Sunday 16th August at DBC 6:00-8:00pm

Come and slow down. Spend some calm time soaking in the presence of God. Come, if you would like someone to pray for you. Come, if you love to pray for other people. Come, if you want to pray over our community, our country, our world.

Speak to John Ravenswood to find out more.

Register here: https://forms.gle/43jwa3GC7eKcHmiJA

This will be wonderful retreat day, to connect with other Baptist Women from our region. We are planning to have a group from DBC to carpool in to Christchurch together. 

If you are interested see Barbara or Beth.

Young adults, youth, and general church folk, on Thursday 6th of August, 7-9pm, we are hosting a worship night at DBC, led by the Catalyst team as part of their 2026 Roadtrip. 

This is targeted at Young Adults and Youth, but we would love to have the support of the whole church for this event. All are welcome. Please let any young people in the area know that it is on. See Nakeisha for info.

Keep the date free, Saturday 25th July. A one-day event at Te Waiora. 

We will be lead by Barbara Sampson. It will be a day of seeking the Lord and encouraging each other. It doesn’t matter if this is your first retreat or your 331 , this will be a safe, welcoming space to be yourself.

Bring your Bible, a journal (if you have one) and a colourful scarf.

Join the DBC ladies and come along to DBC at 7pm on Saturday 27th of June for an evening filled with joy and laughter.

Bring a chair, and a plate of your favourite sweet treat to share.

More details to come, if you would like to help on the planning team please see Barbara.

Jeff Whittaker will lead an 8-week series exploring the Song of Songs.

Monday evenings 7 - 8:30pm, starting May 4th. Held at Darfield Baptist Church

Gentlemen, mark your calendars: Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th May It’s time to answer the call of The Big Catch. Grab your sleeping bag and a pack of biscuits (non-negotiable essentials!) and head for the hills for an unforgettable weekend at Lake Lyndon Lodge.  

Aim to arrive by 6pm on Friday to kick things off. Bring along your favourite “boys’ toys” boats, jet skis, 4WDs, kayaks - and don’t forget a solid sense of humour. 

A fully catered, action-packed weekend is yours for just $120, and under 16s $100. Hook in and sign up now, register for your spot before May 10th. Contact Geoff Hamilton to secure your spot. 

In December 1872 a group of believers met together for the first time as the Greendale Baptist Church. On the weekend of Saturday 3rd December and Sunday 4th December 2022, we thank God for 150 years of continuous witness and fellowship.

Some of us have grown up in the church, others have arrived from elsewhere and settled, some have rested for a time in the fellowship and moved on. All are part of the Greendale/Malvern/Darfield Baptist family. We have worshipped together, debated together, cried together, laughed together. Some of us have fallen in love! God has met us as we have gathered over the years. It's time to celebrate.