GCI Hobart

March 30, 2019May 23, 2023PermanentBy phil

GCI Hobart House Church

Change of meeting location.

We have moved to being a house church, and meet most Sundays in Howrah at 10 a.m. We are a small, welcoming, relaxed and dedicated group of local people, seeking to learn and grow in our walk with Jesus Christ.

We have a simple service, and focus on communal prayer, and study of the Scriptures as well as singing songs of praise and worship.

**Grace Communion Hobart House Church** – In a word picture

For more information please email,

phil.hopwood@gci.org.au,

or phone 03 6243 1231,

or 0407 566987.

Or you can use the contact form below.

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023Activity, DatedBy phil

Advent Retreat, Grindelwald, November 26-30, 2023

We are again holding an Advent Retreat at Grindelwald, just north of Launceston from Sunday afternoon, November 26th to Thursday morning, November 30th.

Please let us know if you would like to join us for four days of study, fellowship, meals, relaxation and sightseeing in the beautiful Tamar Valley.

There is ample accommodation at The Aspect Tamar Valley Resort, or in AirBnb or Stayz accommodation in the area. Launceston is an easy 15 minute drive.

For more information and to book, email Phil at phil.hopwood@gci.org.au

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023ActivityBy phil

Pentecost Service, Launceston

We are meeting in Newstead as usual on June 28th for our special statewide combined service for Pentecost, starting at 10:30m, followed by a meal at the Silos around 1:15pm

July 10, 2021May 23, 2023Dated, VideoBy phil

Tassie Retreat – Tarraleah – November 9-14, 2021

Tarraleah Village, in Tasmania’s wild and wonderful central highlands, is the destination for our Retreat this year. It begins on Tuesday, November 9th and concludes on Sunday 14th. Accommodation is in beautifully restored and comfortable 1940’s cottages.

Please watch the video below to see where we are meeting and learn more about our Retreat.

We are focusing on Paul and his life and teachings during our morning meetings. Being the most bold and passionate early church teacher, pioneer and leader, Paul’s life and teachings are central to our Christian faith and understanding who Jesus Christ is for us and all creation.

We will be spending a day visiting Queenstown and other areas along the way. There are many other places to visit on the other afternoons.

Bookings are needed, and we are asking those interested to register by August 8th. Please email phil.hopwood@gci.org.au for registration forms or with any questions.

Information Video: Tas Retreat Tarraleah

Phillip Hopwood - July 10, 2021

2021 Tas Retreat Video

Come and join in our Retreat on the Life and Teachings of Paul at Tarraleah, Tasmania, November 9-14, 2021.

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February 20, 2021February 20, 2021VideoBy phil

Jonah

Jonah is one of those characters that jump out of the Bible. He is not the type of person you would expect to feature as a Biblical prophet. In a sense he is an “anti-prophet” who thinks he can run away from God. He just doesn’t want any part of giving his “enemies” a chance at change and redemption.

There are profound lessons to be learned from Jonah, particularly in this time of prejudice, division and hate speech.

You can find the video message among others in the list below;

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February 20, 2021February 20, 2021Bible Study, VideoBy phil

Minor Prophets Bible Study Series now online

You can view the introduction to our new series on the 12 Minor Prophets.

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Phillip Hopwood - August 8, 2021

The Weariness of Life

Like Elijah we can find life overwhelming and withdraw, feeling we are all done in. God fed and encouraged Elijah and got him back on his feet to finish his service to God and help with the next generation.

From Series: "Old Testament"

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We hold Zoom studies each fortnight on Fridays at 2pm. For information phone Phil on 0407 566987.

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020VideoBy phil

Christmas Carol Service

We invite you to listen to our annual Carol service. This year it is based on a 1918 King’s College, Cambridge, UK service of 9 Lessons and Carols.

https://hobart.gci.org.au/?p=1178

June 5, 2020Bible Study, DatedBy phil

New Study Series: “I Am” –Who is Jesus”

You are invited to watch our new series about Jesus Christ. Who is he? We are going through many of the “I am” statements Jesus spoke in order to learn more about who he said he was. We start with Jesus’ question to his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” in Mark 8. We will then work our way through many of the “I am” statements in John’s gospel.

Check back every two weeks for new studies in this series.

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Phillip Hopwood - May 29, 2020

Who Do You Say that I Am?

Who was and is Jesus Christ? In this series we explore what Jesus said about himself in a series of what are termed "I Am" statements. We start in Mark 8:27-34.

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May 26, 2020May 26, 2020Topical Article, UncategorizedBy phil

Want to hear the latest on Conspiracy Theories?

The Internet is never short on new conspiracy theories about this, that or the other. We have had conspiracy theories seemingly as long as humans have been able to communicate.

Why is it that Christians seem to gravitate to conspiracy theories?

D.L. Mayfield suggests it is because,

“People believe conspiracy theories because it is psychologically easier to believe a singular and unlikely narrative rather than engage in a hard and complicated reality where your own long-term participation is needed.

There is a wonderful old adage from renowned US Supreme Court Judge, Oliver Wendell Holmes who said: “I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity; but I would give my life for the simplicity the other side of complexity.”

But it is so much easier to have a one idea fits all, solves all, and explains all approach. It is hard and time consuming brain-stretching work to sift through the full reality of even relatively simple issues and arguments in families, school and work places, let alone wider political, scientific and religious matters. There is also a matter of our ego, wanting to be right and to be respected. Many of us also like to be in control. Fear is often of things unknown, different or foreign. How “nice” and comforting it is when we sit back with an all knowing, full explanation of why things are the way they are in our world. Conspiracy theories feed the need. They are like “comfort food” for many. Worse, they often fuel division, prejudice and exclusion of others who think, behave or look different to us, or our “group”.

Jesus opposed those who separated, persecuted and excluded others over such grounds. But too often, religious people become fundamentalist and exclusivist, claiming to be the “true believers” but “fundamentally” going against who he was, and what he taught. Why is it that historically the main source of opposition and persecution of minority groups has come from conservative Christians? Yet Jesus deliberately went to, helped and associated with the “unclean” of his time, the immoral and excluded. This is so clear when we take the time to read through his story, found in the Gospels.

Here are a couple of articles that explore why so many of us, including Christians, tend to have an appetite for conspiracy theories.

May 7, 2020June 1, 2020VideoBy phil

Church Service Videos

You can watch our most recent sermons below, including Easter and the Ascension celebrations below or by going to the Video page from the top or right menu.

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Jonah the Prejudiced Prophet	Phillip Hopwood	January 21, 2021	Watch
Introduction to the Minor Prophets	Phillip Hopwood	February 19, 2021	Watch
Amos part 1	Phillip Hopwood	April 16, 2021	Watch
Amos 2 ch 6-9	Phillip Hopwood	June 11, 2021	Watch
Micah	Phillip Hopwood	June 15, 2021	Watch
Nahum	Phillip Hopwood	July 9, 2021	Watch

GCI Hobart House Church

Advent Retreat, Grindelwald, November 26-30, 2023

Pentecost Service, Launceston