October 2025

​Dear Church, 

We mark 96 Years of God’s Faithfulness! 

This October, we joyfully celebrate the 96th Anniversary of Ashurst Drive Baptist Church, a significant event in which we give thanks for our history, rejoice in our growth, and look ahead with hope to the future. In just four more years, we will reach an even greater milestone: our centenary celebration. As we witness the continued growth of the church, we are also embracing the vision of expanding our sanctuary, creating more space to welcome worshippers and uplifting the front of our building so that it becomes a welcoming place for our community to step in. 

While we think about architectural renovations and physical expansion, we are also called to examine our internal perspective: does our church truly serve its purpose? Are we embracing our community through the ministries and activities we engage in? The vision must always be for our church to be a community church. This was the pattern of the early church—serving its community and, through service, sharing the gospel of Christ. 

Jesus said in Matthew 5:13-14: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Salt dissolves and light burns, both are consumed in the process of bringing flavour, preservation, and illumination. In the same way, Jesus calls His followers to be willing to give of themselves so that the world around them may be blessed. He expects us not to be like ornamental candles admired from outwardly, but to shine for His glory in real and practical ways. 

Let us, therefore, have the desire to shine His light into places of darkness and bring His preserving grace into everyday life. The call to be salt and light is a call to selfless love in supporting families, engaging in local initiatives, attending to needs, and offering hope to the vulnerable. This is how the love of Jesus is made visible. Christ’s love can be shared only when we step into the community. It is by engaging with people and their needs that we discover opportunities to reflect His compassion and proclaim His truth. A true community church, established on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ, fulfils its purpose by reaching outward in love while remaining rooted in God’s Word. 

God Bless, 
Amutha