Church news for the weekend of 4th August 2024

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Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday, Jodie McNeill continues our series ‘Meet Jesus’ with the second sermon from John 3:1-21 called, ‘Meet Jesus with the Religious.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for August is ‘Hope: The Best Is Yet To Come’ by Bryson Smith. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Friday Kids and Youth

Each Friday we meet for our kids and youth groups of SPARK (Years 3 to 6) at 4:30-6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7 to 12) from 7-9pm at the church hall.

Grandparents Conference  

On 31st August the National Grandparents Conference will be gathering in Castle Hill, or via livestream. Details ngmlegacy.com.au

‘Meet Jesus’ Evangelism Series

This weekend we continue our six-week ‘Meet Jesus’ sermon series in conjunction with local Anglican churches. Pray that people would meet Jesus and follow him!

Youth Camp

Our high-school aged members are heading off to their weekend away on 30th August to 1st September at Burrill Pines, near Ulladulla. Chat to Brad about more details, but don’t miss out!

Square One

If you’re in year 3 to 6 then join a group led by leaders from our church at the regional Youthworks ‘Square One’ camp 8-10 November at Port Hacking. Regos from 1st August. See Rach for details and visit www.youthworks.net/squareone

Midweek Small Groups 

By being a member of a Small Group, you are helping us all to care for each other as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. Join a group by filling in the Connect Card or contacting a staff member.

Safe Ministry Matters  

Our Safe Ministry Representative is Gemma Bartlett. Speak to her about everything related to safety in ministry on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com .

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

Up to the end of last month, we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.

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: 356831. BSB: 032605.

Celebrating Creation

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Every four years the people of our planet gather together to celebrate God’s remarkable creation, as the Olympics showcase how people are able to go faster, higher, and stronger than before.

However, as they do so, they usually celebrate humanity, rather than God.

In what could easily be an opportunity to praise the remarkable creation of God, instead his creatures worship themselves as they pursue an atheistic celebration of the breaking of the records that once confined and defined humankind.

It’s a fine line between idolatry and doxology—between worshipping humanity and giving glory to the God who made us—and at each Olympics the gap seems to grow wider.

This year the opening ceremony created controversy with the appropriation of Da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ by a drag queen DJ in the place of Christ.

Yet, the most offensive aspect of the Games must be the lack of worship of the one who fearfully and wonderfully made the men and women who perform and compete at the myriad of events.

As we witness the extraordinary feats of the athletes, our appropriate response should  be to glorify the God who made us and who has given the remarkable gifts that enable the athletic feats splashed across screens throughout the world.

When we glorify humanity we show a contempt for the creator who made every human in his image, and who created us to glorify him as our loving Lord and Saviour.

The distortion of ‘The Last Supper’ seemed to target those who revere Jesus, and yet it is the natural ignorance of God’s hand in creating everything we see that is the most offensive act that happens almost every medal ceremony.

As we marvel at creation, let us glorify the creator, who is worthy of all our praise.

JODIE McNEILL

Coming up this weekend 4th August 2024

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This weekend Jodie will be preaching on the second of the ‘Meet Jesus’ talks, titled ‘Meet Jesus with the Religious’ from John 3:1-21. It’s a really good weekend to bring along someone who hasn’t yet met Jesus.

This weekend we have the following questions for our Question Time:

1 Is it possible to physically hear God’s voice?
2 What happened to the exiles after they went to Assyria (Hosea 11:5)?
3 Was Jesus biologically Mary’s son?
4 How should we react to the mockery of Christians in the Olympics opening ceremony?
5 Is it wrong to kill spiders, cockroaches or ants in the house?

Every day (except Sundays) we meet at 7am online for an online half-hour morning prayer time at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

After church we’ll have brunch in the morning and dinner in the evening, so there’s plenty of time to chat and chew, together!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Church news for the weekend of 28th July 2024

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Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday, Jodie McNeill is beginning our all-new series ‘Meet Jesus’ with the first sermon from John 1:1-18 called, ‘Meet Jesus with the world’.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for July is ‘You’re Only Human’ by Kelly Kapic. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Friday Kids and Youth

Each Friday we meet for our kids and youth groups of SPARK (Years 3 to 6) at 4:30-6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7 to 12) from 7-9pm at the church hall.

Grandparents Conference  

On 31st August the National Grandparents Conference will be gathering in Castle Hill, or via livestream. Details ngmlegacy.com.au 

‘Meet Jesus’ Evangelism Series

This weekend we kick off our six-week ‘Meet Jesus’ sermon series in conjunction with local Anglican churches. Pray that people would meet Jesus and follow him!

