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Mount Isa Baptist Church
Newsletter for 27 October 2025
MIBC CHURCH LIFE

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A NOTE FROM PASTOR ROYDON

A NOTE FROM PASTOR ROYDON

A Servant's Heart

Philippians 2:19-30

1. A Servant’s Heart is centred on the things of Jesus

The Apostle Paul was a man whose focus was on the Lord Jesus Christ. Everything he did had the Lord Jesus in mind. In vs.19, he says, “But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly.” In vs.24, he says, “I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall be coming shortly.” It is Paul's way of saying, “If it be the Lord's will.” It shows that he did not make decisions based simply on common sense or on what he thought was best, but he submitted everything that he did to the Lord and His will. When he mentions how Epaphroditus got well from his illness, Paul doesn't say, “Thank goodness he got better!” or Wow, he took medicine and now he is better but rather, “God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me.” When he instructs the church to welcome Epaphroditus, he tells them to “receive him in the Lord with all joy.” Epaphroditus was also a faithful servant whose focus was on the things of Christ. He had pushed himself almost to the point of death to bring the gift to Paul from the Philippian church. He longed for and was concerned for the church back in Philippi, which also reveals his servant's heart for the things of Christ. Paul calls Epaphroditus a “minister to my need” and states that he had completed, by his presence, what the Philippians could not do in their absence in service to Paul. This has the flavour of sacrificial service and worship, as Epaphroditus could have made up many excuses why he couldn’t travel six weeks to go to Paul. But the message for us here is that every servant of Jesus Christ does what he does, whether giving or helping or speaking, as an offering to the Lord Jesus. A servant’s heart is centred on the Lord Jesus Christ and His work. The focus on Christ and His work should not just be true of those who earn their living from the gospel. Every Christian, however, should live every day in fellowship with the Lord, in submission to His will, in obedience to His Word, available to do His work. Can we say that of ourselves today? Can we say that we live every single day in submission to God’s will for our lives, in obedience to His Word, available to do His work?

This morning, I want to look at three attitudes that mark servants who are focused on the Lord Jesus Christ:

1. They are willing to be sent anywhere: It hadn't been easy for Epaphroditus to leave the comforts of home and journey to Rome, but he had done it.

Now, it would also be difficult for him to leave Paul and return home, but he was willing to go where the Lord wanted him.

Have you told the Lord, “I'm willing to go anywhere You want me to go?”

2. They are willing to serve anyone: Epaphroditus served the Philippian church, but he was willing to go and serve Paul. A servant of Christ isn't out to make a name for himself by speaking to large crowds only. He's available to his Lord to serve anyone and anywhere the Lord directs him to serve.

3. They are willing to sacrifice anything: Epaphroditus almost lost his life in his service for the Lord. Have you told the Lord, “I’ll give up everything -- my desires, my ambitions, my comforts, my time, my money—my whatever you want to put in there – to serve You?” A servant's heart is centred on the things of Jesus Christ. A servant's heart must be constantly captivated with Christ.

This morning, there are at least three ways you can tell if you're putting others ahead of yourself:

1. You will have heartfelt love: These verses are oozing with Paul's heartfelt love for Timothy, for Epaphroditus, and for the Philippians. Also notice how Epaphroditus longed for the Philippians, and the church in Philippi were distressed because they had heard that he was sick. Paul wasn't afraid to be human and to express his deep feelings for others.

2. You will show genuine concern: This spills over with heartfelt love, but here I am especially focusing on Timothy's genuine concern for these people, that he was not seeking his own interests, but the welfare of the church.

3. You can work cooperatively with others. Timothy served with Paul like a child with his father. Paul and Epaphroditus worked together harmoniously in the gospel cause.

To do that, you've got to die to self and put others ahead of yourself for the sake of the work of the gospel of Christ. Even though Paul was clearly the leader among these men, he didn't lord it over them. He humbly calls Epaphroditus his brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier. He deflects any glory from himself and lifts up these two faithful servants.

2. We must endure a servant's hardships

Serving the Lord Jesus Christ is not easy. The term fellow soldier implies warfare. It brings us under the attacks of the enemy, who wants to hinder the cause of Christ.

Testing or hardship in Christian service can come from many sources:

1. The hardship of persecution both from without and within: Paul was in prison due to persecution from without. But he was also under attack from those who preached the gospel from envy and selfish ambition, and we looked at that in chapter 1:15, 17. Paul knew the disappointment of professing Christians who were not faithful because they were living for themselves. It’s often more difficult to bear the attacks from those within the church than from those outside, because you expect the world to be against you, but you don’t always expect fellow Christians to be against you.

