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...
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,...
Youth Rally is an opportunity to gather with young people from across the state in worship and community. This year, we met at Gilson College in the west over 6–8 October. It was the first major youth rally to be hosted in the west (that anyone can remember; do fact check us if you’ve got...
Over September 15–17, many of our Victorian ministers and their families spent the weekend at Camp Howqua to connect, be refreshed, and take some time away from their regular work. On the Sabbath afternoon, the teens had the chance to go on a 4WD-ing adventure in the Howqua hills. Phil Hyland shares, “We had magnificent...
We had a fantastic time at Shred It this July with over 110 young adults from around Australia – our largest one ever! 🙏 Shred It is led by the youth directors from South New South Wales and Victoria. Each year, young adults from all corners of the Australia make their way to the Adventist Alpine...
