Church Family News – April 2025
This Sunday, 20 April
He is Risen. He is Risen Indeed.
You are welcome to join our EASTER SERVICES.
The Good Friday service commences at 9:30am and Resurrection Sunday at the usual time of 10am.
Sunday will also be an opportunity to gather together around the Lord’s Table and reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf.
Matt Henderson will bring an Easter message on both occasions.
SERMON: Easter Sunday: Unconditional
BIBLE READING: Luke 24:1-12
Morning tea WILL NOT be served on Good Friday but we would love to catch up over MORNING TEA following the service on Easter Sunday.
YOUNG PEOPLE: Kids’ Church, Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade are all in recess for the school holidays.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Pastor, Matt Henderson will take next week off to spend time with the family during the school holidays.
WATCH: LIVE on YouTube at 10.00am Sunday
CHECK OUT: The latest from Tasmanian Baptists in reCharge, including the recent Filipino pop-up restaurant at HBC. Click the button!
HBC ROOM USE OR HIRE: For enquiries regarding room use/hire, please email Connie Sim (connie@hobartbaptist.org.au). Please note, this is a new email address for Connie.
PLEASE NOTE: To contribute to Connecter and Church Family News for any Sunday, please email connecter@hobartbaptist.org.au no later than 9am the Wednesday prior.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
APRIL
THURSDAY 17th 6-7pm. The Battery: Prayer Together
FRIDAY 18th 9:30am. Good Friday Service
SUNDAY 20th 10am. Easter Sunday – Communion Service
SUNDAY 27th 10am. Lest We Forget
Easter Art in the Soundy Lounge
In the lead up to Easter Michael Henderson has hung some photographs of his art work in the Soundy Lounge for viewing and contemplation. They are part of a series called “We only remember history in the present moment“.
These 5 drawings connect contemporary life with stories from Christian Scripture. Rather than strictly illustrating biblical narratives, they reinterpret these stories in modern settings and focus more on emotions that any one scene. These 5 centre on the Easter Story.
They intentionally blur historical and present-day boundaries to invite the viewer to reflect on their own lives, emotions and experiences with God.
The collection of 5 photos is part of a series of 16 each measuring 1.2m square. Together, they span 20m in length, designed to create an immersive experience that surrounds the viewer.
For a fuller description, click here >>>
CROSSOVER EASTER OFFERING
This year we’re again joining in the Australian Baptist Easter Offering to unite with a thousand Australian churches in expressing our gratitude for Jesus and investing in sharing him with others.
The offering funds Crossover – a national Baptist ministry that provides all sorts of resources, training and encouragement to help us share Christ with others.
So let’s give generously as we are able! Giving slips are available in the Foyers – either pop your donation with the giving slip in the offering boxes, give via the church account, scan the QR Code on the slips. or go directly to the Crossover website >>>
MEN AT WORK!
Much goes on behind the scenes that we don’t always get to see!
Snapped this week are Warren who was plastering and painting in the church while David was outside replacing the broken light fittings and painting the stands.
We are grateful to the young men on the property committee who have been looking after the place for YEARS and who are keen for some even younger recruits!
Accommodation Wanted
Mat & Naomi Burns & the boys will be visiting Tasmania in June and are hoping to find a house in need of house-sitters, maybe with a car.
They will be down from the 11th -18th of June to attend Josh Lattimore’s wedding. If anyone can help, please let Karen Conway know.
Josh Lattimore and his fiancée, Naomi, are looking for a short-term place to live after their wedding on 14 June. They would love to find a space within the church community, whether housesitting or boarding in a granny flat or loft. Ideally, they are looking for accommodation until January in time for them to move to Melbourne for theological studies. If anyone in the congregation has an available space or knows of an opportunity, they’d be grateful to connect.
Josh Lattimore jrwl@outlook.com.au 0434 204 483
Naomi Woolley nomwoolley123@gmail.com 0408 184 741
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
This Year Hobart Baptist Church are again supporting the mission outreach Operation Christmas Child. We will collect donations in March through September, with a packing day in October.
April is the month for collecting something for personal hygiene:
- Face washer
- Toothbrush, hairbrush, comb
- Scrunchies, hair clips, head bands etc.
We are also accepting financial donations to go towards the shipping costs of $12.50 per box.
For further information please speak to Celia of Kylie who will be happy to answer your queries.
SMALL GROUPS AT HBC
Youth & Young Adults
The Youth & Young Adults group (aged 16-25) has recommenced for 2025. Saturday nights at HBC, 6-7:30pm.
Speak to Jeremiah Ambrose for more info.
Men’s Discussion Group
You are welcome to join the very lively group of gentlemen who meet at the church on the third Monday of each month at 10.00am. For further information contact Geoffrey Clarke 03 6244 8838.
Ladies Coffee Morning
Ladies welcome to join the monthly Thursday morning coffee catch ups. These are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:30am-12midday at HBC.
Weekly Prayer at HBC
Thursday night prayer time at HBC weekly from 6-7pm at HBC, continues in 2025. Thursdays, 6-7pm at HBC.
This is an opportunity to come together, in prayer, as we seek to discern God’s will for the church in the months and years ahead.
Hope to see you there!
Therapeutic Functional Movement Classes
Wednesdays 10:30am in the Soundy Lounge.
This program is designed to support older adults to Gain and Retain Functional Movement Patterns to Improve Strength, Balance and Stability. All in a familiar, friendly space.
Class is by gold coin donation, props and equipment provided. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your drink bottle.
For more info: Ginger on 0479 027 941
TITHES, GIFTS AND OFFERINGS
‘Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.’
2 Corinthians 9:7
We thank all who give faithfully on a regular basis, as without this support we would not be able to operate. Your offerings support our budget: and through that it enables the church to continue to be an important part of the North Hobart landscape and the place from where we can prophetically serve the City of Hobart.
It is where we can know the benefit of worshipping with others, where we hear the stories of Jesus and how they apply to us, where we are encouraged in our journey with Jesus, from where we can share God’s love with others and help them to know and trust in God themselves. Our influence can also be far reaching – there is no limit to God’s love through our deeds and actions. Thank you for your generosity.
EFT is a great way to ensure regular giving and as well there are offering boxes available for use as you leave the Sanctuary.