This week we celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost began as a Jewish festival in the Old Covenant. It is set 50 days after the beginning of the Passover festival, and also called ‘feast of weeks.’ It marked the beginning of the Barley harvest.

For Christians it is the celebration of the day the Holy Spirit came upon the believers for the first time, signalling the beginning of the new covenant and the birth of the church.

I think it is another example of God’s prophetic use of the Old Covenant that the original Pentecost celebrated a physical harvest, reflecting the spiritual harvest through the church that has continued to today.

As we witness for Christ in our lives, wherever we are, whatever we are doing, the Holy Spirit brings a harvest of souls. This was the work of God at the beginning and remains the work of God. It is a great honour for us to join Him in this work and be significant as workers of the harvest. Let us celebrate this harvest with our Christian brothers and sisters across the city this Sunday night.

Brett

There will continue to be the opportunity to contribute to our special May Mission Project via Penny Pig and online this month.
This year’s project supporting those teams going out on short term mission over the coming 12 months.

Bank details for Direct Debit

• Missions:
• 
  
  • BSB 704 913
  • ACC# 400041919
  • General mission offering: 
    • Reference: Mission Gift
  • May Mission Month Project:
    • Reference: Project 2026

Thank you again for praying and considering how God may be leading you to assist in Supporting this important work.

HBBC Missions Team

By James Dearden

I was once again voted in by the Ministers as the Chair for the Hervey Bay Christian Ministers Association (HBCMA) for 2026. It is a privilege and honour to serve our churches in this capacity.

My heart and vision for the churches is to see a growing unity. That each of the Ministers can feel they can connect with each other across the denominations, as we are all part of the one family of God. My heart is to see these relationships grow and role model this to our church congregations.

My vision for Hervey Bay is that we would continue to see a spiritual awakening, and I want as many churches as possible on board, to be open to a growing move of God. God is at work in Hervey Bay and having other ministers outside of our church by our side, helps me see the bigger picture.

We may be the biggest church in Hervey Bay, but we cannot reach Hervey Bay by ourselves. We need the larger body of Christ if we want to see more people come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

Pentecost is coming up fast on the 24th of May. Maybe you would like to come and be a part of a combined churches service. An opportunity to worship our God together. There will be a time of prayer and a sausage sizzle at 5pm, before the service starts at 6pm. We would love to see you there.

There will continue to be the opportunity to contribute to our special May Mission Project via Penny Pig and online this month.
This year’s project supporting those teams going out on short term mission over the coming 12 months.

Bank details for Direct Debit

• Missions:
• 
  
  • BSB 704 913
  • ACC# 400041919
  • General mission offering: 
    • Reference: Mission Gift
  • May Mission Month Project:
    • Reference: Project 2026

Thank you again for praying and considering how God may be leading you to assist in Supporting this important work.

HBBC Missions Team

There is a danger that we can take for granted the blessings of God. Rather than seeking God, we turn away from Him to seek the blessing itself. This is a common and real danger. We can become so used to God’s blessing that we eventually believe that it is because of our cleverness and hard work, that it is our right. So we take the blessings of God and use them to indulge, to promote ourselves or to rule over others.

The context of the Ezekiel verse is that of the firstborn son. God reminded them that He spared their firstborn during the plagues of Egypt, and that their firstborn are a blessing who are dedicated to Him. Instead, the Israelites began sacrificing their firstborn in detestable rituals to the god of Molech. They took what was a gift from God, and violated it by handing it to other gods.

Beware of greed, of selfishness, of mis-using God’s blessing. Do not be spoiled by the blessings of God, turning them into the objects of worship rather than God himself. Every blessing we have comes from God. Let us always honour Him for them, enjoying them, but living for Him.

Brett

"Training is always happening".
As a teacher this is one of my favourite sayings. Over the years of mentoring others in schools, churches and workplaces I have been aware that we are always in a state of training or being trained. We find ourselves in a place of either constant improvement or gradual decline. We make choices everyday that are life giving choices or choices that eventually impact us negatively.

