COMMUNITY OF LOVE (COOL)
COOL is a place for having Worship, Fellowship and Discipleship as a community. We encourage our members to study the Bible and grow in intimacy with God through prayer, praise, and worship. In COOL every member can experience warm fellowship with fellow believers through loving friendship and caring. COOL is also a place to develop and multiply God-given talents for ministry in God's Kingdom; to reach out and bring others to experience true life in Jesus Christ.
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When COOL Becomes More than Just Social Gathering
I came to know God recently through my experience of Him at one of BIC’s Sunday services. I was first overwhelmed because I didn’t know what it was, and the actual meaning behind it. I didn’t know what I should do next. Responding God’s calling wasn’t an easy journey, with many around me questioning my experience and new-found faith. At first, I didn’t know what to expect in COOL, where I thought it was nothing but a social gathering. After joining it, I felt really supported in ways that weren’t imaginable. I realized how the diverse background that each of us bring, complements each other’s spiritual journey. Throughout the six months of joining, I am very grateful for the family in Christ that I’m with right now, and hope to have stronger bonds through the journey ahead.
The Importance of Being in a Community
I am blessed and grateful to be a part of COOL Bethel. Since I joined the community in 2018, I have learned a lot of things especially on how to serve one another. Back then, I was a shy and passive person that was reluctant to join any community. However, one of my friends in university somehow invited me to join a COOL in BIC. At first, I wanted to come along just to fill in my spare time.
But, as time went by, I felt more comfortable with all the other members and decided to stay. Slowly but consistently, they started to encourage me to serve; started with praying and sharing about God’s goodness. To be honest, it was really hard for me to share my experience with God in front of a lot of people, but my shepherds and cool members never stop encouraging me and giving me the motivation to serve one another according to the word of God.
For me, planted in the right community is very important for our spiritual journey because God sent us to spread the Gospel, serve, and love one another.
Reminding each Other of the Love and Grace of God
As an international student with no family members around, COOL Cana is what I would call as my second family here – who offers me comfort and where I have the opportunity to meet various types of people and learn from one another. Not only in terms of the social aspect, but COOL is also where I could study and share the Word of God. It is beautiful to have people who support me constantly and continually remind each other of the love and grace of God. Overall, COOL has been an integral part of my journey as a Christian, which has fostered my growth in both my social and spiritual life. I am so grateful for this family.
BETHANY FAMILY FELLOWSHIP (BFF)
Family is a column for a church. A strong church consists of a strong family, which builds a strong community.
The purpose of this ministry is to build a strong Christian family according to God’s purpose and plan and to train and equip families into the backbone of BIC Melbourne various ministries.
We are sure that a strong family will impact the community for the kingdom of God.
WOMEN OF IMPACT COMMUNITY (WOIC)
Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM via Zoom Meeting.
Impacting and bringing more women to the Kingdom of God.
Please contact us for more information.
Vision
Likewise teach the older woman to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to live their husband and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. (NIV) - Titus 2:3-5
What is it?
180° is a group of compassionate Christian youth, striving to RAISE-UP, REACH-OUT, and MAKE an IMPACT on surrounding Melbourne Communities, with God’s Kingdom ministries
Romans 12:2 - 'Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.'
Our visions are to
RAISE UP
disciples
REACH OUT
to unbelievers
IMPACT
communities with Kingdom of God ministries
Isaiah 61:1-3 - 'The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me to bring good news to the humble and afflicted; He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted, To proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives And freedom to prisoners, To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance and retribution of our God, To comfort all who mourn, To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following: To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning], The oil of joy instead of mourning, The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God], The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.'
Schedule Time
Sunday Service & Gathering
Every Sunday 8:45 AM, in the
Multi-Purpose room at church
COOL (Community of Love)
Every Friday night
(Due to COVID-19 Our Sunday Service is currently held online through Youtube Channel BIC Next Gen at 11:00 AM and our COOL runs through ZOOM every Friday)
What is it?
Hi! So happy that you’re here! We are NEXT GEN!
We are the young adult and young professionals, English-speaking congregation in BIC Melbourne. We share a vision to build and strengthen our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and grow together as a spiritual family.
We seek after God’s heart and prepare to equip each individual to be the salt and the light that Christ has called us to be as we all walk in faith and obedience.
If you are in university or if you are working full time, or both, we would love to welcome you to our NEXT GEN family. Whether you’re new to christianity, been a christian for a while or even if don’t know much at all, but you’re looking for a community we would love for you to join us.
Schedule Time
Sunday Service & Gathering
Every Sunday 11:00 AM, in the
Multi-Purpose room at church
COOL (Community of Love)
Every Friday night
(Due to COVID-19 Our Sunday Service is currently held online through Youtube Channel BIC Next Gen at 11AM and our COOL runs through ZOOM every Friday)
THE CHANNEL (YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FELLOWSHIP)
The Channel is a community of young professionals seeking to become the channel of blessings in the marketplace. We aim to bring impact and expand God's kingdom through our calling.
Who we are?
Community of young professionals seeking to become the channel of blessing in the marketplace.
Our Mission
We see the marketplace as our mission field and seek to expand God’s kingdom in this domain. Our ministry aims to raise up young professionals who understand their God-given calling and equip them with kingdom mindset and lifestyle to bring the kingdom gospel and impact.
What do we do?
We run workshops with experienced speakers who walk the talk and a fellowship where we grow together as young professionals who serve Lord Jesus in the marketplace.