At Jamberoo Anglican, we believe the church is a family—so we make space for all ages to grow together in faith. That’s why our Sunday kids’ ministry embraces an intergenerational approach. We start and end the services together, seeing kids and adults worship, learn, and serve alongside one another, which builds lasting relationships, nurtures spiritual growth, and reflects the beautiful diversity of the body of Christ, Titus 2. 

When we head out to Kids’ church, it’s a team effort. Bringing together passionate volunteers, families, and the wider church, where the kids are nurtured by leaders who model Christ and help shape their faith foundations in age-appropriate bible talks, discussions around the passage, and by playing a few fun games. 

Our intergenerational model reminds us all that faith is something we live out together; it’s not a one-person job. It’s been a joy to observe how some of you sit with the kids at meal times, join in on the handball court or soccer field, and even just asking the kids what they learnt out in kids’ church. Every generation has something valuable to contribute so that the Jamberoo kids can come out knowing, loving, and obeying Jesus with their whole lives. 

Rach Bemmer

This week at church we’re diving back into the book of Mark; specifically Mark chapter 9:1-13.

This is a phenomenal passage! It’s about Jesus’ transfiguration, the appearance of Old Testament leaders of Israel, God’s presence descending on a mountain in a cloud, and heaps of other interesting stuff.

There’s a few questions we’ll answer as we look at this passage on Sunday.

1. Why did Jesus’ appearance change?
2. Why did Moses and Elijah appear on the mountain?
3. What is Mark trying to tell us in this true story, and what do we do with it in our lives?

This passage is designed to show us who Jesus is, and what he came to earth to accomplish for his followers – even his followers in Jamberoo Anglican Church 2000 years later.

And Mark 9:7 leaves us with the question – will you listen to the voice of God’s own son?

What will happen when you listen to him? And what are the consequences if you don’t?

My prayer this week is that we would all be challenged to see Jesus for who he really is, and listen to his life-saving voice.

Brad Vidilini