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Church news for the week beginning 15th April 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie will be talking on the topic ‘The right side of history’ from Acts chapter 13 verses 16 to 41.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Ladies Dinner

You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and beyond on this Tuesday 19th April to hear Kate Stace. Dinner is $7 payable at the door, and there is no need to RSVP.

Anzac Day March

Join the community of Jamberoo for an Anzac Day Service on Saturday 22nd April at 10.15am for a 10.30am start. Fall in outside RSL Hall, Allowrie St.

Children’s and youth programs in holidays

During school holidays our normal midweek children’s and youth programs take a break until 28th April. However we plan to continue a mini-program during the 5pm Saturday service as required.

Emergency Cyclone Debbie Appeal

Anglican Aid has launched an appeal to help those affected by Cyclone Debbie in Queensland and NSW. For more information or to donate please visit anglicanaid.org.au or call (02) 9284 1406.

Gong Men’s Day – save the date

Join us on Saturday 17th June, 8.30am to 2pm, or 5pm to 9.30pm at Dapto Anglican for a great day of teaching and encouragement for the men of our region.

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Death has been conquered

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Death is an intruder in our lives and relationships, leaving gaping holes and hardships. It is an enemy that seems insurmountable.

Left to our own resources, we have very little to say, very few answers to contribute.

Our world is left confused and its inability to answer the question of death shows a hollowness in its answers to the questions of life.

And this is exactly how the followers of Jesus would have felt on that first Easter weekend. Death had taken their teacher, their friend, their Lord.

But this death was unlike any other. This was not another victim of death’s relentless dominion over us.

In Jesus’ death was God’s decisive victory: it was part of his plan.

For Jesus was delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, to be crucified by the hands of lawless men. But, God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it (Acts 2:23).

God is not silent in the face of death.

Christ has been raised from the dead, as the Apostle triumphantly states in 1 Corinthians 15, and it continues with a promise to us all. “Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Cor 15:20).

It is a promise that we too will be raised up with Christ.

However it is a promise that may at times sit on the shelves of our hearts gathering dust. But it is a promise that cannot stay there for long.

It is too important. It is too relevant. For we live in a world marred by death.

Jesus resurrection is God’s proclamation, his loud and triumphant announcement. Death has been conquered.

“Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”  (1 Corinthians 15:54-55)

Simon Chaplin

Church news for the week beginning 8th April 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend we welcome Simon Chaplin, who will be talking on the topic ‘God’s perfect plan ‘ from John chapter 11 verses 45 to 53.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Good Friday Service

Join us at 9.30am for a special Good Friday service on Friday 14th April, with Graham Errington speaking. We’ll be meeting at our normal times of 5pm on Saturday and 8am on Easter Sunday.

Ladies Dinner

You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and beyond on Tuesday 19th April to hear Kate Stace. Dinner is $7 payable at the door, and there is no need to RSVP.

Children’s and youth programs in holidays

During school holidays our normal midweek children’s and youth programs take a break until 28th April. However we plan to continue a mini-program during the 5pm Saturday service as required.

Emergency Cyclone Debbie Appeal

Anglican Aid has launched an appeal to help those affected by Cyclone Debbie in Queensland and NSW. For more information or to donate please visit anglicanaid.org.au or call (02) 9284 1406.

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Church news for the week beginning 1st April 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend we welcome our own Mark Howard, who will be speaking on the topic ‘Effective and Productive in the Knowledge of Jesus’ from 2 Peter chapter 1 verses 1 to 15.

Next week’s Bible Talk

Next week we welcome Simon Chaplin, who will be talking on the topic ‘God’s perfect plan ‘ from John chapter 11 verses 45 to 53.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Men’s Dinner

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday 4th April to hear Matthew Meek at the Central Hotel, Shellharbour. RSVP via the comment card or 0439 561 373 or email mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com.

Dinner at the Bowlo

Join us this Thursday at 6pm at the Jamberoo Bowling Club for a relaxed meal together at the ‘Wok and Grill’ restaurant, for great steaks, tasty Chinese, and lots of laughs.

Parish Council

We give thanks to God for our new Parish Council, and thank Annette Gibson for agreeing to join as the nominee of the Senior Minister.

New Rosters

New rosters are out now. If you need a paper version, grab one from the information table, or otherwise log onto www.jamberooanglican.net to see what dates and roles you are scheduled for.

Good Friday Service

Join us at 9.30am for a special Good Friday service on Friday 14th April, with Graham Errington speaking. We’ll be meeting at our normal times of 5pm on Saturday and 8am on Easter Sunday.

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Church news for the week beginning 25th March 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie concludes our series looking at the Five Solas of the Reformation, with the next talk titled  ‘For the glory of God alone’.

