On Wednesday, an ice avalanche caused flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet. We have all seen the horrifying images of the rushing wall of water and the haunting before and after scenes. We pray for those who were swept away and for those who survive but whose survival remains tenuous. We pray for the families in Australia and around the world who are desperate for news of their missing loved ones and those who are grieving those who have been lost. We pray for the rescue crews and for the aid workers who are serving so many. We pray for respite and that the danger is truly past. We pray to the one who never becomes numb to our suffering and who invites us to participate with him in doing what we can to alleviate the suffering of others. If you would like to make a financial donation that will make an impact on the ground, consider supporting Baptist World Aid Australia who have partners in the affected regions. For more information, visit https://baptistworldaid.org.au/appeals/nepal-floods-response/

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor 

This Weekend:

11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. (Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 NIV11)

I have been encouraged by reading through Proverbs and Ecclesiastes lately. I find the pithy language cathartic. Especially in a quiet moment during a busy day. I love how the wisdom literature doesn’t lay down laws, as much as it provides a rough guide to living well. In generalities it keeps things simple for me. 

I can never understand everything about his created world. But I get to witness its beauty. I don’t have to comprehend all his plans, to feel its eternity in my heart. 
Despite how tough life can be, happiness can be found in toil, and the simple pleasure of eating and drinking. Living the life he has given me. 

On top of this, we get to view life with the hope of heaven. The gift of Jesus, and what he has done for us. 

So we pray for the world we sometimes may not understand. For the plans god has for us that we can’t always know. And for the toil of life. That we cannot just endure it but find satisfaction and happiness.

Lincoln Grice | Elder

  Congratulations to our amazing Heather Lillington, who was awarded first place in the City2Surf in the Women’s 80+ category! What an absolutely fantastic effort and result, click HERE to see a photo of Heather with her trophy and medals! 

Congratulations to Emma, Mat & Archer Harwood who have welcomed their new addition, baby Zoe! She was born Tuesday 25 August, please pray for everyone to settle in well!

There have been quite a few medical procedures recently within the GBC family. Please keep this in your prayers! Pray for successful surgeries and procedures, complete healing and recovery, strength for each person, and plenty of rest. 

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.

This Sunday 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!

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!

Use the Drive thru Drop off service this Sunday from 1:30pm-3:30pm OR use tubs in the GBC foyer on any Sunday or during office hours

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

Kids Hope is holding a Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday 12 September, from 8:00am–4:00pm, 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 1:00pm–3:00pm. Please include the 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!

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! 

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)

Our GBC Men's Breakfast is coming up on Saturday 12 September from 7:30am-9:00am. We’ll be joined by guest speaker Matt Bradley, who's talk is titled ‘Son of a Convict’!

Come along for a great morning of food and fellowship!

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

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

Registration closes this Sunday, 30 August at midnight, so register online now via the link bellow! 

Please also be praying for the youth and leaders in the lead-up to SYC, for the SYC team and speakers as they prepare for the weekend. 

SYNC is a five-day school holiday camp running from 28 September 2026 - 2 October 2026 for children in Years 3 to 7.

This fun-packed week is built around one purpose: to see the next generation shaped in their Christian faith during their early, formative years. SYNC is not a GBC-run camp; however, Adam Stewart will be attending! He has been involved in planning the program and will be sharing some talks throughout the camp.

Find our more via link bellow!

Come and join us for fun, games and lots of dancing to exciting worship music! 
Friday 2 October at GBC
Dinner: 5:30pm–6:00pm
Disco: 6:00pm–7:30pm
$5 per child — includes a hot dog, drink, doughnut and glow sticks!
The disco will be catered to younger kids (preschool–year 4 ), but everyone is welcome! Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.

Register bellow or via linktree

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.