COACH mentoring is a space where our mentors work with participants who have decided to train themselves in an aspect of life that will be life giving. Often participants come to COACH mentoring with a realisation that positive change needs to happen. Even if that change is one or two things amongst many life challenges, those changes can create a chain reaction that leads to unintended goals. The goal of eating better, learning how to cook healthy meals or making regular exercise a goal, they all can lead our participants to a path to better living.

It has been encouraging to see how God is at work in these relationships and how each mentor I have met and spent time with has a keen desire to support people who are looking for positive changes. COACH is unique in how everyday people do amazing work in our community. Sometimes it may feel like a drop in the ocean, but each relationship and each conversation is part of the bigger picture where we see life change and community impact through authentic relationships.

If you know a family who could benefit from a Family COACH mentor please contact me by email, mark.payne@hbbc.com.au I would value the opportunity to talk about this.

Mark Payne
Coach Coordinator

NB: Join us for the upcoming training to become a mentor on May 30 & Jun 06.
Register here.

By Karen Painter,

Mothers Day; a special day when we can take the time to express our thanks and appreciation to our Mums for their important role in our lives. It’s also a time to reflect on all that it is to be a mother.

There are so many voices in the world. Voices saying you’re losing out by being a mother; voices pulling mothers in so many directions; to go after what is made to look important so that in the end we’re stretched, weary and overwhelmed, present, but not present.

As Christian mothers, God’s voice is the voice we need to listen to. God hasn’t called mothers to be perfect, or for our children to be perfect and have everything that the world says they should have. God has called mothers to the highest calling – the ministry of motherhood. Faithfully nurturing our children with love, patience, kindness, teaching and a heart for Jesus. Delighting in our children and helping them see God in the world around them and in their lives. Each day embracing the calling He has given us and focusing on what matters the most for eternity.

Mothers have been entrusted with their children for a limited time. This time goes by quickly – so we need to be raising children with eternity in mind. That means raising our children to see what it’s like to live by faith. Laying down the foundation for them to stand on when they’re grown. To entrust them with a strong Christian worldview and know why they believe in the living God. To know that His Word is reliable and can be trusted (2 Samuel 22:31).

God hasn’t left mothers to do this on their own. He has given us His Word. There are many passages for guidance and encouragement. Passages like Deuteronomy 6:5-7 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might and these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”

God’s Word tells us that children are a gift from Him and families are His plan. We need to keep the bigger picture in mind as it only takes one generation to fall or come to faith. So, be encouraged mothers, to embrace this vital role and be in ministry with God and further His Kingdom for His glory.

My prayer for Mothers.
“Heavenly Father thank you for the ministry of motherhood; the privilege of investing in the next generations of Christians. Thank you that you don’t expect perfection – just a willingness to follow You. Thank you that our worth and joy comes from You and that this joy is the source of strength we need for each day. May our homes be filled with Your presence and peace. May we seek to put You first and listen to Your voice in our lives and for our families. May our lives be an encouragement and a light to those around us that don’t yet know You. In Jesus precious name and for Your glory we pray, Amen.”

There will continue to be the opportunity to contribute to our special May Mission Project via Penny Pig and online this month.
This year’s project supporting those teams going out on short term mission over the coming 12 months.

Bank details for Direct Debit

• Missions:
• 
  
  • BSB 704 913
  • ACC# 400041919
  • General mission offering: 
    • Reference: Mission Gift
  • May Mission Month Project:
    • Reference: Project 2026

Thank you again for praying and considering how God may be leading you to assist in Supporting this important work.

HBBC Missions Team

This week we celebrate Mothers’ Day.

It is a chance to focus on and elevate the important role that mothers play. We should never underestimate how costly, but also how important, it is for a woman to carry a child, give birth, and then raise that child into a functioning adult. It is one of the highest callings.