Next week’s Bible Talk

Next week we welcome our own Mark Howard, who will be talking on the topic ‘Effective and Productive in the Knowledge of Jesus’ from 2 Peter chapter 1 verses 1 to 15.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Annual General Meeting

We give thanks to God for our new office holders in 2017. Our Wardens are Robert Curll, Trevor Lucas and James Rosten. Our Parish Counsellors are Pauline Swan, Nick Calhau and Paul Massey (with one more still to be nominated by the Rector). Our Synod Representative is Pauline Swan.

Jamberoo Interchurch Service

Join with fellow church-goers around our village and valley in our quarterly inter-church service. Sunday 26th March 7pm at St Matthew’s Catholic Church.

Weekendaway is next week!

Sunday 26th March is the very last day to register for next weekend’s church holiday on 31st March to 2nd April at Waterslea, near Nowra. We need to tell Youthworks our numbers by Monday morning. Please do everything you can to join us, as it’s set to be a very special time away. Peter Jensen has prepared some terrific talks on the topic ‘Being Human’, and we’re praying that God will feed us in a powerful way as the Word is preached. For the Saturday night you will need to dress up as your favourite book or movie character. 

Remember – if you can’t afford to pay, we have people who will subsidise your fees. Money has already been given, so please come and join us! And if you need to pay us later, that’s fine, too!

Men’s Dinner

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond on Tuesday 4th April to hear Matthew Meek at the Central Hotel, Shellharbour. RSVP via the comment card or 0439 561 373.

New Rosters

New rosters are out now. If you need a paper version, grab one from the information table, or otherwise log onto www.jamberooanglican.net to see what dates and roles you are scheduled for.

 

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Church news for the week beginning 18th March 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie continues our series looking at the Five Solas of the Reformation, with the next talk titled ‘Christ alone’.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

AGM and Pot Luck Lunch

Our AGM will be held this weekend, Sunday 19th March, with a BYO Pot-luck lunch starting at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to meet people from across our two congregations, with the formal meeting from 2pm to 3.30pm. An important time to review the past and plan the future, as we also elect representatives to serve our church. Please pick up a nomination form at the front desk.

Ladies’ Dinner

You’re invited to join the women of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday night 21st March to hear Jane Tooher. We meet at Oak Flat Anglican and start at 7pm. Dinner is $7 payable at the door, and there is no need to RSVP.

Jamberoo Interchurch Service

Join with fellow church-goers around our village and valley in our quarterly inter-church service. Sunday 26th March 7pm at St Matthew’s Catholic Church.

Two weeks to the Weekendaway

Don’t miss out on our awesome church retreat on the weekend of the 31st March – 2nd April.  Our guest speaker is Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney, who is speaking on the topic ‘Being Human’. For the Saturday night you will need to dress up as your favourite book or movie character. Registration closes next Sunday 26th March.

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Church news for the week beginning 11th March 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Simon Chaplin continues our series looking at the Five Solas of the Reformation, with the next talk titled ‘Grace alone’.

Mission of the month: Church Missionary Society (CMS)

CMS is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

AGM and Pot Luck Lunch

Our AGM will be held on Sunday 19th March, with a BYO Pot-luck lunch starting at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to meet people from across our two congregations, with the formal meeting from 2pm to 3.30pm. An important time to review the past and plan the future, as we also elect representatives to serve our church. Please pick up a nomination form at the front desk.

Ladies’ Dinner

You’re invited to join the women of Oak Flats and beyond on Tuesday night 21st March to hear Jane Tooher. We meet at Oak Flat Anglican and start at 7pm. Dinner is $7 payable at the door, and there is no need to RSVP.

Floral Display

We will be hosting a floral display at the church on 18th March, from 9am to 3.30pm. $8 includes viewing of display and refreshments. For information call Helen 4236 0158.

Jamberoo Interchurch Service

Join with fellow church-goers around our village and valley in our quarterly inter- church service. Sunday 26th March 7pm at St Matthew’s Catholic Church.

Three weeks to the Weekendaway

Don’t miss out on our awesome church retreat on the weekend of the 31st March – 2nd April.  Our guest speaker is Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney, who is speaking on the topic ‘Being Human’. Now is the time to register! For the Saturday night you will need to dress up as your favourite book or movie character.

New roster coming soon

If you’re unavailable to serve on a roster from 27th March through 25th June please let us know via comment card, email office@jamberooanglican.com or even better go to www.jamberooanglican.net

‘What has God Joined Together?’ booklet and website now available

A reminder that the booklet “What has God Joined Together?” is now available. In conjunction with the distribution of this booklet, a website with the booklet’s content and other additional resources is now live. The website is here: http://sydneyanglicans.net/marriage

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Church news for the week beginning 4th March 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie continues our series looking at the Five Solas of the Reformation, with the next talk titled ‘Faith alone’.

