Offering Hope – Sharing Jesus
Lighthouse Baptist Church meets at 9:30am on Sunday mornings at 19 Government Rd, Nelson Bay
We want to warmly welcome you. At Lighthouse Baptist church we are about "Offering Hope by Sharing Jesus".
We are passionate about loving God and sharing the joy that Jesus brings. We are a bible believing, family orientated and contemporary church community.
We are committed to
- declaring Jesus Christ as Lord,
- sharing the good news that Jesus has come to save
- practically showing the love of Jesus to all.
We are part of the wider denomination of Baptist churches which operate nationally and internationally, as a committed member of the Baptist Association of NSW & ACT.
Our message is streamed each week online from about 9.45am.
Click the You Tube icon to access Live Stream and to access past services from our You Tube channel
A message from our pastor, Grant Morrison
Welcome to Spring!
It’s time to get outside and enjoy the change in seasons. More and more plants are flowering, and we live in an area where there is lots of birdlife to enjoy. This beautiful part of the world means we can sit in the sun and watch the water and changing scenery and this is a simple pleasure.
Our life should be filled with simple pleasure. Not only sitting and enjoying nature but our tasks should be a simple pleasure. We are called to serve the One God; the Creator of all things and the Spirit of our God lives in us. I’m reminded of how in Genesis when God had finished his work of creation he rested and made that 7th day holy (Genesis 2:2-3). And when Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden God would come and walk and talk with them. Spending time with God is another simple pleasure.
God calls us to follow him, to serve him, to live for him and he says to us “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light”. (Matthew 11:28-30) Following Jesus is meant to be a simple pleasure. My hope is that this spring you take some time to stop, review the hectic schedule, maybe drop some of the heavy burden and replace it with something light from Jesus. Ask yourself “How can I make this life a simple pleasure?”
I will be in the Solomon Islands for some of September and will be praying for you all.
Prayers and Blessings
Grant and Sue.
Preaching in September
7th Luke 15: 11-32 Father's Day Grant Morrison
14th Luke 5: 1-11 "Fishing" Grant Morrison
21st Proverbs 9 "Wisdom" Bob Huggett
28th TBA (Guest speaker) Dave McPherson
31st John 4: 1-3 & 2 Tim 2: 1-2 Grant Morrison
What's on in September
Revival prayer meeting - before church each Sunday from 9 am
Church prayer meeting - 2nd Sunday of every month, after the service
Harbourside Haven singing - second Thursday of every month, at 10.15 am
Sunday Kids - every Sunday during term time
POSITION VACANT
Senior Pastor Lighthouse Baptist Church
Lighthouse Baptist Church Nelson Bay is looking to call a senior pastor either part time or up to full time.
We have an average congregation of 60 attendees who are mostly in the older age group and we are seeking an experienced Pastor who is committed to building the church to be a church of the future.
The ideal candidate will possess
- A deep and mature Christian Faith
- Strong leadership and relational skills,
- Excellent communication, and
- A deep commitment to reach out to the community by integrating the community into the life of the church.
Members of Lighthouse Baptist Church have diverse theological views on biblical interpretation and the role of women within ministry. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate
- your own style of biblical interpretation and
- your experience in conflict resolution and the management of diverse views to develop a strong united church
Applications need to address the above criteria and include their CV
An information pack and position description are available from the church secretary, Jill Pretty email
Closing date – 12 September 2025