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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Feeling God’s love through community
Being a part of a church community was a strange concept for me. I started to come to COOL meetings when I first moved to Melbourne and a friend of mine asked me to join. After weeks of declining, I eventually gave it a shot partly because I felt bad for constantly turning his invitations down. But now I can honestly say I am so thankful God has lead me to such a beautiful group of people. My small COOL community is not made up of perfect people, but from them I can feel God’s grace and love shining through. I picked up my Bible for the first time in years and together we study the Words of God, pray and support each other through tough times. Joining a COOL was truly a blessing and I am thankful every day for the opportunity.
My Second Family
I came to Melbourne to pursue my study and joined COOL for the first time (ever). It’s crazy how this community has shaped and helped me grow in my journey with God. Their warm welcome and hospitality show me a glimpse of Jesus which makes me want to know more about Him.
Through this community, I have learned that it has never been about me. I was never brave enough to pray for others as being judged is one of my fears. However, they taught me how to listen without judgement, to serve and care for one another, and more importantly, they encourage me to strive and seek God daily. I have called them my second family ever since.
A Christ-Centred Community and a Christ-Loving Family
Having a Christ-centered community means that we have friends that help and support us in our growth of faith. They are our second family away from home. The essence of a community is to build each other up in Christ, according to His Word. Nobody is perfect, so we shouldn’t put our expectations in people, but only keep our eyes towards His abounding grace.
We have to shift our focus from ‘what do I get from this community?’ to ‘what can I give to this community?’. That way, we don’t focus on ourselves, but we can see others and treat others with love. Even though it’s not perfect, and it may not be the same for everyone, one thing that we can expect when we join a Christ-centered community, essentially, is to have a Christ-loving family.
By joining a community, we will love and feel loved, as Jesus has loved us. And most importantly, our faith will be anchored more strongly in Him.
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.