SJB & Lighthouse Newsletter

What do you value in a leader? Intelligence? Decisiveness? Strenth of personality? Energy? Commitment? Honesty? Strength of vision? Competence?

Read 1 Samuel 14:1-23 to prepare for Sunday as we continue to learn from the first King of God's people.

Finance Update
Last Sunday I made an announcement about our church finances. We need your help. You can see the details below, but the quick version is:

  • In August we were about $5,000 behind in our giving for the month.

  • Which means we are now behind about $25,000 for the year.

  • We have also had $68,000 in unexpected extra costs in the planning and preparation of installing the new demountable.

  • Which means our current cash position is very low.

  • If we continue to be behind $Unless it improves


If we continue to be $5,000 behind in giving each month, we will be not be able to make payroll in December.

Can you help? A once off gift of $500, and a small increase in your regularly giving will make a huge difference.

For some people, that amount is just not possible. That's OK. Please give what you are willing and capable. For others, you may be able to give more. If you can, please do.

We can give money to the church account at:
Account name: St James Berala
BSB: 062 117
Account Number: 00900052

August Giving

  • Actual: $11,389

  • Budget: $16,528

  • Shortfall: $5,139

Year To Date Giving

  • Actual Giving: $107,145

  • Budget Giving: $132,224

  • Shortfall: $25,079



Welcome Lunch (Sunday 18th Sept)
This Sunday (18th Sept) is a Welcome Lunch. If you haven't joined us for lunch - we'd love to have you over to our place.

Important Upcoming Events
18th Sept Welcome Lunch
18th Sept Confirmation Class
25th Sept Confirmation Class
26th Sept Church Prayer Meeting (online only) 7:45-8:45pm.
1st Oct Market Day (9-11am)
9th Oct Bishop Gary Koo joining us (and confirmations)
10th Oct Church Prayer Meeting (online only) 7:45-8:45pm.
10th Oct Wardens Meeting
16th Oct Family Fun Day
24th Oct Church Prayer Meeting (online only) 7:45-8:45pm.
10th Dec International Food Night
18th Dec Carols in the Park

Supporting our Church's Ministries
We can give money to the church account at:
Account name: St James Berala
BSB: 062 117
Account Number: 00900052

Join us on Sunday
If you can't make church in person, you're welcome to join us online:
10:00am Morning Church: St James Berala
4:30pm Lighthouse Church: Lighthouse Church

Mike Doyle