Over the last year or so, as a staff team, we have been asking where we are seeing fruit in our community of faith. It’s a pretty simple question, but one that we have found quite difficult to answer. We know the kind of fruit we’re looking for: significant steps of faith, meaningful commitment (or recommitment) to follow Jesus, noticeable transformation and the like. The difficulty (if that’s the right word) is that these things tend to be slow to show and we may not be in a position to see it when it happens. However, we’ve been consistently asking the question on Monday mornings when we meet. One thing we have been trying to pay attention to is that which is worth celebrating. Those things that have caught our eye as something that suggests Jesus is at work (even if it’s not strictly speaking full-on fruit!). We rarely go a week without something to celebrate. It’s been a good conversation to have as it helps us focus on what we want to see - lives changed by Jesus! As we come once again to our Sunday services; a chance to encourage one another and be encouraged - pay attention to where you are seeing things worth celebrating in your life and in those with whom you interact. For this is what we’re on about as a community of faith.

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor 

This Weekend:

How comforting it is to know that the One who leads me through each day will never abandon me. He has a plan for my life and reveals it bit by bit.  Psalm 73:23-24 says “You hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory.” When I’m afraid or don’t know what is going to happen, I picture Jesus holding my right hand and I have peace and courage.
This connection with our awesome God is amazing and worth telling others about. As we walk with God through each day, we not only experience His love but also His guidance, through the presence of the Holy Spirit. We have help in how to pray, decisions we make and confidence in speaking to others about our personal, loving God. Let’s not be afraid to ask for help, then listen and follow. We have access to the whole Trinity - God the Father, the Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit!

Sonia Beresford | Elder

We pray for and celebrate Michael Foster, son of Kathy and Warrick who has moved to Lake Macquarie to pursue Primary Teaching at Uni.  Michael served as part of our kids ministry, prayer and Bible reading team for many years and was a valued part of both our am & pm services. Michael is enjoying the lovely church community he has found and friendships with other university students. We wish him all the best in his studies & will miss him at GBC.

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.

If you haven’t had a chance to complete the annual survey yet, there’s still time!

The survey closes on Monday morning

Thank you so much to everyone who has already participated!

Survey link bellow or click HERE

On Sunday 23^rd and 30^th August, after both services, our GBC Catalyst team will be running a Baptist World Aid Better Gifts Stall with journals and the BWA Disaster Toolkit Cards available for purchase. 

Our online congregation can join in by visiting Better World Gifts through Baptist World Aid. You can find a link to this on our linktree or click link bellow.

Better World Gifts are meaningful, ethical, and fun!

Kids Hope is holding a Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday 12 September, from 8am–4pm, at Caringbah Bunnings!

Alongside the sausage sizzle, there will also be a cake stall, and we’re looking for donations of baked goods such as sliced, cookies, cupcakes to sell on the day.

If you’d like to get involved, please drop your baked goods (no large cakes please) off at GBC on Friday 11 September, between 1–3pm. Please include your name and a list of ingredients with your donation.

Come along on the day and grab a snag, sweet treat and drink while helping us raise funds for Kids Hope!

Our Maintenance Team is made up of wonderful volunteers who are passionate about creating warm, welcoming spaces for everyone at GBC. This includes caring for our outdoor areas and gardens, which help make our church grounds inviting and enjoyable for our congregation and visitors.

Recently, Sutherland Shire Council distributed free native seedling vouchers, and the team would love to use these to refresh and revitalise the gardens around our main car park. Native plants are a great way to add colour and life to our grounds while creating a welcoming environment that we can all enjoy.

If you have received a voucher but don’t plan to use it, we would love to put it to good use! Simply drop your unused voucher into the GBC mailbox outside.

Thank you for helping us grow and care for our GBC gardens!

1973 Franklin Regent Converted Food Van

It is equipped with a food preparaton sink and hand-washing sink, smeg oven, deep cycle battery and is registered until November 2026!

Contact Hopefield at 02 9545 0299 or admin@hopefield.org.au for additinal details or inspection! 

HopeDrive is such a wonderful oppurtunity to be big-hearted and other-focused! Each donation makes a possitive impact in the lives of people in our community!

Drive thru Drop off Sun 30th of August 1:30-3:30pm Or use tubs in foyer any Sunday or in office hours

If you would like to donate financially you can do so via this LINK 

Hopefield are fundraising through the People First Community Lotto where 100% of the raffle tickets go to Hopefield!

1st Prize: Toyota Kluger Hybrid (RRP $67,451)

2nd Prize: Toyota Yaris Hybrid (RRP $32,691)

3rd Prize: List Northern Cruise (RRP $31,980)

Sutherland Board of Christian Education

You are invited on Thursday, 24 September at 7:00 pm for a fun Trivia Night in support of our Scripture teachers, Aaron and Joanne.

Gather your friends and make up a table for an entertaining evening hosted by Scott at Gymea Anglican Church Hall.

Cost: $10 per person

There will also be an auction on the night, with all proceeds helping to support the ministry.

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

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

Register online now via the link bellow! 

General registration closes 31 August