This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie continues our series on the Old Testament book of Job, with the title, ‘Mythbusting Apologetics’ from chapters 27 to 28.

Mission of the month: Anglicare

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

National Church Life Survey

This weekend we will be conducting the National Church Life Survey (NCLS). .

The purpose of the NCLS is to help churches to be more vital and effective. Through the survey our churchgoers will be able to give their thoughts, opinions and experiences of church life. The survey provides valuable feedback that enables leaders at local, regional and national levels to evaluate and plan for the future.

Our church’s contribution will form an important part of the national snapshot of the whole Australian Church.

Men’s Dinner

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday night 1st November for the next Men’s Dinner. Our speaker is Les Stewart. 6.30pm at the Central Hotel Function Room. Bookings essential. Phone 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 Chinese meal together.

Synod update

Lots of great things happened at the Sydney Anglican Synod this past month. For extended coverage, visit www.sydneyanglicans.net or wait for the special update in next month’s Southern Cross magazine.

 

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 $5616.00, leaving a gap of $684.00.

Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $191,100. Compared to that total we received $171,812, leaving a gap of $19,288.

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 .

This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie begins the second half of our series on the Old Testament book of Job from chapters 22 to 24 with the topic, ‘Mythbusting repentance.’

Mission of the month: Anglicare

Anglicare is our mission of the month. Support this ministry by purchasing gifts from the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Ladies Dinner

You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and our region this Tuesday 18th October to hear Christine Jensen. Dinner is $7 payable on the night at 35 Fisher Street Oak Flats, and there is no need to RSVP.

Ladies Guild Cake Stall and Rose Show

The Ladies Guild are holding a cake stall on Saturday 22nd October from 9am outside the Antique shop (opposite the bowling club). Donations such as cakes, jams, pickles, marmalades & fresh produce would be greatly appreciated. All donations can be brought to the stall on the day or dropped in at the Lucas’ place beforehand – 88 Churchill Street, Jamberoo.
From midday there will be an Art, Rose and Car show. Make sure you come along and see what Jamberoo has to offer.

Combined Leadership Meeting

Saturday 22nd October is our next Combined Leadership meeting at Oak Flats Anglican Church, starting at 8.00am.

KBECET Dinner

The KBECET (Kiama Board for Employing Christian Education Teachers) Annual Dinner is on Saturday 22nd October. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are $25 each. Contact Vic East on 4236 0525.

 

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 $5616.00, leaving a gap of $684.00.

Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $191,100. Compared to that total we received $171,812, leaving a gap of $19,288.

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 .

This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend we welcome Matthew Meek, who will be speaking on the topic “Trusting God” from Genesis chapter 22 verses 1 to 19.

Next week’s Bible Talk

Next week, Dan Odell, chaplain at Shellharbour Anglican College, will be speaking on the topic “The Prodigal Son” from Luke chapter 15 verses 11 to 32.

Mission of the month: Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES)

AFES is our mission of the month. Support this ministry by purchasing gifts from the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Men’s Dinner

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday night 4th October for the next Men’s Dinner. Our speaker is Lachlan Edwards, from Figtree Anglican. 6.30pm at the Central Hotel Function Room. Bookings essential. Phone 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 Chinese meal together.

SWITCH Women’s Conference

The women’s conference for the Illawarra is on Saturday 15th October from 8:45am to 4:30pm at Waterslea Conference Centre (Nowra). Cost $60. Bookings and details www.southernwomen.org.au. Registrations close Sunday 9th October.

Children’s and youth programs in holidays

During school holidays our normal midweek children’s and youth programs take a break until the week of 10th October.

Thanks from Lawrie Craft

To Meree’s friends of Jamberoo, and especially the church family. We thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers during the period of her illness and at her passing into glory. Her memories of Jamberoo were very precious to her, and even though the disease appeared to take every facet of her being from her, we were able to tell her about Jamberoo, the church and her neighbours and friends along with the other special people, events and places that had been important to her. Meree’s faith in her God was firm, established over 5o years ago, and that could not have been take away. Marie is now in heaven with her Saviour, well and sharing i the joys of that place, meeting up with those she so dearly loved, that have gone before her. Lawrie, Kyle, Glenn and Elise together with their families truly appreciate you all so much. God bless, and keep you safe. Lawrie.

