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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR


Last week we launched a new series exploring a set of five values that we are adopting as a community of faith. All five of these values are expressions of our purpose to take up the invitation of God to participate in his renewing work. On Sunday I briefly introduced all five of them and their relationship to our discipleship. (Remember, you can catch this sermon on GBC Sermons podcast.)
This Sunday we’ll start our week-by-week deeper dive into each of the values beginning with On-Purpose: creating and maintaining margin in our lives to participate with God.

The principle is simple. If we are going to join in with what God is doing around us we need to have space in our lives to both hear his invitation and to respond. Our lives tend to be so full and so busy that all our margin is eaten up by the urgent. One solution is to be more deliberate, proactive, and intentional with our time and resources. This will be our focus on Sunday.

How do we do this as individuals and a community of faith who are committed to participating with God? It’s a big question, but one that is too important to avoid.

See you Sunday.

Marc Rader

Services

SUNDAY 16th February 2020

Marc Rader: Senior Pastor

The Crux of Community: On-Purpose

Services: 8.30am|10.30am|6.00pm
SUNDAY 23rd February 2020

Jodene Watling: Associate Pastor

The Crux of Community: Big-Hearted

Services: 8.30am|10.30am|6.00pm

Announcements and Upcoming Events

GBC Annual Dinner - Registration Closed
Registrations are now closed for the GBC Annual Dinner.
Cambodia Update
GBC has been working through a process of developing our strategic priorities, direction and values and in relationship to mission, this Sunday at all our services, we will be updating our congregation on our short-term trips to Cambodia.
Pathways - Register Now!
Pathways is back for the new year!

Pathways is a four-week course which will be held at 10:30am (one hour) over four consecutive Sundays (8 March - 29 March) to help those who are new to GBC find their place in God's mission here.

Pathways explores: Who we are; Where we believe God is leading us; What we are doing to get there; and How you can get involved. It's a space for you to ask questions, meet others who are new to our community of faith, and begin to form some lasting friendships. Pathways will take place during our 10:30am Service so if you're coming in the morning with young children, they'll have the opportunity to enjoy our Kidzone program while you attend.

To register for the next Pathways four-week course (8/3, 15/3, 22/3, 29/3) go to GBC Links or register via email.

Senior Men's Lunch

Our Guests this month are Earle and Sandy McKay who were Missionaries in the Philippines for many years. They will talk about the country, the government, the people and the witness of the Christian Church there.

Where: Donald Robinson Village
Date: Wednesday 26th February
Time: 12:15pm
Cost: $15

Please book by phoning Arthur on 8539 7990 or Dave on 0438 238 549 by Monday 24th February.
(Last minute cancellations must be paid for)

Welcome to Embrace for 2020
We kick off the year with our first luncheon, our guest speaker is Vicki Sherry from Hopefield and we look forward to her sharing with us.

Where:  GBC Atrium
Date: Monday 17 February
Time: 11.30am
Cost: $13 per person includes a catered lunch

Reservations will be taken in the lounge before and after services over the next two Sundays : 2 and 9 February.
Reservations STRICTLY CLOSE on Monday 10 February.

We would love to see you there and trust you can join us.
Enquiries : beverleysparks@optusnet.com.au / 0414 954 487
Embrace - Card Making Afternoon 
In support of the Baptist Association's Bushfire Relief and Recovery.
This is an Embrace initiative for all GBC Ladies and friends, in association with the NSW/ACT Baptist Association’s Bushfire Relief and Recovery Campaign.

Come and enjoy a fun afternoon of card making.  The cards we make will be distributed to fire affected families, together with gift vouchers.

Where: GBC Atrium
Date: Sunday, 23 February
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Cost: $10 includes card materials and afternoon tea.

RSVP Janine: 0405 629 790
SBCE UPDATE
Thank you for your continued interest, your prayers & support. Please pray for the 2020 Scripture Timetables, for the new & continuing students at Gymea & Kirrawee High Schools and for Jarrod and Joanne preparing to commence classes. Also our popular Men's Shed Chorale is our first fundraiser for 2020 on Sunday, 2pm on March 15th - held in Sutherland Uniting Church Auditorium.

God bless you,
Sue McCubben
SBCE Secretary
GBC Soccer Team is looking for players
If you are a soccer player and would like to play with fellow christians in the NSW Churches Football Association, Gymea Baptist Soccer Club is looking for new players.

Playing games on Saturday and with some travel outside of the Shire, we are looking for players from 18 years of age and up to join the squad.

If you are interested and to get more information, please contact Mark Drury on mark_drury@amp.com.au or 0413 307 981.  
GBC Bookshop
How are you going with spending quiet time with God each day?

At the church bookshop, you'll find:
  • Daily Devotionals, to help you start or finish the day with Jesus (some are free).
  • Journals, to record the things you hear God saying and the prayers you want to see God answer.
  • NIV Life Application Bible, great notes that explain what the Bible means for everyday life. On Special-$40
*Credit cards are accepted.
Hopefield Op-Shop Donations Needed
Please donate all good quality, clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, books, DVDs, CD’s &  bric a brac to Hopefield Op shop.

Please take all donations to 9-11 Gosport St Cronulla or drop into the offices at Hopefield.

All proceeds from the Op Shop go to support the work of Hopefield
Hopefield Op-Shop Cronulla needs you!
If you have a spare 3 hours during  the week, perhaps every fortnight and you would enjoy connecting with our local community, we would love to have you in our Hopefield Op-Shop (located at 9-11 Gosport St, Cronulla). No previous experience necessary, just a welcoming friendly smile and a heart to serve others and show them God’s love.

Our Opening Hours are from 10am Wednesday - Saturday

We are looking at putting together a roster of wonderful volunteers that would be rostered on 2 volunteers per 3 hour shifts, you can choose whether you come weekly, fortnightly or monthly and either morning or afternoon.

Talk to your friends, sister or mum and come and be a part of this wonderful new ministry.

All proceeds from the store go directly to the work of Hopefield
Please call Hopefield on 9545 0299 or email the office.
Contact

Gymea Baptist Church

2-10 Tea Gardens Ave, Kirrawee
02 9521 4611
www.gymeabaptist.org.au

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