In 1984 Maurice French began the journey of capturing the remarkable history of a baptist church in the Northern Suburbs of Hobart. Maurice and his wife Chris, have been constants in the 75-year journey of the Lenah Valley congregation, which is reflected in the words he wrote back then:

"This is the history thus far of the Lenah Valley Baptist Church. It is a resume of a people's walk with God and standing in partnership with Him and its pastoral leadership.

We have been blessed with and ministered to, by experienced and keen people of God, each varying in gifts of ministry and ability, but every one laying the sure and steadfast foundation which is Christ Jesus the Lord on whom this Church is built.

Our people have supported the work with devotion, love and faithfulness. Let us all continue to live our lives in Christ to the full with love and unity as we share the joy of our faith with others.

God grant that, because of the presence of this Church, many others may find it to be the gate into a new and meaningful relationship with God. It will stand as a memorial to His faithfulness, and to a people's dedication to Him. It is just the beginning."

39 years later, with the help of Laurie Rowston and others, this book is the culmination of Maurice's work and a reflection of the remarkable stories of the many people who called a Baptist church in Lenah Valley home over the past 75 years.