Welcome to Worship
This Sunday at 10am
+ It’s our Last Breakfast service again, and this month we continue in our Exploring Faith theme with ‘The Person of Jesus’.
+ Bring some breakfast/brunch food to share around the tables.
Community News
+ Our new multi-language translation service, known as Breeze, worked well last Sunday when it was launched at Box Hill Baptist. Our people used Italian, Maori, Khmer, Persian, Mandarin, Bahasa, Cantonese and most said it was very accurate and the delay was minimal. Bring your phones along, use the QR code or this link: https://boxhillbaptistchurch.breeze-translate.com/client then select your language. Would you also bring your headphones or ear buds so you can check the audio quality? These will also help us to keep our heads up so we can see the speaker and the pictures on the screen. Keep giving us your feedback.
+ You may have noticed the small bowl of sand and candles to the right of the pulpit. This is available at every service and it may be an aid to prayer as you light a candle at the beginning or anytime during a service.
+ Thanks to the five Box Hill Baptist people out of the thirty people who attended the Zoom meeting last Wednesday arranged by the board of the Open Baptists. We heard of the history of this new Association, the benefits of joining, a story of one church that has joined, the process of joining and this was followed by a Q&A.
+ On Thursday 10 July, 6pm, there is a book launch of Theology Matters, at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.
In the twenty-first century, religion is often seen as divisive, church membership is in decline, and religious institutions have been forced to reckon with their own sins. Yet theology still speaks deeply to many people in Australia, both inside and outside the Christian churches. The launch will feature a panel discussion that includes Peter Sherlock, broadcaster and author Stan Grant, public theologian Robyn Whitaker, and former ACT Supreme Court judge Richard Refshauge, and will be moderated by Genevieve Jacobs. To register and find out more click here
Pointers for Prayer
+ Give thanks to God for Pat Paul who turned 90 last Tuesday and who, with Barrie and their family and friends, is stretching out her celebrations over a few more days.
+ Diane Heagney has had several weeks in the Knox Private Hospital after being afflicted with bursitis. Pray that her medical team will be able to arrest the pain. Pray for Diane, mobility for her body and peace for her mind.
+ Eddie Chapman is taking leave next week. Pray for refreshment as he and his family spend time together.
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 to warm up before heading over to Box Hill Central for a performance for friends, family members and shoppers passing by. Come and enjoy the singing. Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 1; Time:10am-10.30am
Location: Corner of Market and Main Street opposite main entrance to Box Hill Central.
For more details call Ian Bunston 0416492173
Enjoy coffee with the choir afterwards at nearby Café Faducci, 25 Market Street.
+ 7.15pm for 7.30pm to 9pm: The Bible & Chat group meets in the Village Well for a cuppa and begins study at 7.30pm. The Scriptures for study this week are Isaiah 40:28-31; Matthew 7: 7-12.
Wednesday
+ 7:30 to 9pm – Exploring Faith – Session 4 – The Person of Jesus (5 Ellingworth Pde)
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.
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
Food for Thought, Prayer & Action
+ Tim Costello speaks of ‘A Profound Social Injustice: Gambling Victims Playing a Losing Game,’ in The Eastern Melburnian, 18 June 2025.
+ Barbara Brown Taylor discusses and names a new spiritual practice in ‘Reverie Saves the Day,’ Coming Down to Earth, 25 June 2025.
+ Check out Monday Matters with Ian Bunston: This Monday on the topic of identifying addiction in oneself and others! Addiction medical specialist, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong together with Dennis who has struggled addiction most of his life, will discuss approaches and strategies that can make a difference. Click on the zoom link below just before 8am on Monday June 30th to join the conversation.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88355416583
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.
Every Wednesday, (7:30pm) @ 5 Ellingworth Pde.- Visit exploringfaith.org.au or email office@boxhillbaptist.org.au
Next Sunday 6th July at 10am.
+ Worship Leader: Keith Dyer; Preacher: Geoff Pound.
+ Scriptures: Isaiah 40:28-31; Matthew 7: 7-12.
+ Service Theme: Our service themes are running in tandem with the Exploring Faith group that meets on Wednesdays so this Sunday we are ‘Exploring God’.
+ Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. Box Hill Baptist has an open table where the invitation is extended to all and each person decides whether they will participate.
+ Our offering on the first Sunday includes an offering of non-perishable food items that are given for needy people in our community.
Worship Roster
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