Menai Baptist Church

Week 1 - Discover 321 Course
2025-08-14 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Menai Public School, 4R Hall Dr, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia

Marriage Enrichment Course
2025-08-01 19:00 - 2025-08-15 21:00 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
When we think about the word “investment” we usually refer to something material: money. People pour a good deal of time, effort and energy into securing our finances. However, if we are married, how often do we consider pouring time, energy and effort into that which is even more precious: the relationship with our partner? As human beings we are designed for relationships: with God and with each other. Yet quality relationships take time and effort. They do not just happen. So let us encourage you to invest in the primary relationship in your life (apart from God), if you are a married person.
This Marriage Enrichment Course consists of two 2-hour workshops that will focus on practical strategies for:

enhancing communication
connection, and
conflict resolution in marriages.

The sessions will assist us to develop insight into what makes relationships work and changing our behaviour so that they work better. They will be practical in nature with some skilled input, group discussion and individual exercises for couples, with takeaway skills for doing things differently.
Session 1: Friday 1 August, 7-9pm
Session 2: Friday 15 August, 7-9pm
The sessions will be facilitated by Keena Hudson, a marriage therapist with 25 years experience. Numbers will be limited. The cost will be $30 per couple for the two sessions.
A sumptuous supper will be part of the evening!
Reserve these dates … invest in your marriage.
Venue: The Centre, Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road Menai 2234

MBC 50+ Christmas in July
2025-07-26 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Come join MBC 50+ group for a special pot luck dinner at the Centre welcoming our guest speaker, author and public speaker,  Jo-Anne Berthelsen who will speak on The Power of Our Words.
6pm for dinner  followed by guest speaker then dessert around 8.30pm.
Please bring a main or dessert and let Sandy Martin know what you will be bringing so we don’t double up. Christmas time food very welcome but not essential. BYO drinks. Non-alcoholic punch, tea and coffee will be provided.
Jo-Anne Berthelsen is a Sydney-based author of seven novels and four non-fiction works. She holds degrees in Arts and Theology and has worked in teaching, editing and local church ministry. Jo-Anne loves encouraging others through both the written and spoken word and is a keen blogger.
Please check out her website or blog for more information. Her publications will be available for purchase on the night for anyone interested.
http://www.jo-anneberthelsen.com/
http://www.joanneberthelsen.wordpress.com/
Please come along and invite your friends to come and hear Jo Beth speak.

RSVP  below by Sunday 20 July  (or text Sandy on 0416235167).
This should be a great night. Look forward to seeing everyone there.

Men's Breakfast
2025-07-19 08:00 - 09:00 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Come along for some breaky, fellowship and to hear a short talk. Cost is $5.
To help us with catering, please RSVP below by Thursday 17 July.

RSVP/Register

Holiday Kids Crew Finale 2025
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Inaburra School, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
You’re invited to join us for the Holiday Kids Crew Finale Evening – a special night for kids and their families to come together and celebrate an awesome two days of fun, faith, and adventure!
Come and see what the kids have been up to – from songs and stories to creative highlights from the week. It’s a chance for families to get a glimpse of the theme, the energy, and the heart behind HKC 2025.
There’ll be performances, a few surprises, and plenty of smiles – plus a great opportunity to connect with other families and our Holiday Kids Crew team.
Everyone’s welcome – we’d love to see you there!
For catering purposes, please RSVP for this event below.

Holiday Kids Crew 2025
2025-07-17 09:00 - 2025-07-18 15:00 | Inaburra School, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
We are thrilled to bring you HOLIDAY KIDS CREW for 2025! HKC is a K-6 holiday program. This year’s theme is “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!”
Come join us for a couple of days of awesome fun and excitement – games and crafts, jumping castles and music – as we explore who Jesus is.
VENUE: Inaburra School Complex, Billa Road, Bangor
DATES: Thursday 17 – Friday 18 July 2025
TIMES: Thursday 9am–3pm & Friday 9am–3pm
FINALE: 6–8pm Friday evening
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be supplied on both days (nut free).
Please bring the following:

Enclosed shoes
Drink Bottles
Your friends!

Registration will close on Sunday 13 July 2025. Please make sure to register before this date so you don’t miss out!

Quarterly Church Meeting
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Inaburra School, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
Our May Quarterly Church Meeting will be held in the PAC, Inaburra School following our morning service. Meeting documentation will be emailed out to members early in the week leading up to the meeting and will also be available on the day.

