SERVICE
TIMES
Sunday Morning 9:30am: In person & Online Service – see ‘Weekly Online Service’ link below
Sunday Evening 6:00pm: In person & Online
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve 6:00pm: in Person & Online Service
Christmas Day 9:00am: In Person & Online Service
Easter Services
Service Of The Shadows Thursday 9:00pm: In Person
Good Friday 9:00am: In person & Online Service
Easter Sunday 9:30am: In person & Online Service
Easter Sunday Evening 6:00pm: In person & Online Service
Weekly links to our You Tube Video of the Messages and Bible reading will be posted below
If you would like a link to the live services on Zoom click the enquire button below
To listen to the full Worship Services Audio, click on the Sermons menu above and choose the Month and date you would like to listen to.
Revised Meeting and Ministry Plans During Covid19 Outbreak
Dear Church,
Our current arrangements for meetings are as follows: Sunday Services are back face-to-face at 9:30am and 6:00pm, these are also being broadcast live on Zoom, please email for an invite. We are allowed to sing again during services provided we are wearing a mask and spaced on the basis of 4m2, so we are now utilising both the church auditorium and the upper hall for our services. We are utilising the Services NSW QR code system for checking in as part of our Covid-19 plan. Each ministry leader will update its attendees of any particular meeting requirements. We are watching the updates regarding Covid-19 and will adjust this plan as necessary.
OUR
TEAM
Rev. Glen Devenish
Lead Pastor
Glen is husband to Rachel and dad to 4 amazing daughters. He is particularly passionate about discipleship, church planting, and releasing both women and men, girls and boys, to use their gifts and skills for building up the community and glorifying God.
James 1:19 – Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry.
In a world where social media and electronic communications dominate this verse carries great wisdom in guiding our approach.
Warren Moore
Associate Pastor
Warren moved to Cardiff Heights Baptist in 2009, and is husband to Janette and a father of three married children. Warren’s passion is to teach and demonstrate the love of Christ in and through his Church, and then to share this love with his broader community. Warren’s aim is to live his life in a way that will encourage others to also want to live a life for Christ.
John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
CONNECT
EVENTS
CONNECT FOR WOMEN
Women of Truth 2021
Have you ever wondered what the story of Nehemiah is all about? Is it just a book about rebuilding a wall?
Join us this year as Kara Hartley takes us through this great Old Testament book. Jerusalem has been destroyed and the Israelites and scattered, it is here that Nehemiah enters in the hope to rebuild the city and bring God’s people back to His word.
Once again, Women of Truth will be a memorable day of singing praises to God (Covid guidelines permitting!), feasting on God’s word and a chance to meet other Christian women in the Hunter.
This years Women of Truth Conference will be held at Metford Community Baptist Church
Women 2 Women
Saturday March 20th
Wrap With Love: Sewing Day
From 10am till the wraps are finished or 5pm, whichever comes first!
The purpose of the wrapped with love day is fellowship and to assemble the squares that have been knitted during the year. These squares are then assembled to make rugs. They are given to the less fortunate in our community and overseas. Wrapped with love receive requests and at the moment there is need from World vision in Somalia and in Australia via NATSIC.
CONNECT
FOR YOUTH
Young people in grades 5 – 12 are welcome to join our youth group, meeting on Friday nights in the school term. Aptly named ‘Connected Youth’, our youth group aims to see young people connected into a fun and supportive community, and into a personal relationship with our incredible God. Join us to participate in games, build friendships and learn more about the significance of God in your life.
Friday 23rd April Cooking night Biscuits and Games
We thought about things we had cooked and decided we had never done biscuits before so come and enjoy and learn how to create a biscuit from scratch. We will also have some creative games to play as well.
Study this week is on Sacrifice
When: 7-9:00pm
Where: Cardiff Heights Baptist in-person
What: $2 Supper
Thanks for the Prayers for Connected Youth Camp 2021
We had heaps of awesome food So much fun we had a giant Scav Hunt that ended in the old favorite slip and slide. We Fished Swam did some creative art works, bush walk and lots of devotional praise and worship time.
Thank you God for what was perfect weather.
We looked at
Truth Defined (Social Media)
Truth Defined (Is Truth and Love in Conflict)
Truth Defined (Live like its True)
Truth Defined (Jesus Christ) When Empty is Good the (EMPTY TOMB)
Information For Connected Youth
Firstly let me say thank you for sending your young people along to Connected Youth for 2021 what a year of challenges and excitement. I pray that over the Christmas period you were able to catch up with family and loved ones in a safe fashion. For 2021 we will continue to watch closely, seeking the best advice from from our Baptist Association and Government Health warnings. We need to conduct youth in a Covid safe system so we will be following our churches Covid-19 Safety plan. To that end we would ask that parents when dropping of Youth would wait outside or in their cars and we will have a leader stationed at the double doors of the entry to the church to let our youth know when you arrive. Our leaders will follow social distancing and our games will be designed around that as well. Please, if your youth show any symptoms of Covid 19 we would ask you to keep them home, thank you. We have met as a team and chatted about what youth group will look like for the next season, so if you have ideas, please email me at the usual address. Our Church continues to have weekly services within the Covid19 rules relevant to the weekly updates. All welcome no booking needed.
