Welcome to CABC Thornleigh
To nurture disciples in God's word. Be sowers of God's love.
Kids Fun Days 2025
About Our Diverse Community
Multicultural Roots
We embrace English, Mandarin, and Cantonese speakers alike.
Inclusive Atmosphere
From children to youth to seniors, all find a home here.
Welcoming Spirit
Newcomers quickly feel part of our close-knit family.
Sunday service
Engaging Sermons
Dive into thought-provoking messages that transform lives.
Spirited Worship and Welcoming Community
- 9am main hall: English
- 9am side hall: Mandarin
- 11am main hall: Cantonese
To know more about Mandarin congregation, visit https://mandarin.cabc-t.org.au/
Selah Sundays
Integrating our singing and reading of God's word
Nurturing Children's Ministry
3L: LEARN, LOVE and LIVE
- LEARN: Know who God is
- LOVE: Love God with all our heart
- LIVE: Let the love of God change our lives and how we live
Teaching Material: The Gospel Project
- Heart Transforming
- Age Aligned
- Chronological
- Theologically Rich
- Missionally Minded
- Christ Centred
Dynamic Youth Programs
Grow Through Small Groups
Dive Deeper in Faith
Share life, study the Bible, and pray together in a supportive environment.
Encourage one another in your spiritual journey
Build Lasting Connections, Extend a helping hand in times of need
Who are we?
Chinese and Australian Baptist Church - Thornleigh was founded in July 1989. Since 1984, Rev. Joseph Fung responded to God's guidance, and, together with Rev. Burman of Eastwood Baptist Church began to reach out to the Cantonese speaking Chinese migrant community, resulting in the establishment of CABC Thornleigh. All this time the Church has upheld its foundation – the Word of God. The ministry of our church has always centred on the Word of God – our Sunday worship, our all-age Sunday school, our cell groups and fellowship groups all built upon this foundation; but from the beginning, never forgetting the Great Commission. Right from the beginning, CABC-Thornleigh already established a mission fund, supporting local and overseas mission.
Here we see a beautiful picture, the Australian and Chinese pastors and brothers and sisters then, in responding to the gospel need of the community, joined in local mission, establishing the church, spreading the Word of God, and supporting overseas missions. Just as the Lord Jesus, before his ascension, instructed the apostles and said, “…You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). We thank God for His provision throughout the years, for establishing CABC-Thornleigh this big spiritual family to proclaim Christ and witness the power of His Gospel.
Contact
Address: 235 Pennant Hills Road, Thornleigh
Phone: (02) 9484 3920
Email: office [at] cabc-t.org.au
News
Children’s Ministry 2025 Children Sunday School registration for children from nursery to year 6.
In order to comply with our church’s Safe Church Policy, parents are required to register their children to attend Children Sunday School programs. Please follow the following link or QR code to register. https://forms.gle/uV5M5NiFbwUUjkNk6
Baptism Sunday. Thank God that we have Anna Cheung, Jassica Hui and Sylvia Jefferson to be baptised TODAY. Join us as we celebrate their testimonies and God’s work in their lives.
- Christmas Day Service Wed. 25th December, 2024
English Service - 10AM in Side Hall (in-person/online)
Mandarin & Cantonese Service – 10AM in Main Hall (in-person/online)
Activity booklets will be prepared for children. They can stay with parents during the service or come to Room A (opposite to the kitchen) where volunteers will be there to supervise.
Refreshments will be served in the courtyard after the service. You are welcome to stay for fellowship!
KFD 2025 The theme of the 2025 KFD is scuba diving. To set up the venue, we need everyone's help to make all kinds of sea creatures out of corrugated paper. It can be applied with acrylic paint, paper or various materials (collage). Be colourful. It can be made individually, as a family, in a small group, at home, or together at church from 21/12 to 11/1, every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Inquiry: Rita Lam 0414818689
Layout Material Solicitation:1) Clean large corrugated cardboard boxes
2) Brightly coloured magazines. Please place it in the church Rm5
Women's Bookclub starts Wed 8 Jan 6:30PM-8PM in the church manse, meeting for 5 weeks (finish 5/2/2025). We are reading 'Sword Fighting' by Christine Dillon. Pls contact Dawn or Bec if you're interested in joining.
Short Term Mission There is an opportunity to join a short term mission trip to Cambodia in June 2025. It will be for the OMF National Conference helping lead the Children's Program. If you are interested, please contact Elon Chiu ASAP.
Worship Service Roster 2025 As we come into the new year, we plan to continue to same roster of people, with a few changes. However, if you'd like to make a change in your role, or you'd no longer like to serve in 9AM, please reach out to Rebecca Chiu or Kevin Wong and we can make arrangements. Thank you to all who are serving in the 9AM service.
“The Backyard" fundraising, Thank God we have raised $61,799 (~62% of our initial target of $100k), and to reach our target we'd need to raise $38.2k within the next week. We continue to pray for God's provision for us and prayerfully consider how we may each support this project financially. Contributions to the project can be made via bank transfer to the church offering account with the description “The Backyard”.