Carlingford Baptist Church

Church Health Check Forums - Sessions 1 & 2
2022-02-05 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
as we move forward with the Health Check we will be holding a total of 4 forum sessions for Church Members and friends. (Please note change of Date.)
On the 5th February we will be holding the following forums:
Session 1 – 10am-12 Noon – Reflections on the Constitution, the governance of the Church, and the decision making process
Session 2 – 2 – 4pm – Reflections on the relationships between the various congregations

Each will be facilitated by Tim Burns who is leading the Church Health Check Team.
Please register online at this link – https://rsvp.church/r/TYBH9oOp for each forum of choice.

Church Health Check Forums - Session 3 & 4
2022-02-12 10:00 - 16:00
as we move forward with the Health Check we are holding forum sessions for Church Members and friends.
(Please note change of Date.)
On the 12th February we will be holding the following forums:
Session 3 – 10am – 12noon – Reflection on the Church’s Vision
Session 4 – 2-4pm – Reflection on the Church’s Ministry Life
Each will be facilitated by Tim Burns who is leading the Church Health Check Team.
Please register online at this link – https://rsvp.church/r/TYBH9oOp for each forum of choice.

Quarterly Church Meeting
2022-02-20 15:00 - 16:30
Our next Quarterly Church Business meeting will be held on Sunday 20th February at 3pm in the CBC Auditorium.

Tenebrae Reflection Service
2022-04-14 20:00 - 21:00
An Evening of Meditation by Candlelight. With music, art and the movement from Light to Darkness, this powerful Service takes us through Jesus’ last hours before He faces death on the cross.

Good Friday Service
2022-04-15 10:00 - 11:00
A special service to remember with thanks the death of Jesus Christ for us.

Easter Sunday Fun Day from 10am
2022-04-17 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for an all Ages Service – English/Korean/Mandarin. Then celebrate the gift of new life with food, fun and friends. There will be a Korean BBQ, Dumplings and Dessert. We will also have some games and an Easter Trail.

Prayer Gathering
2022-05-15 15:00 - 16:00
This Sunday everyone is invited to come and pray for CBC as the Elders & Church Council formally receive the Church Health Check Report and Recommendations this coming Monday. We will also be praying for the Pastoral Search Team as they commence the search for a new Senior Pastor over coming weeks.
Both these items have been a long time coming and we want to humbly seek God’s wisdom and guidance as this exciting stage in CBC’s new future commences.

Kids & Youth Families Picnic BBQ
2022-05-22 12:00 - 15:00
We are having a Kids & Youth Families Picnic BBQ on Sunday 22nd May at 12pm ,West Epping Park, Dent St, Epping.
Come along for fun, food and get to know our families and leaders.
We’ll be running a BBQ – please speak to David Chang or Emma if you can contribute. See you there!
(If wet weather, we will meet at church)

Quarterly Church Business Meeting & Special Church Meeting
2022-06-05 15:00 - 16:30
Our Quarterly Church Business Meeting will be held on Sunday 5 June at 3pm in the CBC Auditorium. This will then be followed by a Special Church Meeting.
Reports will be available online from week commencing 23 May.

Church Health Consultancy Report & Meeting with Tim Burns
2022-06-19 14:00 - 16:00
The abridged Church Health Consultancy Report and recommendations is now available in the admin section of the CBC website.
Hard copies are available from the Church Office.
On Sunday 19th June at 2pm in the CBC Auditorium there will be an opportunity to discuss the report with Tim Burns.

Men's Breakfast
2022-06-25 08:00 - 10:00
Join us for a Men’s Breakfast on Saturday 25th June – 8am at CBC. The theme of the morning will be “breaking down barriers”.

Monthly Prayer Gathering
2022-07-17 15:00 - 16:00
Our Monthly Prayer Gathering will be on Sunday 17th July at 3pm in the CBC Auditorium. We will be focusing our prayer around the Church Health Review – Implementation Team and The Pastoral Search Team as they continue to explore the possibilities around a new Senior Pastor.

Celebration Service
2022-08-07 10:00 - 11:30
Our next Celebration Service will be held on Sunday 7th August. All our communities – English, Korean and Mandarin – will be meeting together and celebrating “NEW LIFE! We will also have lunch together after the service.