MBC 50+ Lunch and Walk at Manly
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Lunch and Walk at Manly
Meeting at 10.10am at Sutherland Railway Station, then ferry from Circular Quay to Manly at 11.20am.
We’ll have lunch at the Ivanhoe Hotel on the Corso at around 12pm. After lunch, optional walk along the beach or, if more energetic, the Harbourside.
Then we’ll meet back at the ferry wharf at 3pm to catch the ferry back to city. We should be back in Sutherland before 5pm.
Please confirm if joining us for lunch by 20 May as we need to make a booking reservation.
If it’s raining on the day, we’ll meet up at Club on East for lunch instead.
More info & RSVP to Sandy (0416235167).

Men's Breakfast
2025-05-17 08:00 - 09:00 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Come along for some breaky, fellowship and to hear a short talk. Cost is $5.
To help us with catering, please RSVP below by Thursday 15 May.

RSVP/Register

Easter Sunday Service
2025-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Menai Baptist Church, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ this Easter. Stay around afterwards for a hot cross bun at morning tea!

Good Friday Picnic
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora, Washington Drive, Woronora, NSW, 2226
Join us after our Good Friday service down at Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora. BYO picnic items.

Good Friday Service
2025-04-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Menai Baptist Church, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
Join us for this family-friendly, reflective service as the Easter weekend begins.

Service of Shadows
2025-04-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Menai Public School, 4R Hall Dr, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Join us for this quiet, reflective service with communion. Service will be held at Menai Public School.

Passover
2025-04-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Menai Public School, 4R Hall Dr, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Please join us for this special service where we will participate in a Messianic Passover. This is the first of our Easter season special services.
Marvel at the ancient Passover ceremony and how God’s amazing story finds it deepest fulfilment in Jesus who shared the Passover with his disciples and revealed its meaning.
For catering purposes, if you are planning to attend, please RSVP below.

KYCK 2025
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Katoomba Christian Convention, 119 Cliff Dr, Katoomba, NSW, 2780, Australia
We would love for you to join us for a weekend at KYCK! It’s going to be an incredible time as we get to know each other better, have heaps of fun, dive into God’s Word, and encounter Jesus.
KYCK is a Christian conference for high schoolers to gather together to learn more about God, His Word, and the difference it makes in our lives. It is run annually over four weekends by Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC).
This year, the theme for the weekend is ‘Freedom’, exploring the book of Galatians.
📍 WHO: Year 9 – 12
📅 WHEN: Friday 11 April – Sunday 13 April. More details on timings will be provided closer to the date.
📌 WHERE: Katoomba Christian Convention. MBC Youth will be staying in an Airbnb in Katoomba.
💰 COST: $160 (includes ticket, accommodation, food and transport for the weekend)
More information about what to bring, where to meet, and departure/return times will be shared closer to the event.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ash at ash@menaibaptist.org.au.
For more details about KYCK, visit kyck.org.au.

Men's Golf Day 2025
2025-03-29 08:30 - 17:00 | Boomerang Golf Course, 167 Princes Hwy, Maddens Plains, NSW, 2508, Australia
THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR CONDITION OF COURSE. REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTERED.

🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for the MBC VG Classic Golf Day! 🏌️‍♀️
📅 Date: 29 March 2025📍 Location: Boomerang Golf Course💰 Cost: $50🏌🏼‍♂️ Spots Available: 24🌭 BBQ Provided
Dust off your clubs and bring your A-game to the MBC VG Classic, our exciting church golf day! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun day out, this event promises great company, friendly competition, and a chance to enjoy the beautiful Boomerang Golf Course.
With only 24 spots available, make sure you reserve your place soon! The day will be filled with laughter, fellowship, and a delicious BBQ to refuel after a day on the greens.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of golf and fellowship! Sign-up and pay below and be part of a memorable day at the MBC VG Classic!
⛳️ Secure your spot today and swing into a great time!

