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On Boxing Day 2024, attendees rolled in from all around Australia, others hailing from far-away Europe, all excitedly joining in for the Made Whole 360° Conference. The program was kick-started with an artisan sourdough workshop for those eager to learn this age-old skill. Outdoors, a wood-fired pizza oven project beckoned those who preferred to get their hands dirty in other ways. Before anyone could get bored, another workshop in the greenhouse invited those wishing to learn secrets of working with…

A short seminar was held in Melbourne, at Maranatha Church, from the 4th to the 11th of January, 2025. The subject matter was on Daniel and Revelation, with the title, “Prophecy Essentials.” The seminar covered an outline of Daniel and Revelation. Students were provided with resources and lecture notes, in printed and electronic form. They also received copies of new reprints of the books The Sanctuary and the 2300 Days, and The Commandment to Restore and to Build Jerusalem, both…

On Sabbath, November 9, 2024, our church family witnessed a moment of spiritual joy and commitment as Lance and Marj Smith were baptised into our church. The special event took place on a Sabbath day, adding an extra layer of significance to this sacred occasion. The day began with a heartfelt program at the church in the morning, setting the tone for the celebrations to come. The brethren shared hymns and prayers.In the afternoon, the baptismal program was divided into…

Originally constructed in 1972 with volunteer labour, the Keilor Park Church sanctuary was showing signs of wear. Additions had been made to the rear of the building since first constructed, but over time, the complex was shown to be inadequate for the number of people who attended. More and more maintenance items were identified, and several years ago, cracks started appearing in the structure. At first, it was thought that the building could be repaired. However, the foundation around the…

Arnold MatthiesNovember 6, 1931 – May 6, 2024 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15. On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 2pm, family, friends, and the church family gathered at Bunurong Cemetery to celebrate the life of Brother Arnold Matthies. The ceremony was to remember Brother Arnold who, in his later years, found his way back to the Lord and surrendered his heart completely to Him. A student from Hebron Missionary College…

Harold Craig CunninghamDecember 3, 1962 – November 26, 2023 Born in a Melbourne hospital, and growing up in Laverton, Craig was a Victorian through and through. He and his older brother Scott spent a lot of time in the backyard in simple pleasures, at one time playing cricket with a piece of fence timber. When a family moved in next door, many days were spent over there playing with Julie and Sandra. Dad was a shift worker, and mum was…

Updated for 2024 – The following is a condensed version of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan approved by the AUC Council. Church and department officers can obtain a full copy by emailing our office. Theme “Uplifting Jesus, Serving People, Proclaiming Truth” Rationale “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am…

“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 Victoria has recently been the backdrop for three beautiful weddings. Skopje – Macedonia has been the backdrop for one beautiful wedding, as well, for one of our Victorian sisters. And in Western Australia, another new couple also shared their vows. Each of them marked the beginning of a new chapter filled with love, commitment, and the…

From March 29 to April 1 this year, the Victorian Easter camp took on a refreshing new format. Traditionally held at a hired venue, this year’s camp was hosted at Maranatha Church, blending the aspects of a camp and seminar to create a unique experience. The camp theme was “Navigating Modern Challenges With Faith and Leadership.” The camp commenced on Friday evening with a delicious dinner, followed by a thought-provoking presentation on “Faith in Today’s World.” This set the tone…

Martha Barat’s Birthday “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35. “We are in a world where hearts need human sympathy; and God has given us benevolence, that we may realize this need, and be kind and charitable to all with whom we come in contact.” Bible Echo, December 1, 1886. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the June 2, church friends and family gathered to celebrate Sister Martha’s birthday, but this year’s celebration was unlike any…

“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:16 The joy and blessings of dedicating children to the Lord were beautifully exemplified recently in Melbourne, Victoria, with the dedication of two precious children. Luca Tomoiaga – Luca was dedicated to the Lord on February 10, 2024 at age 4 months. The ceremony was a touching moment, filled with a heartfelt…

We are thrilled to share the completion of our recent missionary work in the Philippines. With immense gratitude, we have successfully delivered around 10 boxes filled with personalised shoes, t-shirts, books and devotionals, pencil cases, pens, Australian souvenirs, and socks for our school-aged and kindergarten children—benefiting over 150 children. Additionally, we were able to provide numerous clothes for families and friends from the church. We thank the Lord for His provision and for inspiring the church and our generous donors…