Wednesday 25th February. Pizza and Fellowship at 6pm (Consider a donation towards this meal, costs DBC about $5pp) Prayer and Meeting at 6:30pm

Key topics for our November meeting:

• Voting on elders for 2026.

• Pastoral Leadership Team Presentation.

• Church Finances.

Please lift this meeting in your prayers this week. 

On Saturday 28 February at 7:00am the men who meet monthly to study the Bible and grow in faith together, invite other men to join them and enjoy a hearty breakfast. All men welcome.

Let Kieron know if you are coming, so enough bacon is bought. Bring your friends along and all newcomers are more than welcome. Spread the word!

On Saturday 28th February, join us in celebrating Esther Dennis' 90th Birthday. Starting from 2:30pm at the Darfield Recreation Centre, 92 North Terrace, Darfield. All are welcome.

On Thursday 19th  February from 6:15pm is a combined churches prayer event being held at Wolfbrook Arena. The event is free and reservations aren't required. New Zealand, with its rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes, calls for our unified prayers to see God move in our nation.

Open Heaven is a prayer initiative for the collective church. Open Heaven was pioneered by seven churches in Auckland that have a heart to see God move collectively. Join in for a night of unified prayer and worship. More details available at openheaven.nz 

On Sunday 4th  January at 10:30am we'll have the Church Family Picnic Service.

At Harold & Relda Oakley’s ‘Brackendale’ 1057 Leaches Road, Windwhistle.

This annual highlight is worth being there for. Bring lunch for your family, your picnic chairs/blanket and be part of this relaxed, Christ-focused gathering.

If the weather is unsettled, check your emails on Sunday morning.

Christmas day is Thursday 25th December this year. There will be a short service (about 45min) at DBC starting at 9:30am. 

The celebration is nice and early so you have time to get home and prepare your Christmas lunches! It will be a great opportunity to gather as a church family on Christmas Day, and to bring loved ones with you.

Come along for a Christmas Eve service in Arthurs Pass. Wednesday 24th December 5.00pm at the Arthurs Pass Chapel. Worship, fellowship and outstanding vistas. All welcome, especially visitors and residents of Arthurs Pass village.

Also, if you would like to join us for a 3.30pm late lunch / early dinner before the service at the Bealey Hotel. RSVP by email essential to Helene before Sunday 21st December, so we can send the hotel kitchen our order beforehand.

On Sunday December 14th at 7pm, DBC will host the Malvern Combined Churches Carol Service.

We have the privilege of welcoming the rest of Darfield to DBC, to join us in singing Christmas carols and focusing our hearts on the coming of Christ. 

Please invite your friends and neighbours. Carols will be followed by a light supper.

End of Year Ladies Event. What Will You Give Him?

Saturday 22 November, 7-9pm at DBC.

All ladies (friends very welcome) are warmly invited to join together to take some time out for fun and worship at at the start of this busy season.

Bring along an “as new” item that’s sitting around at home for our regifting table. 

Speak to Barbara, Glenys, Beth or Donna for any questions. See you there!

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.