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Encounter Trailer

New Series from Olive Tree Media

Olive Tree Media are excited to announce a new series called Encounter.

In this series, you’ll revisit moments from the Gospel where people met Jesus and walked away profoundly transformed. Karl Faase and some expert guests will unpack these New Testament encounters and consider their relevance for today. You’ll also meet people from all walks of life and people from around the world who have encountered Jesus today.

Watch the trailer here.

Around the world today, many are encountering Jesus and being transformed by his love and grace. In this series, Karl Faase unpacks some of the unique stories from Scripture, highlighting how encounters with Jesus brings healing, transformation, and purpose to those on the margins of society, those seeking truth, and those desperate for grace. From Mary’s life-altering meeting with the Angel to the woman healed of a long-term illness, these stories reveal that God continues to meet people in unexpected ways. Each story is reflected upon by a diverse group of voices—ranging from theologians and pastors to cultural commentators and those who have had their own divine encounters.

An Encounter Discussion Guide and DVD are also available to purchase.

Watch Episode 1 for free here.

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP)

3rd and 10th of November 2024

For more than two decades, the World Evangelical Alliance has organised the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP), as a global event that unites millions of Christians in prayer for the persecuted Church.

Annually, the IDOP is observed on either the first or second Sunday of November.

The theme for this year, “Courageous Faith,” inspired by Deuteronomy 31:6, calls us to remember the strength and resilience of those who, despite facing intense opposition, hold firmly to their faith in Jesus Christ.

Persecution is intensifying around the world. From the Middle East to Asia, from Africa to Latin America, and even in the West, Christians are increasingly being targeted for their faith. They are marginalized, oppressed, and silenced. Yet, in the face of this adversity, the faith of many remains unshaken. Their courage is a testament to the power of God at work in the midst of suffering.

Read about God’s Sovereignty and the Suffering Church from the idop blog here.

As a church, or as an individual or small group, the WEA invites you to unite with millions of believers across the globe to stand in solidarity with our persecuted family. Use these days to pray, to educate and to mobilize your congregations and communities to amplify the voices of those who are often unheard.

Download the prayer guide and other resources here.

True Enlightenment

Free resource from Crossover
True Enlightenment is an Advent and Christmas Series resource that explores how Jesus brings true light into the world – indeed is the light of the world – bringing everything into perspective: God, others and us ourselves. The series is adaptable for use in all kinds of churches and full of the great news about Jesus. It’s free for you from Crossover, that exists to help Australian Baptists Share Jesus.

23rd Baptist World Congress

July 7-12, 2025 in Brisbane
The countdown is on for the 2025 Baptist World Congress. Join the global Baptist family to engage in powerful worship, learning, and service together, with the theme focused on “Living the Good News” in the world. This will be an incredible experience for the whole family with exciting programs provided for adults, children, and teenagers.

Here’s some more information about the program:

The Baptist Women’s Summit and the NxtGen Leadership Summit will kick off the week on 7-8 July.

On 9 July, the BWA Executive Committee and Global Council will meet, with a Mission Conference planned for the day. In addition, there will be a Mission Experience half-day tour during the afternoon ahead of the Congress Opening Celebration on Wednesday evening.

From 10-12 July, the main Congress program will continue through each day and evening until the Closing Celebration on the evening of Saturday, 12 July. Thursday through Saturday will include plenaries, Bible studies by language, seminars, as well as regional and affinity groups. When not in sessions, music from around the world will be played at the International Festival for fellowship networking.

The team have compiled important information to help with planning. Be sure to bookmark the Congress website as this is being updated regularly with the latest info.

Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer

Saturday, 2 November 2024

Tasmanian women are invited to this year’s Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer.
Join as a community of women to intercede for Baptist women around the world.
This year’s theme is Purposeful Life.

Where: Citywide Lenah Valley
When: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
RSVP: Friday, 1 November 2024

To register or for questions, contact the team at empowher@tasbaptists.org.au or call 0439 357 574.

Jireh House

Job Opportunity

Jireh House are seeking an Administration Officer to provide support and assistance to women and children residing at Jireh House Shelter.

The purpose of the role is to:
– Assist in the safety and security of Jireh House’s clients.
– To facilitate the smooth administrational processes of Jireh House.

Hours of Work – 45 hours per fortnight (8.30am – 5.00pm, Wednesday – Friday)

Applications to be submitted by Thursday October 24, 2024.

For more info visit: Finance and Administrator Worker Job in Hobart TAS – SEEK

Walk the World

8-10 November
Baptist Mission Australia invites you to Walk the World! Across the weekend of 8-10 Nov 2024, pray for the world, as you walk your world! Is your church participating?

Walk the World is about facilitating an opportunity for Australian Baptists to get out in our neighbourhoods and pray! This community building weekend of prayer and fun is for individuals, churches, small groups or families.