One of the things that is easy to notice in God’s Word is how prominent women are in the movement of God. Some religions squash women. Even Christianity has had times throughout its history where women have been greatly underestimated in their ministry.

But in the Bible, many are honoured. Lydia, for example, was the first convert at Philippi. Her home became the centre of ministry for Paul and Silas. Lydia is not the only ‘first one’ in the story of God. It was the women who first discovered that Jesus had risen. Other heroes such as Jael, Deborah, Ruth, and Mary are all examples of how God honours them through His salvation story.

May all women, and especially mothers this Sunday, know how valuable they are to God and to us.

Brett

Recently I attended the annual Queensland Baptist conference. It was an encouraging and inspiring time. Jason Elsmore, our head of vision and mission for the QB movement, preached a couple of times. One of those times was on prayer, its importance and power. He gave us 5 prayers to take away, and I would love for us to pray these over us, the church, our city and our nation.

1. Prayer for fullness in your life (Ephesians 3:17-19) - We want every single one of us to be growing in the knowledge and love of God. But more than that, we want to be filled with the "fullness of God" in truth, love and power.

2. Prayer for favour over your family (Numbers 6:24-26) - We know the importance of family and God's design for it. The primary disciples in this life are our spouse and our children, grandchildren and extended family. If our families are strong in the Lord together, our churches also grow in strength. We pray for favour and blessing over every family in this church.

3. Prayer for faithfulness in our church and ministry (2 Thessalonians 1:11) - We are not a social club; we are a church. God chose His church to love and disciple one another. We want a faith-filled church here in Hervey Bay, with every ministry marked by faithfulness as well.

4. Prayer for fruitfulness in our community (Matthew 9:36-38) - We were also chosen by God as a church to reach the lost in our community. We have been given a heart for the community by God. Let us pray for a growing heart in this space. May our conversations and outreach ministries be fruitful and multiply. We pray for workers for the harvest field. May we all know our calling.

5. Prayer for revival in our nation and generation (Psalm 85:6) - This has been the heart of mine and many others, including the Queensland Baptist movement, for a number of years. May God revive this city, this state and this nation for His glory. May this generation rise with such passion to see God for who He truly is.

We pray these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, our Saviour and our King. Amen.

Your brother in Christ,
James

 Join together with others for prayer.

• The PrayGround – Sunday mornings from 8:30 – 9:30am

• The Lounge - (127 Torquay Rd, Scarness) –  Friday mornings from 8:30 – 9:30am, specifically for the ministry of Kindness Works

• Men’s prayer – Friday morning at the church 9:00 – 10:30am

• Or Join a Life Group, where prayer occurs on a weekly basis

• Join the prayer chain, to pray with others in the church over various requests & needs within the church.

• Use the May Missions Prayer Calendar to pray for our missionaries and local outreaches

HBBC has a strong focus supporting those who are called out share God’s word both locally and internationally.

As a Sending Church, we currently support 4 long term missionaries in both financial and prayer support

• Max & Helen Sahl have served with Wycliffe Bible Translation since 1998, the past 6 years in Melbourne, with Max as CEO of Wycliffe Australia and Helen in many supporting roles within the team.

• Wayne & Olya Zschech have served in Ukraine, Wayne since 1997, in ministry, and Wayne is currently Field Co-Ordinator of Operation Mobilisation in Ukraine, helping many throughout the war of the past 4 years and working on sustainable energy projects.

• College of Theology and Evangelism (Fiji Bible College) provides training for many people in the Pacific Islands to enable them to go back to work in their home areas with a sound knowledge of the Gospel.  HBBC have partnered with them since 1993.

• Alan & Leanne Purvis are our newest long-term missionaries serving with WEC in Cambodia, commissioned September 2022.  Learning the language and culture, they are working to train local pastors who often have no formal Bible training.

