Our Vision:
Declare Jesus
Develop Disciples
Glorify God
Our Vision:
Declare Jesus
Develop Disciples
Glorify God
Our Vision:
Declare Jesus
Develop Disciples
Glorify God

Welcome to Torquay Christian Fellowship

Torquay Christian Fellowship is a member congregation of the Baptist Union of Victoria (BUV). People of all ages are important to us. Families, Children and Teens make up a significant part of the fellowship and we welcome everyone to ‘Come as you are’.

COVID-19

As part of our ongoing response to COVID-19, we would like to advise you that the Torquay Christian Fellowship Leadership Team has decided to suspend Sunday Services until further notice.

We would like to thank you for your understanding during this extraordinary time for all of us, and we encourage you to keep in contact via the TCF FB page/text/phone until Sunday Services resume.

We take courage from the fact that these events have not caught our God by surprise, and we firmly believe that what the enemy intends for harm, He will use for good. (Romans 8:28).
Blessings,

Rev. Danny McDowell and the Torquay Christian Fellowship Leadership Team.

Our office will remain open Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm

Our Weekly Bulletins

5 April 2020: How will I treat The King?

5 April 2020 Bulletin

Sunday Service

10am - 11:30am on Sundays

2 Pimelea Way (off 25 Grossmans Rd), Torquay VIC 3228

Wheelchair / pram access is available

What's On

Our programs for children and youth take place during the Sunday Message.

Children

During school term time we offer a program of creativity and learning during part of the Sunday morning service. This is made available for ages 3 to Grade 6.

High School Youth

Most weeks the High School age youth are able to spend time during the morning service in a small group setting with our Youth leaders exploring faith with a particular focus on the questions and interests of teens.

Babies

Families with small children are welcome. A cry room is available if needed. Pram access is available.

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Unprecedented Love

Dear Baptist family,

During these unprecedented times that we are facing, we, as followers of Christ, are called to remember the unprecedented love that God has shown and continues to show us every day. As Easter draws near, we especially think of the enormous sacrifice that God made for us.

We have developed a 5-part devotion series that will be distributed each Friday until Easter and will conclude on Easter Sunday. For some you may choose to use this as a starting point, or a resource. Others of you will hopefully find it a small drop of inspiration in your day.

As you use this devotion series to reflect on God's unprecedented love, please continue to show love in and to your community, especially by praying for those most vulnerable, those who are in isolation, those who are marginalised, our healthcare workers and for our leaders.

As countries are shutting their doors, let’s open our hearts. Together, we can face this unprecedented time with #unprecedentedlove. Please share your #unprecedentedlove in action either via comms@buv.com.au or on socials and we'll share with the rest of our BUV family.

We hope you enjoy Part 1 of this 5-part Unprecendented Love devotion series below and we look forward to bringing you Part 2 next Friday.

Baptist Union of Victoria

* Please see note at bottom of email re BUV Support Hub and staff working arrangements for Friday 20th March and beyond.

Devotion Part 1

Unprecedented Love for Unprecedented Times

by Rev Jonathan Stark

“Would you like some toilet paper?” asked the young neighbour who had just pressed the doorbell. “We have enough and thought you might need some.”

A little kindness speaks volumes. Moments of unexpected love in times like these stay with us forever. But to be completely honest, it’s not easy to show unprecedented love. When there’s a crisis, it’s easier to stop caring for others because our own needs aren’t being met.

Like U.S. man Matt Colvin, who bought 18,000 bottles of hand sanitiser from stores across the state of Tennessee, we tend towards wanting what is best for us even if causes others to suffer. When Colvin then tried to sell the bottles at inflated prices, he experienced a huge backlash from the public and he had second thoughts. He decided to give the bottles away to a church to distribute instead. It took Colvin a while, but he got there eventually! It’s hard to love in unprecedented times.

But Jesus did. He demonstrated breathtaking love in the most hostile of times. He chose to love. He wasn’t tricked into dying, nor was he forced into it. He chose the cross. Though it would mean pain, humiliation and complete separation from God, Jesus chose the cross. There is nothing that demonstrates God’s love more powerfully than the cross. His love was unprecedented.

As Easter approaches we have an unprecedented opportunity to show unprecedented love to those around us. How was it that Jesus didn’t let all of the obstacles to the cross stop him from showing love? What kept him going? One possible answer to this question is found in Luke 9:51, where we learn that, “Jesus resolutely set his face towards Jerusalem.”

It seems that he made a decision to love and was determined to keep to going in the direction of Jerusalem where he would be crucified.

Have you made a decision to turn your face towards others in this unprecedented time with unprecedented love? Yes, there are challenges. And yes, it’s hard. But let’s choose to love like Jesus. He chose to love. Talk to your family and friends about your resolution.

And as we head towards Easter, let’s commit to finding unexpected ways to show unprecedented love in these unprecedented times.

God Bless,

Jonathan

If you are self isolating or your church has suspended its gatherings, many of our Baptist churches are already live streaming their Sunday services. Here are their links :

· NewHope Baptist Church - newhope.net.au/teaching
· Crossway Baptist Church - www.crossway.org.au/campuses/online-campus/
· One Hope Baptist Church – www.onehope.org.au/watch-and-listen/
· Syndal Baptist Church - www.sb.org.au/watch
· Bendigo Baptist Church - www.bendigobaptist.org.au/sermons
· Follow Baptist Church - follow.church/media
· You can also encourage people to listen to church podcasts:
· NewHope Apple Podcasts or NewHope Spotify
· Check other churches websites for podcasts
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Please note: Due to Covid-19, all BUV Support Hub staff will be working from home or remote environments on Friday 20th March 2020 in preparation for a transition to remote work from Wednesday 25th March. Despite the BUV Support Hub being closed from Wednesday 25th March until further notice, all services will be available and staff will be working as usual by email, phone and when appropriate, in person at meetings or gatherings. Calls and emails to the BUV will be forwarded to appropriate team members who will respond as soon as possible. We value your patience as we work hard to provide you with our high level of support and service whilst also implementing appropriate health and safety measures for our staff. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

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Our Vision:

Declare Jesus

Develop Disciples

Glorify God

Our Vision:

Declare Jesus

Develop Disciples

Glorify God

Our Vision:

Declare Jesus

Develop Disciples

Glorify God

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What's On

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Lessons from The Upper Room – Relationships

Lessons from the Upper Room – Heaven

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