COMMUNITIES

One thing that I prayed for before I came to Melbourne in 2016 was to find a community where I can make new friends and grow spiritually. I praised God that I found COOL Eden where I met the people who I can consider as my second family now ? In COOL, we not only come for weekly gatherings but also to share our life with the people there too.

The most memorable thing within 4 years in Eden was seeing how much the members care for each other. After I graduated, I was having a hard time finding a job that eventually made me feel down and discouraged for some time. During COOL meetings I often shared my struggles about the job search and how it had affected my relationship with God. I was glad that I was surrounded by people who cared for me; they tirelessly listened to all my ups and downs, reminded me about God’s truth, and prayed for me as well. I truly hope that everyone can find COOL as a safe space where they can be themselves where they can support and encourage one another.

Zion feels like a second family to me; I can share happy news with them, but also discuss difficult issues and be open about my vulnerabilities. I used to be a passive Christian whose purpose of going to church was to take my share of the sermon and go home. Through Zion, I was reminded that being a part of the body of Christ means being an ever-growing disciple with a serving heart. They nudged me in that direction by introducing me to KOM, compelled me to serve in church, and guided me in learning deeper about salvation and holiness. I’m grateful that our friendship is beyond skin-deep, and that they can help hold me accountable for my spiritual commitments. Moreover, having fellowship with them always encourages me to pursue God’s heart no matter the season of my spiritual life. Needless to say, I’m very blessed to have met Zion.

I joined BIC in mid-2019 when I started my university at Melbourne. Before coming to Melbourne, I looked into the churches available around me and stumbled upon BIC. As soon as I came into BIC’s Sunday Service, I was interested and captivated by the delivery and explanation of solid doctrines from the Scriptures and immediately searched for more.

I was introduced to my current COOL shepherd on my first day and started participating in COOL since then. Through COOL, I learned heaps of new things such as being a part of the body of Christ, developing a godly motivation and spreading God’s characteristics from the inside out. Overall, COOL leads me to become a better individual in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life.