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Baptist Churches Christmas Events 2022

Tas Baptists Christmas Events listing 2022

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Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Events 2022

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    NB: Every effort has been made to list Christmas info about as many Tas Baptist churches as possible. 

    Northern Tasmania

    North: Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Events 2022
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    Beauty Point – “The Point”7pm, Fri 16th DecStephen Atkins Christmas Concert
    5pm, Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service
    George Town6pm and 7:30pm,
    Wed 14th Dec    		Christmas Parade and Carols George Town community event. The church will run a Christmas Quiz en route.
    10:30am, Sat 17th DecChristmas Carols with The George Town Combined Churches, across the road from Woolworths
    10:30am 25th DecChristmas Day Service
    Launceston – “City”Sat 24th DecThe Drop-In Centre will be in operation at the Red Dove Cafe
    9:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Gathering Theme: Prince of Peace
    Launceston – “Gateway”10am Sun 18th DecA Christmas Concert and Carols with Stephen Atkins. Morning Tea to follow
    9am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service
    Sun 1st JanNo service today
    Longford – “Riverlands”6pm, Sat 17th DecCommunity Carols followed by Supper.
    Free family event
    10am Sun 25th Dec Christmas Day Service
    Newstead5pm Sat 17th Dec Neighbourhood carol singing in the streets of Newstead
    10am Sun 18th Dec Carol singing in the church grounds, followed by a BBQ lunch. BYO Salad to share. Everything else supplied. Giving Tree envelopes supplied for giving to City Mission
    9:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service
    Christmas offering to Baptist World Aid
    PerthFrom 4:30pm Sat 17th DecCommunity Picnic and BBQ followed by
    Community Carol Service from 7pm
    10am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Family Service
    Summerhill7:30pm Sun 18th DecBlue Christmas Reflective Time A space for people who struggle at Christmas, and a chance for the God of comfort to meet us in our grief and sadness.
    9:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service

    Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Events 2022

    Northwest Tasmania

    Northwest: Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Events 2022
    LOCATION
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    Burnie10am Sun 18th DecChurch Christmas Lunch (12pm) after the service – all welcome!
    10am Sun 25th Dec Christmas Day Service
    Devonport – “LifeWay”10am Sun 18th DecFamily Christmas Service led by the children followed by BBQ lunch, homemade donuts and Christmas stalls.
    6pm Sat 24th DecReadings and Carols service led by the Exhale Choir.
    10am Sun 25th Dec Christmas Day Service
    Lower Barrington10am Sun 18th DecCarol Service celebrating the birth of Christ
    10am Sun 25th Dec Christmas Day Service
    Penguin9:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service A short service so attendees can travel for lunch
    7pm Wed 4th JanCombined Penguin Churches Prayer Monthly meeting at Penguin Uniting, hosted by Baptists in January
    Ulverstone7pm Sat 24th DecChristmas Eve Together
    Sun 25th DecNo service today
    Sun 1st JanNo service today
    WynyardSat 24th DecCarols in the Garden will be in Guttridge Gardens after the street parade on Christmas Eve.
    10:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service
    Yolla9:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service

    Southern Tasmania

    South: Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Events 2022
    LOCATION
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    Claremont6:30pm Sat 17th Dec A celebration of the Christmas Story
    In scripture and song
    9:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service
    Hobart10am Sun 18th DecFeaturing the Empty Christmas Tree. Bring an unwrapped gift for donation to City Mission
    9:30am Sun 25th DecChristmas Day Service, continuing the Great Expectations sermons series
    Lenah Valley – “Citywide”10am Sun 25th Dec Christmas Day Service
    Mornington – “Citywide”10am Sun 18th DecChristmas Carol Service
    5:30pm Sat 24th DecChristmas Eve in the Paddock A family time of carols crafts and games in the paddock behind Citywide
    10am Sun 25th Dec Christmas Day Service

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    ReCharge NEWS December 2022

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    14th December 2022 | ReCharge News December 2022

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      UPDATE YOUR DIARY!