MBC 50+ Cooks River Walk & Picnic
2025-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Gough Whitlam Park, Earlwood, Bayview Road, Earlwood, NSW, Australia
Join us on Saturday 22 March – 10am to 2pm – for a walk and picnic in Gough Whitlam Park. Invite your friends!
This walk is mostly flat, 4km, partial shade, but the path is shared with bicycles so can be busy.
On the day:

Meet at Gough Whitlam Park Carpark at 10am.
We will walk west along Cooks River and back to Gough Whitlam Park for lunch.
Picnic lunch (BYO everything) at Gough Whitlam Park, hopefully around 12- 12.30pm.
After lunch, pack up and return home or continue to explore Wolli Ck and the other walks in this interesting area. Wolli Creek station is about 2km (30 mins walk)

Note: There is a small coffee & sandwich shop near the bridge on Illawarra Rd (we’ll will be near it just before the end of our walk back to the park for our picnic lunch). It’s about 15 mins walk from the park. This was the closest food/coffee we found to the park.
Please register below if you would like to attend!

Men's Breakfast
2025-03-15 08:00 - 09:00 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Come along for some breaky, fellowship and to hear a short talk. Cost is $5.
To help us with catering, please RSVP below by Thursday 13 March.

RSVP/Register

Alpha
2025-02-12 - 2025-04-02 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Every Wednesday night, 7-9pm starting 12 Feb.
Are you, or do you know someone, who would be interested in exploring questions about what life’s all about?
Alpha is a course that we’re running over 8 weeks that wades into what we think about faith, God, life and our place in it. We share a meal, watch a high quality film series episode and discuss together in groups. Nothing is off limits, everybody is welcome in this exploratory series on faith, life and God.

Week 1 – Wed 12 Feb – Is There More To Life Than This?
Week 2 – Wed 19 Feb – Who Is Jesus?
Week 3 – Wed 26 Mar – Why Did Jesus Die?
Week 4 – Wed 5 Mar – How Can I Have Faith?
Week 5 – Wed 12 Mar – Why & How Do I Pray?
Week 6 – Wed 19 Mar – Why & How Should I Read The Bible?
Week 7 – Wed 26 Mar
Week 8 – Wed 2 Apr

Got questions about Alpha? Contact Alex Wiles – scroll to end of event listing for Alex’s contact details.

Brunch in the Parc
2024-12-29 09:30 - 11:00 | Parc Menai, Parc Menai Playground, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
On Sunday 29 December there will be NO regular church service. Instead there will be a Brunch in the Park!
We’d love you to join us at 9.30am at Parc Menai for a fun, relaxed morning together.
BYO chairs, blankets and food. We’ll also have some sausages for the BBQ!

Christmas Day Service
2024-12-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Menai Baptist Church, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
A family-friendly service celebrating the birth of Christ. Join us as we reflect on how weird but ultimately wonderful Christmas is.

Christmas Eve Service
2024-12-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Menai Baptist Church, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia

Carols
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Menai Baptist Church, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
Join us for the Menai Baptist Carols on Sunday 15 December at 5pm.
Come along to sing carols, then enjoy a BBQ and fun afterwards.

Gingerbread House Making [SOLD OUT]
2024-12-01 14:30 - 16:30 | Inaburra School, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
Please join us for our next MBC Women’s Event – Gingerbread House Making & Decorating
When? Sunday 1 December at 2.30pm
Where? Learning Commons at Inaburra School
Cost? $25 Early Bird (order by 16 Nov), $35 from 17 Nov
Age? For those aged 10+

We will be making the delicious ‘Gingerbread Folk’ houses. You can choose from traditional, chocolate, or gluten free.

You are welcome to order one gingerbread to do between two (eg. mother/daughter might like to work together), please let us know in the form below number of people per gingerbread.
RSVPs to close 24th November.

Adults 50+ Christmas Pot Luck Dinner
2024-11-23 18:00 - 22:00 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Join us to celebrate Christmas with MBC friends and guests!
What to bring:

A main meal or dessert, + drinks (50+ Leaders will provide nibbles and punch. Please tell us what food you are bringing so we can make sure we get a balance of food.)
A Secret (Bad) Santa wrapped gift per person – for a bit of fun on the night! (Gag gifts, home made and regifting encouraged. Value $10 or less please.)

