Bathurst Presbyterian Church will host its annual race dinner on Friday at 6.30pm, and Supercars chaplain Garry Coleman will be the guest speaker.
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Other sport chaplains in attendance will include Steve Peach and Doug Rowin, who both serve at certain races.
Bathurst Presbyterian Church pastor Tristan Merkel said chaplains play an important role for drivers on race day and in their personal lives.
“They [chaplains] chat to drivers for support during accidents and in general circumstances,” Reverend Merkel said.
“They are someone that drivers can come to chat to and chaplains can pray for them and speak about the hope we have in Jesus.”
The night will be a simple barbecue dinner featuring chats from different chaplains about motor sport and their faith, before Mr Coleman will present a talk based on the Bible.
“Motor sport and faith are similar concepts,” Reverend Merkel said.
“Hundreds of thousands of people will gather for a spectacle like the Bathurst 1000 and share a passion with other fans, much like Christians do when they come to church.
“The race will come and go and we should be excited for the Bathurst 1000, but Jesus will last forever.”
The night will be held at the Majellan Bowls Club on Keppel Street, with $10 covering the cost for dinner. Drinks will be available at the bar.
RSVP Reverend Merkel by text on 0400 998 972.