HBBC also provides ongoing prayer and physical support to the following ministries:

• Wade & Karen Lindburg (Wycliffe), Ukarumpa PNG

• Matt & Ruth Lahey (Mile One Mission), Newfoundland Canada

• Anguganak Healthy Motherhood Program, PNG

• Josie Dixon – Power to Change, University mission (Melbourne)

Locally - Kindness Works, Chaplaincy and Christian Religious Instruction.

Each week will focus on an area, and we are excited to be able to share with you some opportunities for short term teams to go from here, mainly to PNG and Fiji in the coming 12 months.

The Prayer Calendar will include all these missionaries and outreaches to pray for.
A paper copy will also be available from the church on Sunday.

There will be an opportunity to contribute to our special May Mission Project via Penny Pig and online. This year’s project will be to support those teams going out on short term mission over the next year.

Bank details for Direct Debit

• Missions:
  • BSB 704 913
  • ACC# 400041919
  • General mission offering: 
    • Reference: Mission Gift
  • May Mission Month Project:   
    • Reference: Project 2026

Thank you all for praying and considering how God may be leading you to assist in Supporting this important work.

HBBC Missions Team

Sometimes God does things that are outside of our neat little boxes of expectation. We like predictability. We love to understand why. And we like being in control. But when God does His thing, there can be no objection.

When the Jewish believers heard the news about what God was doing among the Gentiles, they fell silent. All their objections became irrelevant. All of their neatly packaged theology became uncomfortably expanded beyond their expectations. God does what He does and we are forced to adjust to it.

Many changes have occurred down through church history that have re-shaped the way ministry is done. It is not that the message has changed but the package the message comes in has changed a lot.

There may be some people who value stability and tradition so much that they will refuse to follow God’s lead in breaking into new mission methods. They see the new movement of God as a threat to their security and out of fear they oppose the very thing that God is doing. They cling to tradition almost the same way they cling to the Bible. So God is forced to bypass them.

The churches who will not adjust to what God is doing in the current day will eventually die out. We as followers of Jesus need to be sensitive to how the Holy Spirit is leading us and be ready to follow Him by faith into each new season of mission.

Brett

When the apostle Paul was converted, the persecution of the church went into remission.

When Paul went by the name of Saul, he was the main drive behind some horrific persecution. From house to house the authorities would go searching for followers of Jesus. In Acts 9, Saul was now going from town to town. Then Jesus met him. Saul was converted. A single dramatic event that led to a whole new season for the church. How quickly things can change when God takes hold of a moment in time.

After Saul was converted, a time of peace and growth came over the church.

This story is a reminder that there are seasons in the life of the church. There are times of growth. There are times of hardship. But God is over it all. We should always be encouraged that God has control over all things. He has a plan that no one can thwart. His purposes will unfold, maybe not as we expect, but as He wills.

Let us be ready for whatever season God gives us, in the good, bad, the exciting, and mundane. God is over it all.

Brett

Life can feel overwhelming at times. There are moments when our thoughts race, our worries build, and we’re unsure what to do next. Prayer is where we can pause, breathe, and bring it all before God.

When we pray, we don’t have to have the right words or a perfect plan- we simply come as we are. We can lay down our anxieties, our questions, and our burdens, trusting that God hears us and cares deeply for us.

Prayer shifts our focus. Instead of being consumed by what’s happening around us, we are reminded of who God is-faithful, present, and in control. And in that place, He gives us a peace that steadies our hearts, even when circumstances don’t immediately change.

Sometimes the situation stays the same, but something changes within us. We begin to trust God more. We rest in His presence. We find calm in the middle of uncertainty.

That’s the beauty of prayer-it doesn’t just change things around us, it changes us.

Ezekiel received a wonderful vision of God. So overwhelming was his vision that when he saw it, he fell face to the ground.

Many of us might envy Ezekiel, thinking that if only we could see a vision like that, we would have much greater faith. That is until we see his calling. It was a difficult call.

Ezekiel was sent by God to preach to the people. But God assures him that they would not listen. What a frustrating mission. As we follow Ezekiel’s story, we see that he was greatly inconvenienced in delivering God’s message and suffered because of it. Yet to see no ‘results’ at all would have been demoralizing to say the least.

