Welcome to Worship
This Sunday 11 January at 10am.
+ Worship Leader: Keith Dyer; Preacher: Geoff Pound.
+ Scripture: Genesis 1:28-31
+ Theme: ‘Encountering Beauty: Where Does Beauty Dwell?
Order of Service
- Acknowledgment of Country and Call to worship
- Song: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
- Prayer of gathering and confession
- Welcome & Community News
- Song: I lift my eyes to the quiet hills
- Offering and prayer
- Beauty Spot
- Bible Reading: Genesis 1:28-31
- Song: Taking Shape in God’s Creation
- Sermon
- Song: All things bright and beautiful.
- Prayers for the World
- Benediction: Deep stillness
Community News
+ People News: Recently Pat Paul has been in the Box Hill Hospital for tests but is currently in the Wantirna Health Hospital (Building B, Level 3, Bed 23). Pat’s mobile number: 0404 500 331; Meriel Barber has had a stay in the Box Hill Hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia but she is back now at Surrey Hills Garden Care Community, 9-17 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills (Second floor, Room 6). Her mobile number: 0402 550 690.
+ A note of thanks from the Kedem Jewish congregation:
On behalf of the Kedem congregation I write to thank you for your moving support of the Kedem community after the terrible Bondi events. Your messages will be distributed to our membership. As Jewish Australians it is very reassuring to know that the rest of the Australian community is as concerned and affected by the Bondi situation as we are. Although the terrorists specifically attacked members of the Jewish community, in reality they attacked every thinking Australian, be they Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Muslim or atheist. Please convey to your members our appreciation of the good wishes and compassionate thoughts of your congregation. (Julian Rood, Kedem President)
+ Annually, Aboriginal Sunday is celebrated the Sunday before January 26 (this year the 25th January), as an opportunity for individuals and congregations to stand in solidarity and pray for justice and the flourishing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Check out resources from Common Grace to foster deep listening and learning.
+ World Leprosy Day (on Sunday 25 January 2026) is recognised around the world as an opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and celebrate progress. Check out the Leprosy Mission Australia website to learn about progress in the fight to end leprosy, to donate and to discover projects you can support. Some things to pray for:
- People still waiting for diagnosis or treatment — that they may find healing and hope.
- Those living with stigma and rejection — that they may experience acceptance and love.
- Community workers and health staff — that they may serve with strength and compassion.
- The Leprosy Mission’s work worldwide — that it may be effective, loving, and guided by God’s wisdom.
- Churches and prayer partners — that together we may continue to bring God’s healing and justice to life.
+ Every Sunday, our Sound & Video volunteers work to make sure that everyone can hear, see, and participate in our worship services – both in the church building and at home. We’d love to have a few more volunteers who could learn some new skills and share that responsibility – So if you’re keen, speak to Eddie as we’ll be organising some training sessions early in the year.
+ Check out the courses available at Whitley College this year.
Coming soon
This Week
Monday
+ 4.30pm-8.30pm Social Table Tennis (upstairs, 5 Ellingworth Pde)
Thursday
+ 11am-1pm upstairs in the Village Well: The Social Chat Gathering continues at this time.
+ 1.30pm-2.30pm Bakehouse in the Barn coordinated by Lynne Dyer: Saving bread, fruit and vegetables from waste by giving food to those wanting to ease their weekly budget.
Friday
+ 4.30-8.30pm: Social Table Tennis (upstairs, 5 Ellingworth Pde)
Saturday
+ 7.30am-8.30am Bakehouse in the Barn coordinated by Lynne Dyer: Saving bread, fruit and vegetables from waste by giving food to those wanting to ease their weekly budget.
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)
Next Sunday 11 January at 10am.
+ Worship Leader: Lorraine Mitchell; Preacher: Geoff Pound.
+ Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4
+ Service Theme: ‘Questing for beauty in difficult times’
Worship Roster
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