Church Family News, December 2022
Hobart Baptist Church, Sunday, 25 December HAPPY CHRISTMAS! ALL WELCOME at 9:30am this Sunday, Christmas Day, to celebrate the birth of Jesus, to sing Christmas Carols and to hear Matt’s message based on Luke’s account of the story. If you can’t make it, you will be able to watch from home (for the first time) […]
Read moreGreat Expectations
4 December 2022 to 29 January 2023 Luke the Physician was likely an outsider and a second-generation follower of Jesus. It appears from his writings he was deeply interested in people, and how the story of Jesus was relevant to everyone. Regardless of ethnicity, gender, socio-economic or class status, Luke’s gospel is a collection of […]
Read moreChurch Family News, November 2022
Hobart Baptist Church, Sunday, 27 November Stephen will wrap up our Vision sermon series this week with how we can be a place where everyone can contribute. Every person is unique, everybody matters, and everyone has something to contribute and receive. Open hearts, open minds and open lives makes room for everyone to contribute. TODAY […]
Read moreWelcome: Come As You Are
30 October to 27 November 2022 Every year, for a number of years, we’ve had a series reflecting on Hobart Baptist Church and our values, mission and vision. Normally this is at the beginning of the year as we arrive back from the summer break. However, while the timing might seem obvious, it tends to […]
Read moreHBC Members – and Others!
Hobart Baptist Church would not exist without the support and care of our official membership. Annual Members’ Meeting Outcomes The Hobart Baptist Church Annual Members’ Meeting for 2022 was held in the Gibson Hall on Sunday 20 November, after the 10am service. Election of Deacons and Officers The election took place by ballot, and all […]
Read moreCalled: What on earth am I here for?
2 – 23 October 2022 What on earth are you here for? When Jesus calls us to follow him, he calls us to a particular lifestyle. There are many different voices that speak into our lives and the task for us is to discern the voice of God rather than the voice of society, our […]
Read moreSanctuary Sunday
25th September 2022 Hobart Baptist Church is home to people from many different countries and belonging to a number of different fellowships. The first Sanctuary Sunday since Covid was a wonderful morning. For those who hadn’t experienced one before, it was a great opportunity to celebrate the diversity and international nature of the HBC family […]
Read moreChurch Family News, October 2022
Hobart Baptist Church, Sunday, 30 October This week, Stephen Baxter will bring the first message in our Vision Sermon Series “Welcome“. Holding the series at this time of year will, hopefully, enable us to move into 2023 with a strong sense of purpose and direction. Jesus taught his disciples to pray God’s Kingdom come, His […]
Read moreChurch Family News, September 2022
Hobart Baptist Church, Sunday, 25 September Today is SANCTUARY SUNDAY where all the different Sanctuaries and groups that call HBC home come together in the one place at the same time – the Tab at 10am. Bring a friend, wear national dress and something to share for morning tea. SERMON: A Cross-Cultural Church BIBLE READING: […]
Read moreChurch Family News, August 2022
Hobart Baptist Church, Sunday, 28 August This Sunday Stephen Baxter will bring the next message in the Living Hope sermon series from 2nd Peter. Much encouragement has been given during this Sermon Series so far, and this week will be no different as Stephen addresses something familiar to many. SERMON: When Hope is Crushed BIBLE […]
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