Ezekiel’s story is a reminder to us that faithfulness is more important than immediate results. The work we do for God may not always return fruit straight away. It might be just a stepping stone in the story, a single thread in the grand picture that God is designing.

Though our obedience may appear insignificant to us, in God’s plan our faithfulness is key to His unfolding will. We tend to overemphasize things like comfort, convenience, and reward. When we crave these things we diminish our usefulness. Rather we ought to embrace God’s calling even if it is uncomfortable. Only then are we fit for service in the kingdom.

Brett

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart;
he is mine forever.
Psalm 73:26

It’s easy to feel alone in tough times, but God is always with us. Prayer reminds us He is in control and will carry us through whatever we face.

Prayer strengthens us. It helps us focus on God, not our circumstances. Whatever we face, He gives us strength and hope. We’re never alone.

Don’t hold back from praying—take a moment now. God is always listening and cares deeply about what you’re going through.

If you feel lost or afraid, pause and pray. Ask God for strength and peace. Consider praying the armour of God daily, so He can equip you to stand firm.

The armour of God prayer is based on Ephesians 6:10–18, where Paul describes God’s spiritual protection. Many use this as a daily prayer to “put on” each piece.

Here’s a simple, heartfelt version you can use:

Heavenly Father,
Today I put on the full armour of God.
Help me to walk in Your truth, live in Your righteousness, and stand in Your peace.
Strengthen my faith, guard my mind, and guide me by Your Word.
Protect me and lead me in all I do today.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Why is prayer important?
Prayer is one of the ways we grow closer to God. It’s not just about asking for help-it’s about aligning our hearts with His. As we pray, we invite God into our everyday lives, asking Him to guide us, strengthen us, and walk with us through whatever we’re facing.

Prayer helps us grow closer to God.
Prayer is also a place of surrender. We lay down our plans and trust that God sees the bigger picture-that He knows the path ahead even when we don’t. And as we spend time talking with Him and quietly listening, we begin to recognise His voice and understand His heart for us.

Over time, God gently reveals His will as we seek Him. What starts as a simple conversation grows into deeper trust, and we begin to see Him work in ways we never could have planned ourselves. That’s why prayer matters so much-it draws us closer to Him and shapes our lives in the process.

The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is a very important doctrine.

There were many false claims during the first century and many of the New Testament writings address these issues. Some false teachings include: Jesus didn’t really die. Jesus did not rise bodily, the disciples only saw a ghost. The resurrection was a lie made up by the apostles who stole His body. These were all ‘fake news’. This is why the apostle Paul is very clear that Jesus rose from the dead and that there were many witnesses.

In a Hebrew court of law, the truth would be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Some of the witnesses to the resurrection include the women who followed Jesus, the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, Peter, Thomas, the 11 disciples together on a number of occasions and a whole crowd of 500 people at one time. This is more than enough to establish the resurrection of Jesus Christ as an undeniable reality.

We serve a risen Saviour who rose, ascended into heaven and now is seated in authority. We are His followers. We speak His message. And we shine His light.

Brett

To some, it may not seem as though serving coffee is a ministry. But to our barista team, they are truly dedicated to serving others and take great joy in making themselves available on Sunday mornings.  

Why? Because they know that they are creating an environment of hospitality where people feel welcome, relationships are deepened and encouragement is given to build up the body of Christ.
 
Yes, not everyone feels the need for that caffeine fix when they come through our doors, but for those that do, please make sure you give our voluntary team your thanks as they focus on serving in the best way they can.  

Most Sundays there’s a rush as soon as the service finishes, so please be patient. The team prioritise the orders from our new people’s table, of which there are only a handful of Sundays throughout the year, that there isn’t an order or two…, or three... from our first time guests.
 
Would you be interested in being a part of this team? Have a quick chat to Judith Shaw at the coffee bar to find out what serving on the team looks like, as there are a few different positions. The team start early and clean up after the service also.

