Bayside Church

At present it's been declared another ‘total fire ban’ day in Victoria and the hottest day since what is now being referred to as Black Saturday. There are still four bush fires in Victoria that are being fought by the fire authorities. Please continue to pray and uphold not only the fire victims, but the fire fighters, and all those who have given of their time and resources in responding to this situation.

BENDIGO

Last week Bayside Church saw the culmination of nearly two weeks work when a team from Bayside went to Bendigo with a three tonne truck full of material aid.
 
A total of 224 boxes were delivered to Victory Church, Bendigo containing linen, blankets, pillows, clothing, toys… and more!  Victory Church has already started to distribute the aid, supported by many of the local welfare agencies.  This will ensure that our aid goes direct to those who need it the most.  Stay tuned for some upcoming footage of the Bendigo trip.

ADOPT A FAMILY

Bayside Church has now ‘adopted’ a second family and are now offering support to the “Moonen Family”.  Mum, Dad and two young sons have lost their home in the Gippsland area.  They are currently living in a caravan on the Grandparent’s property.  Boxes containing items for the whole family were delivered to them on the weekend. Bayside's other family, the Dowlings, are in the process of looking for a rental property and a vehicle that will fit the family of 6.  Bayside will be meeting the Dowlings this Thursday when goods that have been collected will be delivered. 

DONATIONS

Bayside is still receiving goods however please be aware that we are accepting ONLY the following items:
 
·         Women’s larger size garments – size 18 and over (nearly new is ok)
·         Clothing – new only
·         Non-perishable food items
·         Gift vouchers (as per previous news announcements)
·         School stationery items (folders, exercise books, pens etc)
·         New underwear (particularly women’s larger sizes and men’s all sizes)
 
Please note that Bayside Church are NOT receiving electrical goods.

All donations can be dropped into the Bayside Centre in Cheltenham Monday toFriday between 10am and 4pm.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Offerings received at Bayside Church now total $29,000. This finance, along with other monies coming in from external sources, will start to be distributed in the coming weeks.

Donations can be made by phoning Bayside Church office on (03) 9585 2455 or click here (select Community Care and in the description please mark as Bushfire Relief). All monetary donations are Tax Deductible.

HELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Bayside Church foyer @ Cheltenham is again full of donations that need to be sorted and boxed so if you have some free time, please contact Deborah Gates.