Church News for 16th March 2025

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Service Times

Please Join us for Sunday morning at 9am or Sunday after at 4pm for fellowship.

Sunday’s Sermon

This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Tony Galea preaches to us from Proverbs 6: 16-19 12:17-20 “Wisdom and Truth “

Kids Church

During the sermon the Primary aged children are welcome to head across to the Hall for Kids Church, where the teaching will follow the Same pattern as the sermon series

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. Resuming Friday 7th February.

Hope for the Illawarra

A Region-Wide Mission Partnership. On 28 and 29 March of 2025, many will gather to hear the uncompromising Truth of Christ as the only source of hope and path to eternal life.
More information https://www.hopefortheillawarra.com.au

Tickets now on Sale for $15.00 follow the link to purchase Hope For The Illawarra | Leading The Way and Local Churches

Continue to Pray for your unbelieving Friends and Family to attend Hope for Illawarra Mission.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for March is “Hope the best is yet to come” by Bryson Smith. With insight and humour, Bryson unpacks what the Bible has to say about hope what it is (and isn’t), and how it comforts, challenges and directs us in our day-to-day lives as Christians. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

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

Christianity Explained

Are you or a friend interested in understanding the Christian Faith more? Our church is offering this short course of 4 sessions, of about 1hour each. It’s an easy & straightforward way to know. See Tony Galea after the service for details

Our Finances

Please pray and be generous as we remember God’s Generosity to us !

Name Tag (This is the last week)_

In the interest of making, it easy for newcomers to know our members, a parishioner has donated the money for permanent name tags. Should you like to take advantage of this offer Please follow the link , name tag sign up! If you prefer there will be sticky labels still available at each service

New Parish council and Wardens

Please pray for our New Parish Council and Wardens. More next week on who is who .

First Aid training

Are you seeking to be First Aid Trained or update your First Aid Training? 

The Sydney Diocese organises subsidised First Aid courses held in parishes available to parish staff, volunteers and parishioners to attend. 

The training is provided by Red Cross Training Services (Registered Training Organisation No. 3605). The next local training day is to be held at BULLI ANGLICAN CHURCH, 66 Park Rd, Bulli 2516 on Saturday March 22nd.

Registration is required for all courses. To register and arrange payment, please call Red Cross Corporate Services on 1800 RED CROSS (733 276 (press 3)). Please advise that you are attending training with the Anglican Church and quote promotion code ANGLICANFABR.

Registration closes 17 March!

Come and See

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After Jesus had challenged Philip to follow Him, Philip was so excited that he wanted to share what he knew. Jn 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law.  When Nathanael hesitated and argued, Philip adopted Jesus’ own words: “Come and see” (John 1:39). Later on, Jesus would invite, “Come … and drink” (John 7:37) and, “Come and dine” (John21:12

Come” is the great invitation of God’s grace.

When Nathanael came to Jesus, he discovered that the Lord already knew all about him! What a shock!

When Jesus revealed His knowledge of Nathanael, where he had been and what he had been doing, this was enough to convince the man that Jesus indeed was “the Son of God, the King of Israel.” His experience was like that of the Samaritan woman at the well. “When he [Messiah] is come, he will tell us all things.… Come, see a man who told me all things that ever I did” (John 4:25, 29).

The revealing of the human heart should also take place in the ministry of local churches (1 Cor. 14:23–35). Our preaching should be one of challenge asking God of what can we learn about ourselves and of God himself. When Philip witnessed to Nathanael, the evidence

he gave was Moses and the prophets (John 1:45).

It is always good to tie our personal witness to the Word of God.

Have you invited your friends yet to hear from God?

Jesus is always willing to speak into the hearts of those who seek!

Tony

Come” is the great invitation of God’s grace.

When Nathanael came to Jesus, he discovered that the Lord already knew all about him! What a shock!

When Jesus revealed His knowledge of Nathanael, where he had been and what he had been doing, this was enough to convince the man that Jesus indeed was “the Son of God, the King of Israel.” His experience was like that of the Samaritan woman at the well. “When he [Messiah] is come, he will tell us all things.… Come, see a man who told me all things that ever I did” (John 4:25, 29).

The revealing of the human heart should also take place in the ministry of local churches (1 Cor. 14:23–35). Our preaching should be one of challenge asking God of what can we learn about ourselves and of God himself. When Philip witnessed to Nathanael, the evidence

he gave was Moses and the prophets (John 1:45).

It is always good to tie our personal witness to the Word of God.