For details contact Warren via the ENQUIRE BUTTON
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FOR YOUNG ADULTS
The Young Adults Bible Study group meets at the Church every Thursday evening. Arrive around 7pm for a 7:30pm start and we aim to finish at 9pm.
The theme for 2021 is Meditation.
Reading the Bible Together
March 2021: 1 Kings – to be discussed 08 April 21
April 2021: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah – to be discussed 06 May 21
Find Us On Facebook - Young Adults Bible Study
Please see picture above for the upcoming YA events. More details will come, but if you do have any questions, please just touch base via the YA facebook page.
Find Us On Facebook - CHBC Young Adults
CONNECT
FOR HEIGHTS OF LEISURE
Heights of Leisure is a group of people who enjoy each other’s company in a social atmosphere. We gather to spend time in fun and fellowship. We often enjoy a meal, a picnic or even a movie together. The group is designed to be an encouragement to people across generations to gather together. COVID-19 permitting we have an annual holiday which is also a great time together.
Heights of Leisure Event: 13th May
Heights of Leisure are going for a leisurely drive up the Bucketts Way. First stop is at Stroud for morning tea. We will then continue our journey up the Bucketts Way to Gloucester for Lunch. The Buckets Way takes you through some very beautiful and historic parts of NSW.
All Welcome.
We will let you know times and locations closer to the date.
For more details use the enquire button bellow and we will get back to you.
REGULAR
EVENTS
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Messy Church
Messy Church is in recess due to Covid and we will look to reviewing our options in the New Year
Occurring on the fourth Sunday of each month, Messy Church is for the whole family – young and old! Join us for craft, games, a puppet show and dinner. It is a relaxed and entertaining way to make new friends and learn about Jesus.
Time: 4PM – 6PM
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285
*Cannot cater to dietary requirements.
What is Messy Church?
Messy Church Sunday 23rd February
Join us at 4PM on Sunday, as it’s time for Messy Church again! The topic for this month is all about a very Messy Journey. Why not come and find out what that’s about. Messy Church is a fun time for the whole family, including grandparents. We have craft, games, music, puppets and dinner for everyone to enjoy.
It’s a free afternoon of family fun, and we want to celebrate and enjoy learning more about Jesus with you!
Playtime
Time: 10am – 12pm each Wednesday during the School Terms
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285
For preschool aged children and their carers.
Football
Time: April to September, Saturday Games
Location: View website
Watch games for free
To play, please RSVP by MARCH 2020
Arts & Craft Group
Time: Wednesdays 10am
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285 – Upper Hall
Connected Youth
Time: Friday nights, 7PM – 9:30PM, during school terms
Location: Mostly @ 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285 but it changes on the night
Cost: $2 Grade 5 – 12 only
2021 Holiday Club
Time: 9am – 3pm Sept 20th to 24th
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285
Cost: $5 per child per day
Age: K-6
Craft, singing, puppet shows, games and food.
RSVP to office@cardiffheightsbaptist.org.au or call Office 4954 5895
Home Group Bible Studies
MON 10AM @ Church – Leader Mavis Hatcher
MON 7:30PM KYB @ Lynden Grove Retirement Village – Leader Rosmarie Tsousis
TUES 7:30PM Leader – Chris & Judith Ratcliffe
WED 7:15PM Leader – Lindsay Mason
THURS 7PM Leader – Diane Perkins
THURS 7PM Young Adults Home Group – Leader Tom
OUR
SPACES
Church Auditorium
Our Sunday 9:30am and 6:00pm services are held in our Church Auditorium. This is a space for our congregation to join together in communal worship, prayer and bible teaching. We have a Children’s Corner reserved in the Church Auditorium for families, and our Parents Retreat room also adjoins our Auditorium with a window and speaker system to allow families to listen to our services with greater privacy.
Children’s Space
Our children enjoy a custom-built Children’s Space for their Sunday morning Children’s Church, and Wednesday PlayTime sessions. This space includes an area for games, craft, a kitchenette and a quiet babies’ room. The Children’s Space also opens onto a playground and large grassed area for outdoor games.
Parents Retreat
Our Parents Retreat is a sanctuary available on Sundays for families to utilise. This space includes comfortable couches, a range of toys, and an area for parents to feed and change their children. Our Creche is also held in the Parents Retreat during our Sunday Morning service for pre-primary aged children. Parents are able to see into the Church Auditorium from the Parents Retreat through a tinted window, and can choose to listen to the service in the Auditorium through a speaker system. We value our families and prioritise a space reserved for them to care for their children while still feeling part of the service.
Church Hall
Our Church Hall is a wonderful meeting area, where we host Sunday Morning Tea. This space is also utilised for our Youth Group, Messy Church, Craft Group, and other community activities. Our Church Hall and adjoining commercial Kitchen have recently been renovated to allow for sound-proofing, which means there is plenty of space for our young people to play active games in this area!
Playgound
Adjoining our Children’s Space is a large playgound with swings, a sandpit and a fully enclosed grass area. Children are welcome to use this space, and particularly love to stretch their legs on a Sunday morning after our church service.
Ministry Centre
Our Ministry Centre is located next to our main church building. This Centre contains our church offices, and a room available for ministry meetings and bible studies.