Pray for the local communities God has placed us in, and pray for the communities around the world our intercultural teams are placed in. Pray for your church’s ministry, and the ministry of our Baptist Mission Australia teams.

Churches and individuals can participate in many ways including: prayer walks, fun activities with kids, special small group events, picnics, sing-a-longs and more…

Walk the World is for everyone, of all abilities, ages and group size and although it’s not a competition, there are also prizes! BMA have provided resources for all ages on their website. Some resources will be targeted towards adults and others to children, families or youth.

These include:
– Walk the World Prayer Guide
– Creative Prayer Ideas
– Global Prayer Guide
– 24 Ways to Walk the World

For more info, visit the Walk the World 2024 website or watch the endorsement video from LifeWay Baptist church.

Walk the World! 8-10 Nov 2024 church promo video

Mission and the Reign of God

4-part video course presented by Mike Frost

Mission and the Reign of God is a FREE resource provided by Morling College

In this series, Mike links the ideas of the Kingdom of God and the mission of God’s people.

He believes the church’s mission is all about helping others to see and experience the reign of King Jesus and to submit to his rule in their lives.

Discussion questions are provided after each video, along with some suggestions for where you might find more information.

Mike is the founder of the Tinsley Institute and an internationally recognised scholar in the area of Christian mission. He is a pastor, evangelist, writer and lecturer and has written extensively on the mission of the church.

Lebanon Crisis Response

Baptist World Aid
A humanitarian emergency is rapidly escalating in Lebanon as towns and villages in Southern Lebanon are being destroyed in bombing campaigns as tensions escalate. The number of displaced people is expected to rise rapidly.

Baptist World Aid is asking for financial donations to support their Baptist Partner in Lebanon as they serve their neighbours fleeing conflict.  

Over 90,000 traumatised and newly displaced people need urgent assistance and somewhere safe to take their families. This number is expected to rise rapidly as conflict escalates and more family homes become unsafe.

The BWA Partner in Lebanon is working closely with the local Church to arrange safe shelter and distribute bedding, hygiene kits, and food.

‘Daily life has been upended as places like schools have turned from institutions of learning into shelters’ said the local Christian Partner.

BWA’s Baptist Partner in Lebanon can offer somewhere safe for their neighbours.

Donations will mean this Baptist Partner in Lebanon can arrange shelter, and provide mattresses, bedding, blankets, hygiene kits, and food to families arriving with almost nothing.

*Just a year ago, Melissa Lipsett, CEO at Baptist World Aid Australia walks with BWA Christian Partners in Lebanon.*

Equipping Churches for Disability Ministry

12 October, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm AEDT

The Jesus Club Conference 2024 invites local churches across Australia to explore how they can better connect with and minister to adults with intellectual disabilities.

The conference will be in Sydney and live-streamed online. It offers a day of powerful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at equipping volunteers and church leaders to build communities where people of all abilities feel they truly belong.

This year’s conference will revolve around the theme of “Belonging: What does it mean to belong at Jesus Club and the wider Christian church community?”

The event will feature a lineup of distinguished keynote speakers who will share practical strategies and theological insights on creating more inclusive church environments.

Speakers include:
– Rev. Dr. Mike Bird (Ridley College) – “From Tolerance to Inclusion: Christian Ethics of Hospitality, Healing, and Holistic Ministry.”
– Dr. Louise Gosbell (Australian College of Theology) – “What does it mean to belong at Jesus Club?”
– Rev. Dr. Archie Poulos (Moore College) – “A body – parts serving a part and a part serving the body.”
– Rev. Bec Baines (Youthworks) – Teaching the Bible to people with intellectual disabilities.
– Naomi Bird (CMS-A) – Supporting carers in church and ministry.

Date: Saturday, 12 October 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm AEDT
Location: St Andrew’s House, Level 2, Sydney, Australia (In-person)

Attendees can participate in person or join via live-stream. All registered delegates will receive access to the conference video recordings. Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.

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NEWS FROM CROSSOVER

Crossover Baptism Week

15th to 21st October

National Baptism Week will be an opportunity for Baptist churches, youth groups, small groups and ministries across Australia to celebrate, explore and offer baptism.

Watch the explainer video and ideas pack. Joining in will be very simple – no need to register or report back – you can use Baptism Week in your own way.

Check out the new Baptism Hub which also includes new baptism resources and more to come.

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Free seminar in Hobart

Sharing Hope in Crisis

As the Church, we are representatives of Jesus, bringing compassion and comfort to our world. Sharing Hope in Crisis further equips us to do this well, allowing people to journey through a life-changing circumstance.

This seminar is to provide resource and equip you to help those going through crisis. Tea and coffee and light refreshments available. Bring your lunch, or choose from local cafes.

Let’s learn more on how to journey with someone through crisis, grief and difficult life changing circumstances.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalms 46:)

Sharing hope in Crisis Seminar

Date: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Time: 8.30am for a 9.00am start – 4.00 pm finish
Venue: Your Church, (29 Charles Street, Moonah)
RSVP’s required for venue and resource supplies.

