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SU Victoria

Locality: Mitcham, Victoria

Phone: 9482 5700

Address: 455 Springfield Rd 3132 Mitcham, Victoria, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.suvic.org.au

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25.01.2022 When musicians jam they play a song over and over again, practising different ways of playing until it lives and breathes through them. Thats where this idea of Bible Jamming comes fromplayfully reading a passage in groups until it inhabits you and becomes meaningful! Heres an idea of how each round can play out: First round: one person reads the passage through out loud 2nd round: everyone reads the passage, a verse each around the group (people can pass if they r...eally seem uncomfortable) 3rd round: someone starts and the next person picks up when/where the first stops (handing over) 4th round: cut in on (interrupt) one another.. mid-verse or wherever! 5th round: anyone cuts in OR hands over to each other 6th round: read only the dialogue (leave out narration or thoughts) 7th round: reading random verse(s) until someone reads the last verse The cutting in rounds can capture competitiveness in a fun way and encourage participation with a bit more choice. The repetition increases everyones retention of the passage, and re-reading helps the overall passage to take shape. For all the details and to download the resource, go to www.suvic.org.au//resources-for-young-pe/bible-jamming.pdf

25.01.2022 Reading the Bible is always better with friends! #ThrowbackThursday to a 1943 ISCF camp Bible study in Hepburn Springs!

25.01.2022 Fun on the lawn at Lorne! The Lorne SUFM team wrap up their program tomorrow after five fantastic days of games, Bible engagement, and messy fun! So good to see such a passionate and community-loving team

24.01.2022 "The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand." Psalm 37:23-24 : Tidal River Theos Every Wednesday, we post words of encouragement, wisdom, power, and hope. We also have a wallpaper version that you can download and set as your phone/tablet background. To do so, 1) view todays Facebook Story on our profile 2) tap and hold on the image 3) take a screenshot... 4) set it as your wallpaper. The full collection can be found on our Instagram page, instagram.com/scriptureunionvictoria See more

24.01.2022 "I am sure that nothing can separate us from Gods lovenot life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future, and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from Gods love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!" Romans 8:38-39 : Cowes SUFM What Bible verses have been giving you encouragement lately? Let us know in the comments. Wed love to share a few of them in the coming weeks.

24.01.2022 A guessing game for your Monday! Check out this photo from Tidal River SUFM... a red frisbee has been removed from the piccan anyone guess where it should be? Give your answer in the comments and we'll reveal the right coordinates tomorrow!

23.01.2022 SUPA Saturdays are still going strong! Join us every Saturday as we combine Minecraft and Bible stories into an awesome interactive afternoon for all kids, no matter their gaming or spiritual experience. This is a national SU program run primarily by young people whove built virtual re-creations of Bible stories in Minecraft for primary school students learn in and play together.... Its FREE and all children are welcome! Supervised, safe, and accessible for kids of all backgrounds and beliefs, this is a great way for them to learn about Bible stories in a fun and exciting way. For all the details and to register, head to https://suact.org.au/supa-saturdays/ (And check out this clip from SU ACT from the Jericho session! )

23.01.2022 Last months Performing Arts Camp Online was a smash hit! Heres a highlight from Nicki, one of the camps directors: "One highlight for me was when we did studied the Bible story of the Prodigal Son. We encouraged each camper to find a creative way to perform or express the parable or its themes. Each camper engaged in their own way and campers shared amazing performances and expressions, from a moving rubber-band sculpture to an improvised piano performance. It was super encouraging to see campers connect with the story and use it as the basis of a creative act whilst meeting online." Check out the full story here! >> suvic.org.au/latest-stories/2020/08/pac-recap

23.01.2022 "Let us go with complete trust to the throne of God. We will receive His loving-kindness and have His loving-favour to help us whenever we need it." Hebrews 4:16 (NLV) : SOAR Adventures Swan Hill Every Wednesday, we post words of encouragement, wisdom, power, and hope. We also have a wallpaper version that you can download and set as your phone/tablet background. To do so, 1) view todays Facebook Story on our profile 2) tap and hold on the image 3) take a screenshot 4) s...et it as your wallpaper. The full collection can be found on our Instagram page, instagram.com/scriptureunionvictoria See more

22.01.2022 Today we celebrated our awesome schools team with a delicious remote lunch! We heard stories of incredible impact and amazing connections with kids, young people, and families in schools across Victoria. Give some love to our incredible chaplains and schools workers!