Have you invited your friends yet to hear from God?

Jesus is always willing to speak into the hearts of those who seek!

Tony

Church news for the weekend of 21st April 2024

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‘Life in the Presence of God’

This Sunday, Brad Vidilini is preaching a one-off sermon called ‘Life in the Presence of God’ from Leviticus chapter 16.

Book of the Month

Our book of the month for April is ‘Caring For One Another’ by Ed Welch. Physical copies are available at our bookstall or buy online at: wanderingbookseller.com.au

Friday Kids and Youth

We’re taking the next Friday off during school holidays, but we normally meet for SPARK (Years 3 to 6) at 4:30-6pm, or Youth Group (Years 7 to 12) from 7-9pm at the church hall. 

KYCK is nearly here!  

Our youth are heading up to Katoomba next weekend for the annual KYCK Conference on Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April.

Gong Men’s Day  

Join men from around the region at Figtree Anglican on Saturday 1st June 9am to 2:30pm with speaker Dave Jensen on‘The Cross-Shaped Man.’ Register facebook.com/gongmensday $55/$45 (concession)

Kids Ministry Training Day 

Join us in our hall as we participate in the livestream of the SMBC Children’s Ministry Conference on Saturday 4th May with keynote speaker Sandy Galea. Register at smbc.edu.au and see Rach Bemmer for other details.

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 

Giving update

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. 

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Up to the end of last month, we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $289,623, leaving a gap of $-16,623.

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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.

Coming up this weekend 17th March 2024

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This Sunday we continue our series by Jodie called The Spirit of Christ from John chapters 13 to 16 as we experience the extraordinary night before his death as he gathers with his disciples. We’re looking this weekend at John 16:1-11 as we see the ‘Spirit of Conviction’.

Here are the questions that Jodie plans to answer during our church services:

1 What does John mean by ‘the world?’
2 Should Christians observe a sabbath day?
3 Why should we strive to enter God’s rest? (Hebrews 4:9-11)
4 Who is the leader in Hosea 1:11?
5 Was Hosea’s marriage to Gomer real?
6 Was Gomer a virgin when she got married?
7 Now we’ve repaid our loan, will Parish Council reduce the offertory target?

If you’d like to add a question to the list, there’s still time… send and email or message and we’ll get Jodie to answer it this weekend.

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!

Coming up this Sunday 26th November 2023

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This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill begins an all-new series on Malachi called ‘The Message of the King,’ as he looks at chapter one and the title, ‘Fear the King.’

After our 9 am service we’ll be enjoying brunch together, and after our 4 pm service we’ll be having dinner.

We’d love you to join us in-person if you’re able, or watch our livestream at watch.jamberooanglican.com.

Here are the questions you’ve asked that Jodie plans to answer during church this Sunday:

1 Why was the NLT right to translate ‘ministry’ as ‘making dinner?’
2 Is it OK to want to do things for God as an act of thanksgiving?
3 How does God feel when a person turns to Christ?

If you’d like to add a question to the list, then send an email or message… there’s still plenty of room for your question!

See you on Sunday, God willing!

Church News for the week beginning 19th November 2023

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OUR SERMON

This Sunday we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from Two Ways To Live about ‘Repentance and Faith’.

BAPTISM OF OLIVIA AND ELIJAH WALES AT 9AM

On Sunday morning we look forward to joining together for the baptism of Olivia and Elijah Wales.

JAMBEROO COMMUNITY CAROLS

You’re invited to join with the community of Jamberoo on Tuesday 12th December at 6:30-8:30pm at Reid Park. Bring a rug, picnic dinner, and an enthusiasm to share Jesus with Jamberoo and beyond!

CMS SUMMER SCHOOL 2024

Join thousands of other mission-minded Christians for a great week of Bible teaching and encouragement in Katoomba from 6-12 January 2024. Register at nswsummerschool.org.au

CMS SUMMER SCHOOL 2024

Together, we can share the joy with thousands of families this Christmas through Anglicare’s Toys
n’ Tucker appeal. Simply visit toysntucker.org.au to provide food and gifts for those who would otherwise go without this Christmas.

ONE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Come along to the ONE Music Festival. Sun 25th Nov 2-9 pm, at Kiama Showgrounds and Pavilion. Tickets available at: onemusicfestival.com

Volunteers are needed! If you volunteer you don’t need to pay for a ticket. Chat to Christine Buurman on 0431 435 016 if you’re interested.

