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With the COVID-19 pandemic reaching Australia's shores in March 2020, Australian churches were, for the first time ever, instructed not to meet.

Tasmanian Baptists responded admirably, and it was an unsettling time

However it also created unexpected opportunities - the bi-monthly email/PDF Tasmanian Baptist ADVANCE - Together in Mission, evolved into a weekly source of connection and encouragement. This was partly because there were no longer any services when a printed version could be distributed. But more, because increased connection with Baptists around the state was needed during that unprecedented time.

Re-branded ADVANCE | step by step, the publication was distributed weekly via email as an online resource from mid-April. And from the June/July edition, dropped back to fortnightly distribution, which continues into the future.

The response to the change is very positive! However, knowing there are many who would prefer a printed version, it will continue to be produced as a basic PDF format for the time being.

If you have any feedback or response - positive or negative - I would be pleased to hear from you.

Let's continue to pray that God will have His way as we emerge from these unexpected days.

Blessings,

Jenny

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Jenny Baxter
Tasmanian Baptists Communications Manager
jenny@tasbaptists.org.au

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• April 15 Easter >>>
  • From the MD - Our New Opportunity
  • Profile: Rev Gwenith Alexander
  • Reflection: Jeff McKinnon - When Life Gets Hard
• April 22 ANZAC Day >>>
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  • COVID-19 Update for churches
  • Reflection: Viruses, Bushfires and Acts of God
• April 29 >>>
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  • History: Baptism in Tasmania
  • Global awreness: Catalyst
• May 7 Mother's Day >>>
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  • News: Evenings with Ann Herbert
  • Local inspiration: Find a Church Service online
• May 14 >>>
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  • Report: March Pastor's Muster
• May 21 >>>
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• May 28 Youth and Young Adults >>>
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