Youth Camp

Our high-school aged members are heading off to their weekend away on 30th August to 1st September at Burrill Pines, near Ulladulla. Chat to Brad about more details, but don’t miss out!

Square One

If you’re in year 3 to 6 then join a group led by leaders from our church at the regional Youthworks ‘Square One’ camp 8-10 November at Port Hacking. Regos open 1st August. See Rach for details and visit www.youthworks.net/squareone 

Midweek Small Groups 

By being a member of a Small Group, you are helping us all to care for each other as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. Join a group by filling in the Connect Card or contacting a staff member.

Safe Ministry Matters  

Our Safe Ministry Representative is Gemma Bartlett. Speak to her about everything related to safety in ministry on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com .

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com 

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

Up to the end of last month, we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.

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: 356831. BSB: 032605.

Meet Jesus

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It’s always an exciting experience to meet someone who is really famous, whether they’re a politician, a performer, or another public figure.

But there’s one man who is more important than any other person… and he’s ready and waiting to meet you.

That person is Jesus: the most famous person in history, and the one who is able to change your life in a way that nobody else can.

We meet Jesus by listening to his voice, which we hear as we encounter him in the words of the Bible, whether it’s read or heard.

When we’re willing to listen to what he says, and then to obey his words, we meet Jesus by his Holy Spirit, and can come to truly know him as our loving ruler.

The reason it’s so good for us to meet Jesus is that when we follow him, he promises to bring us forgiveness from the punishment we deserve for rebelling against God, and he brings us the hope of eternity as we experience true, deep friendship with our creator.

Over the next six weeks we’re going to be carefully studying these six special events in Jesus’ life, as recorded in the New Testament book of John:

  • Meet Jesus with the World (John 1:1-18)
  • Meet Jesus with the Religious (John 3:1-21)
  • Meet Jesus with the Outsider (John 4:4-42)
  • Meet Jesus with the Grieving (John 11:1-45)
  • Meet Jesus with the Powerful (John 18:28-19:22)
  • Meet Jesus with the Sceptics (John 20:1-31)

Each week at our 9am and 4pm Sunday church services, there will be a Bible talk that will help everyone meet Jesus.

If you’ve already met Jesus, then these six weeks will bring you closer to him, as you see more of who he is and how his life has changed your life.

If you’ve not yet met Jesus, then over the next six weeks you’ll be brought face-to-face with the man who created the universe and whose life offers the only, true way to find hope and forgiveness through his love and sacrifice, for you.

JODIE McNEILL

Coming up this weekend 28th July 2024

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This Sunday, we kick off our all-new ‘Meet Jesus’ series as Jodie delivers the first talk, ‘Meet Jesus with the World’ from John 1:1-18. It’s a really good weekend to bring along someone who hasn’t yet met Jesus.

This weekend we return to our Question Time and here’s what Jodie’s planning to answer for us:

1 How can there be evil spirits in heaven (Ephesians 6:12)?
2 Can the Holy Spirit work without the Bible?
3 What’s the difference between low church and high church?
4 How are our normal church services intergenerational?
5 How did people decide which books to put in the Bible?
6 Is there a biblical explanation for Deja Vu?

Every day (except Sundays) we meet at 7am online for an online half-hour morning prayer time at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

After church we’ll have brunch in the morning and dinner in the evening, so there’s plenty of time to chat and chew, together!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Church news for the weekend of 21st July 2024

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Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday, Jodie McNeill is giving a special, one-off sermon on Psalm 139 called ‘You are precious to God.’ Andy McPhail will be preaching his third sermon on‘The Race’ in a few months’ time.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for July is ‘You’re Only Human’ by Kelly Kapic. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Friday Kids and Youth

On 26th July we’re back to our normal Friday groups of SPARK (Years 3 to 6) at 4:30-6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7 to 12) from 7-9pm at the church hall.

Equip Women  

Equip Women’s Conference, ‘Hope for the Weary’ livestream on Saturday 27th July, 2-5pm. Afternoon Tea included. $22 (teens free.)  Register at equip.org.au and RSVP by SMS to Gabriella on 0418685169

‘Meet Jesus’ Evangelism Series

From 28 July to 1st September we’re having a six-week ‘Meet Jesus’ sermon series in conjunction with local Anglican churches. Pray that people would meet Jesus and follow him!

Schools Out, Kids In!

Our ‘Schools out, kids in’ church services continues for one more Sunday, as Rach leads us in extra-intergenerational services for all ages and stages, all together!

