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By Clinton Le Page – METRO Committee Convener I grew up in a liberal church, and God used the Christian Union and Presbyterian Church to change my life. As a young adult entering the big world of a university, doing a Science degree with 300 others, feeling overwhelmed and not understanding the Gospel clearly, I needed direction. I needed the …
A call to prayer and action by Richard Wilson – Church Planter Evangelist Victoria over the next 30 years Victoria is in the midst of a boom. In August 2018 it was announced that the Victorian economy is the strongest in the country and the primary reason is population growth. Since the 2016 census lots of data has been processed to …
The school year ended on a high note – with a powerful witness to the love of God and the centrality of the rule of Christ. St Andrews Christian College held their presentation night and we saw the love of God on the children’s faces as they sang songs of praise and celebrated a year well spent. There was …
Last week, the Health and Community Chaplaincy Committee members and staff gathered at 156 Collins St for their annual Chaplains High Tea 2018. Also present were the GAV Moderator Rev John Stasse and the Kirkbrae Chaplaincy team, Rev Matt James and Mrs Janine Gear. HCCC Convener Rev Phil Court thanked all staff and committee members for their contributions during the …
On Sunday, 14th of October, the congregation of Clayton Presbyterian Church had the privilege of recommissioning Motor [Isaac] Yat for his ministry in Ethiopia, serving the South Sudanese refugee community. It was a very blessed service with many people sharing in the time of prayer for Motor [Isaac] and the congregation being encouraged by the witness of support from the …
Sunday September 9 marked the 100th anniversary of St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Reservoir (RPC) with an all day celebration attracting more than 250 past and present members plus others who had a connection with RPC. The program included two services, one of which was live-streamed overseas, and a series of interviews with representatives from each decade, starting with the 1950’s. …
On Friday Night (13th July), PYV (Presbyterian Youth Victoria) had their social event for the year. This year’s event was a Bonfire Night held at New Life Presbyterian Church in Officer where approximately 110 youth and leaders came together to eat delicious food, play games and hear a gospel talk by Rev Dave Martin. Dave spoke from Matthew 1 saying …
On 1 July 2018, the North Western Presbytery had the pleasure of appointing and ordaining Jesse Walz to the appointment charge of Eaglehawk, near Bendigo in central Victoria. The service of worship commenced at 6:30 pm with the Presbytery Moderator, Rev Bruce Riding leading. Rev Dave Martin (from the New Life Presbyterian Church at Officer) preached the charge using as …
The Health and Community Chaplaincy Committee’s annual Chaplains’ Service was held on Sunday, 1 July 2018, at St Stephens, Flemington Presbyterian. The service included the commissioning of the PCV’s new Pastoral Support Worker – Ministry Wives, Mrs Robyn Johnson. This annual service is also an opportunity for Chaplains associated with the HCCC to be re-commissioned for the year ahead. Rev …
On Friday, 29 June 2018, Eltham Presbyterian congregation was host for a special dual-focus night for the Presbytery of Melbourne North in recognising the ministry of Chaplain Nathan Runham. Don Elliott (moderator) led the service of licensing, and then ordination. Martin de Pyle preached for the occasion. We enjoyed an excellent ADF video presentation promoting Army Chaplaincy – “starring” our …