Thanks barista team for your commitment to serving in our church!
 
We greatly appreciate each of you. 

An update from Josie Dixon,

In the ministry of Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) my team have been helping university students learn to share Jesus and make disciples. As the Catalytic team seeks to pioneer and start a spiritual movement on campuses across Australia, we are looking for students who are willing to say yes in the adventure of sharing Jesus. On each campus, the students have ownership of the ministry and missionaries provide coaching, resourcing and ongoing discipleship to support students in their personal walk with God and in their skills and perspectives in ministry.
 
God has blessed my team with both big picture and detailed oriented people which has allowed us to produce some resources for the current culture of students that’s given them clarity, and is easy for students to lead with others. Here’s a summary of our three main resources we invite students to take part in, and a story for how God has worked in their lives:

Equipped to Share (For believers wanting to learn to share their faith)
Isaac, a Student Leader at Monash, we met 2 years ago while doing outreach. He was interested in learning to share his faith and finished Equipped to Share. Since then he has seen God use him in leading multiple students to Christ and train other believers in these perspectives and skills!

Growing in Faith (For new believers looking at foundational practices in their walk with Jesus)
E* is a student from East Asia, she had grown up with a Christian mum but herself went away from God in recent years. She heard the Gospel from Isaac on campus and realised God was inviting her into relationship which she really desired. She then went through Growing in Faith and I could see the way the Holy Spirit was both convicting and comforting her with the satisfying life she could live as a Christian and not follow in old unhealthy patterns. She’s now going through Equipped to Share with Isaac on campus, and I’ve been able to model sharing the Gospel with various students to her.

Searching for Answers (For seekers learning about Jesus through the book of Mark)
Last year Rob, a Student Leader at CQU Bundy, invited two of his classmates to explore Jesus, one Muslim and one agnostic. Through reading the Bible together the agnostic friend decided to follow Jesus and amazingly since then he has been having intentional conversations about the Gospel with their Muslim friend.
Bonus story: Just before Easter we saw a girl from a Catholic background at RMIT accept Jesus by faith! She shared when she started SFA she believed it was through following the 10 commandments and being a good person would save her, but during our 5 weeks of conversations together she’s come to understand it’s only through faith in Jesus she can have hope and assurance of salvation.

We are praying and asking God to raise up more students, like these young men and women on campuses across Australia! It is the students who are best able to reach other students, and this year my team is seeking to intentionally look for these students on the next 9 campuses in Perth and Adelaide. Our team will temporarily split in July and spend 6 weeks pioneering in these locations. We will partner with local churches, with the hope to see a sustained movement of students reaching other students on these universities.

Please pray for God to continue to lead our team in dependence on Him and that God will multiply the impact in students lives.

You can read more on the ministry of Power to Change on their website.

To support Josie financially in her ministry, you can give through our church's missions account.
Account: HBBC Missions
BSB: 704 913
Account Number: 400041919
Reference: Josie Dixon

The greatest example of God’s love is shown to us on the cross.

There are so many things we see here that are demonstrations of God’s love. God’s love is so incredible that it is hard for us to understand. For example, Jesus died for the world even though many would end up denying him. He knew that the cross involved suffering, but willingly did that for us so that we could be saved from our sin. He carried our sin into punishment so that we would not have to. He asked God to forgive the very soldiers who had nailed Him to the cross. He showed a moment of compassion for the thief who was executed next to Him. And He spared a thought for the welfare of His mother. Jesus submitted to all this because of His great love.

The love of God that flows to us through our Lord Jesus Christ is far deeper than we could ever achieve. And that love poured out on us and through us to others. We are undeserving because of our sin, and yet because of Jesus we get to participate in the glory of God for all eternity. This is the wonder of salvation

Brett

Why is prayer important?
The importance of prayer can sometimes be overlooked. For many of us, prayer becomes something we turn to when we need help or want God’s blessing. And in the busyness of life, it can easily slip into being an afterthought. But it’s worth asking—why is prayer so important?

