Introducing Kanishka

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Kanishka Raffel is the Archbishop-elect of our Diocese of Sydney, who was unanimously elected after a three-night selection process involving nearly 800 representatives of our Anglican churches and organisations.

He is currently the Dean of Sydney, namely the senior minister of St Andrew’s Cathedral, where he has served for six years, having previously led a large church in Perth for 16 years, having studied at Moore and served in Sydney and Canberra.

Kanishka is married to Cailey, has two adult daughters, and is aged 56.

Born to Sri Lankan parents in London, he and his family emigrated to Australia from Canada in 1972, where as an adult, he converted to Christ from Buddhism.

I have had the privilege of working closely with Kanishka as I serve as a member of the Gafcon Australasia 2021 Conference committee which he chairs, and I have witnessed first-hand his passion to proclaim Christ faithfully.

As a speaker, he has shown himself to clearly teach the Bible and to lead people to know Jesus better, as he stretches the minds and warms the hearts of the listeners, in obedience to the powerful word of God.

In his speech of thanks to the Synod, he showed his servant heart:

You have elected a weak servant, and you too, are but weak servants.  But we have a mighty Saviour – full of grace, sovereign, sufficient, supreme; having the supremacy in all things so that through him God was pleased to reconcile all things to himself  by making peace through his blood shed on the cross. If I can make a pledge it is this – to stand at the foot of the cross, weak, dependent and forgiven, and from there to seek to serve, as he enables.

Please pray for Kanishka as he prepares for the Inauguration on the 28th May, when he will commence this new ministry to us and with us as our Archbishop.

JODIE McNEILL

Our New Operations Minister

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After a process of advertising and interviewing, the Rector and Wardens are pleased to announce that Jacob Mierendorff has accepted our invitation to serve in the all-new position of ‘Operations Minister’.

Jacob’s focus will be to help everyone in our church work together in the best possible way, so that we can keep focusing on the ministry of word and prayer as we proclaim Christ to the people of our village, valley and beyond.

Following on from the ministry of Kiarnay, Jacob will look after all the ‘machinery’ of our church, from our Elvanto system (with rosters and runsheets), right through to the livestream and social media.

He will also focus on growing our small-group ministry, as well as helping newcomers feel at home in their new church.

Overall, he plans to minister to us all as he seeks to streamline our operations, so that everyone is connected and encouraged in the best way possible.

He will also be looking after the running of the weekend services, as well as serving us through occasional preaching and other word ministries in various contexts.

We’re praying that this will help equip us with the ministry tools and support required to manage our fast-growing church, for the glory of God.

Beginning on the 12th May, Jacob will initially work four days per week, but we are praying that our giving in church will increase enough to enable us to employ him full time as soon as possible.

Please pray for Jacob, and Jemimah, as together they adapt to the life of gospel work, and ask the Lord that Jacob’s ministry might see our church grow stronger as we seek to make disciples of all nations, for the glory of God.

JODIE McNEILL

Coming up this weekend 8-9 May

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This weekend we will be studying chapter 13 of 1 Kings as Jodie McNeill preaches on the topic, ‘The Word of the Lord‘.

Join us Saturday at 5pm and dinner afterwards, followed by our ‘Nightlife’ fun from 8pm. Or Sunday morning at 9am, followed by morning tea and hot espresso. We can’t wait to have you join us!

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:

1 Why were kings anointed with oil?
2 If all tribes but Judah followed Jeroboam, why does Benjamin join with Judah in war?
3 Why do some Gospels say that both criminals crucified with Jesus mocked him, but Luke says that one criminal worshiped him?
4 What is the biggest challenge of being a minister?
5 Did God make people homosexual, and if so, why is it wrong?
6 Why do we bow our heads when we pray?
7 What is the purpose of the tiny arch on the south of the stage?

Our kids’ ministry programs run at both services. We would love to watch your children, from babies to Year 6, and have them join our leaders in a time of fun and learning. The livestream will continue on 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.

1 Kings – Power and Hope 10: The Great Divide 1 Kings 12 Jodie McNeill – 1-2 May 2021

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Choosing a leader

Studying the kings of Israel _______ us about the messiah

Rehoboam meets the people in _______

‘All Israel’ is only the ________ kingdom

The Northern tribe ask ________ to join them

Solomon had put a heavy ____ on them

Jesus offers to take our heavy ____ and burden

The elders tell the king to _____ the people

Jesus came not to be served but to _____

The younger men advise the king to make life ______

Rehoboam makes them serve him ______

God is in control of absolutely __________

The _____ in the kingdom happens

Rehoboam is __________

Jeroboam is made king of the _____

The Lord prevents a ___ between North and South

_______ becomes the capital of the North

Jeroboam makes two golden ______

The Northern kingdom had a __________ way to worship

Jeroboam made a fake ____ of the Lord’s religion

This shows us how much we need _____

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Church News for the week beginning 2nd May

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OUR SERMON

This weekend we continue our series on 1 Kings as Jodie McNeill teaches us about ‘The Great Divide’ in chapter twelve.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month for April is Anglicare. To find out more about how to personally partner visit www.anglicare.org.au

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.

FIT FOR PURPOSE

Our men’s group are meeting this Wednesday starting at the later time of 9am for work on the grounds and, God willing, some more preparation of the hall painting job. Contact James for more info (0412 446 377).

THANK YOU STORM!

Our sister Kiarnay finishes this weekend in her role as Administration and Communications Assistant at our church. We thank God for her hard work and for helping our church grow together in so many ways. We look forward to thanking God for her ministry with us this weekend during our services.

ARCHBISHOP ELECTION

This week our Sydney Synod meets to select our new Archbishop. Paul Massey will attend with Jodie as our representatives.

