We invite you to be part of it.
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Throughout the month, we are inviting you to PRAY for global mission, GIVE to global mission, and invite God to speak to you about whether he wants you to GO into mission in some way.
We have put together a 7 day prayer plan which you may like to pray on repeat throughout May.
It's a chance for us to pray together for the good news about Jesus to spread both locally and worldwide, to listen to God about how he'd like us to invest financially, and to invite him to guide us in how he'd like us to be on mission personally.
This May, we invite the SBC community to consider giving beyond your regular offering and invest in the mission work being done through Baptist Mission Australia.
Below you can read about the four projects or people we have been supporting across a number of years as they share Jesus around the world.
GIVING TARGET: $15,000
The Education Foundation currently has branches in three different provinces, operating out of seven separate sites that offer humanitarian, developmental and training programs to local people in need from low-socio-economic backgrounds. Our team serves in this foundation to improve the standard of living for people in need.
Supporting this project empowers the people of South East Asia to increase employment opportunities and community outcomes by improving practical and vocational skills. It also enables courses to be developed and offered to specifically address the local needs, develop skills in the community and build lasting relationships for the team with individuals – both staff and students.
This year, funds given will go towards the educational costs for the children of one of the couples on team. Any giving beyond the target will go towards supporting other members of the team.
GIVING TARGET: $15,000
The Hutchison family have lived and served in the North West region of Cambodia among communities struggling with poor health, low literacy rates and high unemployment.
The Hutchisons sense God's leading for them to return to live in Australia, and are in the process of handing over their valuable knowledge of the area, people and ministry, to their team who will continue the work.
As they finish up their time in Cambodia, as well as preparing to return home, we have the opportunity to help meet their needs as they do.
GIVING TARGET: $15,000
This long-term project continues to transform the lives of B people through practically improving food production, sustainable livestock rearing and farming initiatives. Improving these techniques leads to increased income for families which changes their future and that of their children and generations to come. Meetings are held with community-based organisations who identify participants and the types of programs needed in their area, then those that are able are included in training sessions throughout each year (usually 10-15 people at a time), creating long-term sustainable change.
Funds given this year will go towards a few specific needs in the area of travel and relationship building.
For those who have been participating in May Missions Month in recent years, you will know that one of our giving areas has been to the support of Mark Holt.
Mark has recently stepped down from his role with Baptist Mission Australia, but will continue to serve in a voluntary capacity. Thanks to those who have contributed towards his work over recent years.
That means that we are all called to actively seek to share the good news of Jesus - for some that will be in our local context, and for others that will mean going to new communities and countries.
This May, we invite you to be talking to Jesus about where he is inviting you to 'go'.
We have listed some questions below which you may wish to take to Jesus in prayer and listen for his answers.
If you sense God nudging you to explore cross-cultural mission, or even full-time mission her in Australia, we recommend you hit the button 'I want to talk to someone about mission' (below).
One of our Missions Task Force (people who LOVE helping SBC grow in our missional work) will be in touch to arrange a time to chat so you can share your questions and thoughts, and they can help you find resources and support you on the journey.
Watch these short videos as some of our Members in Service share how God led them into mission and their advice to anyone who is sensing God nudging them in the same direction.
During the year, our Missions page is a great place to visit to learn about our Members in Service, to find helpful resources on mission, or to arrange to chat to one of our Missions Task Force.
Check it out now!
Throughout this month, we are inviting you to PRAY for our impact in the local community, to GIVE to the work we are supporting locally, and inviting you to consider whether you might like to serve in one of our local community ministry areas.
We have put together a 7 day prayer plan which you may like to pray on repeat throughout June.
As we pray together for God's Kingdom to grow locally, we align our hearts with God, and pay more attention to how he is as work all around us.
Tax-deductible opportunities for generosity.
Make a tax-deductible donation which will help our Community Care team be able to provide support to struggling members of the local community. This includes providing food, emotional and spiritual support, connection opportunities, coaching, prayer and more.
Please note that donations must be in our account by June 30 to receive tax-receipts for this financial year.
Make a tax-deductible donation which will enable Karinya Counselling Centre to offer low-cost counselling services to member of our local community who are in need of support.
This service helps kids, youth, young adults, couples and families and may otherwise be inaccessible to many because of financial constraints.
Please note that donations must be in our account by June 30 to receive tax-receipts for this financial year.
God has placed Syndal Baptist Church in the Glen Waverley area for a reason.
For almost 70 years, Syndal has been serving the local community and investing in its people. We have been involved in schools, sports clubs, neighbourhoods and local lives for a long time, and we want that to continue.
If you sense that Jesus might like you to get involved personally in serving through the Community Care ministry, click the button below and fill out the simple form. Someone will be in touch soon to talk to you about how you might help.