In 2023, Port Lincoln Baptist Church formally opened its new church home, now called ‘Living Waters Port Lincoln Baptist Church’ – in what has been an 18-year journey in the making. What started as small renovation for Port Lincoln Baptist Church 18 years ago turned into a journey of faith for the newly minted ‘Living Waters’ Church.
While the original chapel of 1864 was a lovely place to gather, the church family quickly grew to capacity, and it became harder to accommodate services and community activities as members increased over the years. After 23 years of being in the church community, Mrs. Mavis Gibbes spoke to the heart behind what the new centre represents.
“This is a new start, not just for the church but for the entire community. We look forward to bringing people in so they can find some serenity and connection. We will be working in partnership with new and other agencies we have previously shared our space with, to benefit the community at large. Our mission is to remind people that life is not hopeless, there is always hope,” she said.