This weekend marks twenty-five years since the Twin Towers in New York were struck by hijacked passenger planes and collapsed. The world changed that day in ways that are obvious and enduring, especially for those of who are old enough to remember the world before. Tighter airline security was only the beginning. We continue to live in the shadow of that dark day.
In my reflection I was led to Psalm 46, a psalm of confidence in God. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Those things deemed enduringly stable and trustworthy in our world will fall, but the Lord and his purposes will never fail. The uproar of the nations will be silenced - the true audience of the Lord’s “Be still!” - and all will be made well.
As we continue to live in an uproarious world let us place our hope the one true refuge - the Lord our God.

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor 

This Saturday:

All men are invited to our Men's Breakfast this Saturday at 7:30am - 9:00am at GBC

Kids Hope is holding a BBQ and Cake Stall Fundraiser at Caringbah Bunnings 8:00am - 4:00pm

This Sunday:

We’d love to see you onsite or online for our 9:30am service, followed by tea and coffee. Or, join us at our 5:00pm and stay for dinner afterwards!

Finding Strength in the Fog

I have learned that resilience does not always look like strength. Sometimes it is simply getting through the day while carrying questions that have no easy answers.

When life feels uncertain, anxiety often urges us to take control. We want guarantees about our health, relationships, or future. Yet peace rarely comes from knowing every outcome. It grows as we learn to trust God one day at a time.

Faith does not deny our fear or pain. It brings them honestly before God. We may not see the whole road ahead, but we can hold the hand of the One who does.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5

Prayer

Father, when I feel anxious and uncertain, help me release what I cannot control. Give me wisdom for today, courage for the next step, and peace in knowing that You are with me.

Amen.

Greg Williams | Elder

Recognising the passing of Betty Forrest, long time part of the GBC Community before moving down the south coast.  Marc Rader presided over the Celebration of Life service last Wednesday.  Betty Forrest's late husband Bob was instrumental in founding Bikes for Bibles ministry. Together they also served in a wide variety of roles including the Diaconate (Bob), youth ministry and the young adult ministry known as Inbetweeners, and were particularly known for their hospitality. Remembered fondly and much missed, now forever with The Lord.   

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.

Our GBC Men's Breakfast is on this Saturday, the 12th of 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!

Playtime is a unique and important ministry of GBC, creating opportunities to connect with and welcome families from our wider community. Playtime can only happen because of our amazing volunteers, and right now, we need more!

Playtime currently runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am–12:00pm. Without volunteers, we cannot continue to run all of these sessions.

Please prayerfully consider whether you might be able to help with Playtime, and please be praying that God would provide us with more volunteers to help this wonderful ministry continue. Let’s be others-focused and big-hearted!

Reach out to Playtime Coordinator meddwyn.hinton@gymeabaptist.org.au or fill in our serve expression of interest form below. 

Kids Hope is holding a Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser on this Saturday, the 12th of September, from 8:00am–4:00pm, at Caringbah Bunnings!

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

Kids Hope is Australia's largest early intervention, school-based mentoring program that provides one-to-one emotional and social support to children experiencing vulnerability.

All Women are invited to the Embrace Ladies Luncheon on Monday 21st of September from 11.30am - 2.00pm in GBC Atrium.

Our Special Guest Speaker is Rhonda Montgomery who will be speaking on 
“Chaplaincy- presence in the moments that matter”.

Invite your friends and those in the community to join us. You can register here, on Link Tree, with Merilyn Hunt or Sonia Beresford after the morning service whilst Janine is overseas.

The cost for the luncheon is $20. RSVP by Wednesday 16th September.

For the month of September, GBC will be partnering with Hopefield to raise $40,000. This money will go towards funding a clinical counsellor two days a week, offering professional support to the most vulnerable in our community. This will be a counselling service for those impacted by trauma and domestic violence. 

Your generosity helps extend the love of Christ in a tangible way. Every donation is a step toward healing, restoration, and renewed hope.

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 below or via linktree

Sutherland Board of Christian Education

A message from Scotty B & Sue McCubben:

"Hi SBCE Supporters,

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)

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! 

Our renovation is complete, and as we settle into our new spaces, we’ve discovered a few things that are ready for their next chapter!

We have furniture and other items that are no longer needed, and we’d love to see them repurposed or re-homed within our GBC community rather than go to waste.

There’s a bit of everything — desks, filing cabinets, children’s tables and chairs, a change table, bookshelves and more!

Come and have a browse after the services on 13 or 20 September and see if there’s something that could find a new home with you.