Introducing the Baptist World Aid 60/40 Challenge

Next year, Baptist World Aid is celebrating their 60th Anniversary and they have a new discipleship tool to help your church community build and strengthen habits of generosity, selflessness and love. It's called The 60/40 Challenge: a journey of 60 simple actions to end poverty across 40 days.

Baptist World Aid is passionate about equipping Australian Christians with the practical tools to “Be the Love that Ends Poverty”… and working together with you to help your support your community on this journey.

Will your church or community join the challenge? Click here for more information or register your interest today!

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2018 Verse of the Year

Did you know? According to YouVersion, the most used Bible App around the world, Australia's favourite bible verse in 2018 is Jeremiah 29:11.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

This was the most shared, bookmarked and highlighted verse by YouVersion community in Australia.

YouVersion's 2018 report also provides many interesting statistics about the use of the Bible in the past 12 months.

Click here to view the report.

Source: BUV News

2018 Verse of the Year

Did you know? According to YouVersion, the most used Bible App around the world, Australia's favourite bible verse in 2018 is Jeremiah 29:11.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

This was the most shared, bookmarked and highlighted verse by YouVersion community in Australia.

YouVersion's 2018 report also provides many interesting statistics about the use of the Bible in the past 12 months.

Click here to view the report.

Safe and affordable housing for asylum seekers

It is exciting to report new developments at the top and bottom of Central House, the nine-story building behind Collin Street Baptist Church (CSBC).  Adding to years of hospitality to people experiencing disadvantage, CSBC is now in partnership with Baptcare to offer housing on level 9 for asylum seekers at risk of homelessness.  Through this new partnership, CSBC is providing safe and affordable housing along with welcome and belonging — a chance for residents to volunteer at the Verandah Cafe

The basement floor of Central House, the Green Room, is now a productive indoor garden space with plants, fish and worms.  The recently formed neighbourhood enterprise, Planted Places, is committed to addressing social isolation by cultivating relationships with people, plants and place, with a particular focus on asylum seekers and refugees.  Through the work of demonstration and training in plant propagation and aquaponics, level one is now a space for learning, belonging and growing.

Safe and affordable housing for asylum seekers

It is exciting to report new developments at the top and bottom of Central House, the nine-story building behind Collin Street Baptist Church (CSBC).  Adding to years of hospitality to people experiencing disadvantage, CSBC is now in partnership with Baptcare to offer housing on level 9 for asylum seekers at risk of homelessness.  Through this new partnership, CSBC is providing safe and affordable housing along with welcome and belonging — a chance for residents to volunteer at the Verandah Cafe

The basement floor of Central House, the Green Room, is now a productive indoor garden space with plants, fish and worms.  The recently formed neighbourhood enterprise, Planted Places, is committed to addressing social isolation by cultivating relationships with people, plants and place, with a particular focus on asylum seekers and refugees.  Through the work of demonstration and training in plant propagation and aquaponics, level one is now a space for learning, belonging and growing.

Source: BUV News

Good news story from Global Interaction: A new born and a new life in Jesus.

 

The team in Massangulo, Mozambique has been walking alongside Mr Ju and Mrs Ti in the joys, challenges heartaches of life. Infant mortality is very high in Mozambique and last year Mrs Ti lost her baby after a traumatic and extended birth. This year, she fell pregnant again and was terrified about what the outcome could be. Recently the team celebrated with Mr Ju and Mrs Ti the safe arrival of a healthy baby boy. This is an answer to prayer and the team is so grateful to God.

When team members Scott and Bek visited the family, they were very encouraged to hear Mr Ju give God the credit for the safe birth of his child. They were also touched when he prayed for the safe arrival of their own baby, due in the following months. Scott and Bek are currently in Australia for Home Assignment and have heard the wonderful news that Mr Ju has expressed faith in Jesus and is keen to share this with others. Praise God! Pray that God will continue to be revealed in deeper ways to Mr Ju and his family.

Good news story from Global Interaction: A new born and a new life in Jesus.

 

The team in Massangulo, Mozambique has been walking alongside Mr Ju and Mrs Ti in the joys, challenges heartaches of life. Infant mortality is very high in Mozambique and last year Mrs Ti lost her baby after a traumatic and extended birth. This year, she fell pregnant again and was terrified about what the outcome could be. Recently the team celebrated with Mr Ju and Mrs Ti the safe arrival of a healthy baby boy. This is an answer to prayer and the team is so grateful to God.

When team members Scott and Bek visited the family, they were very encouraged to hear Mr Ju give God the credit for the safe birth of his child. They were also touched when he prayed for the safe arrival of their own baby, due in the following months. Scott and Bek are currently in Australia for Home Assignment and have heard the wonderful news that Mr Ju has expressed faith in Jesus and is keen to share this with others. Praise God! Pray that God will continue to be revealed in deeper ways to Mr Ju and his family.

Source: BUV News

A new born and a new life in Jesus

Good news story from Global Interaction: A new born and a new life in Jesus.

The team in Massangulo, Mozambique has been walking alongside Mr Ju and Mrs Ti in the joys, challenges heartaches of life. Infant mortality is very high in Mozambique and last year Mrs Ti lost her baby after a traumatic and extended birth. This year, she fell pregnant again and was terrified about what the outcome could be. Recently the team celebrated with Mr Ju and Mrs Ti the safe arrival of a healthy baby boy. This is an answer to prayer and the team is so grateful to God.

When team members Scott and Bek visited the family, they were very encouraged to hear Mr Ju give God the credit for the safe birth of his child. They were also touched when he prayed for the safe arrival of their own baby, due in the following months. Scott and Bek are currently in Australia for Home Assignment and have heard the wonderful news that Mr Ju has expressed faith in Jesus and is keen to share this with others. Praise God! Pray that God will continue to be revealed in deeper ways to Mr Ju and his family.

Source: BUV News