Milestones
Milestones A brand new building for Bargara David Loder, QB General Superintendent, officially opened the new sanctuary (auditorium) at Coral Coast Christian Church, 596 Windermere Road, Bargara, on Sunday 3 February 2013.
The Coral Coast Christian Church was formed in November of 1995 by a group of approximately 25 believers who met each Sunday at the Bargara State School. Within a couple of years, the church signed a contract to purchase 3.5 ha in the Bargara area. The land was secured for $125,000 and with all council requirements met,
Willara House turns 50 Willara House, located next to the City Tabernacle Baptist Church in Brisbane’s CBD, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Willara House provides accommodation for up to 21 young women in a homely, caring and Christian environment. The hospitable nature of the facility establishes warm friendships and is a great choice for women who need to live in Brisbane for work or study. Originally the City Tabernacle Baptist manse, the premises were sold by the church in 1916 and it remained a residential house until 1963, at which time it was repurchased by the church. After extensive renovations in 1990, the building was dedicated once again as accommodation for young ladies.
Dedication Service Invitation You are invited to attend a Dedication Service to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Willara House and to join us for lunch afterwards. 17 March 2013 - 10.30am
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City Tabernacle Baptist Church 163 Wickham Tce, Brisbane RSVP: Church office Ph (07) 3831 1613 office@citytabernacle.com.au
the church took possession of the land at the end of 1997. In time, the church membership increased to 60 believers and by early 2000, arrangements were made to build a church building on the property. The congregation moved into its new home in September 2000 and over time has become a positive influence in the area. The church conducted the very first Coral Coast Community Carols in December of that year and this event, a highlight in the community’s calendar, has continued most years since. By the end of 2009, the church family had repaid its BapLink loan for the land and building and began to realise its need for more space. In June 2012, construction of a new building commenced. The new sanctuary (auditorium) can now seat 240 people and the old church building is being utilised as a church hall. The first worship service was held on Sunday 2 December 2012 ahead of the official opening this month. Pastor Brian Robertson said: ‘With our new facilities, our ministries within the church and community are now more than adequately catered for. We can continue to be a positive influence in the Bargara area, which is set to boom in residential growth within the next decade.’ The Church’s ministries include Worship services, Creche, ‘Bubs-nkids’ ministry, Sunday School, Kid’s Friday Club and Youth Groups. Pastor Robertson believes that the church will be able to facilitate much-needed teaching modules, e.g. marriage enrichment, parenting and financial ministries. The church would like to express its gratitude to Baplink who, over the years, has generously and kindly loaned monies for the purchase of land and building projects.