Please RSVP below or via church office directly, a 50+ team leader by 18 November.
Hope to see you there!
Sandy, Terry, Beth, Harley
50 + Leaders
If you have any questions, please email sandydegrassi@gmail.com.
RSVP – Please use form below if you plan to attend

360 Faith: Combined Churches Young Adult Event for Southern Sydney
2024-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Inaburra School, 77 Billa Road, Bangor, NSW, 2234, Australia
God is doing a new thing in his church and it’s starting with young adults (18-29)! There’s a new hunger for unity across churches and denominations, and young Christians today are hearing the call to boldly (and wisely) live out their faith in a complex world.
360 Faith is a response to what God is already doing in his church. Young adults want to connect with each other in meaningful ways, but until now there haven’t been many ways to do it that are spiritually-impactful, non-awkward and relationally-driven.
At this first-ever 360 Faith event for southern Sydney, local Christians will share short talks about the different paths God has led them on and the practical wisdom they have gained along the way. The night will also feature creative performances to help inspire faith and open our minds to what God is saying to us today.
Even better, this first event is free! Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8pm start. After the event there will be space to hang out, with food and drinks available.
Event speakers:

Bryan Lugo: “Spiritual and hungry: the opportunities for the gospel all around us.”
Amelia Antognelli: “Can you have it all? Tales from a fulltime wife/mum/boss.”
Christine Jeyachandran: “Mountains and valleys: a life turned upside down.”
Andrew Cameron (host): “What about now? Hearing the unanswered prayer of Jesus today.”

Click here to get tickets/RSVP.

Men's Breakfast
2024-10-19 06:30 - 07:30 | The Centre (MBC Office), Unit 2, 778-786 Old Illawarra Road, Menai, NSW, 2234, Australia
Come along for some breaky, fellowship and to hear a short talk. Cost is $5.
To help us with catering, please RSVP below by Thursday 17 October.

RSVP/Register

MBC 50+ Train to Kiama Outing
2024-09-28 | NSW
Our 50+ Adults are going on a train trip to Kiama!
We’ll start the day by at 8.50am at Sutherland station (catch the 9.01am train platform 2). This is a lovely (1hr 50min) train trip passing beautiful scenery along the coast.
At Kiama, we will do a short walk and check out the lighthouse, blowhole, quaint and historic buildings etc, then find somewhere for lunch.
There is a great variety of reasonably priced eating places along Terralong Street from cafes and take away, to the Leagues Club (cnr Terralong and Collins) or bring a picnic to have in the Hindmarsh Park.
After lunch, we can walk back to the station and return home.

1.56pm Kiama gets to Sutherland 3.43pm OR
3.05pm Kiama gets to Sutho 4.43pm (fast) OR
3.56 Kiama gets to Sutho 5.43pm

Those up for a longer walk may like to walk to Bombo (about 4km ) for a look around and catch a later train back to Sutherland from Bombo station. (maps available)
In the event of unexpected trackwork we will organise a car pool amongst those wanting to attend. Its just over an hour’s drive from Sutherland. Information will be distributed to those interested.
Please RSVP by 22/9/24.
Enquiries – Contact the church office.

State Youth Camp 2024
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-30 | Cataract Scout Park, Baden Powell Dr, Appin, NSW, 2560, Australia
We would love for MBC Youth to join us for a weekend at State Youth Camp (SYC)! It is going to be a great weekend as we get to know each other more, have a heap of fun, dive into God’s word, spend time doing activities and encounter Jesus.
SYC is a camp for high schoolers to gather to learn more about God, his word & what difference it makes to life. It runs every year at the end of Term 3 at Cataract Scout Park.
This year the theme for the weekend is ‘Hold Tight’, and how we might hold tight to our faith and share that with others. More information can be found at https://stateyouthcamp.org.au/
WHO: Highschoolers Year 7 – 12
WHEN: Friday 27 September – Monday 30 September
WHERE: Cataract Scout Park, Appin. MBC Youth will be staying onsite in tents.
COST: $275 (including ticket, SYC shirt, food & youth hoodie)
REGISTER YOUR YOUTH HERE: https://brushfire.com/nswactbaptists/events/573345/register?group=446560fe-979c-4099-bee2-defc447b73ab
DONATE? Use the options below to purchase items to donate towards MBC Youth heading to SYC this year.
Closer to the time there will be more information sent out about what to bring, where to meet once arrived onsite and what time for pick up and getting home. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ash at ash@menaibaptist.org.au.

MACCE Supporters Supper 2024
2024-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Menai High School, 40 Gerald Road, Illawong, NSW, 2234, Australia
We have the amazing opportunity to send our SRE teacher – Alex Wiles – to Menai High School and support the work of scripture in Lucas Heights Community School. But we need your help! Come along to the the MACCE Supporters Supper to donate to and support SRE and learn more.
BOOKINGS/RSVP: Booking for this event is FREE and can be made at this link.
DONATIONS: Please feel free to make a donation towards MACCE on the night or at any time by clicking here.
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