2. The hardship of the work itself: Why go through such hardship? If we cultivate a servant's heart and endure a servant's hardship, ... we will receive a servant's honour. Jesus had a servant's heart: He endured a servant's hardships; He received a servant's honour. That's the pattern for all who serve Him.

As you go out into this week, I pray that we would be like the Lord Jesus Christ, that we would have a servant’s heart that is centred on things of the Lord Jesus.

 

VERSE OF THE WEEK

VERSE OF THE WEEK

ROYDON'S CONTACT DETAILS

ROYDON'S CONTACT DETAILS

Please continue praying for them as they settle into Mount Isa. 

Roydon's Contact details are as follows:

Email: roydon@mountisabaptist.com.au

Church Office Phone: 4743 5515

Roydon's Mobile: 0423 028 392

Debbie's Mobile: 0435 322 041

Contactable via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and email. 

Roydon will be available at the church Monday - Thursday mornings. 

LOCAL CHURCH

PRAYER MEETING

PRAYER MEETING

Each Sunday at 8:45 am before the 9:00 am service

The idea is that if you just want to pop in, say a quick prayer, and leave, that’s okay, but if we as a church want to see the Lord moving in our church, if we want growth in our spiritual lives and growth in the church, that is where it needs to start.

2Chronicles 7:14: “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land"

BIBLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE

BIBLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2025

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, 16th November 2025. The meeting will be held following the church service. All members are requested to join this meeting. 

KNOW YOUR BIBLE (KYB)

KNOW YOUR BIBLE (KYB)

MONDAY NIGHTS | 7PM

CURRENT STUDY: SERVE! SHINE! REJOICE! - Philippians (5 units study)

WHEN: Monday Nights

TIME: 7 PM

WHERE: Church Auditorium (Large Meeting Room)

NEED MORE INFORMATION? Contact Christie Jones

NEXT TERMS STUDY (Term 1, 2026): SELECTED PSALMS: PART ONE.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

TUESDAY NIGHTS | 7PM

CURRENT STUDY: JAMES - FAITH THAT WORKS:

THIS WEEK'S STUDY IS: Week  8 - Praying the Prayer of Faith (James 5:13-20)

WHEN: Tuesday Nights

TIME: 7 PM

WHERE: Church Auditorium (Large Meeting Room)

NEED MORE INFORMATION? Contact Trystan

OCTOBER  - DECEMBER 2025 ROSTERS

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025 ROSTERS

Please add your availability.

The clipboards can be found on the table in the foyer. 

Volunteers are needed for 

- Bible Reading (weekly)

- Church Cleaning (weekly)

- Yard Maintenance (fortnightly) and 

- Picking up Terry (weekly). 

THE CREW | 30TH NOVEMBER 2025

THE CREW | 30TH NOVEMBER 2025

SAVE THE DATE

The next gathering of the Crew will be happening on Sunday, 30th November 2025

CROSSROADS - FREE COMMUNITY MEAL

CROSSROADS - FREE COMMUNITY MEAL

THURSDAYS, 6 - 7:30 PM

Crossroads is a community meal provided by Christians from the local churches for the benefit of anyone in Mount Isa. We do this to share the love of Jesus in a family-friendly, life-giving atmosphere. Crossroads provides meals for up to 50 people every week. If you're able to help with preparing meals with the team of volunteers on Thursdays, please get in touch with the Salvos on 4743 2071.

WHERE: Salvos Verandah entry via Helen Street

TIME: THURSDAYS, 6 - 7:30 PM

All Welcome

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS (R.I.)

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS (R.I.)

HELP NEEDED......

R.I. in our Primary Schools needs your assistance. There are 3 ways you can help. 

1.  PRAY -  Pray for the people who go into our schools to instruct children each week so that they can hear the gospel.

2.  DONATE -  R.I. in Mount Isa needs financial help if you would like to donate you can do so here.

     Mount Isa Commonwealth Bank “Christian Religious Education Mount Isa” -

      BSB 064 815

      Account Number is 1035 6867 

3.  GO -  Consider teaching R.I. in schools. Training is provided. 

TREE OF LIFE PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES (TOLPSS)

TREE OF LIFE PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES (TOLPSS)

WANT TO KNOW MORE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE INVOLVED?

