1964

26th May - Meeting to inaugurate the Tumut Baptist Fellowship; Present  Miss J Dunn, Rev K.L. Meyer, Mr A Morris, Mr & Mrs M Rigby, Mr & Mrs C. M Shedden

The meeting was one of enthusiasm and it was felt that the Holy Spirit had indeed drawn those present to come together to form a Baptist Fellowship and ultimately a Baptist Church. Hearts were full of thanks to God for the privilege of ministering in this capacity in Tumut and all glory be to Him.
Rev K.L. Meyer - Honorary Pastor; Mr C M Shedden Secretary; Mr M Rigby Treasurer
Wagga Baptist Church made a gift to this Fellowship and offered help when required.

July – agreed to hire CWA hall from 9am to 1pm each Sunday for one pound.

1965

22nd August – Formation service of Tumut Baptist Church

November – Commenced an evening service at 7.30pm in the CWA Hall.

1966

March – Negotiations being made to procure a 30’ x 18’  building from the SMA for approximately 15 pounds to be put at the back of the block for meetings.

9th August – First Annual Meeting.  Deacons elected: Miss Wales, Messrs Rigby, Shedden and Weins.

September –expected cost to build $13000

1969

7 April – official opening of the building at 122 Capper Street

1974

14th July – Evening services commenced at Talbingo on the 2nd Sunday of each month until December 1974

Evening services were held at 5pm in the winter months and 7pm in the summer months.

MAF field Day and Sunday service was a highlight of the year. These men came for the weekend. Despite the dismal weather quite a crowd from the district gathered at the aerodrome for the Saturday afternoon meeting and joy-flights. The outreach program to the people of Tumut was encouraging as a number of replies were received which were followed up by the pastor.

1975

26 Jan – The Tumut Christian Convention was held and the morning service was cancelled so that people could attend. This became the habit until the convention was moved to Wagga about 30 years later.

1983

Considerations about extensions of the building at Capper Street and possible purchase of the property next door. More room require for worship area and Sunday School rooms.

1989

Tumut High School invited all the churches to conduct weekly Scripture lessons. We have had 8 to 12 teenagers regularly for a study period with some social activities on the weekend.

Junior Youth Group had numbers increase to over 50 with the age range from 4 to 14years old. The group was split in two with the pre-school children up to 3rd grade in one group. By the end of second term the younger group was discontinued due to overcrowding, discipline problems and the loss of one leader.

1991

The Junior Youth Group numbers fluctuate between 8 and 18 but is enjoyable and beneficial. Concern is that no non-church kids reaching the upper age limit ever make the transition into another Christian activity. Plan to hold a family participation night.

1992

Started a group called ETs (Early Teens) to transition youth from the junior youth group to the senior youth group. The Senior Youth Group started in July 1991 and has assisted in running the ETs group. The Senor Youth Group is made of 15 to 20 youth from age 16 to 25. They meet on Sunday evenings for tea and fellowship and look for opportunities for witness and outreach.

1993

Regular evening services run by the youth with Theo Broekman involved. Care and share foodbox effort. New piano. Junior Youth Group becomes 7ups under the changing leadership of Jenni Nuss, Mark Isbister, John Anderson, Ian Owers, Amanda Hartwig and Rob Owers. Keith Owers was the Pastoral Coordinator. Sunday School had 29 children on the rolls.

1994

Our young people have become a major driving force in the Church, and we hope from this recent leadership camp new ideas and skills will see it become a greater movement in 1995. 7ups have regular attendance of 25-30 with a contact list of over 50. High School Sunday School class suspended as youth were getting spiritual input from the youth group meetings.

1998

4 Sunday School classes meeting before church and finishing by 10am with Peter & Rosemary Anderson, Annette Burkill, Jenni Nuss and Peter Craft as leaders. 7ups continues with bible teaching and activities under Mark & Joanne Owers, Tom Arentz and Margaret Quinn. Youth Group continues on Wednesday evenings with John Chiang, Lisette Owers, Rod Baker, Teresa Keyzer & Rob Owers supporting an orphan through Compassion. Fun activities were a camp at Valley Homestead and a Theatre Restaurant. Young Adults group started under the leadership of Colin Grant, meeting weekly for tea and Bible Study.

2007

Sunday services commence at Tumut High School

2008

Evening services run by Neville Parish. Church Camp at Wymah Valley Retreat. Investigate employing an associate pastor to assist with youth ministry.

Four Sunday School classes with young people assisting the teachers. 7ups continues with Mr Tim & Mrs Aimee with activities including games, singing, dancing, ice-skating, swimming at the Oasis, bonfires and looking for chalk marks around town. Mainly music has four new families and 17 children on the list. Had a family concert/Dad’s Day and visit the nursing homes for Christmas.

13 June – Purchase of new Bundara Cres site for $220,000 +GST

2009

Three Sunday School classes. 7ups run at the High School prior to moving into the new building. Mainly music meets at the guide hall prior to moving into the new building. Mainly music had a display at the children’s expo in the park. 70 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Ladies involved with CWCI Coffee Shop evening and Quiet Day Retreat, Colour Conference, Prayer Partners, Scrapbooking and prayer chain. 200 people gather at the new building for the Songs of Praise service with participation from churches and singing groups in the town.

23 Jan – Sale of church at 122 Capper St for $222,500 inc GST

11 Oct – First Service at 24 Bundara Cres

2012

YADS (Young Adults) worship team. Fortify Youth Group. Completion of Hall with carpet, 7ups cupboard and a sound desk in the auditorium. 7ups enjoys games in the hall and younger Sunday School class enjoys the new room. Library revamped. 7ups had 60 children through the program and doing follow up with those who made commitments at Adventure Zone.

2014

Tumut Combined Youth (TCY) is commenced buy Don and Sue Fisher, with Sarah Tong, Eddie Olsen, Marien and Jen as leaders. It is held at Tumut Valley Christian Fellowship Church hall, but is a ministry of Tumut Baptist Church. It is run fortnightly during school terms with a once a term event combining other local Riverina Youths from Tumbarumba, Cootamundra and Gundagai.

Tumut Baptist celebrates its 50 Year Anniversary.

Guest speaker Karl Faase, Senior Pastor from the Gymea Baptist Church.

31 May – Honouring the Past

1 June – Moving into the Next 50 years