Basso Church

17/10/2026

This weekend, my mum turns 90. What an age to reach and celebrate. She has been a great mum, faithfully caring for and supporting my siblings and I; and she continues to encourage and bless us.
Like many who have had a long life, there have been challenging seasons. When 13, mum’s only sister died at the age of 19 from heart issues, bringing great sadness to her family. In her mid-thirties, her hearing deteriorated and she became profoundly deaf for nearly three decades.
Mum’s hearing loss was huge for her. It caused her to become isolated, and her love for playing the piano diminished – she was a gifted pianist. But then, in her early 60’s, mum was told she could have a bionic ear – now called a “cochlea implant”. It was successful and it transformed her life. I remember when we could talk on the phone again and how she could hear her grandkids chatter and play the piano.
There are things in life that can transform us in a good way; like my mum’s hearing being restored. I personally have found the greatest and most positive transforming thing in life came when I put my faith in God’s Son Jesus – as my mum has done too. Jesus not only died for us on the cross to save us from our sins, but He gives us peace, joy, hope and contentment, and transforms us for good from the inside out. We become a new Creation in Him.
Pastor Ian Kirk

16/10/2026

To all the Basso ladies heading to the Perth Women’s Convention tomorrow, we trust you will have a special and blessed time together with other Christian women from across Perth. May your time together encourage you, strengthen your faith and remind you of His goodness and faithfulness.

15/10/2026

Are you looking to connect with your Basso church family? Join us for Hospitality Sunday!

You’ll be matched with other guests and invited to share lunch together in a host’s home. Visitors simply bring a dish to share, making it a lovely opportunity to enjoy good food, conversation and fellowship.

Want to host? We’d love to hear from you! Hosts generously open their homes and provide the space for everyone to gather.

Sign up via the Church Centre app or the Basso Church Next Steps events page.

03/10/2026

30/09/2026

We are blessed to have two big mango trees in our backyard. They are quite special – years ago, my dad grew them from seed. Each season we get a bumper crop and have the joy to give mangoes to family and friends, as well as to enjoy them ourselves.
The other week, one of them didn’t look well. Its leaves were wilting. We watered it. We searched online to see what the problem might be and bought some nutrients. But no amount of water or nutrients halted the sad reality that the tree was dying.
As I think of that tree, it’s a picture that our life is like that. We live and bear fruit, but we are dying and one day we will wilt and pass away. As it’s put metaphorically in Isaiah 40:6-7 “All flesh is like grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers and the flower fades.”
But God has done something amazing for us so that we can live beyond the grave – we can live forever. Jesus said in John 5:24 “The one who hears My word and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.”
This promise is for those who believe in Jesus – who believe that He’s God’s Son, who died for our sins and rose again, and who has the power to give us life beyond the grave.
Pastor Ian Kirk

24/09/2026

For everyone heading down to the Stirling Ranges Camp this weekend, we pray for safe travels, protection throughout the weekend, and a blessed time together.
Travel safely and enjoy the camp! ❤️🙏🏕️🔥⭐❤️

21/09/2026

Hey Basso Church! 👋

Check out this free online event: Speaking About Jesus Naturally: A Conversation with Evangelism in Australia.

How can we speak about Jesus in a way that feels natural, authentic and appropriate in everyday life?

Join Dr Tina Waldrom from Evangelism in Australia for a relaxed, practical conversation about recognising opportunities, starting meaningful conversations and sharing our faith with greater confidence and sensitivity.

📅 Tuesday, 29 September 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00pm AEST
💻 Online & FREE

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speaking-about-jesus-naturally-a-conversation-with-evangelism-in-australia-tickets-1998459363754

19/09/2026

Save the date for the next Raise the Roof!
Come along for a relaxed get-together of hymns, camp songs and fellowship. Catch up with friends from Churches of Christ communities, enjoy singing together, and hear from Steve Poisat, Executive Minister of COCWA, who will be interviewed.

The men from Shalom House will also be joining us to sing.

Afterwards, enjoy a cup of tea, a chat and some good fellowship.
Gold coin donation welcome!