22.01.2022 Denise, one of our northern region Primary School chaplains, has made such a difference in her community. Heres a story that touches her heart, and ours I was helping a little Prep girl deal with the anxiety of leaving her mum each day. I felt like God gave me the idea to create a simple song for her. I wrote it down, we rehearsed it together, and she decorated it to take home and share with her mum. I suggested they both sing the song whenever it was time to separate. It worked! There have been no issues since and recently her teacher asked both of us to sing the song to the Prep class. It was only then I was told that this little girl absolutely loves music! You can read more stories like this at www.suvic.org.au/latest-stories

21.01.2022 Where are you being called this year? If you're considering your options for 2021 and want to make a difference in God’s Kingdom, consider an SU Children and Families or Youth Internship. For two days a week, get immersed in a practical placement in your church or a school, grow your leadership, and get equipped for ministry. For more info and to apply, head to suvic.org.au/cfy

21.01.2022 In a time of uncertainty and change, we have an ever present God. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Cor 13:13

21.01.2022 SHIFT Expo starts TODAY! Its an online space to connect you with mission and ministry organisations that help you explore your gap-year opportunities and what life might look like after Year 12. Youll find out how you can be equipped to take your faith into the next stage of life. The expo page has a great video about SU Victorias internship programs as well as a host of other opportunities for next year. Go to www.youthdimension.org.au/shift for presentations and inspiration!

20.01.2022 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 1 John 4:16 : Lorne SUFM Got a verse you'd like to share? Pop it in the comments, we'd love to highlight it for our weekly #WisdomWednesdays

19.01.2022 And the correct answer is... Mildura! If youre curious about the others: Bendigo SUFM started in 1996 and finished in 2010 Lakes Entrance SUFM ran from 1984-1991... Frankston SUFM ran from 1946-1952 See more

18.01.2022 Looking for some Bible Plans for children? Guardians of Ancorathe great SU-developed children's Bible gamehave a whole list of plans now available on the YouVersion Bible app. Each session is between 3 and 5 days and can be used as a standalone devotion or as a complement to the Guardians of Ancora game. Search 'Guardians of Ancora' Plans on YouVersion to start reading, and check out the whole range at https://guardiansofancora.com/youversion-bible-app-reading/

18.01.2022 Each time he said, My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 : Camp Coolamatong What verse has been speaking to you this week? If you'd like, share it with us in the comments. #WisdomWednesdays

17.01.2022 "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 What Bible verses have been giving you encouragement lately? Let us know in the comments, wed love to share a few of them in the coming weeks. #WisdomWednesdays : Anglesea Theos

17.01.2022 New chaplain alert! Meet Sunny, our new school chaplain at Point Cook. He started his first week on the job last week, joining the rest of our chaplains in returning to school, continuing to support staff and students. We asked Sunny a few questions to learn a bit about him and his role... Q: What inspired you to become a chaplain? A: Ive worked in schools in the past, as well as with high-risk young people in Out-of-Home Care, and I feel that this is a great opportunity... to further students emotional, spiritual, social and educational development. Q: What has been your involvement with SU in the past? A: About 5 years ago I was Schools Intern and a volunteer. Since then Ive been a leader on Family Camps and MAD Camps, and now, Director for Secondary MAD Camp - a real passion of mine. Q: What was your first week on the job like? A: The school is awesome. The staff have been welcoming and supportive of myself, and I have enjoyed getting to know them and the students. It has been a lot of fun chatting with them at break times. Q: What are you most looking forward to? A: I love spending time with young people, hearing about their dreams and aspirations, helping them understand themselves and their world and achieve their goals. I am looking forward to the day I can walk through the school, knowing the name and story of every person I pass - students, teachers, office staff, cleaners, canteen workers - everyone!

