Church Family News – June 2025
THIS SUNDAY, 29 June
You are WELCOME at 10am this Sunday to gather for worship as Matt Henderson concludes the Better Together Sermon Series.
Church Members’ Meeting TODAY following the Service – ALL WELCOME. See below for more details.
At 1:30pm there will be an opportunity to hear a visiting church organist from Brisbane have a ‘play’ on our organ. It will not be a recital, but merely an opportunity to hear a few hymns on our beloved organ.
SERMON: Better Together: What is Possible?
BIBLE READING: John 20:19-23
YOUNG PEOPLE: Last week of Kids’ Church, Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade for term two.
WATCH: LIVE on YouTube at 10.00am Sunday
MORNING TEA: Who doesn’t love a hot drink and a biscuit after the service? Morning Tea will be on in the Soundy Lounge, with hot drinks also available for purchase from Esteem. ALL WELCOME!
CHECK OUT: The latest Tasmanian Baptists news reCharge. This week incoming Mission Director, Matt Garvin, talks about his upcoming Tassie tour.
HBC ROOM USE OR HIRE: For enquiries regarding room use/hire, please email Connie Sim (connie@hobartbaptist.org.au).
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
JUNE
SUNDAY 29th 10am Service. Church Members’ Meeting following Morning Tea.
1:30 pm. Visiting church organist from Brisbane will be playing our organ.
JULY
SUNDAY 6th 10am Service. Matthew: Future Kingdom Now Series returns. Communion Service.
MATTHEW: FUTURE KINGDOM. NOW RETURNS!
Next Sunday, the Matthew: Future Kingdom Now Sermon Series commenced in 2024 returns!
In conjunction with this, our Elders, Kelvin and Joel, are offering an opportunity for a mid-week Bible study to discuss the Sunday message. This will take place on a Wednesday evening either at HBC or via zoom. More info to follow.
CHURCH MEMBERS’ MEETING
This Sunday 29 June 2025
Gibson Hall following the 10am service and morning tea.
ALL WELCOME!
Agenda items include Reports from the Pastor, the Diaconate and the Treasurer.
The financial Statements for the three months ended 31 March will be presented, along with the draft budget for the 2025-2026 financial year.
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MARRIAGE COURSE
The Alpha “Marriage Course” at Hobart Baptist Church began last Wednesday 25 June with a Date Night.
13 couples joined us (and 10 marvellous volunteers) for a wonderful evening and solid start to the 7 week “Marriage Course” series.
Adiba prepared a delicious meal of Kurdish meat kebabs (with rice, flatbread and side vegetables) and tasty kuleecha for dessert (walnut and date pastries) to go with delicious tea and coffee from Esteem.
It was wonderful to have many HBC volunteers who helped us pull together a beautiful evening – tablecloths from Joel, gorgeous flower arrangements from Annabel, delightful music and coffees from Kelvin, tealights (from Jing). Our young ones (Jeremiah, Fiona and Rawa) did a sterling job serving drinks and meals and assisting with the pack up and clean up. Kath (such a talented host!) seemed to be everywhere, plating food, packing and emptying dishwashers and generally making things flow smoothly.
Please pray for all the participants as they continue for a further 6 weeks on zoom, and then
coming together again for a Celebration Dessert and Coffee Night – Wednesday, Aug 20.
Questions? Contact: Jo Sinclair (0401 297 151), joanna@hobartbaptist.org.au
EmpowerHer Sabbath of Wonder Southern Retreat
Spaces Still Available!
4:30pm Friday 25 to 4:30pm Saturday 26 July, 2025
Taranna, Tasman Peninsula
QUESTIONS? Email jenny@tasbaptists.org.au
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
During 2025, Hobart Baptist Church is again supporting the mission outreach Operation Christmas Child. We will collect donations until September, with a packing day in October.
As underlined by state leader Amanda Towns when she spoke recently, every box is a Gospel opportunity, impacting not just the children but also their families and communities.
During June we will collect clothing for the young recipients.
Here are some ideas:
- Shirts, shorts and t-shirts
- Underwear
- Footwear
- Hats and socks
We also accept financial donations to go towards the shipping costs of $12.50 per box.
For further information please speak to Celia or Kylie who will be happy to answer your queries.
SMALL GROUPS AT HBC
Youth & Young Adults
The Youth & Young Adults group (aged 16-25) meets on 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!
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.