      Tas Baptist Dates, 2023

      NB: The dates published in the TB Handbook 2022 have been updated, as below

      DATEEVENT
      10-11 FebruaryNO LIMITS Women’s Conference. See Below
      20 FebruaryPastors and Leaders Muster, Hobart Find Out
      25 MarchTas Baptist Council
      9 AprilEaster Sunday
      5-6 MayMid-Year Assembly, Newstead
      17 JuneTas Baptist Council
      11-13 July Pastors and Leaders Muster, Northwest Find Out
      23 SeptemberTas Baptist Council
      12 SeptemberPastors and Leaders Muster, Launceston Find Out
      20-21 OctoberAnnual Assembly, Riverlands Longford
      18 NovemberTas Baptist Council

      EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH THEOLOGY

      Women’s Symposium

      This symposium is for women who are interested in what the Bible teaches about women.

      HOSTED BY
      Baptist Women of the Pacific
      Please contact Jenny Baxter to join the Tasmanian cohort: jenny@tasbaptists.org.au
      WHEN?
      10-11 February 2023, Friday evening and all-day Saturday.|
      WHERE?
      Riverlife Baptist Church, 47 Jennifer St, Seventeen Miles Rocks, Qld
      SPEAKERS?
      Dr Christa McKirland; Marg Mowcsko; Rev. Megan Powell du Toit; Rev. Sela Havili
      Find out more about the speakers

      A CAROL OF HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR

      I Heard the Bells movie

      Christmas is not always merry. Indeed, the season’s festivities can make some people’s despair feel particularly bitter.

      This was the case for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of America’s best-loved poets of the 19th century – and the subject of a new film I Heard the Bells, to be released in select Australian cinemas on 1 December.

      READ more about it > (Eternity News)

      BOOK tickets (Hobart and Launceston): iheardthebellsmovie.com.au

      WATCH the trailer, below.

      STEPHEN ATKINS – CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

      A Christmas Concert

      Beauty Point, Launceston, Smithton, Devonport

      Stephen Atkins Christmas, TB News December 2022

      BETTER WORLD GIFTS

      Baptist World Aid

      Sick and tired of giving trinkets to people who already have everything? Why not give a Better World Gift instead!

      Better World Gifts do much more than meet immediate needs like clean water, food, health and income. They allow people to live with dignity. They can also end poverty, not just for individuals, but for whole communities.

      Better World Gift ideas, ReCharge NEWS December 2022

      These are gifts that give hope.

      Each gift you give supports the community-driven work, run by BWA’s Christian partners.

      It’s about making a bigger, lasting difference by helping individuals and families develop long-term livelihoods, health, education and leadership skills . . . and that’s a big picture!’

      You will help end poverty, thanks to the lasting impact of your Better World Gifts, along with the wonderful work of people on the ground.

      NEED HELP?

      Visit the Gift Generator HERE > Everything is supplied to help you pick the perfect gift card and make a difference on behalf of your loved one.

      The range includes physical gift items for your friends and family (eg. tote bags, journals, colouring books). As well as gifts to give to communities who need your help (eg. chickens, blankets, emergency shelter)  

      Help is supplied so you can select the perfect gift
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      CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

      Love Out Loud Kids’ Videos

      Love Out Loud is a Christian charity, established to produce Christian videos for kids everywhere!

      Featuring 100 videos of 25 minutes duration on the Love Out Loud fresh new website. Lessons are designed to be streamed into a} School Scripture Lessons, b) Kid’s Church, or c) for Parents at home to use with their family.

      All content is available on the website and is 100% free for home and church use. YOU WILL ENJOY …

      • 30 videos for 6-year-olds
      • 30 videos for 9-yeay-olds
      • 40 videos for 11-12-year-olds

      HOW TO SIGN UP

      • Visit the website www.loveoutloudoz.com
      • Click on the ‘SIGN UP’ button in the top bar to subscribe to a plan.
      • Enter your details and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
      • Click on the activation link in the confirmation email to verify your account.
      • You are now logged in and can access the lessons by clicking on the ‘lessons’ button in the top bar.
      • You can edit your profile and update or cancel your subscription by clicking on the ‘My Account’ button in the top bar, followed by the ‘Edit Profile’ button.

      The lessons are free for home and church use.

      WATCH A LESSON NOW!

