Winter Recharge is definitely one of my favorite events every year! For those who have never been, it’s a Jesus-filled weekend away at Camp Howqua, offering one of the most relaxing yet rewarding experiences you can imagine. This year, we had the privilege of hearing Pastor Faye speak on “Showing Up—In All Seasons.” Her message...
To round out July, over 100 young adults from across Australia gathered at the Adventist Alpine Village in Jindabyne, NSW. Although there were only a small number of Victorians there, our very own Pr Josh Kross blessed us with messages over the long weekend. He covered topics such as identity, social media and discipleship, which...
On the 29th of June, over 80 people braved the gripping Gippsland cold and made their way to the Tonimbuk equestrian centre for an incredibly unique service. Pastor Brett Townend, the President of the South Queensland Conference presented a Gospel message, straight from the horse’s mouth. Throughout his message, he drew out object lessons from...
Expedition is often the highlight of the Pathfinder year, where Pathfinders from all across Victoria come together for a long weekend to practice and perfect their hiking skills. This year we returned to Fosterville in Victoria. Where the property owner Sheryl was incredibly excited to have the Pathfinders return after 10 years. This event offers...
The theme for the Youth Tent this year was “Heartbeat.” Our wonderful speaker, Avondale University Chaplain Priscilla Mariassouce, spent the weekend reminding us that Jesus is our heartbeat. He is the essential rhythm of our life, and we should get back to the heart of our relationship with Him. Thanks to the brilliant effort of...
Big Camp 2024 was an unforgettable experience for our High School division, filled with inspiration, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Pr Sean Tavai, who currently serves in Cairns, captivated us with his messages on Kingdom Kulture. He reminded us that our very breath is a testament to our inherent purpose and value in God’s eyes. Throughout...
The Juniors Shed was once again an unforgettable experience for our young campers. The theme, The Game Plan, aimed to connect juniors to God’s ultimate game plan for their lives. Guest speaker Simon Hutton, the Chaplaincy Coordinator for Adventist Schools Victoria, shared captivating Bible stories and sports illustrations that held the attention and inspired the...
What does it mean to “Live the Life” to the fullest? Is it living to the extreme, always chasing the next adrenaline rush? Is it making sure you have achieved all the goals you set for yourself, ticking off the to-do list for a successful life? Or is it making the world a better place?...
Saturday, the 25th of November 2023 saw Geelong church youth group “Aygee” host their first ever youth rally. It was a great representation, not only for the Youth in the west of Victoria, but for VicYouth as a whole. Featuring Wollongong youth pastor Beez, who presented a message on the prodigal son, and Melton Samoan...
Each Sabbath at Nhill Seventh-day Adventist Church, you’ll find kids laughing, playing and sharing games, and you’ll be invited to stay and share a meal with everyone. But only three years ago, the small country church was on the verge of closing. The church, located 80 km from the South Australia–Victorian border was struggling financially,...