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 $5616.00, leaving a gap of $684.00.

Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $191,100. Compared to that total we received $171,812, leaving a gap of $19,288.

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 .

This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend we welcome our guest speaker George Statheos. At our 5pm Saturday service, George will be speaking on the topic “Gospel to the world” from Acts chapter 17 verses 16 to 34. At our 8am Sunday service, George will be speaking on the topic “Fishers of people” from Luke chapter 5 verses 1 to 11.

Next week’s Bible Talk

Next week, Graham Errington will be speaking on the topic “Blessed are your eyes” from Luke chapter 10 verses 17 to 24.

Greek Food!

In honour of George’s visit, we will be having a Greek dinner after our 5pm service. Please join us for a wonderful time of fellowship and great food.

Weekendaway speaker announced!

We’re delighted to announce that Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney, will be our guest speaker at our 2017 Weekendaway. Keep 31st March – 2nd April free in your diary. An unmissable event in the life of our church.

Jamberoo Interchurch Service

Join with fellow churchgoers around our village and valley in our quarterly interchurch service. This Sunday 18th September at 7pm at Jamberoo Uniting Church.

Ladies Dinner

You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and our region this Tuesday 20th September to hear Tara Stenhouse. Dinner is $7 payable on the night at 35 Fisher Street Oak Flats, and there is no need to RSVP.

Mission of the month: Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES)

AFES is our mission of the month. Support this ministry by purchasing gifts from the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

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 $5616.00, leaving a gap of $684.00.

Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $191,100. Compared to that total we received $171,812, leaving a gap of $19,288.

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 .

This weekend’s Bible Talk

This weekend Jodie concludes the series ‘Two Ways to Live’ with the sixth talk “The choice” from Matthew chapter 6 verse 24, chapter 7 verses 13 to 14 & verses 24 to 27, and John chapter 3 verses 16 to 18 & verse 36.

New Assistant Minister

We’re delighted to announce that Simon Chaplin has accepted our invitation to join us in January as the new Assistant Minister. See this week’s news story to find out about Simon, Amy and their family.

Two Ways to Live phone app

The Two Ways to Live gospel presentation is available as an iOS app for your iPhone or iPad, or if you have an Android phone, there is an app in the Google Play store.

Mission of the month: Church Missionary Society (CMS)

CMS is our mission of the month. Support this ministry by purchasing gifts from the ‘Mission Table’ in the Hall.

Men’s Dinner

You’re invited to join the men of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday night 6th September for the next Men’s Dinner. Our speaker is Peter Hayward, Bishop of Wollongong. 6.30pm at the Central Hotel Function Room. Bookings essential. Phone 0439 561 373 or email mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com

Join a Small-group Bible Study!

Monday 7.30pm with Phil Pratt for young adults (at his house in Kiama Downs);
Wednesday 7.30pm with Trevor and Robyn Lucas (at their house in Jamberoo);
Friday 9.30am with Mandy McNeill for women (at her house in Jamberoo);
Sunday 9.45am with Graham Errington and Mark Howard (at the church);
Sunday 5pm with Mark Howard (at the church).

Visit of George Statheos

George Statheos will be visiting our church for four days from Thursday 15th September to Sunday 18th September for a mini-mission. Please let us know if you are able to provide or help with the Greek meal on the Saturday.

It’s great to wear your nametags

Thank you for taking the time to find and wear your nametags each week. It’s a great way to connect with newcomers, and to strengthen our community.

Safe Ministry Representative

We give thanks to Di Thompson for her many years of service as the Safe Ministry Representative. Annette Gibson has now accepted the role as the new Safe Ministry Representative.

Pie Fundraiser

A reminder for those who have ordered pies for KBECET fundraiser that money needs to be collected by Vic East by Sunday, 11th September. Pies will then be able to be collected from Kiama Anglican Hall on Monday, 12th September.

Time to take your photo!

Over the next coming weeks, we would like to take new photos of our church members to update our church database before Simon and Amy Chaplin join us. Please make sure you stick around after the service, so your photo can be taken.

 

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 $5616.00, leaving a gap of $684.00.

Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $191,100. Compared to that total we received $171,812, leaving a gap of $19,288.

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 .