After a couple of weeks off, I’m excited to be back and gearing up for Term 3. It’s a full term with plenty to look forward to. Ministry in the renovated spaces (and working in the new offices), preaching the next instalment of Romans (chapter 1-4), Hope-tember, and putting plans in place for the Festival of Christmas!
As we head into a new term and, gradually, into spring, join me in praying that we would be alert to where Jesus is at work in the our lives, in the lives of our families and friends, in the life of our church, and in the various places we are sent each and every week.
See you Sunday!

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor 

This Weekend:

Coming up:

 26 July | Volunteer Half-time and HopeDrive 

2 August | State Youth Camp early-bird registration closes 

What do you do when your prayers go unanswered by God? By that I mean not answered how you’d like them to be or nothing at all.
Do you get cross with God, complain, stop praying or do you try to pray a different way or ask God to show you His will and His perspective?
After all, who are we to know how things should turn out in life or what is best for us? As Christians, we should regularly submit to the Lord Jesus’ sovereignty and will for our lives. And it might not look like we expected. But can we trust Him anyway to do what’s best? Absolutely, He gave His life for us so we could be His people.
This passage from Romans 11 that we looked at recently helps I think:v33-34.."Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counsellor?”
So maybe we don’t tell God how to run our lives in our prayers but listen to the Shepherd’s voice as He leads us to green pastures.

Sonia Beresford | Elder

​Gymea Baptist Church has been faithfully supporting parters in Lebanon for many years through Baptist World Aid Australia. These contributions have had invaluable life changing impact on communities throughout the Middle East and the world. Take a read of the attached document to see more of the quantum of support dating back from 2018 until now. 

Next week is HopeDrive. Let's be big-hearted, others-focused during this time of need in our community. HopeDrive will take place next Sunday, the last Sunday of the month, but non-perishable food donations are welsome anytime in the tubs the church foyer or on any Sunday!

You can also donate to HopeDrive financially [HERE]

GBC YOUTH are heading to State Youth Camp again this year! 

Friday 25 Sept – Monday 28 Sept at Wyong Christian Community School

Early bird registration closes 2nd August, so don't wait, register online now via the link in our bio (linktree)! 

All young adults are invited an arfternoon of board games, good conversation, prayer, and connection on Sunday 19 July, 2:30–4:30pm at GBC before the PM service!

All volunteers are invited to Volunteer Half-time on Sunday 26th July from 11:30am-1:00pm 

Come and meet together as part of the GBC Serve volunteer team to be:

1.  Inspired to continue to partner with God at GBC for 2026 "Working Out Our Salvation Together"

2.  Updated on our Safe Church Policies and Procedures and how this impacts you as the volunteer.

3.  Invest in your ministry skills

Morning tea will be provided! 

Have something to celebrate, share, or pray about? Whether it's a graduation, engagement, wedding, new baby, new job, house move, health concern, or praise point, we'd love to hear from you. Contact the church office at office@gymeabaptist.org.au or 9521 4611 so we can share in these moments as a church family.

Wednesday 29th July at Donald Robinson Village (DRV), meeting at 12-15 for a 12-30 start. All men are invited to attend.
 
Guest Speaker this month will be Rev Andrew Hartman who is an Assistant Minister at Menai Anglican Church.
 
Cost for lunch is $20-00.  Please book with the DRV Café on 8543 7273 by Thursday 23rd July. Payment can be made to the Café anytime up to 29th July. For any enquiries please contact Ian Scarfe on 0439 914 957.