Today’s verse of the day (on the YouVersion Bible App - free, no ads, with more than 1,000,000,000 downloads) is taken from Philippians 4:9, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice.” Paul is offering his own example to them as one instance of what it looked like to follow Jesus.
As I reflect on our theme for 2026, “Working Out Our Salvation Together” (which, incidentally,  is taken from earlier in the epistle to the Philippians) this struck me as particularly apt. If we are called together to work out our salvation - the implications, consequences, and realities of following Jesus - then we need role models and we need to be role models. If you’re like me, you’re more comfortable identifying role models than being a role model! However, role modelling - receiving and giving - is built into community. If we only have role models we have not begun to reach maturity. True community is based on the grace of receiving and of giving as we follow Jesus together. To what degree do you feel you can say to those in your life what Paul said to the Philippians? It’s just another reason we need one another; to spur us on as we seek to become more like Jesus.
See you Sunday!

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor 

This Sunday:

We'd love to see you onsite or online for our 9:30am service for the final week in our three week sermon series a Great Cloud of Witnesses, followed by tea and coffee. And/or, join us at our 5:00pm and stay for dinner afterwards!

Coming up: 

10 Oct: YA Dinner 

17 Oct: Fair Trade Market 

25 Oct: Hopedrive

“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” — Lamentations 3:25–26

The Sacred Space of Disengagement

When urgent problems press, panic pulls us into knee-jerk reactions that are often wide of the mark. In Disengagement, Charles Ringma emphasises putting space between pressing issues and our solutions. Citing Henri Nouwen, he reminds us that many current conflicts will later prove futile. Stepping back isn't procrastination; it is the wisdom of waiting quietly before God to gain clarity and perspective before acting. Reflection: What pressing issue can you step back from today to seek God's quiet perspective before reacting?

Greg Williams | Elder

We extend our condolences to Chris Moffat on the passing of her mother, Lynne Moffat, this week after a period of illness. Chris is our Guest Services Leader and is often one of the familiar faces welcoming people at our morning check-in counters. Please keep Chris and her sister in your prayers this week as they grieve the loss of their mum.

Praying for our HSC Students

The HSC starts on Tuesday 13/10 and we have more than 8 young people who are connected with our church and/or youth group who are sitting exams.  Please pray for:-

Lucy B

Oliver dS

Marcus H

Belle J

Evander L

Hannah S

Naomi S

Hugo vB

...and any others that come to mind.  Pray for peace, clear thinking, focus and a ready recollection of what they have studied.  Above all, pray that they would know their identity and worth are found in Christ and God's love for them, not in their achievements or efforts. 

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.

Saturday 10th October at 6:30pm at The Como Hotel

Come grab a feed and a drink and get together for good chats, good food and good community!

Come as you are, whoever you are.

We’d love to see you there!

The Fair Trade Market is coming up next Saturday, and there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved!

BBQ: 9:30am-11:30am and 11:30am-12:45pm

Cake Stall: 10:45am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-2:00pm

Baking Goods for Cake Stall

Kid's Activities: 12:30pm-2:00pm 

Pack Up: 2:30pm-4:00pm

If you’re keen to get involved please get in touch with Tracey Nelson after the AM service at the tall black tables or email fairtrade@gymeabaptist.org.au.

Come and join us at the Embrace Ladies Morning tea on Wednesday 21st October from 10.00am til 11.30am at Hazelhurst, Gymea.
Invite your friends for a great time of fellowship.
You can register with Janine or one of the Embrace team after the Sunday morning service or ring Janine on 0405 629 790.

Have you had a baby in the last few years and have never dedicated that child? We are hosting a Child Dedication Service on Sunday November 8 for all parents/primary caregivers of children and babies.

We'd love to pray for your child and stand with you as you thank God for them, and dedicate them.  Please see a Pastor, or email Roxane Lawler (roxane.lawler@gymeabaptist.org.au) or our Children's Ministry Coordinator (Rebecca Vernum) if you would like further information and to express your intreset in dedicating your child. 

Wednesday 28th October 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 Ron Cameron, Board Chairman of the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC). Cost is $20 for a light lunchPlease book by contacting the DRV Café, (8543 7273, 9am to 2pm), by Thursday 22nd  October. Payment can be made by credit card or cash up to 28th October.

Any enquiries please ring Ian Scarfe on 0439 914 957