Welcome to Worship
This Sunday at 10am
+ Worship Service including our monthly celebration of The Lord’s Supper.
+ Scripture: John 17:20-26
+ Theme: Oneness is not Sameness.
+ Being the first Sunday of the month our offering will include non-perishable food items for the needy in our area.
Order of Service
- Call to worship
- Song: Come as you are
- Community News
- Offering
- Song: God is the One
- Reading: John 17:20-26
- Prayer
- Sermon
- Song: We are many, we are one.
- Communion
- Pastoral Prayer
- Song: Sing a new church
- Benediction
Community News
+ A Church Meeting in the Barn will follow our worship service and morning tea and coffee. Agenda includes finance report, update on our developing church constitution, fire drill procedures and a proposal to establish a group with a view to being an Eco Church pilot (see note below)
+ Lynne Dyer writes: “The Box Hill Community Bakehouse would like to thank Eddie for his successful grant application to Rotary Box Hill Burwood, which means that we now have the funding for a Commercial fridge in which we can store the donated produce. Fridge space has been at a premium for a long time so this will be a wonderful asset. Recently, Keith and I attended the Rotary Box Hill Burwood Community grants presentation night with the other 12 successful grant applicants. I spoke to the group about the work of the Bakehouse, and thanked Rotary explaining how this grant will assist us in meeting the needs of the community in which we live.”
+ Andy McCulloch asks, “Are you passionate about the environment?”
“Box Hill Baptist has been invited by A Rocha Australia to participate in a pilot program called Eco Church. The program is designed to help churches reflect on how their rhythms and practices demonstrate and promote care for creation. Based on the reflections, churches are encouraged to develop 1-3 goals to increase their participation in and promotion of creation care activities. Box Hill Baptist is already undertaking several initiatives that align with the program. Participation would enable us to consolidate and celebrate our existing initiatives and look at new opportunities as part of our worship and witness to our community.”
“A Rocha Australia is part of an international network of Christian environmental conservation organisations. They focus on environmental science and research, practical nature conservation, environmental education, creation care and advocacy through a variety of programs and initiatives. I have been a member for several years and blessed by their resources and activities in my own spiritual formation and career.”
“The Deacons have agreed for Box Hill Baptist to participate in the pilot program, coordinated by myself, with a small group of people happy to contribute to workshops 4 times over the course of the year. If you are passionate about the environment and would like to know more, please make contact with me!”
“A video will be shown in the service this Sunday and a short presentation made at the Church meeting after the service.”
+ Earthen Vessels Church (EVC) has conducted its last service at Box Hill as this Sunday, 1 June, the Vietnamese church will be located at 12 Surrey Road, South Yarra (formerly known as the South Yarra Community Baptist Church, which is now largely meeting online). A letter has been sent to EVC from Box Hill Baptist conveying our congratulations and best wishes for this new chapter. A letter of thanks from EVC has been sent to Box Hill Baptist.
+ Lorraine Mitchell represented Box Hill Baptist at the recent Assembly of Victorian Baptist churches. Here is her report.
+ Exploring Faith is a brand new, Australian-designed course for people who are curious about Christianity — or unsure where they stand. No pressure. No clichés. Just honest conversation, good company, and space to ask real questions.
Starts June 11 (7:30pm, and then every Wednesday for 10 weeks)
Want to find out more or register?
Visit exploringfaith.org.au or email office@boxhillbaptist.org.au
Pointers for Prayer
+ People to Pray for: Raelene Lilies is glad to be home this week after three stays in hospital in the last month; Glennys Williams has been transferred from the Box Hill Hospital to Baptcare’s Hedley Sutton Aged Care Community for the next three weeks; Don Timms’ stay in Epworth Box Hill is taking longer than expected following surgery last week; Pray that Kate Best (Diane Harrison’s niece) may fully regain movement and speech following a stroke.
+ Pray for those exploring what it means to follow Jesus as the 10-week Explorers Group gets underway on 11 June, convened by Eddie Chapman and Keith Dyer.
+ Last Sunday a new season of Care Groups was launched. Pray for creativity in connecting and thoughtful care as we journey with those in our groups.
This Week
Monday
+ 2pm-5pm Bike Restoration and Rescue Session at the Community Shed: (rear 470 Station St, Box Hill).
+ 5pm-9pm Social Table Tennis (upstairs, 5 Ellingworth Pde)
Tuesday
+ 9.30am – The Box Hill Community Choir meets in the Church Sanctuary and Gallery.
+ 7.15pm for 7.30pm to 9pm: The Bible & Chat group is studying this Scripture passage: Acts 2:1-21— (a lectionary passage for Sunday 8 June 2025). Convenor: Geoff Pound
Thursday
+ 10am-12 midday The English Language Group meets in the Barn.
+ 11am-1pm upstairs in the Village Well: Social Chat Group—basic English language and Aussie culture, table tennis, Tai Chi, tea/coffee, friendship-making.
+ 1.30pm-2.30pm Bakehouse in the Barn: Saving bread, fruit and vegetables from waste by giving food to those wanting to ease their weekly budget.
+ 7.30pm-9pm Study Group meets in the Gallery. Convenor: Andy McCulloch.
Friday
+ 10am-11.30am A Playgroup meets in the Barn for children 0-5 years of age and their parents and carers.
+ 5pm-9pm Social Table Tennis (upstairs, 5 Ellingworth Pde)
Saturday
+ 7.30am-8.30am Bakehouse in the Barn
Coming up
+ Wednesday 11 June – Launch of Exploring Faith study series (Village Well, 7:30pm)
+ Saturday 21 June – Winter Solstice Bonfire & Games night.
Food for Thought, Prayer & Action
+ After two friends unexpectedly became Christians, Lamorna Ash discovered a new generation of young people turning to faith. As she investigated this phenomenon, Lamorna Ash asked, ‘Could I Become a Christian in a Year? The Guardian, 20 April 2025.
Praying
It doesn’t have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch
a few words together and don’t try
to make them elaborate, this isn’t
a contest but the doorway
into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.
― Mary Oliver.
Small Groups @ BHBC
Box Hill Baptist Church runs a number of small groups which create opportunities to build friendships, study the Bible and other resources, pray and strengthen our spiritual journeys.
If you are interested in any of the groups below, feel welcome to contact the convenor, or speak to one of our pastors. (And if you’d like to be part of a group but these don’t work for you, come and speak to us and we’ll see if we can start something new!)
- Bible & Chat: Currently each Tuesday, 7:15pm for 7.30pm start at the Village Well (5 Ellingworth Pde). The group normally reflects on a Scripture passage for the following Sunday service. Convenor: Geoff Pound
- KYB (Know Your Bible): Tuesdays fortnightly via Zoom. (Convenor: Helen Timms)
- A Small Group meets in the Gallery on the first and third Thursday of the month from 7.30pm-9pm. Convenor: Andy McCulloch.
Next Sunday 1 June at 10am.
+ Pentecost Day Service: We join with churches around the world to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit.
+ Scripture: Acts 2:1-21.
+ Worship Leader: Keith Dyer; Preacher: Geoff Pound.
Worship Roster
An inclusive community at the heart of Box Hill 