CBC Annual Church Meeting
2022-08-14 15:00 - 16:30
Our Annual Church Meeting will be held on Sunday 14th August at 3pm in the CBC Auditorium.

Prayer Gathering
2022-08-21 15:00 - 16:00
Give Thanks to the Lord for he is good!
This Sunday the Church is gathering for prayer at 3pm in the Auditorium. With the affirmation of who will be the new Senior Pastor there is much to thank God for. Come along and join us

Church Working Bee 8am - 11am
2022-09-24 08:00 - 11:00
Any help would be much appreciated. Many hands make light work! Please RSVP to Malcolm Bae if you are able to help.

Kids & Youth Families - BBQ & Picnic
2022-09-25 12:00 - 15:00
Sunday 25th September, 12pm at West Epping Park, Dent Street, Epping. BYO food & picnic rug. Meet at Church if wet weather.

Kids Church Families Morning Tea
2022-10-30 11:15 - 12:00
Join us after the combined English/Mandarin Youth Service in the Kids Church room upstairs to meet other families and our leaders!

Church Working Bee - 7:30am-10:30am
2022-11-05 07:30 - 10:30
Any help would be much appreciated. Many hands make light work! Please text Malcolm Bae if you are able to help.

Mandarin Love Feast/Pot-Luck Lunch
2022-11-06 11:30 - 13:00
The Mandarin Congregation will be hosting a Love Feast – Pot Luck Lunch on the first Sunday of every month immediately after their service. All congregations are invited to attend – please bring a plate of food to share.

Quarterly Church Meeting
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:30
Our next Quarterly Church Meeting will be on Sunday 20th November at 3pm in the CBC Auditorium. Reports are available in the foyer and in the admin section of the website.

Christmas Craft Night
2022-11-30 19:30 - 21:30
Join us on Wednesday 30th November at 7:30pm for a Christmas Craft Night. A donation of $20 for Angeltree/Prison Fellowship would be much appreciated.
Contact the office or Margaret Gourlay if you would like to attend and we will also let you know the address.

Carols & Nativity Service
2022-12-18 10:00 - 11:00
Come and join us for our Carols & Nativity Service at 10am on Sunday 18th December. English, Mandarin, Korean. All Ages. All welcome.

Christmas Day Service - 9am
2022-12-25 09:00 - 10:00
All are invited to join us at as we celebrate God’s Greatest Gift to us in Jesus Christ.

Prayer at CBC - 11:30pm - 31st December
2022-12-31 23:30 - 2023-01-01 00:30
As part of our 40 Days of Prayer you can join with others at Church at 11:30pm on New Year’s Eve.

Welcome Dinner
2023-01-28 18:00
Please join us at 6:00 pm in the Church Hall on Saturday night 28 January for a welcoming dinner with our new Senior Pastor Howard Bennett. Please bring a plate of food to share and include a label naming the ingredients. Please RSVP to our Church Secretary Ian Read either by message or email.

Induction Service
2023-01-29 10:00 - 11:30
Please join us for the induction service for our new Senior Pastor Howard Bennett. This will then be followed by a special morning tea.

Playtime
2023-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
Playtime meets from 10 am-Noon on Wednesday mornings during school terms. It is for children & their parents or caregivers of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. We enjoy playing together, eating morning tea, reading stories and singing together. Many families appreciate the opportunity to chat with other families who have children of a similar age. Members of the community are welcome to join us.

Church Business Meeting followed by pot-luck lunch
2023-02-26 11:30 - 12:30
Our next Church Business Meeting will be held on Sunday 26th February at 11.30am in the CBC Auditorium following our Combined Service at 10am.
This will then be followed by a pot-luck lunch hosted by our Mandarin Community. Please bring a plate of food to share.

HopeStreet Collections - 12th & 19th March
2023-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
Through the Baptist Care people at Hope street, we have the opportunity to make a real difference for the poor, homeless & marginalised folks living in the Woolloomoolloo area.
Items Needed:
PANTRY:
Long Life Milk, Coffee, Noodle Cups, Tuna (small tins), Cereals/ Weetbix, Deodorants, Dish Washing liquid, Clothes Washing Powder / Liquid
OP SHOP:
Towels, Men’s T Shirts, Men’s Jeans, Men’s Shoes.
(Nothing else needed for the Op shop as they are still unpacking donations given at Christmas.)
Together we can make a difference!