      Click to watch “All About Heaven” (23 minutes)

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      Deep Thought Dec 2022 The Change Makers by Melissa Lipsett BWA
      How Did we Do in 2022? From the Mission and Leadership Team
      CROSSOVER Christmas Resources Helping Baptists share Jesus at Christmas
      AROUND THE CHURCHES November 2022 Find out what’s been going on!
      ANNUAL ASSEMBLY Anthea Maynard reports
      FAMINE In the Horn of Africa Be Informed by Baptist World Aid

      NEWS: November 2022

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      Crossover Christmas Resources

      Crossover Christmas Resources 2022

      Christmas Ideas

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      Crossover Resources provided for Baptist churches

      VIDEOS TO WATCH OR SHARE

      1.     Santa vs Jesus – highly recommended

      God is not a Santa in the Sky A short, fun, poetic Christmas video (3m) by Glen Scrivener

      2.     Peace, Hope and Joy at Christmas

      Outreach Christmas video (3m 18s) produced in conjunction with Olive Tree Media

      SERMON/MESSAGE RESOURCES

      Missing Peace?

      This Advent and Christmas series was developed by Crossover. It is adaptable for use in all kinds of churches, highly invitable, and full of the great news about Jesus. 

      Christmas Resources 2022 - Missing Peace from Crossover

      The series title, Missing Peace? is, of course, a two-sided play on words. It calls to all who thirst for peace, and hints at a ‘missing piece’ which is Christ the cornerstone. 

      Resource Includes

      Five message outlines can be used in any order, with each standing alone.

      1. Missing Global Peace
      2. Missing Relational Peace
      3. Missing Personal Peace
      4. Missing Everyday Peace
      5. Finding the Missing Peace

      Easy-to-edit artwork for invitations and promotions

      • High quality themed artwork
      • Customise and edit using Microsoft Office apps
        • Social media posts
        • Postcards
        • Posters
        • PowerPoint slides

      To develop this resource, Crossover partnered with Pastors Miranda Dixon, Jason Hoet and Kerry Davies; and cross-cultural worker, Luke Hutchinson (Baptist Mission Australia).

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      EVEN MORE CROSSOVER CHRISTMAS RESOURCES!

      All ready and available to use. Check them out here >

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      Deep Thought Dec 2022 The Change Makers by Melissa Lipsett BWA
      How did we do in 2022? From the Mission Leadership Team
      AROUND THE CHURCHES October/November 202
      ANNUAL ASSEMBLY Report by Anthea Maynard
      FAMINE In the Horn of Africa Melissa Lipsett, CEO Baptist World Aid
      PRISON MINISTRY By Cameron Brett of Prison Fellowship Tasmania
      DEEP THOUGHT The Sound of Silence By Denise Stephenson
      FROM THE MISSION DIRECTOR: Does God Really Care? By Stephen Baxter
      SCHOOLS MINISTRY: Mustard Lives Transformed by Jesus
      CHURCH PROFILE: Newstead Baptist

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      Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Listing 2021

      Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Listing
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      around the grounds – Christmas 2021:

      Christmas 2021 services, activities and good things happening!

      North

      City Baptist, Launceston

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 6:00pm Sat 11th December Christmas BBQ, Carols and Supper
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:30am Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:00am Boxing Day Service

      Newstead

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 6:00pm Sat 18th December, Carols in the neighbourhood
        • 10:00am Sun 19th December, Carols on the Lawn, followed by lunch
        • 7:00pm Fri 24th December, Christmas Eve Service
      • Christmas Day
        • No Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:00am Sun 26th December, Sunday Service

      Gateway, Launceston

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 10:00am Sun 12th December, Kidsway Service followed by a free BBQ and activities afterwards
        • 10:00am Sun 19th December, Carol Service
        • 7:00pm Sun 19th December, Combined Carol Service with other churches
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:00-10:00am Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • No service on Boxing Day
        • Return to normal services from Sunday 2nd January, 2022

      Summerhill, Launceston

      • Christmas Day
        • 9:30am Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:00am Sunday Service as usual

      Riverlands, Longford

      • Pre-Christmas
        • Sat 18th December Community Christmas event in partnership with Christ Church Anglican, Longford at Christ Church
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:00am Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • No service

      Perth

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 4:00pm Sat 18th December, Community Children’s Party, followed by a Community BBQ
        • 7:30pm Sat 18th December, Carol Service
      • Christmas Day
        • 10:00am Community Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:00am Sunday Service as usual

      Beauty Point

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 5-8pm Sunday 12th Dec, Exeter Community Carols. Entry, although free, needs to be either registered online HERE or available at the “Exeter Visitors Centre’. Exeter Showgrounds.
      • Christmas Day
        • No Christmas Day service
      • Boxing Day
        • 5:00pm Service as usual

      Northwest

      Ulverstone

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 7:00pm Christmas Eve Service “Tell the world”
      • Christmas Day
        • No Christmas Day service at Ulverstone
      • Boxing Day
        • No Boxing Day service at Ulverstone
      Christmas Eve at Ulverstone Tasmanian Baptist Christmas Listing 2021

      Lifeway, Devonport

      Exciting times for Lifeway Baptist at Christmas.

