Last week we celebrated the baptism of four young women in our community of faith; lives changed by Jesus.

It was, as is always the case, a real blessing to hear the testimony of people who have decided to follow Jesus. There were also some interesting themes over the course of the day. One of the most prominent was the role that serving had had in their journeys of faith. Their involvement in a variety of ministries was one of the things that shaped them and their faith (and, in the case of the two young women in the morning, some of the young people they serve were in attendance). It’s a reminder that service – in any context, but including in a community of faith – is an important catalyst for spiritual growth.

If you are feeling a bit stagnant in your faith, finding a way to serve others where you are focused on their needs and, often, aware of you inability to meet them apart from God’s work through you, can be so helpful. If you’d like to know how you might get involved in our community of faith, do speak to Marjy Robertson (our GBC Serve Team Leader)!

The baptisms were also a good reminder of what we really want to see as a community of faith and of the sorts of practices that are both evidence of a changed life and the things Jesus uses to change us!

I hope you can join us this Sunday as we continue our series – our topic is an ever-increasing recognition of the voice of God.

See you then.

Marc Rader | Senior Pastor

SUN 23 MAR: 9:30am - (2025 Theme) "Lives Changed by Jesus": An increasing recognition of God's voice. + Celebrating Communion together.

(Bible passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-10) Preacher: Jeremy Brough.

6:00pm - Same Message as in AM. Celebrating Communion.

WED 26 MAR: Snr Men's Lunch @ DRV

SUN 30 Mar: Lives Changed by Jesus: A growing restfulness.

SUN 30 Mar: AGM2 11:30AM

SUN 30 Mar: HopeDrive

SAT 12 APR: All-Church Working Bee

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This week's questions: 
1.What would you say to Christians who argue that baptism is essential to be saved?
2. Is there any situation where you can baptise yourself? If you were compelled to and no other Christians around
3. I except by faith that my “old self” has died and been buried. But the struggle against this “self” can still be strong. Please explain. Newness of life. How?

Produced each Monday as a companion to the sermon series and includes a brief overview of the sermon with a series of activities to do together as a LifeGroup: Questions to ask, Prayers to pray, Practices to try, Biblical passages to read.

Every Monday you can access that week's LifeGroup Resource on LinkTree and also on GBC Links/LifeGroups/Resource Library.

All Ages Men's Event featuring delicious breakfast, barista coffee and guest speaker Jerry Lee, sharing his story of life-changing challenges he has faced.

You are invited to join us for a short but effective time of “zoom” prayer Thursday at 7:30pm. A 30 minute guided prayer led by one of our wonderful GBC Elders. You can join in using this link JOIN PRAYER ZOOM or using the Meeting ID: 919 1693 5880 Passcode: f603j2. We look forward to spending this time together in prayer.

We have the amazing opportunity to open our facility to many community groups, conferences, and small groups. To ensure that our spaces are welcoming and safe for all who enter, we invite you to join us in making our church building a true reflection of our love. Your help in this effort will make a meaningful difference!

Join us for a Working Bee at GBC on Saturday 12 April from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

Let’s come together to clean up and show our love for the church site. Whether you’re cleaning skirting boards, scrubbing, or sprucing up with some paint, your help will make a big difference. It’s a great way to serve, connect, and make our space shine.

More specific details to come.

Bring your energy, tools, and a spirit of community – we can’t wait to see you there!

FOR MORE INFO - Email: Marjy Robertson

HopeDrive is on Sunday (30 March) - GBC driveway drive-thru drop-off 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Alternatively, you can bring your pre-packaged grocery donations to Sunday's Service on March 30.

Click to view shopping list of required items.

There are so many people in our community needing basic food items; please consider adding 1-2 items from the shopping list into your trolley this weekend to help us fill the Hopefield pantry. Please also keep use by dates in mind so we give our best to those in need.

Alternatively,  give financially via Hopefield's website (link below) to supply fresh meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables.

Thank you for being big-hearted and others-focused in partnering with Hopefield in this wonderful ministry.

From little things, big things grow!

We are in need of someone to supervise a couple of children under 5 at Hopefield Kirrawee to allow their parent to attend a Hopefield program. You will need to have a current WWCC and be Safe Church compliant.

The program will take place: Wednesday 10:30am-1:30pm - April, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 14, 28, June 11, 25.

If you are available on one, a few or all those dates and keen to assist please email Keely, Community Hub Program Lead, Hopefield or phone Janet at the Hopefield office - 9545 0299.