This Sunday, October 19, we will be having baptisms in both our morning and evening service. This is aligned with National Baptism Week (an initiative of Crossover Australia; itself a Baptist initiative) in which Baptist Churches across Australia have invited people to take the step of baptism. Over the course of two Sundays hundreds of people will be baptised in hundreds of church communities as a testimony to what Jesus has done in their lives. Baptisms are always exciting, but it’s extra special to think we are joining with so many others across the country this Sunday!

Baptism is an important demonstration of a commitment to follow Jesus. It reminds us that we have been cleansed of the stain of sin by Jesus. It re-enacts our sharing in Christ’s death to our old self and our resurrection to our new life in him. It is a declaration of readiness to participate in the ongoing mission of Jesus. It is a public declaration of our belief in Jesus and our commitment to him and his purposes. It is an act of obedience and of faith. All of which provides us with reason to celebrate when someone decides to take this step.

I hope you can join us – online or onsite – to celebrate with those who are being baptised!

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor

This Weekend:

We’ve got a fantastic weekend ahead at GBC! The Fair Trade Market is on from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday. On Sunday not only are we beginning a new sermon series, The Fruit of the Spirit, we’re thrilled to be baptising six people across our services, three in the morning and three in the evening. It’s going to be a powerful and joyful day as we celebrate life changed by Jesus.

Stick around after the services! Tea and coffee will be served after the AM service and dinner is on after the PM service!

Save The Date:

22nd November: Men's Breakfast 

6th December: Ladies Gingerbread Decorating Afternoon

Paul's story in the Bible describes the radical transformation of Saul, a Jewish Pharisee who persecuted Christians, into the Apostle Paul, a fervent missionary for Jesus Christ, especially called to preach to the Gentiles. 

After a blinding encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, he began preaching the "good news" of Jesus' resurrection and establishing churches across the Roman Empire. He wrote numerous letters to churches he had established.

His great dream was to visit the believers in Rome and it was whilst he was in Corinth he wrote a letter to the church in Rome.

Romans 1:8-10

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you. 

        How often is my/your faith known across the world?

        How constantly do I/you remember those I don’t know in prayer?

Barbara Higgins, Elder

On behalf of everyone at Hopefield, I want to extend our deepest thanks for your incredible, overabundant generosity during Hopetember 2025. Together, we raised an incredible $41,558!
Thanks to the additional money raised, we’ll now be able to expand our work for people experiencing trauma or domestic violence - providing more counselling sessions, reaching more vulnerable individuals, and investing in vital community outreach programs.
Your kindness and commitment to our mission have made a profound impact, and we are truly humbled by your partnership.
With love from Vicki
CEO Hopefield

The Fair Trade Market is this weekend from 9AM to 2PM. Invite your friends and family, and come enjoy a great day in community, supporting ethical and sustainable products from around the world!

The leadership is still accepting nominations from the members of GBC for the roles of Church Council member and Elder. Nominations close tonight.  Essentially, the Church Council have oversight of the vision, strategy, and risk management for GBC and Elders are primarily involved in congregational care. If you would like to nominate someone for one of these roles send an email to Marc.Rader@gymeabaptist.org.au. It is not strictly necessary to gain permission from the individual you would like to nominate. All names received will be considered by the Nominating Committee in preparation for our AGM I in November.

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

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

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]

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.

MEN’S LUNCH, Wednesday 29th October at Donald Robinson Village (DRV), meeting at 12-15 for a 12-30 start. All men are invited to attend.

Guest Speaker will be a representative from Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). Cost is $20 for a light lunch

Please book by contacting the DRV Café, either in person or by phone (8543 7273, 9am to 2pm), by Thursday 23rd October. Payment can be made by credit card or cash up to Wednesday, 29th October.

Any enquiries please ring Ian Scarfe on 0439 914 957