Square One

If you’re in year 3 to 6 then join a group led by leaders from our church at the regional Youthworks ‘Square One’ camp 8-10 November at Port Hacking. Regos open 1st August. See Rach for details and visit www.youthworks.net/squareone 

Midweek Small Groups 

By being a member of a Small Group, you are helping us all to care for each other as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. Join a group by filling in the Connect Card or contacting a staff member.

Safe Ministry Matters  

Our Safe Ministry Representative is Gemma Bartlett. Speak to her about everything related to safety in ministry on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com .

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com 

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

Up to the end of last month, we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.

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: 356831. BSB: 032605.

Looking back and forward

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On the 20th of January this year, I let the world of Instagram know that I was moving on to a new adventure. 

I felt that this song from Rend Collective captured my feelings perfectly:

“You are the adventure of a lifetime, Jesus.
you take my heart and make it wild
you are the thrill my soul is seeking, Jesus
your grace has no horizon line
I’ll go anywhere, anywhere at all
As long as I’m with you, Jesus”

Church family, can you believe that I’ve been on this new adventure with you all for six months?

As I look back, I remember that I had goals I was keen to set. I was so excited (and a little nervous) to meet and know you all!

Yet, my start with you all was one of real hardship with the passing of my Dad. Looking back I can see how in such a dark time I already had you around me as my new family, even though we didn’t know each other well. 

Your care, kindness, prayers, and messages meant the absolute world to me, given that many times I couldn’t return to Sydney.

Looking back I’m so thankful to God that this is where he has placed me with you all as I get to live out my dream job alongside you every day!

I’m so excited for what the next six months and beyond will bring!

I look forward to seeing God’s will be done in the kids’ programs and in the households of our churches as we partner in making disciples of the next generation.

I’m looking forward to finding a way to keep bridging the gap to Sunday church from our Friday afternoon Spark kids’ club, where we have a few non-church kids attending.

I’m looking forward to praying a big prayer that we might have five, non-Christian families attend our kids programs! Will you join me in this prayer?

RACH BEMMER

Coming up this weekend 21st July 2024

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This Sunday, Jodie’s preaching a special, one-off sermon entitled ‘You are precious to God’ from Psalm 139. Andy McPhail’s third sermon in his series ‘The Race’ will now be heard in a few weeks’ time, after the six-week ‘Meet Jesus’ series.

This weekend it’s the third of our three weekends in our ‘Schools Out, Kids In’ program, where Rach helps us work to make our church gatherings even more intergenerational.

This week we won’t be having a question time but feel free to reply to send your questions via email or text.

Every day (except Sundays) we meet at 7am online for an online half-hour morning prayer time at zoom.jamberooanglican.com and you’re very welcome to join us!

After church we’ll have brunch in the morning and dinner in the evening, so there’s plenty of time to chat and chew, together!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Church News for the weekend of 14th July 2024

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Sermon Series

This Sunday, Andrew McPhail continues his three-week series on ‘The Race’ from Philippians 3, with the title, ‘Running the Race: Pressing On’

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for July is ‘You’re Only Human’ by Kelly Kapic. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Friday Kids and Youth

We’re having a holiday break from our normal Friday groups of SPARK (Years 3 to 6) at 4:30-6pm, and Youth Group (Years 7 to 12) from 7-9pm at the church hall.

Equip Women  

Equip Women’s Conference, ‘Hope for the Weary’ livestream on Saturday 27th July, 2-5pm. Afternoon Tea included. $22 (teens free.)  Register at equip.org.au and RSVP by SMS to Gabriella on 0418685169

‘Meet Jesus’ Evangelism Series

From 28 July to 1st September we’re having a six-week ‘Meet Jesus’ sermon series in conjunction with local Anglican churches. Pray that people would meet Jesus and follow him!

Schools Out, Kids In!

Our ‘Schools out, kids in’ church services continues this Sunday and next week, as Rach leads us in extra-intergenerational services for all ages and stages, all together!

Midweek Small Groups 

By being a member of a Small Group, you are helping us all to care for each other as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. Join a group by filling in the Connect Card or contacting a staff member.

Safe Ministry Matters  

Our Safe Ministry Representative is Gemma Bartlett. Speak to her about everything related to safety in ministry on 0414 425 639 or email gemma.bartlett@jamberooanglican.com .

Catch up on Sermons and Questions

Listen to sermons and our Question Time on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by searching ‘Jamberoo Anglican’. You can also watch previous services at watch.jamberooanglican.com 

Church Giving

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. For last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. 

Olimometer 2.52

Up to the end of last month, we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $245,588, leaving a gap of $27,412.

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: 356831. BSB: 032605.