Church news for the week beginning 11th December 2016

Today’s Bible Talk

Today Jodie concludes our series on the Old Testament book of Job, with the final talk titled, ‘Mythbusting Life’ from chapter 42 verses 7 to 17.

Next weeks Bible Talk

Next week John Wilson will speak at our 10am service on the topic “The Word” from John chapter 1 verses 1 to 18.

Baptism of James Mills

Stuart and Lauran Mills would love you to join them and their family and friends for the baptism of their son James next Sunday 18th December during the 10am service.

Prime Time Luncheon

Our final Prime Time lunch for this year is tomorrow Monday 12th December 12pm at the church. $10 for a two-course meal. Ideal for our seniors and your friends and family.

Interact Christmas party

Our ‘Interact’ group is holding a ‘Bring your own everything’ BBQ, at 6.30 on Friday 16th December at the Jamberoo Rectory (20 Tate Place, Jamberoo). RSVP peter.taylor@oakflatsanglican.com or 4296 4723.

Carols by the Harbour

The Combined Churches of Shellharbour present Carols at the Harbour on Saturday 17th December, located at Little Park, Shellharbour Village. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a special night with traditional Christmas carols. The family fun starts from 5pm and Christmas Carols from 7:30pm. The night will finish with fireworks at 9pm. Please let us know if you are able to volunteer your help with set-up or pack up.

Christmas Carols at Oak Flats

On the Sunday before Christmas, the 18th December, we’re opening our doors at 5pm for a night of Christmas Carols, with a free sausage sizzle. Invite your friends for this great night of singing and sharing about the saviour of the world!

Christmas Day at 9am

Join us at the special time of 9am on Christmas Day for an all-age, community celebration of the birth of Jesus!

New Rosters

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

 

Giving update

Each week we need to receive [olimometer_target id=3] in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was [olimometer_progress id=3], leaving a gap of [olimometer_remaining id=3].

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Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received [olimometer_target id=1]. Compared to that total we received [olimometer_progress id=1], leaving a gap of [olimometer_remaining id=1].

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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 use your MasterCard or Visa to make a one-off donation or to set up regular giving, then securely provide your details by clicking on this link. Or, to give by direct transfer then these are the details. Account name: St Andrew’s Anglican Church. Account number: 00900445. BSB: 062 638.