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Sunday mornings during school termsDuring the Sunday morning services kids are invited to participate in our Kids Church program, where they will delve into the Bible, have a chat, participate in activities, and play games.Children begin church in the main auditorium with their families. After the first few songs, there is usually a Kids Talk and all the kids are invited to come up the front and participate. From there, they head into the hall (next door to the auditorium)…

7pm-9pm Fridays Between the games we play, the music we sing, the places we go and the things we learn about God, the core of Innova Youth to our young people are the friendships and sense of family that they encounter. Each week we meet with the common goal of having fun, playing games and discussing issues facing teenagers today from a Biblical standpoint. Some of the Friday night activities include laser tag, bonfires, pool trips and even weekend-long camps!…

10-11:30am Thursdays during school term Each week at DVBC, children aged new-born to five-years-old play, sing, snack and create crafts together while their big people connect, chat and share a cuppa. Friendships are developed, senses are explored and creativity is encouraged. Sessions mainly involve free play, depending on the ages and interests of the children. Each family brings their own morning tea, with coffee and tea provided for carers. We often finish the session with a story and a song…

We believe tennis is for everyone whether you’ve played all your life, have been a dedicated armchair participant, or don’t yet know your ace from your advantage. Whatever your age, ability or experience, we welcome you to join us at one of our social sessions (Monday mornings, Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons) or competition matches (Monday – mixed doubles; Thursday nights – men). Coaching is available (either private or in a group) for children and adults through our coach, Nathan…

Times varyThe motivation for our men’s ministry is to enable men to be sharpened and transformed into what God wants them to be. We have an amazing and diverse cross-section of men in our church, ranging from older men with a wealth of wisdom and experience to younger guys with an incredible passion and fire for the Lord.Men struggle to talk at the best of times, let alone when things get tough. Men’s ministry is a way for us to…

Times varyWomen in Focus encourages fellowship and faith amongst women in our church and the wider community.At each Women in Focus event, women enjoy fellowship, share food and are inspired by the experiences of others. Guest speakers candidly share their personal faith journeys and discuss their work with Christian or community-aid organisations.Supporting and encouraging women underpins everything the Women in Focus team does, from providing ‘Pamper Packs’ for women at times of emotional or spiritual need, to staging guest speaker events,…

6.45pm Wednesdays during school terms An interdenominational organisation, Girls’ Brigade gives girls the opportunity to grow mentally and spiritually in a safe and welcoming environment. There are opportunities in the weekly program to develop friendships, participate in new activities, earn badges, and develop teamwork and leadership skills. Throughout the course of the year members work to obtain different levels of achievements in four areas or themes, for example cooking or travel. DVBC hosts four Girls’ Brigade groups each Wednesday night:…

Thursday evenings Providing young people with a mix of fun, adventure and challenge, Boys Brigade mentors and empowers each member to reach for their potential, building their resilience and enabling them to find their place in leading and impacting their world today and into the future. Boys’ Brigade provides a range of Christian-based activities and challenges, a structured program of achievements, Christian fellowship and guidance, and a sense of belonging to a local and worldwide group. The boys will be…

9.30am-12pm Wednesdays At this fun and creative craft group you can learn new techniques or master old ones under the leadership of a skilled and experienced crafter. Offering tuition in sewing, knitting and embroidery, we meet each week in the church hall, encouraging and inspiring each other to create beautiful (and useful) handcrafted pieces. Participants are grouped by common interest and may choose to work on a pre-arranged craft or bring their own project. We warmly invite you to join…

First Wednesday of the monthDVBC Friendship & Fellowship Group aims to create meaningful connections and develop strong relationships in a safe and comfortable environment.Through food, conversation, friendship and fun we hope everyone who joins us will feel welcomed, accepted and encouraged by the time we spend together.To ensure things stay interesting the structure (and location) varies session to session with past activities including singing around the piano, playing carpet bowls, holding an Olympic Games and enjoying lunch at Bundoora Park.Cost By…

7pm Tuesdays Join us in the hall on Tuesday evenings for a fun and relaxed game of carpet bowls. Never played before? Not to worry! The aim of the game is to deliver your bowls (or woods) closer to the jack than your opponents. And if this makes no sense at all to you, fear not: we have experienced players on hand to show you how it’s done. Come along, join in the fun and make some new friends while…

Ongoing Houses of Hope is an exciting community-based response to the critical shortage of housing for people seeking asylum living in our community. In partnership with churches and volunteers, Baptcare’s Houses of Hope offer safe, suitable and secure housing to very vulnerable individuals and families who otherwise face homelessness. In 2017 DVBC committed to funding and supporting four Houses of Hope. Initially the members of DVBC community painted walls, sourced furniture and household items, and scrubbed floors creating safe and…