Summerhill Baptist Church

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

What if one hour a week could help change the direction of a young person’s life?

Sometimes the challenges facing young people can sound like stories from somewhere else. But the reality is that many of these struggles exist right here in our own communities.

There are young people navigating life with parents caught in addiction. Young people who have experienced family breakdown, loss, trauma, neglect, isolation, bullying or simply feel like they don’t belong anywhere. Some are just trying to survive each day while searching for connection, encouragement and someone who genuinely believes in them.

Schools work hard. Teachers care deeply. Support staff and caseworkers do incredible work. But many young people are still longing for one thing:

A consistent adult who shows up just for them.

A Connections Mentor spends one school period each week with a young person. No agenda. No judgement. Just intentional time, encouragement, listening, advocacy, goal setting and genuine connection.

For that hour, the young person knows someone has come specifically to see them.

Someone who remembers what mattered last week.

Someone who celebrates their wins.

Someone who helps them navigate challenges.

Someone who believes their future can be different.

Over time, something remarkable happens. Confidence grows. Trust develops. Hope begins to replace hopelessness. A young person who once felt unseen starts to realise they matter.

A mentor won’t solve every problem in a young person’s life. But they can become the steady presence that helps a young person believe a better future is possible.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a difference, perhaps this is your opportunity.

Because sometimes a hope-filled future begins with one caring adult who simply keeps showing up.

Learn more about becoming a Connections Mentor:

https://www.teenchallengetasmania.org/connectionsmentoring

27/05/2026

As God's church celebrated Pentecost Sunday recently its beautiful to hear that God continues to bring more people into His kingdom. Two baptisms at Gateway Baptist and two baptisms at Newstead Baptist all happened last Sunday.

27/05/2026

Our A Mens and A Womens teams will be battling it out on the court against Riverbank this Saturday. Get into Court 1 at Elphin Sports Centre and be part of the action. Womens game @ 5pm, Mens game @ 6pm.

27/05/2026

This Sunday @ 10, being the start of Chaplaincy week right around Australia, we will be putting our emphasis on the great work our school chaplains do in our local schools. Come along and hear Pete Garwood and Sarah Roe share with us about their roles at their respective schools.

20/05/2026

What does Jesus' conversation with a woman at a well tell us about our place in God’s Kingdom?
Jesus has a habit of meeting people at their lowest. An unnamed woman’s life was turned upside down when Jesus told her the hidden truths of her life. Why does this matter for us today?
Find out this Sunday at 10 when Rodney Marshall brings us a special message of hope.

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

Ministry isn't always glamorous. Sometimes it looks like repacking a van and cleaning giant whiteboards.

But for husband-and-wife-team Glenn and Leanne, seeing a student realise that their love for art can be a way to communicate God's love makes every hour of prep worth it.

They recently visited nine schools in just 10 days to share God's Big Story through live painting and storytelling.

Read more about this unique creative ministry: https://su.org.au/thank-you-for-helping-share-gods-heart/