Ministries
Click on the links below to find out more about what we do in our community
Bridge Family Centre - RnR - Recovery and Reconciliation
Headed by our phsycologist and social worker Maria Knipe this centre seeks to assist families as they go through tough times with a member addicted to alcohol, drugs, gambling or anything else.
In addition to the provision of support groups we seek to work with each family individually to support and strengthen them and advocate for them through the complex world of addiction recovery.
We have begun one support group at Bonnells Bay and hope to have Newcastle and Belmont groups opperational by 2nd term 2008.
Support Groups:
Bonnells Bay - Tuesday nights at 7:00pm
Newcastle - TBA
Belmont/Eastlakes - TBA
Northlakes - TBA
Central Coast - TBA
Families form the backbone of our society. They are often the first line of support, providing emotional, social, financial and other assistance when needed and adding purpose, value and meaning to life.
This group can help you deal with the confusion and difficulties brought on by drug and alcohol misuse or addiction in families. It can also help you improve your relationships with your family
Contact Maria Knipe for more information on 02 4973 1735
Community Care
Each Week a team of volunteers go into our local nursing home to talk with residents and to care for them. A great way of doing this has been to assist residents who want to provide morning tea for thier friends who are bed-ridden. We organise cakes and buns. help prepare it all and then assist them in delivering it to the rooms. Its great fun and lots of butter and cream go a long way! We also take the time once a month to share in worship with the residents of the Nursing home. A privilege we enjoy.
Family Store
Our presence in the middle of Morisset is our Family Store. Our dedicated team of over 25 volunteers spend thier days sorting, pricing and selling second hand goods and clothes.
The most impressive aspect of our ministry in the store is not the money raised to support the other ministries of the church, but rather the ministry the shop has in itself as a place to chat, to meet and find words of comfort, information and encouragement.
If you are in Morisset visit our shop, its underneath the "Ray White" real estate agent on the main street of town.
Of course if you want to volunteer to join this fantastic team then please email us...
Hotel Ministry
This is a ministry unique to the Salvation Army. A team of volunteers spends thier friday nights travelling to our local pubs and clubs distributing the WarCry magazine as well as "Kidzone".
We have many friends who we see pretty much every week and its good to catch up and care for people.
Its the ultimate "pub-crawl with no beer" :)
Personal Growth
Personal Growth ministries is an important part of our church. Through the support, encouragement and knowledge contained in these courses we see lives changed, marriages healed, people mature in wisdom and strength, and families flourish.
Peter Davy is God's servant leader of this ministry, if you have any questions please call him on 0417 008 215.
Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy lifestyle is an eight week course written specifically to meet the need we have in western society to control our eating and exercise schedules. The course teaches the knowledge needed to gain and maintain a healthy lifestyle from the bible. There is also a support group that meets weekly for exercise, fun and food.
If you are struggling with energy levels, if you are unsure of what is healthy and what isnt, if you want to join a bunch of like minded people establishing a healthy lifestyle for themselves then please give us a call on 0407 008 215. The eight week courses run twice a year but the support group runs year round.
Hey Dad
Improve relationships with your family - Build a Better Future for your Children - Gain new skills in a changing world
Hey Dad is an 8 week program that has seen countless families find new direction and strength. Starting Tuesday 8th August From 7pm to 9pm
Register your interest TODAY at info@bonnellsbaysalvos.com.au
Registrations close 8th August.
Woman 2 Woman
Improve how you see yourself - improve your relationships with family and friends - get new power for handling life
This is a brilliant course that has brought insight, inspiration and power to the lives of women in our region for many years... This course could be your time to step up and engage with life in a new and powerful way.
Details: Cost$25 - Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm each Tuesday - Duration: 10 weeks from 18th July
Register with Justine Maggs on 0421 850 886 or info@bonnellsbaysalvos.com.au
Self Awareness
Self-awareness is an open group that meets at 7:30pm each monday night of the school term. Anyone can join at any time and everyone is welcome.
Topics, include anger-management, grief and loss, self-esteem, shame, relationships, marriages, parenting and many other life-skills essential for successful living today.
If you are interested then just turn up, or if you would like to know more then call facilitator Peter Davy on 0407 008 215
Counselling
In addition to his work in coordinating the Personal Growth courses and support groups, Peter Davy is a qualified counsellor who is available for appointments throughout the week. Fees are extremely reasonable. However, assistance is available.
Please feel free to talk to Peter on 0407 008 215
Playtime
Prayer Team
Wednesday Morning Prayer Team
This team meets every Wednesday morning at 7.30am to pray for our church and our community.Come and enjoy the fellowship and prayers. If you have any prayers that you need please contact Peter Davy(click to email) Your flesh and your heart may fail. But, remember….I am the strength of your heart and your destiny forever! - Psalm 73:26
Street Ministry
This team of dedicated lay-pastors is committed to taking thier job to the streets. The term "street ministry" used to be a label for "money collection on the street". While this is still an element of the ministry (they still have a box for donations) the focus is primarily on meeting the needs of people, either spiritually, emotionally, or physically if possible. We help with referrals to other services and programs, we set up interviews and counselling sessions and we lend a listening ear to the problems facing the people of our community.
Welfare Assistance
If you find yourself in need due to emergency circumstances then we may be able to help you.
Our volunteers are available between 1pm and 3pm each wednesday. If you live in our local area. (Morisset-Bonnellsbay Peninsula, Wyee Pt, Wyee, Cooranbong, Martinsville, Dora Creek, Wangi Wangi, Balmoral), you may be eligible for food, groceries, energy, phone or water bill assistance. Please call us on 02 4973 1735.
No appointment is necessary. However, you need to bring ID, Proof of Income and receipts/statements showing how you have spent 75% of your income during the current pay period.
Women Connect
Women connect brings the community of women in the church together as one.
In doing this we believe God will enable us to:
- Reach out to others in order to grow our community;
- Intentionally place value on women; and
- Build cross-generational relationships, learning from each other and encouraging one another on our journeys.
This is not ‘another ministry’; but an opportunity for the various ministries of women to take the time to connect. To come together to build relationships: women teaching women, and women encouraging women. Each of us has something to give and can make a difference in the life of others. Women Connect is about connecting with each other, women from all ministries within the church (Home Churches, PGM Groups, Playtime, Shine, Family Store etc) have the opportunity to come together, share a meal, encourage others and be encouraged. connecting with our community and connecting with God. If you have any questions, please email us or speak to Rebecca Inglis, Kym Dow or Alison Reid.
Recovery
The Salvation Army Bonnells Bay is heavily involved in Recovery Programs. Much of the way God intended for us to live has been blackened, and recovery is our general term to describe the way in which God works in our lives through the Holy Spirit to restore our souls, our relationships, our families, and many other things. In the ministries section of this site you will find information about the various ministries dealing with Broader issues of Recovery but this page is for those who are seeking assistance and counsel in dealing with Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling addiction. In time we will have information on this page regarding local AA, NA and GA groups as well as support groups and such. We also have a great working relationship with the Salvation Army's Lake Macquarie Recovery Centre at Morisset and would like to provide a way in which former clients can maintain a link with our church from wherever they find themselves. If you are a former participant in the bridge program please send us an Email
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