Mission of the month: Church Missionary Society (CMS)

CMS is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

AGM and Pot Luck Lunch

Our AGM will be held on Sunday 19th March, with a BYO Pot-luck lunch starting at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to meet people from across our two congregations, with the formal meeting from 2pm to 3.30pm. An important time to review the past and plan the future, as we also elect representatives to serve our church. Please pick up a nomination form at the front desk.

Men’s Dinner

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday 7th March to hear Ben Pfahlert at the Central Hotel, Shellharbour. RSVP via the comment card or 0439 561 373.

Floral Display

We will be hosting a floral display at the church on 18th March, from 9am to 3.30pm. $8 includes viewing of display and refreshments. For information call Helen 4236 0158.

Jamberoo Interchurch Service

Join with fellow church-goers around our village and valley in our quarterly inter- church service. Sunday 26th March 7pm at St Matthew’s Catholic Church.

Four weeks to the Weekendaway

Don’t miss out on our awesome church retreat on the weekend of the 31st March – 2nd April.  Our guest speaker is Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney. It’s time to register!

New roster coming soon

If you’re unavailable to serve on a roster from 27th March through 25th June please let us know via comment card, email office@jamberooanglican.com or even better go to www.jamberooanglican.net

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Church news for the week beginning 25th February 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie begins our new five-week series looking at the Five Solas of the Reformation, with the first talk titled ‘Scripture alone’.

Mission of the month: Church Missionary Society (CMS)

CMS is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

‘What has God Joined Together?’ booklet now available

The booklet “What has God Joined Together?” is now available. This booklet has been released by the Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney to help inform Christians in our Diocese, and equip us to engage with friends and neighbours on the critical issue and debate on the redefinition of marriage.

Parish Council

Our Parish Council meets this Monday, 27th February at 2.30pm at the church. Please remember them in your prayers.

Dinner at the Bowlo

Join us this Thursday at 6pm at the Jamberoo Bowling Club for a relaxed meal together at the ‘Wok and Grill’ restaurant, for great steaks, tasty Chinese, and lots of laughs.

Day of Prayer

Join us on Friday 3rd March at 2pm for the Day of Prayer, held at Jamberoo Anglican Church.

Men’s Dinner

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond on Tuesday 7th March to hear Ben Pfahlert at the Central Hotel, Shellharbour. RSVP via the comment card or 0439 561 373.

AGM and Pot Luck Lunch

Our AGM will be held on Sunday 19th March, with a BYO Pot-luck lunch starting at 1pm. This is a great opportunity to meet people from across our two congregations, with the formal meeting from 2pm to 3.30pm.

Five weeks to the Weekendaway

Don’t miss out on our awesome church retreat on the weekend of the 31st March – 2nd April.  Our guest speaker is Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney. It’s time to register!

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .

Church news for the week beginning 18th February 2017

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This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend we welcome Bishop Peter Hayward who will be speaking on the topic ‘A Building that lasts’ from 1 Corinthians chapter 3 verses 5 to 23.

New sermon series

Next weekend we’re kicking off a new five-week series looking at the five Solas of the Reformation. The series is called ‘Five Foundations’.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry through the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

A new Bible and Prayer gathering

Starting next Saturday, 25th February, 4.00 – 4.45pm (before 5pm church), meeting in the Church Hall. Hearing the Bible, learning in community – you ask your questions, make your comments, praying and caring, reading and prayer guide for personal use at home. Contact Mark on 0438 342 042, or markdonaldhoward@gmail.com.

Kyngdon Catch-up

Roger and Amanda Kyngdon are over here from Western Australia, and will be joining us for a coffee and dessert night to share about their ministry with BCA (The Bush Church Aid). Thursday 23rd February 7.30pm at Oak Flats Anglican.

First Ladies’ Dinner for the year

You are invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday 21st February to hear Cassie Sharp. 7pm in the church, cost $7. No need to RSVP, just turn up!

Ladies Guild AGM

The Ladies Guild are meeting this Wednesday 22nd February in the church hall at 2pm for their Annual General Meeting.

Combined Leadership Meeting

Saturday, 25th February is our next Combined Leadership meeting at Oak Flats Anglican Church, starting at 8.00am.

Six weeks to the Weekendaway

Don’t miss out on our awesome church retreat on the weekend of the 31st March – 2nd April.  Our guest speaker is Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney. It’s time to register!

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: Church of England Jamberoo. Account number: 10081274. BSB: 062562 .