ (toddlers through to preschool), ‘Junior Roos’ (for school years K to 2), and ‘Senior Roos’ (for school years 3 to 6). Our service is live streamed to the TV in the hall so if you need to stay with your child, you won’t miss out on God’s word.

If you can’t make it in person, head to watch.jamberooanglican.com to watch our livestream. To catch up on previous sermons, head to our Youtube channel youtube.jamberooanglican.com.

1 Kings – Power and Hope – 6: Gathering Together 1 Kings 8:1-21 – Jodie McNeill

Together apart

A slice of ______

An insight into _________ with Christians

We meet at church to ____ with our king

Sacrifices cooled down God’s _____

They move the Ark from the ____ to the Temple

God has moved into a _________ house

The sacrifice allowed them to be in God’s ________

The Ark was still ________

The Ark contains God’s word of _______

Grace came ______ works

They could literally see God’s _____

It was _______ because Solomon knew God’s word

We are _______ by knowing God keeps his promises

The Lord answered the prayer with a ‘____’

Honouring the Lord’s ____ is at the heart of our church

We participate in the greatest _________ of all

Church News for the week beginning 14th March

OUR BIBLE TALK

This weekend Jodie McNeill will be speaking about ‘Gathering Together‘ as we continue our series on 1 Kings and look through the beginning of chapter eight.

NEXT WEEK’S SERMON

Next weekend Jodie is away speaking on the University of Wollongong ‘Onboard’ Conference, and so we’re welcoming guest preacher, Grahame Scarratt who will speak on the second half of 1 Kings chapter 8.

WARDENS & PARISH COUNCILLORS

We are thankful to God for our new team for 2021. Our Wardens are James Rosten (Rector’s Warden and Treasurer), Paul Massey, and Bec Watson. Our Parish Councillors are Jacob Mierendorff, Adam Rosten, Luke Warner, plus our Rector’s choice is Paula Vidilini.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month for March is CMS. To find out more about how to personally partner visit www.cms.org.au.

FIT FOR PURPOSE

This Wednesday from 8am our men’s group is meeting at church to tackle some ground maintenance and a few other odd jobs. Speak to Graham (0430 043 765) for more details.

GONG MEN’S DAY

We’re getting the lads together for God’s word and a great gathering! Saturday morning 5th June at Dapto. Special guest speaker: Andrew Heard. Save the date. Not to be missed.

CONFIRMATION SERVICE

Save the date: Wednesday 18th August 2021. Bishop Peter Hayward will be joining us to hold a confirmation service just for Jamberoo Anglican. If you are Year 9 or older and interested in being confirmed, then please let Jodie know via email or response slip.

SUBSCRIBE TO VIMEO

We’re now using Vimeo as our main platform for broadcasting our church services… but will still be sending the video to Facebook Live as well. Go to watch.jamberooanglican.com to visit our Vimeo page… and why not hit ‘subscribe’ to make it easier to watch us each week?

KEEN TO JOIN A BIBLE STUDY?

Soon we’ll be starting some new, midweek Bible Study groups. Stay tuned for more details… and let us know your preferred days/times.

KYCK CONFERENCE

Our youth are heading to the Kyck conference in the Blue Mountains on 16-18 April. More details coming soon!

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

To watch videos of our Bible talks and other memories of our church, visit youtube.jamberooanglican.com and be sure to subscribe to our channel!

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS
13th Emelyn Hall
13th Jacob Mierendorff
13th Sharon Lyall
16th Adam Vidilini
18th Ethan Gray
21st Matt Cignarella

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was $6272.00, leaving a gap of $28.00. Olimometer 2.52 Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $98,802. Compared to that total we received $109,200, leaving a gap of $-10,398.Olimometer 2.52

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: 10081274. BSB: 062562.

To give to our tax-deductible MTS Scholars Fund to support our apprentice youth minister, head to mts.com.au/give/jamberoo-anglican-church/

God is Patient

Justice is very important to us all, and we can’t bear to see a guilty person get away with their crime… especially when their victim continues to bear the impact.

And it’s also very important to God… who made us, and gave us that sense of justice.

The Bible tells us that all of us, by nature, have committed a crime against God.

We’ve enjoyed the good things of this world he’s made, and we’ve chosen to live like he’s dead.

We’ve tried to kick him off his throne, and we’ve formed a coup to overrule him.

And in all that, we’ve committed a grave injustice.

But if God is there, and if he’s coming to judge, then what’s he waiting for?

If he really wants justice, then why doesn’t he deal with this rebellion and bring justice and judgement now?

Because God is patient.

We read in 2 Peter 3:9: The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.

God hasn’t yet brought judgement because he’s giving you more time for you to get off his throne, and to say, “sorry”.

He’s patient because he loves you, and he doesn’t want you to be destroyed by his judgement.

But the offer stands right now: believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.

God took out his judgement on Jesus, in our place, on the first Good Friday.

Jesus takes God’s judgement upon himself, so that you and I can receive mercy if we ask.

God is being patient for your sake, but Judgement Day will come as unexpectedly as a thief.

God is patient, but one day his patience will run out.

Are you ready for that day?

JODIE McNEILL

(Photo Credit: Du Truong via Flickr)

Coming up this weekend 13-14 March

This weekend Jodie McNeill will be speaking on the topic ‘Gathering Together‘ as we continue our series on 1 Kings and look through chapter eight verses 1 to 21, in what has been called “the high point of the Old Testament”.

If you have any questions, simply fill out a response slip during the service, email us at office@jamberooanglican.com or send an SMS to 0439 890 086.

Here are the questions for this week that Jodie’s planning to answer:

1 Why is there no ocean in the new heaven and earth if God created it and it was good?
2 Why did Jesus say, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed?”
3 Was Adam made as a young boy or a fully-grown man?
4 Do angels sin?
5 Do angels have children?
6 What does it mean when we sing, ‘O Come to the altar’?
7 Can you share some practical wisdom and advice about parenting from your experience?
8 Why does God make natural disasters that kill innocent children?
9 Why are the patterns on the bases of the arches above the stage different to each other?
10 Is a Warden or Parish Councillor the Anglican equivalent of what the Bible calls an ‘elder’?

Join us this Saturday at 5pm where after church we have dinner together at 7pm followed by our ‘Nightlife’ program from 8pm.

Or join us Sunday at 9am where we’ll gather for church, and then after will have fellowship over morning tea and tasty espresso!

We have kids programs at both of our services! Join us for ‘Joeys’ (toddlers through to preschool), ‘Junior Roos’ (for school years K to 2), and ‘Senior Roos’ (for school years 3 to 6). Our service is live streamed to the TV in the hall so if you need to stay with your child, you won’t miss out on God’s word.

If you can’t make it in person, head to watch.jamberooanglican.com to watch our livestream. To catch up on previous sermons, head to our Youtube channel youtube.jamberooanglican.com.

1 Kings – Power and Hope 5: The Building King 1 Kings 7 Jodie McNeill – 6-7 March 2021

Leaving a legacy

Building can be good and ____

They needed a palace as well as a ______

They key role of the king was to _____

The palace and temple were ________

The bronze Tabernacle things get ________

The Tabernacle symbolised the ________ of God

Two, giant, fancy _______ made from bronze

Jakin means, ‘He will _________’.

Boaz means, ‘In Him is ________’.

A giant, bronze pool called ‘The ___’.

All of Israel was ________

God is in control of his ________

Only Christ’s water can _______ your sins

Water for ____

Solomon’s ________ pointed us to Christ

Living waters