Church Family News – May 2025
THIS SUNDAY, 25 MAY
You are WELCOME at 10am this Sunday as we continue our focus on being Mission Minded.
Amanda Towns from Samaritan’s Purse will share some of their work though a video and we will hear more about the Shoeboxes, their journeys and the impact on those who receive them.
This is also your opportunity to donate to the work of The Lanternlight Ministries through Baptist Mission Australia. See more below.
SERMON: Samaritan’s Purse
BIBLE READING: Luke 10: 30-37
YOUNG PEOPLE: Kids’ Church, Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade are all operating their Term Two programs.
WATCH: LIVE on YouTube at 10.00am Sunday
CHECK OUT: The latest from Tasmanian Baptists in reCharge including National Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day.
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
MAY
SATURDAY 24th 9am-3pm Kamara’s Heart Café at Esteem. See below
SUNDAY 25th 10am. Guest Speaker: Amanda Towns from Samaritan’s Purse.
THURSDAY 29th 9:30-11:30am Ba Ba Playgroup. Esteem is open.
6-7pm. The Battery: Prayer Together
FRIDAY 30th 5pm. Expressions of Interest for EmpowHer Sabbath of Wonder Retreat close.
JUNE
SUNDAY 1st 10am. Guest Speaker: Harvey Lennon from Hobart City Mission. Communion Service.
WEDNESDAY 11th 6:00pm. Luminous Conversation: We are Better Together
WEDNESDAY 25th 7-9:30pm. Date Night for Week 1 of Marriage Alpha Course at HBC.
SUNDAY 29th 10am Service. Church Members’ Meeting following Morning Tea.
MAY MISSION MONTH
It is May Mission Month! Let’s unite in partnership with Baptist Mission Australia’s intercultural teams and get excited about all that God is doing through His people in neighbourhoods near and far. Explore all the resources: www.baptistmissionaustralia.org/MoreLikeJesus
Don’t forget! We will have a special offering for Jan Yawan and her work through Baptist Mission Australia. This will take place THIS Sunday 25 May. Please pray about how much you might contribute to her ministry to the disabled, Lanternlight, in Thailand.
Jan has filmed a moving and encouraging update video for her supporters. In the video, Jan and her daughter Anna share beautiful tributes to Jit, their beloved husband and father who passed away late last year. Then Jan shares encouraging stories from Lanternlight Ministries and gives an update about the future. It’s a special video that encourages us all in the hope that is found in Jesus.
You can read the latest May Mission Month newsletter from Jan Yawan by clicking here>>>.
SABBATH OF WONDER
The EmpowHer Sabbath of Wonder Retreat
Coming to Southern Tasmania, 25-26 July
This retreat will be a sacred space – beginning as the sun sets on Friday and concluding at sunset on Saturday. The time will be perfect for:
Anyone who attended the Day of Wonder and wants to dive deeper.
Those who missed the Day of Wonder and don’t want to miss out again!
When: Friday-Saturday, July 25-26, starting 4:30pm
Where: Nestled somewhere on the gorgeous Tasman Peninsula
Cost:$150/person, covers all accommodation and food. (The cost has been reduced thanks to the generous support of Tas Baptists.)
Subsidies: $50 discount. Tas Baptists are sponsoring two women to attend the retreat. Please get in touch if you would like to apply.
Spaces are limited. Please let us know if you want to come by 5pm, Friday 30th May 2025
Register or find out more by getting in touch with Jenny Baxter: jenny@tasbaptists.org.au
MARRIAGE COURSE
Hobart Baptist Church will be hosting the Alpha “Marriage Course” and you are invited!
Whether you’ve been with your partner for 6 months or 40 years, whether you’re in a good place or could do with some support, The Marriage Course offers a practical way to do some relationship
maintenance.
Week 1 – Wednesday June 25 (7 to 9.30pm)
Date Night @ HBC – dinner and Week 1 of the Marriage Course ($45 per couple)
Weeks 2 to 7 – Wednesday, July 2 to Aug 13 (7.30pm to 9.30pm)
Join each week via zoom to spend time with your partner and explore ways to strengthen your
relationship.
Week 8 – Celebration Dessert and Coffee Night – Wednesday, Aug 20
Questions? Interested in registering?
Contact: Jo Sinclair (0401 297 151), joanna@hobartbaptist.org.au
VIETNAMESE CHURCH CELEBRATES
Thursday evening 22 May, the Hobart Station Church celebrated it’s third Anniversary.
Matt Henderson, David Knox and myself were honoured to be special guests and felt very blessed representing HBC. Guests/supporters travelled from Melbourne, Sydney and Vietnam.
This small Vietnamese fellowship began in a home on the 22 May 2022 (sound familiar?) and by September they were meeting in the Soundy Lounge on Sunday afternoons. You may remember that HBC was the venue for the National Vietnamese Association Christian Conference with 200 delegates from around the world – amazing with a local church of 4 couples!
Heather Galloway
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 until September, with a packing day in October.
During May we will collect items to play with!
- Small balls
- Musical instruments
- Skipping ropes
We are also accepting 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.