This weekend our youth are heading off to GBC Youth Camp! Please keep the leaders and young people in your prayers!
Coming Up:
Saturday 14 March: Men's Breakfast
Sunday 15 March: Baptism Sunday
Wednesday 18th March: Embrace Ladies Morning Tea
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Message from the Senior PastorMarc Rader | Senior Pastor |
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Elder EditorialLiving Life Backwards Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing (2 Timothy 4:8). Our new series, preaching Romans backwards, has got me thinking. In 2 Timothy 4:7–8, Paul writes as someone standing at the finish line: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” He views his life from the perspective of “that Day,” when the Lord will award the crown of righteousness. In that sense, Paul was living life backwards. This is not pessimism or withdrawal. It is allowing the certainty of Christ’s return to shape today’s priorities. When we live with the end in view, reputation matters less than faithfulness, comfort less than perseverance, and immediate success less than steady obedience. To live life backwards is to ask, “What will matter when I stand before the Lord?” That question reshapes our attitudes and behaviour. It steadies our speech, tempers our reactions, and strengthens our commitment to serve without applause. We forgive more readily and love more generously because we know our labour in the Lord is not in vain. I pray that, as a church family, we will take the promise of tomorrow and bring it into every aspect of our day-to-day lives. Derek Mullins | Elder |
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Embrace Ladies Morning TeaCome along to the Embrace Ladies Morning Tea on Wednesday 18th March from 10.00am til 11.30am at Blackfish Cafe, Como. Invite a friend and catch up with the ladies from GBC. Whilst Janine is away register with Sonia at the book nook after the service to reserve a spot. |
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Men’s BreakfastAll 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 |
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Thursday Zoom Prayer Meeting
Every Thursday | 7:30PM-8:00PM | Via Zoom |
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Thank You From Hopefield!A massive thank you to the 38 people who joined us for the fundraising dinner at Grill’d last Sunday night to raise money for Hopefield! Hopefield is so grateful for your support! |
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Family NewsIf you have something for Family News, contact office@gymeabaptist.org.au or call on 9521 4611. |
