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Community in Action Announcements:

  • July 27th – Pathfinders – Alive Church 312 Drummond St South – 7pm  The Guest Speaker will be Chris Rantall, who has an amazinng story to share about how he survived a 3 km fall from the sky and survived it. It will be an evening of music and sharing his story. It is a free event and no registrations are required. It is a great opportunity to bring a friend along.
  • August 17th – WATOTO CHILDREN’s CHOIR – 1pm – Ballarat Christian College – Kerry Hutton Centre – 111A Yarrowee Street Sebastopol – This is a Combined Ballarat Churches and Community  Event hosted by Ballarat Christian College. Watoto Children’s Choir – from UGANDA AFRICA are returning to Ballarat. Come join the Watoto Children’s Choir Better Days Tour for a powerful time of worship as the children bring the sounds of Africa to you and share their personal stories of hope. Secure your seats NOW via TryBooking.com(Link) ALL WELCOME – Gold Coin Donation at the Door, Love Offering and Merchandise will all assist with the ongoing work of Watoto. For more information phone the College on (03) 5337 5900 or Email: mahara@balcc.vic.edu.au 
  • August 18th – Ballarat Ecumenical Choir – 10 am – Skipton St Uniting Church – 525 Skipton St, Redan VIC 3350 – Phone Contact: 0353312502 – Under the direction of Phyllis Quick, the Ballarat Ecumenical Choir presents a service of “Memorable Musical Messages” at Skipton St. Uniting Church, 10.00a.m. Sunday 18th. August. The Choir will be supported by Helen Peart on piano with Elaine Jeffers and Nina Netherway on recorder. All are welcome.
  • September 21st at 2pm – Fashion Show Fundraiser – Ballarat Community Church – 102 Eureka St Ballarat East – PH: 5337 0600
    • A fashion parade to showcase our Thrift shop fashion from both our Ballarat and Creswick Thrift shops. We will be raising funds for our community Cafe@102, Grocery Box and Christmas giving. Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your wardrobe with fashion bargains.  Door Prizes, Raffles, Sweets and Barista Coffee. Cash and EFTPOS both accepted on the day.
    • Ticket Pre Sales $15; Day of Event $20
  • Ballarat Community Church (The Salvation Army salvationarmy.org.au/ballarat ) 102 Eureka Street Ballarat East – Phone: 5337 0600
    • Church gathering – 10 am
    • Coffee talk daily 9.30 am – 12 noon
    • Meals program every Tuesday and Thursday 12.30 pm
    • Cameo Friendship Group 2nd and 4th Wednesday 1pm in Cafe
    • Sewing Group, Wednesday from 10 am
    • Men’s Shed Monday to Friday Barkly Street 9.30 am – 2pm
    • Youth group, 2nd and 4th Saturday 6-9pm
    • BCC Salvos Doorways Program – Phone between 9am – 2pm for appointments
      • Emergency relief (food or financial support)
      • Financial counsellors to assist with understanding money matters and getting finances under control
      • Case workers to talk to and assist with support where needed (no emergency relief with this appointment)
      • Minister to talk about your spiritual journey
    • Karinya Support Services – 6 Crompton, St, Soldiers Hill – Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm – Phone 5329 1100
      • Children and Youth Services
        • LARF – life skills, activities, relationships, Fun. Peer mentor program for young people
        • Early Learning Centre – 5329 1140
      • Ballarat North Neighbourhood House – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri : 9am-3.30 pm – Phone 0491 753 307
      • Homelessness Services – accessed via the phone number: 1 800 825 955
        • Emergency accommodation for women with children
        • Supported accommodation for young women / couples with children or who are pregnant
        • Outreach support for women with children at risk of homelessness
    • Thrift shops
      • Mission Thrift Shop – 102 Eureka Street, Ballarat – Phone 5337 0600
        • Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm
      • Creswick Thrift Shop – 92 Albert Street, Creswick – Phone 0429 140 752
        • Wednesday – Friday; 1st and 3rd Saturday 1oam- 3pm