Prayer helps us grow closer to God.
One simple thought that could sum up the importance of prayer would be this: prayer draws us closer to God. When we pray, we are inviting Him into every part of our lives. As we spend time talking with Him and listening to Him, we begin to know Him more deeply.

The more we draw near to God, the more we become aware of His presence with us—and He draws near to us too.

And when God is close, what is there to fear? What more do we need to strive for? Like Paul, we can live with courage and confidence, knowing that our mighty God is with us and for us.

In the week leading up to the cross, Matthew and Luke both record this moment where Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. He weeps because He sees something no one else sees. He mentions the words "abandoned" and "desolate". This is strange for Jesus to say, especially at Passover, where the city would be bustling and overflowing with people.

As we continue to read, we realise Jesus is talking about the destruction of the temple and the sacking of Jerusalem that happened in AD70, only 40 years after Jesus' death. He saw it and wept. But I suspect that His weeping was not just for the suffering of the city, but also for their rejection of Him. Jesus came to save His people, yet His people did not receive Him. They were consistent with their own history. They killed the prophets and messengers of God. Now they were about to kill the Messiah. This is why Jesus wept.

The fact that Jesus died for the world, yet there are people in the world who reject Him is the saddest thing. There are a lot of bad things that happen in the world. We see greed, and suffering, and poverty, and war. Yet, nothing is as sad as a soul for whom Jesus came to die and refuses to believe.

Pray this Easter that the message of the gospel will cut through all the noise in the world, and will draw the hearts of people back to God.

Brett

As the Lord’s Prayer draws to a close, we ask for God’s protection in our daily lives and reaffirm our confidence in His everlasting kingdom.
 
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
A prayer for protection and strength. We ask the Lord to guard our hearts and minds, to strengthen us against temptation, and to protect our congregation from the schemes of the enemy.

“For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.”
A declaration of confidence and hope. We end where we began — with God. All authority, power, and glory belong to Him. Our trust is in His unshakable rule, today and always.

A regular event on the church calendar, the men of the Rebels (with a cause) Life Group have held a monthly breakfast for the men of the church on and off over the years.

Over the last few years since starting up again, the food is now second to none in the Bay for a $10 brekky! With barista made coffee! Served by a small group of men, who have lots of fun prepping food the day before and testing their recipes (sometimes on the office staff), the team then meet nice and early on the Saturday morning to present a well catered for breakfast.

The aim though? To provide an environment of support to men as they spend time together, encouraging each other, building each other up, being vulnerable, and making sure no one feels like they’re doing life alone.

This year, Pastor Brett has committed to speaking at each of these breakfasts to encourage men to step into the God given anointing on their lives as Aussie Christian men, walking in holy masculinity.

Can you bring a non-Christian friend? Absolutely! The environment is non-threatening for non-Christians, and Pastor Brett’s sharing, we could probably all agree, can be appreciated by any age & any stage of faith.

All profits are kindly donated to the ministries of Kindness Works, seeing funds to nearly $5,000 donated throughout 2025! What a great accomplishment from this small band of volunteers, and the generosity of those attending.

The men also have a ‘Containers for Change’ drive running, raising funds to support our church missionaries. So, bring along those empty 10c refundable cans and bottles.

Breakfasts are held at 8:00am on the first Saturday of each month, but next month, due to Easter falling on the first weekend, they have postponed the brekky to Saturday, April 11th.

These men with a heart to serve also desire to bless the women in the church choosing to forgo their May breakfast to hold a Mother’s Day breakfast on Saturday, May 9th. (Details to come ladies.)

You can keep up to date with these dates through the HBBC app or through the events page on our website – hbbc.com.au/events.

So, men, we encourage you to come and be inspired, to learn about God's heart for manhood and who He created us to be. And bring your sons!

See you Saturday, 11th April - 8:00am!