This weekend we will be finishing our series Origin Story with a look at Genesis 12 – where the action really begins! I’m really looking forward to attempting to tie up some of the loose ends, but am also a little disappointed that the series is at an end. It’s been a lot of fun!

We will also be continuing our focus on the work of Hopefield. This week, Vicki will be sharing about some of the partnerships that Hopefield have and are developing. It’s a reminder that the work they are engaged in cannot be done by one organisation alone, but it is also a reminder of the unique place that Hopefield holds in those partnerships. Hopefield have a very good name in our community and this is another reason to be proud of the work they do and our part within it!

Once again, I’d like to encourage you, if you are able, to donate to our Hope-tember appeal. We are, once again, seeking to raise $35,000 for a two-day a week trauma counsellor. All donations are tax-deductible and anything over and above that target will go towards other projects.

See you Sunday!

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor

This Sunday:

This Sunday is the final week in our Origin Story sermon series!  Plus, we’ll be hearing from Vicki Sherry again as she shares more about Hopefield for Hopetember.

Stick around after the 9am service for tea and coffee, and after the 6pm service for dinner together!

Save The Date:

26th September: State Youth Camp

10th October: Kids Disco 

18th October: Fair Trade Market

6th December: Ladies Gingerbread Decorating Afternoon

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3

As most Year 12 students come to the end of their school journey next week, it is natural to feel both excitement and pressure. Exams seem to hold so much weight, and the future may feel uncertain. Yet God’s Word reminds us that our security does not rest on results alone, but on His unfailing promises. Proverbs 16:3 invites us to commit our studies, our plans, and even our worries to the Lord. When we place our lives in His hands, He brings peace to our hearts and guides us forward in ways beyond what we can see.

For students, this means working diligently and wisely, but also resting in the truth that our worth is not defined by grades. God has given you unique gifts, and His purpose for your life is greater than any exam score. For parents, this season is also a time to trust—entrusting your children to the God who loves them.

May I encourage all students, as you prepare, to pray together. Encourage one another. Remind yourselves daily that God is faithful. Exams will pass, but His love and His plans endure forever. Walk this season with confidence, not in your own strength, but in the Lord who upholds you.

Derek Mullins, Elder

Hopetember is an initiative we run each September at GBC to support the life-changing work of Hopefield.

The goal this year is to raise $35,000 to fund a clinical counsellor two days a week, offering professional support to the most vulnerable in our community. This will be a counselling service for those impacted by trauma and domestic violence. 

Every donation is a step toward healing, restoration, and renewed hope!

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We are planning to hold a baptism service on Sunday October 19. Baptist churches across Australia are doing the same as part of Baptism Week. If you would like to be baptised or would like to learn more about what baptism means fill in the expression of interest form and we’ll be in touch. We’re looking forward to celebrating lives changed by Jesus!

The Fair Trade Market is a wonderful way to engage with our community! The Fair Trade Team need volunteers to help make the day happen. This could include packing up or down, helping on the BBQ, welcoming people, supervising the kids’ jumping castle—and much more! We’re also looking for cake makers to contribute to our cake stall.

You’ll find the Fair Trade Team at the tall black tables after church, ready to chat and sign you up. Alternatively, you can email fairtrade@gymeabaptist.org.au

Let's give generously to help families and individuals experience kindness and a practical helping hand. HopeDrive is always the last Sunday of the month - donations can be brought in during the week or on Sundays, or use our Drive-Thru Drop Off from 1:30 - 3:30pm. Every donation matters.

Christmas Trees Wanted!

Can you belive Christmas is coming up again?!

We are hoping to 'grow' a forest of Christmas trees for our Festival of Christmas this year, 21st-23rd December.

If you have a tree you could donate for the weekend of the festival, or if your thinking of purchasing a new tree this year and are needing to offload your old Christmas tree please contact Jackie Martin [HERE]

Kids Worship Disco is coming up on Friday, 10th October!

Dinner at 5:30pm 

Dance and Praise at 6pm-7pm

$5 for a hotdog, doughnut and glowsticks!

* Please continue to pray for the Drury family and for Karen Watkins as they each recover from major neurosurgery.

* While we don’t know of any other specific updates, we encourage you to pray for all those in our church family who may be unwell, weary, injured, or struggling in any way. 

If you have something for Family News, contact office@gymeabaptist.org.au or call on 9521 4611. 

You are invited to join us for a short but effective time of “zoom” prayer Thursday at 7:30pm. A 30 minute guided prayer led by one of our wonderful GBC Elders. You can join in using this link JOIN PRAYER ZOOM or using the Meeting ID: 919 1693 5880 Passcode: f603j2. We look forward to spending this time together in prayer.