Crossover Fundraiser

Australia’s Baptistist Quiz Night

8pm, Saturday 2nd September

Yes – Baptistist is now a word!

What happens when 1000 churches and six associations go head-to-head? Let’s find out!

Grab some friends and some nibbles and a laptop and a phone and make a team to represent your church! Suggested donation of $10/person to register.

The quiz will happen over Zoom, so you’ll need a laptop (or other Zoom-able device) positioned so your team can see, hear and be seen.

FIND OUT MORE >

APBF Sunday, 20th August

Save Manipur Day of Prayer

Join this important day of prayer for our Baptist family in India who are suffering.

Every year, on the 3rd Sunday in August, the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation proclaims a Day of Prayer for a specific area in the region.

In 2023, the focus is on Manipur, India. FIND OUT MORE >

Sadly, more than 120 people have been killed, 250 places of worship destroyed or damaged and up to 50,000 people displaced. More than 1,700 homes are now seriously damaged or destroyed as a result of the recent violence.

Rev. Prof. Akheto Sema, General Secretary, CBCNEI (Council of Baptist Churches, Northeast India) writes:

The State of Manipur requires unceasing and deepest concern. Due to recent unrest and violence which started from 3rd May 2023 thousands of men, women and children are displaced, rendered homeless and are made to suffer.

Several churches destroyed and burnt down, houses belonging to the victims burnt down; children and college/university going students had to seek admissions outside of Manipur since the institutions are closed.

RESOURCES

APBF PRAYER POINTS/INFO

APBF SUNDAY POWERPOINT

Where are All the New Atheists?

Olive Tree Media Webinar series with Karl Faase

Wednesday 6th September, 7.00pm AEST

Olive Tree Media’s 2023 Webinar Series has been amazing and there have been some incredible guests share their expertise and wisdom.

In the next instalment, Karl Faase will host Justin Brierley for:

Why New Atheism Grew Old
Justin Brierley on his forthcoming book ‘The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’

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Citywide Celebrates!

75 Years of Witness

On Sunday, 6th August, Citywide Baptist celebrated the 75^th anniversary of the commencement of the Lenah Valley Church. About 120 past members and adherents were present at the celebration.

Citywide Lenah Valley celebrates their 75th Anniversary

The anniversary occasion was held at the Lenah Valley Church following the morning service. As part of the celebration, a printed history was made available entitled 75 Years of Christian Witness. A History of the Lenah Valley Baptist Church, by Laurie Rowston and Maurice French.

75 Years of Christian Witness. A History of the Lenah Valley Baptist Church — Cover of the book, launched on the day

The work began when the leadership of the Hobart Baptist Tabernacle saw the need for outreach in this growing suburb. To that end, the afternoon Sunday school was commenced in the Community Hall, on 1st August 1948.

The afternoon Sunday school was the only Christian witness in the suburb at that time. Today the Lenah Valley congregation is part of the Hobart Citywide Church, which includes the Citywide Hobart Nepalese Church.

Office Administrator Position

Newstead Christian School

Established in 1996 to provide a distinctly Christian education, Newstead Christian School is a friendly and supportive school community comprising of 120 students from K-10, in stunning Launceston, Tasmania.

Committed to equipping and empowering our students to serve wherever God might call them, we focus on teaching the Australian Curriculum from a biblical perspective; support-ing students to grow in character and faith, as well as academic and sporting excellence.

We are currently seeking a person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our cohesive team here at NCS from the beginning of Term Three.

Position Overview As part of the school office team, this employee provides a broad range of general administrative support consisting of effective client (Children, Teachers, Other Staff, Parents, Suppliers, etc.) services and advice and operation of school-based systems.

HOURS: 8.30am-3.30pm, Mon- Fri, 42 weeks/year.
ALLOWANCES: 11% Superannuation and standard leave allowances.
JOB-SHARING? Possible, should two suitable candidates present themselves.
POSITION DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION FORM: Visit the NCS website at ncs.tas.edu.au
SUBMIT BY: Friday 25th August 2023 to principal@ncs.tas.edu.au,

Youth Alive Undivided

NORTH: 6pm 18th August | NW: 6pm 19th August | SOUTH: 6pm 25th August

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In August, Youth Alive are running “Undivided” – three regional youth gatherings. They would love to invite your youth ministry and young people!

Youth Alive’s mission is to reach young people with the message of Jesus. They believe these events will see youth ministries united, faith ignited, momentum gained, and young people respond to the Gospel!

Outreach events are a great way to unite young people, reach youth, and share the truth of Jesus. At every one of these events attendees will be invited to a local church or youth ministry as a next step of faith. They would like to partner with you to help reach the next generation.

The Youth Alive team are building volunteer teams for each of these events. If you would like to volunteer, please click the button, below.

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