Category Archives: Church

Report on Oikos Get Together

On Sunday 27th March Di and I held our first Oikos get together for people interested in simple church and house church in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Oikos is a non-denominational house church encouragement network which has now been ministering for … Continue reading Continue reading

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Vale Jim and Mavis Dow

Jim and Mavis Dow have been synonymous with Williamstown Baptist since 1968. Their daughter, Pam, married Denis Merrett, the church organist,  in the old building in Cecil Street on 24th December 1966. Denis and Pam were youth leaders and Malcolm Dow succeeded … Continue reading Continue reading

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More about Ray’s journey

After many months of problems it is great to be able to post some news from Beth Tephillah. In March 2009 we shared the great news that Ray had accepted Jesus. We had the great joy of witnessing his baptism … Continue reading Continue reading

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Tassie trip

We have just returned from a 9-day trip to Tasmania with Funtastic Christian Tours. A really well organised tour, taking in sights from Launceston to Freycinet National Park, Richmond, Bothwell, Mt Field National Park and Hobart. Kerry, the coach captain, … Continue reading Continue reading

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News for rejoicing

Our KYB study of Psalms of mercy and hope reminds us, “It is good to praise the LORD” (Psalm 92:1) and, “declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples.” (Psalm 95:3). There are some good things … Continue reading Continue reading

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Christmas and New Year at Beth Tephillah

We had a great celebration on Christmas Day, worshipping the King. The birth of Jesus was both a beginning and an end. Then 13 gathered for Christmas lunch. We will continue on Friday evening with the usual 6 pm meal … Continue reading Continue reading

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What we believe at Willy Baps

I’ve just put up a page on the church site about what we believe at Williamstown Baptist Church. I’m pretty sure I will get flack, or at least some questions, about some of it. Have a look – it’s at … Continue reading Continue reading

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A Vision for the Church

On Tuesday night, while ministering to someone, I had a vision which was partly related to that person’s situation, but I also knew that it was also for me and the church at large. So I’ll describe it and leave … Continue reading Continue reading

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Einstein and the Church

Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting results.”
As we embark into this new year it would serve us well to keep this in mind as we plan our events and programs.

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