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 6-7pm Christmas Eve: Readings and Carols lead by our very own Exhale Choir. Coffee in the café afterwards.
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:30am Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • 9.30am Combined Service at Oldaker Street Christian Centre, 36-38 Oldaker St, Devonport

      Wynyard

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 10:30am Sun 5th December Sunday School Anniversary
        • 10:30am Sun 12th December Celebration Church service for groups connected to the church: Chat ‘n’ Choose; the Walking Group; and the Food Hub GROW GATHER GIVE.
        • Christmas Eve Carols in the Garden (2020 below)
      • Christmas Day
        • Christmas dinner on Christmas Day for those who are alone at this time of the year.
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:30am service as usual
      Wynyard Carols 2021
      Wynyard Carols 2021

      Sassafras

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 10:30am Sun 12th December Sunday School Service
        • 10:30am Sun 19th December Carol Service
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:30am Café Celebration with Martin Luther Lutheran Church Burnie
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:30am Boxing Day Celebration

      Lower Barrington

      • Pre-Christmas
        • Tues 23rd November: We had our Church Christmas dinner at a restaurant. As last year we couldn’t meet due to COVID, 25 of the fellowship enjoyed good food and had a great time of sharing.
        • 10am Sun 19th December Carol Service
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:00am Christmas Service: a short service to allow people to be home to prepare their Christmas lunch or go to friends or relatives to spend time with them.
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:00am Sunday Service as usual

      South

      Citywide, Mornington/Lenah Valley

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 5:30-7:30pm Christmas Eve Christmas in the Paddock at Mornington, 400 Cambridge Road
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:30 Christmas Day Service at Lenah Valley, 2 Pottery Road
        • 3pm Nepalese Christmas Day Celebration at Mornington, 400 Cambridge Road
      CITYWIDE: Christmas Day Service at Lenah Valley
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:00am All services as usual

      Claremont

      • Pre-Christmas
        • 6:30pm Sat 18th December Carol Service
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:30am Christmas Day Service
      • Boxing Day
        • 10:00am Morning Worship
      • January
        • 12:00pm 16 January 2022 Summer Picnic, Tynwald Park, New Norfolk. BYO picnic or BBQ, ALL WELCOME Info: cbctas.org.au | Contact: Jean 0476 528 124

      Hobart

      • Pre-Christmas
        • “Christmas in Summer” sermon series from 12th December
      Christmas 2021 at Hobart Baptist Church
      • Christmas Day
        • 9:30am Christmas Day Service

      READ MORE IN THE NOV/DEC 2021 ADVANCE | STEP BY STEP

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      Mary’s First Christmas Ponderings

      Mary’s First Christmas Ponderings, Ray Hawkins
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      poetry:

      By Ray Hawkins, Beauty Point

      Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.

      Luke 2:51
      Mary’s First Christmas Ponderings

Mary pondered so many things in her heart
That very first Christmas day:
Shepherds arrival and delight
As they saw Christ that night
Enthroned in the manger!
Angels’ words they’d relayed
With joy and faith displayed.
The Saviour had been born,
The Bread of Life had come,
As foretold, to Bethlehem.

Mary pondered disturbing things in her heart
That very first Christmas time!
Simeon, one of the prophets,
Stood upon the Temple steps
Speaking words of future things,
The child’s fame through suffering.
Mary’s joy one day would mourn
For this promised one now born.
The Light to the Gentiles had come
As foretold, to Bethlehem.

Mary pondered personal things in her heart
That very first Christmas night!
Anna, a widow of many years
Saw in Him that mercy was here
With a song of thankfulness
Celebrating God’s faithfulness
She shared the news of God’s grace
Which had come to the Human race,
As foretold, to Bethlehem.

Mary pondered so many things in her heart
That very first Christmas morn!
Told that her heart would be pierced
As though by a sword sharp, fierce.
This child, when grown, would be rejected
Though no fault in Him was detected.
Jesus would taste the people’s scorn
By whip, sword and a cross torn,
And yet to triumph, He had come
As foretold, to Bethlehem.

© Raymond N. Hawkins. Dec 2017