October training 2011
Although the numbers at the training session were lower than usual those attending were rewarded with a very enthusiastic and interesting talk by Lisa from the Activate Church, which is situated in Melbourne Street just across Civic Square from the Ringwood office.
The Activate Church is only three years old and is affiliated with Australian Christian Churches. The aim of the Church is to work ,not only with those who go there with needs, but to work with other groups in the community who are also trying to break the poverty cycle. Their focus is on goodwill not “bible bashing”.
Once a month members of the congregation bring donations of food which is passed on to MCABI and for which MCABI is very grateful.
Among the activities run by the four Pastors and helpers is the “Food at the Vault” meal available every second Friday evening between 6- 7.30 p.m. The two course meal is aimed at developing social interaction as well as just eating. To this end the evening may have a theme or music.
At the end of November an Op Shop called “Stash at the Vault” is due to open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For one week each year the congregation goes out into the community to work on a project, such as creating a garden, and the Church collaborates with the police on the Council funded youth photograph program.
November training will be the last one for the year.
