Thank You – Bottles & Cans Recycling

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been donating their bottles and cans. And for removing the bottle lids! Our most recent trip to the recycling centre raised an incredible $698.30 to support ministries in our church.

We also want to sincerely thank those who have faithfully sorted and recycled the bottles and cans over the past few months in Steve's absence. A very special thank you goes to Stephen Tuckerman, who has faithfully served in this ministry for more than 10 years. Steve has decided that it is time to step down, and we are so grateful for his dedication and servant-hearted commitment.

We are now looking for someone who may feel called to take over this valuable ministry. If you are interested and want to find out more, please contact the Church Office.

Kids These Days - Kid’s Ministry Training Day

For years, Kids Ministry leaders have faithfully cared for children in challenging situations using the best understanding and strategies available. But what if there was a way to see remarkable changes not by learning an entirely new program, but by making small, intentional shifts in how you relate to all children?

That's exactly what Kids These Days online training is all about.

Brain-first ministry isn't another task to add to your role. It's a way of being in relationship with children that transforms every interaction, like a turbo boost to the pastoral strengths you already have.

Instead of asking "How do I stop this behaviour?" you'll start asking:
👉 What is this behaviour communicating?
👉 What does this child need right now to feel safe and regulated?
👉 How can I help them return to a place where they can learn and respond well?

When we respond to the cause of the behaviour rather than simply the behaviour itself, things change.

For the kids in your ministry:
✅ They feel safe and understood rather than judged or labelled
✅ They build trust and belonging, becoming more open to learning and faith
✅ They grow in character and self-control as their thinking brain becomes available for discipleship

For you as a leader:
✅ Less time managing the same behaviours week after week
✅ Less emotional exhaustion as difficult interactions become opportunities for connection not conflict
✅ Greater confidence, encouragement, and reduced risk of burnout
✅ Ministry that is more relational, more rewarding, and more effective

When we stop trying to manage behaviour and start ministering to the distress driving it everyone benefits. Children experience greater healing and growth. Leaders experience greater joy and confidence. And the church becomes an even stronger reflection of the welcoming, compassionate heart of Jesus.

WHERE = Caboolture Baptist Church

WHEN = Saturday 10th October, 2026 (9am-3pm)

COST = $15 (Ministry Leaders)

$35 (Non-ministry volunteers)

(includes morning/afternoon tea, BYO Lunch)

Registrations will open (via our website) on Sunday 13th September. Current Kid’s Ministry Coordinators & Leaders will receive an email with a link to the registration form.

Registration for Kids These Days

"Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." Psalm 86:11

Give thanks to God for He is good and has compassion on all He has made (Ps 145:9)
Give thanks to God for He is always faithful (2 Tim 2:13) we can depend on Him.
Rejoice that God is our refuge in times of trouble (Ps 9:9; 46:1) for He cares for those who trust in Him (Nahum 1:7).
Pray that God might help us to daily depend on Him and not on our own strength or effort.
Ask the Holy Spirit to give us an undivided heart that we might grow in our understanding and fear of the Lord.
Pray that we would walk in step with the Spirit obeying all that Christ has commanded us to do.
Pray for opportunities this week to share the goodness of God and the hope we have in Jesus with someone who does not know Him.
Pray for our families who are travelling this school holidays.
- Pray for safety on the roads, in the air and on the sea.
- Pray that these families might enjoy a good rest and make great memories as they spend time together and with the Lord.
Pray for our Kid's Ministry Coordinators & Leaders who are enjoying a much needed rest of the school holiday break.
- Pray they might be refreshed in body, mind and spirit and that they are encouraged by all the ways in which they have seen God at work this past term.
Pray for all our Ministry Coordinators as they prepare their annual reports ahead of our November Member's Meeting & AGM.
Pray for our finance team: Church Treasurer (Chris) & Bookkeeper (Harrison). We give thanks to God for these faithful men who serve behind the scenes managing our finances. Pray that the Lord might sustain them in this work.
Pray for the SU Australia School Holiday Camps which are running over the September holidays.
- Splashout Moreton Bay (High School Camp)
- Spring Mapleton Camp - QCCC (Grades 5-7)
- Hills to Hinterland - Grice’s Nut Farm (Grades 4-7)
- Outback Extreme - Luther Heights (Grades 7-12)
- SMASH Camp - Alexandra Park (Grades 7-12)
- Springfest - Mt. Tamborine (Girls, Grade 7-12)
Pray for the Christmas Carols Outreach planning.
- Pray for volunteers to help make the event a success.
- Pray for the planning team as they prepare to share the good news of the gospel in creative ways.
- Pray for softened hearts across our local community that are ready to receive & respond to the gospel.
Pray for our missionaries: Ben & Petra (Baptist Mission Australia), Mal & Chris (Outback Australia - BMA), Cheryl & Julie (SU Australia), Alan (Hospital & Industry Chaplain), Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy (Carinity - QB).
Pray for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Pray that the Lord would comfort those who mourn.
Pray for those who are unwell, have medical needs or are awaiting (or recovering from) surgery.
Pray for a friend, family member, work colleague or neighbour who does not know Jesus.