MORNING PRAYER

Join us at 7am every day (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com as we gather to read the Bible, pray, and encourage each other as the new day dawns.

NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH

Our book of the month is ‘When the Noise Won’t Stop’ by Paul Grimmond. Physical copies are available at our bookstall.

GIVING UPDATE

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. Up to the end of last month, we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $289,623, leaving a gap of $-16,623.

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.

Church news for the week beginning 27th November 2022

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OUR SERMON

This weekend we will be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 on ‘God The Builder’.

CHURCHILL CAROLS

This Christmas Eve 24th December we’d love you to bring your friends and family to carols! Come along at 5pm for a free sausage sizzle with all-age outdoor games, then at 6pm we’re gathering for an hour-long, all-age carols service on the lawn, followed by gingerbread cookies and supper, plus more outdoor games.

TOYS AND TUCKER

Please consider partnering with Anglicare for their annual Toys ’n’ Tucker appeal. Everything is online this year and it’s easy to help out. Gifts are purchased through the online store. Anglicare then collects the gifts and distributes them for you! You can purchase a gift from the online store here.

MORNING PRAYER

Join us at 7 am every day (except Sunday) at zoom.jamberooanglican.com as we gather to read the Bible, pray, and encourage each other as the new day dawns.

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH

‘God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible’ By Vaughan Roberts.

Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book.

How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole?

This book gives you the big picture of the Bible! It provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding. And it points you to the Bible’s supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him. We have physical copies available for purchase over in the church hall. However, if you wish to order your own copy online or read via Kindle, you can do that here.

GIVING UPDATE

Each week we need to receive $6300.00 in order to meet our commitments. Last month, our average weekly giving was $5509.00, leaving a gap of $791.00. Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received $273,000. Compared to that total we received $289,623, leaving a gap of $-16,623.

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 NEW details. Account name: Jamberoo Anglican Church. Account number: 356831. BSB: 032605.

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 12-13th March 2022

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This weekend we are going to be hearing from God’s word as Jodie McNeill preaches to us from Matthew Chapter 22 on ‘Challenging the King ’.

After our 5pm Saturday service we’ll be having dinner, and after our 9am Sunday service we’ll be enjoying brunch together.

We’d love you to join us in-person if you’re able, or watch our livestream at watch.jamberooanglican.com.

These are the questions that Jodie plans to answer this weekend during church:

1 Do all angels send those they are tempted to send?
2 Was Satan already sinful when he rebelled from God?
3 Was it a sin that Rebecca loved Jacob more than Esau?
4 What are Arminians and Calvinists, and who is right?
5 If you pray about something can you change God’s mind?
6 Since Jesus is fully God and fully man, then how can Jesus die since God can’t die?

If you’d like to submit your own question to be answered in church next weekend, then simply hit ‘reply’ to this email.

We’re really looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Support Kiama High School families in need

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If you would like to support families from Kiama High School that are doing it tough due to lockdown then you can purchase a hamper for them through the food for life organisation.

To purchase a hamper please make a deposit to the KBECET Account. Deposit $55, $110 or a multiple of $55 and leave ‘Food Vouchers KHS’ as a description/reference.

Account Number: 498919531 BSB: 012 709 Description: Food Vouchers KHS.

Each hamper costs $55 and will provide a family with much needed food.

If you would like more information on food for life then please click here.

Here is a flyer that Wicky helpfully made with all of information as well.

BASECAMP 2021 Information

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The day will start at 8 am and continue through till 3 pm, after which you will be welcome to stay with us until church or head home for the day.

We will be proving breakfast and lunch on the day!

If you are not under stay at home orders then we would love you to join us in person at the church where we will be broadcasting the event live.
If you are under stay at home orders we would love you to join us via Zoom. This way you can still watch the 3 sessions in the comfort of your own home, and join in with others who are at home so you can discuss the talks and catch up 😊

Regardless of which situation you are in you will need to register to join us on the day. The cost is $59.00

To register yourself or someone else, please follow this link:
https://kcc.brushfire.com/basecamp21/508000?group=fcdd699b-b7d0-4bae-b434-6b41a7a9404c

If that link doesn’t work, please follow these steps:
1. Visit http://bfi.re/e/508000
2. Click “Join a Group”
3. Select the group: Jamberoo Anglican Church
4. Enter the passcode: jamberoo1

After you register with our church, you should receive an email with instructions on how to get the most out of the day!

We look forward to you joining us!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jacob Mierendorff

Contact Info:

jacob.mierendorff@jamberooanglican.com

0434618517