If you would like to know more about how you can be involved, please contact

Tree of Life Pregnancy Support Services (TOLPSS) on their email: treeoflife.mtisa@gmail.com

 

MyTime Mount Isa Group

MyTime Mount Isa Group

THURSDAYS 1:00 - 2:30 PM

MyTime groups provide support for mothers, fathers, grandparents, and anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition.

Your local MyTime group:
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Thursdays (fortnightly) during the school term,
Place: Mount Isa Special School,
116 Marian Street, Mount Isa, Qld 4825
Contact: Carole, mytime@playmatters.org.au

REGIONAL FOOTPRINT

GLOBAL IMPACT

IDAT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - UPDATED!!!

IDAT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - UPDATED!!!

THE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Click the link below to go to the latest news from In Deed and Truth Ministries. 

 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.indeedandtruth.org/2025/10/20/october-2025-newsletter/

IDAT OCTOBER NEWSLETTER LINK
GHI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

GHI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2025

The OCTOBER GHI Newsletter is attached. Below are directions on how to open it. 

1. Click on the "CLICK HERE TO READ" link below. It will take you to dropbox.com

2. Scroll down. You will see a button labeled "Open in App." If you have the Dropbox app, click this link; otherwise, read below point 3. 

3. Under the "Open in App" button are the words "Open in Browser." Click on this link, and the newsletter will open for you. 

Happy Reading. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cuxu0gk9zas6kh6szphaa/October2025plt.pdf?rlkey=bg7n1zz7f20gqr96j4sc95j5f&st=cvln1vhc&dl=0

CLICK HERE TO READ
RESONATE MAGAZINE

RESONATE MAGAZINE

Baptist Mission Australia

Resonate 42 is here!

We are excited to share this edition of Resonate magazine with you! It's full of mission insight, ministry updates, and stories of God at work around the world.

You can collect your copy of Resonate Magazine from the foyer. 

SUPPORT THE BEARDS

SUPPORT THE BEARDS

Thank you for your donations,

PLEASE ENSURE ALL LIDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE BOTTLES DONATED.

If you need more information on how you can be involved, please speak with Gary or Janette. 

CHURCH CARE

CONNECT WITH US

CONNECT WITH US

Welcome to all our new congregation members. We are so blessed to have you join the MIBC family. So we can connect with you better and keep you updated on our latest news and events, please click below to enter your contact details. 

For more infomation visit:

https://mountisabaptist.com.au/pages/connect-with-us

Click here to connect with MIBC
MARY MARTHA MINISTRY

MARY MARTHA MINISTRY

Are you in need of meals or know of anyone who could do with some home-cooked meals?
The Mary Marth ministry is ready to serve with a number of volunteers willing to cook a meal for you or someone you may know who is in need of a little help.

Please contact Holly Page if you are in need of this ministry. 

CHURCH GIVING

If you would like to give financially to the church electronically, please find the details below.

Account: Mount Isa Baptist Church

BSB: 704 913

Account number: 400039228

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

A prayer request will be made for four of our church families every week. This is to encourage us to pray for our church family.

This week’s Families to pray for are:

  • Lorenah Trott
  • Maria Turner
  • Hugo & Moira Van der Bijl
  • Tammi Vuong
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Our birthdays for October are:

  • John Percy, 11th of November
  • Empress Mediavilla, 15th of November
  • Hamish Page, 22nd of November
  • Benjamin Beard, 29th of November

Grace and Peace to you!

(If your birthday doesn't appear, it means we don't have these details in our database.)

UP COMING EVENTS

KYB Women's Bible Study

KYB Women's Bible Study

Monday's at 7 PM

For more information, please contact Christie Jones : 0439 910 388

For more infomation visit:

http://mountisabaptist.com.au/events/kyb-womens-bible-study/2024-01-22

Read More
Girls' Brigade

Girls' Brigade

https://www.facebook.com/1stmountisagirlsbrigade

For more infomation visit:

http://mountisabaptist.com.au/events/girls-brigade/2024-01-31

Read More
Boy's Brigade

Boy's Brigade

https://www.facebook.com/1stMountIsaBoysBrigade

For more infomation visit:

http://mountisabaptist.com.au/events/boys-brigade/2024-02-02

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18-24 Isa St, Mount Isa QLD 4825
Mount Isa, QLD
Australia 4825

0747435515

office@mountisabaptist.com.au