Earlier this week I sent a church-wide email to our community of faith encouraging each of us to consider our financial commitment to the mission of God here. I would like to reiterate the two asks. To those who are able:
     1. To increase their regular giving our Ministry Budget by 5%. This is based on the 5% increase year-on-year that was approved by the membership at our AGM in November. 
     2. To review the details of any regular giving (e.g., making sure credit cards are still valid or that periodic payments haven’t lapsed).
Your financial partnership in the cause of the gospel is a continual source of encouragement for me and I am deeply grateful for your faithfulness. The Ministry Budget is the engine room for the many ministries we engage in and enables so much of what we do as we continually look for evidence of lives being change by Jesus.
Thanks to all who continue to financially resource ministry here. I am looking forward to what God will do through our gifts in the year to come!

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor

This Weekend:

Join us for church this Sunday as we continue in our sermon series in Romans titled Good News For All Of Us! 

This Sunday is HopeDrive at 1:30-3:30pm and Creating Safe Spaces Training starting at 12:30-3:30pm

Coming Up:

Februrary 27 - March 1: GBC Youth Camp 

Saturday 14 March: Men's Breakfast 

Sunday 15 March: Baptism Sunday 

I love the book of Philippians in the New Testament. Written by Paul the Apostle, it contains so many key ideas for how we should live as Christians. I have so many verses in it underlined and I am frequently reminded by them in the choices I make and in the promises I hang on to.
I was recently struck by the number of opposites we have to choose between: starting with Christ, who came from Heaven to Earth to give us a Heavenly perspective on life. “Though being in very nature God…made Himself nothing, taking the nature of a servant”. How often do we seek to elevate ourselves, rather than serve others?
Forget what's behind, strain for what’s ahead.
Don’t grumble or complain, instead rejoice! Why? ‘Cos God’s got this, trust Him.
Don’t worry about anything, instead PRAY!
Don’t just ask God for things, be thankful.
And as we put our difficult situations into God’s hands, He gives us PEACE.
And if you find it hard to live according to God’s ways (eg. Love one another) there’s a promise that God works in us to will and to act according to His good purpose.
We can’t do it on our own. Good News - we’re not meant to.
 Praise God for the gift of a Helper - His Holy Spirit.

Sonia Beresford | Elder

GBC is committed to being a safe church. Creating Safe Spaces training is facilitated by the Baptist Association and provides training to equip volunteers and ministry leaders to work with vulnerable people including children and youth.  This training ensures that we continue to stay others-focused and trustworthy. 

All are welcome to participate.  Ministry roles that include leadership roles and/or working with children or youth are required to complete this training.  The training includes two parts - Online Module and Face-to-Face Module.  The online module is to be completed prior to the Face-to-Face Module.

GBC will be hosting a Face-to-Face module training on 22 February 2026 from 12:30 - 3:30 PM.  

Cost is $15 for the online module and $25 for the face-to-face module.  Please contact Marjy Robertson if you need assistance in registering.

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

GBC Building Works Update 3 20/02/2026

This past week has had the completion of the grinding of the first floor in preparation for leveling, windows and the main office doors have been installed, a/c units delivered, and lots of cable running.  You may see scaffolding in the atrium as the new wall was erected where the balcony once was.  

Next week the contractors are looking to complete and sand the partitions on the first floor followed by the fit out of the doors and skirtings.

We request that everyone stay out of the work area, remain patient of any noise or dust during the working period and be excited for the finished outcome at the start of June 2026.

GBC Building Committee

All men are invited to our Men’s Breakfast on Saturday 14 March, from 7:30–9:00am at Gymea Baptist Church. Join us for breakfast, connection, and a message from Adam Stewart, our Associate Pastor

Hopefield are looking for a washing machine for a client in need. If you have one please contact our offices on 9545 0299 or email details/photos to admin@hopefield.org.au

Wednesday 25th February at Donald Robinson Village (DRV), meeting at 12-15 for a 12-30 start. All men are invited to attend.
 
Guest Speaker this month is DRV Resident, John Hunter, who will speak on his experiences living and teaching in Papua New Guinea. 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 19th February. Payment can be made by credit card or cash up to Wednesday, 25th February