MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Click on the video image below for all the latest news at GBC in the GBC Friday Update from our Senior Pastor Marc Rader.

This Sunday at GBC Online - let's celebrate communion together (as the church ungathered). Make sure you've got some crackers/bread and juice at the ready.

Always remember to log in and say "hello" in the chats - we love to see who is joining us. (It's the digital version of the good ol' face to face smile or wave that you used to give on arrival at GBC - simples!).

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As Marc Rader mentioned in this week's GBC Updates video (see above) we will be holding our Mid-Year Meeting via Zoom this Sunday 26 July 2020 (12:30pm-2:00pm). 

Before the Meeting please:

1) Read the Meeting documents (incl Finance, Hopefield and Senior Pastor's Reports) - click here.

2) Submit Apologies and/or any Questions you might have via GBC Office.

3) Invite someone you know without internet to join you for the meeting. (Please note there is a maximum capacity of four voting members per computer screen).

Check-In opens from 12:00pm - click on the link to join the zoom meeting 
(https://zoom.us/j/98474037534). Log in early to ensure you're set up. Send your details (Full Name & Member/Guest) via the Chat to Karen Watkins so we have a record of your attendance (instructions will be on screen as you arrive in the zoom room).

Please refer to Marc's comments in the Senior Pastor's Report for the Mid-Year Meeting (click on the link in the section above to read it in the Meeting Documents package).

• EDGE YOUTH: Yrs 5 & 6. Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
• GBC YOUTH: Yrs 7-12. Fridays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm - Starts TONIGHT (24 July).

Meddwyn and the Playtime Team are currently developing plans for a return to face-to-face meeting, hopefully, later in Term 3 (depending, of course, on the COVID-19 restrictions in place at that time).

More information will be available next week.

Any questions, please email Meddwyn our Playtime Coordinator.

HOPEFIELD OP SHOP:
Due to recent updates on COVID-19 cases across the Sutherland Shire we are taking the precautionary approach and regrettably will not go ahead with the planned opening of the Op Shop this week. We have decided to delay this for another couple of weeks and to re-assess the situation at that time. We are keen to re-open, but safety is a priority, and we would rather open and remain open than have to close again a few days later due to COVID.

Hopefield has some great programs starting soon:

1) Circle of Security Parenting Series (6 Sessions) - Mondays 6:30-8:30pm - Starts 27 July 2020. Cost: $60/individual or $95/couple. For Parents/Grandparents/Carers of children aged 0-5 years.

2) Cool Kids Anxiety Program (8 Sessions) - Thursdays 4:30-5:15pm - Starts 30 July 2020. Cost: $385 (incl. workbooks). For kids aged 7-9 years.

3) Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children - Thursday 27 August 2020 at 7:00-8:30pm (Webinar). Cost: $10/screen. Speaker: Kerry Moss, Author and Educator from Hopefield. For parents.

For further information and/or to register, see Events page on Hopefield's website.

For all enquiries or to make an appointment with one of our Psychologists please contact Hopefield by phone 9545 0299, by email or via our website. 

HOPEFIELD SESSIONS: Stronger Families

The latest Hopefield Sessions "aired" last Monday at GBC Online and in now available to watch on demand via GBC's YouTube channel - join Jodene and two of Hopefield's psychologists (Robert and Linda) as they chat about Stronger Families. Watch and also share this with your family and friends.

If you need prayer or practical support please call or email the team anytime. 

For Prayer Support - contact the Elders by phone: 0410 156 396 or 8515 1999 or email 

For Practical Support - contact GBC Cares by phone: 0400 535 637 or email

To join a Life Group - sign up to GBC Links and submit your Expression of Interest form and then someone from GBC Office will be in contact with you.