Monthly Archives: December 2018

Baptist

First Chin Church in Australia

The Victorian Chin Baptist Church (VCBC) was established on 23rd March 2003 by 13 Chin refugees with the support of Rev Darrell Mckerlie from Mooroolbark Baptist Church. Initial church services were held at Mooroolbark Baptist Church but as the ministry and congregation grew, neighbouring churches and schools were used for extra services and events. 

On Sunday 2nd December, we celebrated the opening ceremony of VCBC – the first Chin Baptist church building in Australia and largest non-English speaking Church in the BUV. Over 1,500 Chin church representatives from around the country came together to praise God for his provision and shared stories of the community working together.

Source: BUV News

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Donations Needed for Baptcare Sanctuary Foodbank

Donations Needed for Baptcare Sanctuary Foodbank

Baptcare Sanctuary provides transitional accommodation in Melbourne and supporting services for homeless people (click here to access BUV’s affordable housing resources) seeking asylum while waiting for the outcome of their application for a Protection visa or Humanitarian claim.

Since 2008, Sanctuary has provided housing and supported more than 400 vulnerable asylum seekers who have been forced to flee their homeland under the threat of persecution.

Sanctuary also runs a Foodbank that, in partnership with Second Bite, Oz Harvest and the Vic Foodbank, provides food for over 50,000 meals per year  – these organisations close over the Christmas period so donations will be greatly appreciated. You can support this vital ministry by asking your church or community to donate non-perishable goods and drop them off at the BUV office by Friday, 14th December.

Helpful items include:

  • Tinned and unflavoured tuna
  • olive oil
  • instant coffee
  • black tea bags
  • honey
  • tinned coconut milk
  • tinned or dried chick peas
  • tinned or dried lentils
  • tinned or dried kidney beans
  • Basmati rice (not jasmine or short grain)
  • small minced garlic
  • small minced ginger
  • long life milk
  • disposable razors
  • shaving cream
  • deodorant
  • sanitary pads
Baptist

Donations Needed for Baptcare Sanctuary Foodbank

Donations Needed for Baptcare Sanctuary Foodbank

Baptcare Sanctuary provides transitional accommodation in Melbourne and supporting services for homeless people (click here to access BUV’s affordable housing resources) seeking asylum while waiting for the outcome of their application for a Protection visa or Humanitarian claim.

Since 2008, Sanctuary has provided housing and supported more than 400 vulnerable asylum seekers who have been forced to flee their homeland under the threat of persecution.

Sanctuary also runs a Foodbank that, in partnership with Second Bite, Oz Harvest and the Vic Foodbank, provides food for over 50,000 meals per year  – these organisations close over the Christmas period so donations will be greatly appreciated. You can support this vital ministry by asking your church or community to donate non-perishable goods and drop them off at the BUV office by Friday, 14th December.

Helpful items include tinned and unflavoured tuna, olive oil, instant coffee, black tea bags, honey, tinned coconut milk, tinned or dried chick peas, tinned or dried lentils, tinned or dried kidney beans, Basmati rice (not jasmine or short grain), small minced garlic, small minced ginger, long life milk, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, sanitary pads.

Source: BUV News