EQUIP WOMEN

Equip Women is going to be live-streamed from our hall on Saturday 19th June from 10am-3pm! Register directly for $20 per adult through www.equip.org.au, but teens watch free.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The concreting is happening this week, but the formwork has begun. Please avoid the areas that are out of bounds, and enter the hall via the door into the creche (at the rear of the hall) or via the door at the front (next to the kitchen).

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS
1st Paul Vidilini
1st Red Warner
1st Terry Lyall

ANNIVERSARIES
9th Terry & Sharon Lyall

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 $5882.00, leaving a gap of $418.00. Olimometer 2.52 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.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/

Coming up this weekend 1-2 May 2021

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This weekend we continue our series on 1 Kings ‘Power and Hope’ as Jodie McNeill teaches us from chapter twelve.

Join us Saturday at 5pm and dinner afterwards, followed by our ‘Nightlife’ fun from 8pm. Or Sunday morning at 9am, followed by morning tea and hot espresso. We can’t wait to have you with us!

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:

1 Does 2 Samuel 7:14 permit physical punishment in discipline?
2 How is it that the 12 tribes are divided into 10 and 1?
3 If God predestines people, then how can Christians fall away?
4 Do you think we’ll see Solomon in Heaven?

Our kids’ ministry programs run at both services. We would love to watch your children, from babies to Year 6, and have them join our leaders in a time of fun and learning. The livestream will continue on 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.

1 Kings – Power and Hope 9: Losing My Religion – 1 Kings 11 24-25 April 2021

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A time for great rejoicing

It is tragic when a person _____ away

It is tragic when a Christian ______ falls away

We go from great heights to great ______

Solomon loved women from other _______

Jesus must be our number-one ____

Solomon’s heart turned ____ from the Lord

Solomon fully __________ other gods

David was a great ______ with a great saviour

The Lord was very _____ at Solomon

The great kingdom of Israel would be ____ away

In judgement there was _____, for David’s sake

God will forgive us when we ______

Solomon’s sin sits within the ___________ of God

Jeroboam would become ____ of Israel

Jerusalem is the Lord’s precious ____

Solomon is replaced by his son, ________

Don’t love the world or it will lead you ____ Jesus 

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Church News for the week beginning 25th April

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OUR SERMON

This weekend we resume our series on 1 Kings as Jodie McNeill teaches us from chapter eleven on the topic ‘Losing my religion‘.

PAINTING WORKING BEE

We are meeting from 8am today to continue painting the hall. Anyone from church is welcome to come help.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month for April is Bush Church Aid (BCA). To find out more about how to personally partner visit www.bushchurchaid.com.au.

ANZAC DAY

Today Saturday 24th at 10:30am our village will march and gather to remember the fallen.

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.

NEW OPERATIONS MINISTER

Pray for Jodie and our Wardens as they finalise the appointment of an Operations Minister. Pray that our church will raise the necessary funds to enable this position to be full-time.

EQUIP WOMEN

Equip Women is going to be live-streamed from our hall on Saturday 19th June from 10am-3pm! Register directly for $20 per adult through www.equip.org.au, but teens watch free.

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS
25th Greg Cleall
1st Paul Vidilini
1st Red Warner
1st Terry Lyall

ANNIVERSARIES
30th Rod & Kim Ayling

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 $5882.00, leaving a gap of $418.00. Olimometer 2.52 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.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/

Coming up this weekend 24-25 April

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This weekend we jump back into our series on 1 Kings ‘Power and Hope’ as Jodie McNeill teaches us from chapter eleven on the topic ‘Losing my religion‘.

Join us Saturday at 5pm and dinner afterwards, followed by our ‘Nightlife’ fun from 8pm. Or Sunday morning at 9am, followed by morning tea and hot espresso. We can’t wait to see you!

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 that Jodie plans to answer this weekend:

1 Does Mark 8:27-28 suggest that Elijah is not a prophet?
2 When does a person enter God’s rest?
3 When an animal dies, does their spirit go to heaven?
4 Should we raise our hands when we sing in church?

Our kids’ ministry programs also resume this weekend. We invite all children from babies to Year 6 to join our leaders in a time of fun and learning. The livestream will continue on 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 18th April

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OUR SERMON

This weekend we special guest Ben Pfahlert speaking to us from Mark chapter 8 on the topic, ‘Don’t Waste Your Life’.

1 KINGS: POWER AND HOPE

Next weekend we resume our series on 1 Kings as Jodie preaches from chapter 11.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our mission of the month for April is Bush Church Aid (BCA). To find out more about how to personally partner visit www.bushchurchaid.com.au.

ANZAC DAY

Next Saturday 24th at 10:30am our village will march and gather to remember the fallen.

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.

SAM AND EMILY’S WEDDING

This Friday 23rd April at 2pm, Sam Mierendorff and Emily Fackerell are getting married at our church. All are welcome!

KYCK CONFERENCE

Please be praying for our youth who are currently at the Kyck conference in the Blue Mountains, that God will speak to them and move them to become stronger in Him.

NEW OPERATIONS MINISTER

Pray for Jodie and our Wardens as they consider the appointment of an Operations Minister. Pray that our church will raise the necessary funds for this new position.

PAINTING WORKING BEE WEEK

We are meeting from 8am Monday to Thursday this week to get a head start on painting the hall. Anyone from church is welcome to come help.

FAMILY NEWS

BIRTHDAYS
18th Kayte McCann
21st Adrian Lovell
23rd Eleni Clarke
25th Greg Cleall

ANNIVERSARIES
18th Lee & Katie Hudson

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 $5882.00, leaving a gap of $418.00. Olimometer 2.52 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.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/