Together at Dawn for Resurrection Sunday
A wonderful unity of purpose and encouraging atmosphere characterised the Resurrection Sunday service held at dawn at Lillydale Lake, attended by people from several Baptist churches in Melbourne’s outer east. More than 100 people from Kilsyth South, Lilydale, Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Heathmont and Mooroolbark Baptist churches braved the early hour and were rewarded with fellowship, […]
Balancing Act – the church bridging two worlds
Beyond the gorgeous grand façade of Collins Street Baptist Church lies a congregation with a huge heart for people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. With open arms, the church welcomes a broad range of visitors, both Christian and non-Christian, and hopes to have a positive impact on each one. “It’s not as much about programs […]
A Leap of Faith Through Alpha
Discussing the “big questions of life” through an Alpha course at Syndal Baptist Church led Kyle to make the life-changing decision to follow Christ. “What I found really good was that there was a range of ages – you could see their personal stories and how they dealt with things and see a whole range […]
Cardinia Council’s Unanimous Vote of Confidence in Follow BC
There were “tears of joy, high-fives and hugs” after Cardinia Shire Council unanimously approved Follow Baptist Church’s permit for a new place of worship in Officer, overturning a recommendation to reject the permit. Councillors spoke out in favour of the church’s proposal, saying the church did “so much” for the surrounding community that the Shire […]