    • Volunteer Opportunities – There are so many different ways to volunteer with us, if you are interested or want to know more why not consider giving us a call on 5337 0600
  • Barefoot Ministries Events 2024 – Jacobs Well Retreat Murrayville – Website: www.barefootministries.com.au Email: kingdon@jacobswellretreat.com.au Phone: Kym: 0429 184 841 or Faye: 0418 774 055
    • July 26th – 28th ‘Digging in” Men’s Camp [YOUNG + OLD]
    • Aug 30th – Sept 1st ‘Round the Campfire’ Family Weekend (for all ages)
    • Oct 4th-7th Spring ‘SUKKOT’ Festival (for all ages)
    • Dec 31st – Jan 1st New Year ‘2025’ Celebration (for all ages)
  • Belgrave Heights Convention Centre Events  bhc.org.au/  Check their website for events in 2024 and for costs
  • Christian Motorcyclists Association of Australia (Victoria) – Website: cmaaus.org/vic 
    • CMA – Riding with purpose – A motorcycle club to ‘Encourage Christian riders in their God given ministries’ : Rides, Runs, Social Events and Church Visits
    • Bikes for Pastors – A ministry of CMA Australia that raises funds to purchase bikes for pastors & church planting ministries who need reliable transport. Coordinator: Dave Graham – Phone 0414 545 403 – Email: dave@whocares.com.au
  • Kickstart Outreach Ballarat Australia (KOBA) – koba.danandliz@gmail.com or phone 0427053725 KOBA is a new branch of Boaz College that is providing Gospel Conversations Training for Christians to become confident and proactive in sharing Jesus and making disciples in Jesus name. Training sessions are held at Dan and Liz Ewing’s home. On the second Wednesday of the month there is an hour and a half for training involving watching and then practising what is learnt from the No Place Left videos available through You Tube. On the second Sunday of each month from 10.30 am until 2.30 pm there is a time to get together and pray. Creating a space of reverence to listen to the Holy Spirit, have communion, go out and see whom the Lord leads us to. Contact for 2024 training sessions
    • Kickstart Outreach Ballarat Australia (KOBA) – New and Secondhand Bibles can be brought to Good News Radio Books and More for collecting on behalf of Kickstart Outreach Ballarat. These Bibles can be New King James, King James, New International or any standard version. KOBA would like to have on hand a reasonable quantity of Bibles for when they go out and evangelise, to provide to those who are open or have newly given their lives to Christ
  • Prayer and Reflection – St Paul’s Anglican Church – 11 Templeton Street, Clunes VIC 3370
  • Taize Contemplative Worship – First Sunday of the month – combined services Anglican Cathedral and Ballarat Central Uniting Church – worship based on the tradition developed in Taize, France after WWII when a group of men came together to pray for peace. A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture and silence.
    • Ballarat Central UC  – Address: 103 Lydiard St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350 – Taize Services held every odd month at 7pm 
    • Anglican Cathedral – Address: 49 Lydiard Street South Ballarat VIC – Taize Services held at 5pm every even month
  • Craft, Chat & Chew – Connect Baptist Church – Corner of Forest Street & Grevillea Road, Wendouree
    • Purpose: We aim to provide an atmosphere where people who share a common interest, and a desire to explore new skills, can develop caring friendships and their God-given talents. Cost $2 entry. Meets fortnightly during school terms. 10am (cuppa), 10.30-12.00 (crafting)
    • Term 3: 31 July, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sept
    • Term 4: 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec
    •  Please bring your own craft work eg knitting, hand sewing, paper craft etc.
    • Contact: Louise (0408 771 762) or Margaret (0417 244 060)
  • Live & Learn – Peel Street Church of Christ – 37-39 Peel St. South, Ballarat – Email: office@peelst.org.au Phone: 5333 4396
    • Craft, Coffee, Tea, Fellowship, Fun
    • 10.30 – 11.30 am
    • 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month

 

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