17.01.2022 Absolutely nothing can separate us from Gods love! Paul writes in Romans 8:38, "Nothing in all creation can separate us from Gods love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!" Its a great reminder for us, especially when things get tough, that nothing can get in the way of Gods love for us. He will always love us, no matter what!... And to help us remember, heres a great song from our friends at Snack Music! Play the song today with your family, sing along and join in with the actions to put a little aerobic workout into your day! Check out the actions video here: http://youtu.be/nYF1cqYQefA For Snack Musics full collection of songs go to snackmusic.com.au

17.01.2022 It's the 1st of December, which means it's time for Advent Calendars! For this week's resource, our friends at Max7 have put together an online Advent 'Countdown to Christmas' Calendar, with 25 bite-sized videos for kids that reveal a part of the Christmas Story each day. These are great for churches to share with their young ones, or for parents/guardians to "open" one a day with their children. Here's a sneak peak of today's videoa rock'n'roll puppet song from the Watt Family to get you into the Christmas mood. You can find Day 1 and the rest of the Calendar at https://www.max7.org//1stadventcalendardoorliveactionthech

17.01.2022 "The LORD is good! His love and faithfulness will last forever." Psalm 100:5 (CEV) : Mallacoota SUFM Every Wednesday, we post words of encouragement, wisdom, power, and hope. We also have a wallpaper version that you can download and set as your phone/tablet background. To do so, 1) view todays Facebook Story on our profile 2) tap and hold on the image 3) take a screenshot 4) set it as your wallpaper.... The full collection can be found on our Instagram page, instagram.com/scriptureunionvictoria See more

15.01.2022 Summer's nearly here, and where better to spend it than at Camp Coolamatong! We're running four fantastic Summer Camps running from late December to early January: Family Camp ASD Focus Family Camp... Grade 4-6 Camp Year 7-10 Camp We've had a massive response already, with three camps already fully booked! There are still some places left on Grade 4-6 Camp though, so get in quick if you want to register. To book, get more info, or be added to a waiting list, head to suvic.org.au/camps

15.01.2022 It's just over a month 'til Christmas, and our friends at Scripture Union New Zealand have come through with a suite of fantastic resources you can download for free! There's a community event, two intergenerational church services, and a couple of great at-home Advent resources for families. Be inspired and equipped to engage, serve and impact your church, community and family this Christmas. Check them out here: http://childrenandfamiliesnz.blogspot.com/p/christmas.html

15.01.2022 Thanks to Liz for submitting this weeks verse. What Bible verses have been giving you encouragement lately? Let us know in the comments, wed love to share a few of them in the coming weeks. #WisdomWednesdays "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it." John 1:5 : Lorne SUFM

14.01.2022 What Bible verses have been giving you encouragement lately? Let us know in the comments, wed love to share them in the coming weeks. "Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise." Hebrews 10:23 : McCrae SUFM

14.01.2022 Want to build your skills in childrens ministry? Join us for three nights of 1-hour training sessions to get equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding to help children journey with Jesus. Dates: Thursday 10th, 17th and 24th September Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm... Session Focus: 1. Shared small group Bible engagement experience 2. Exploring spiritual journeys and understanding Scripture Unions Theological and Missiological framework for helping children journey with Jesus 3. Best practice childrens ministry that facilitates holistic Bible engagement and helps children journey with Jesus. Suitable for anyone working in ministry with children who are keen to learn, or experienced leaders thinking about how they train and equip others. Places are limited and registrations are essential. For anyone connected with SU (thats you!), use the promo code "SUVol" to get tickets for just $10 (save $20). For more info and to register, head to http://suact.force.com/ev/Events/National_Training_Evenings

13.01.2022 In 2021, SU Victoria will join other SU state movements in forming a new SU Australia national entity! If you have questions about the transition process, or what this means for helping even more children, young people and families experience God’s love and Good News, come along and have your questions answered by the SU national transition team.

13.01.2022 "I can do ALL things through Christ." A message as true today as it was back when this pic was takenthrowback to 1940s CSSM beach missions! What memory verse do you remember from your mission or camp?

13.01.2022 When you cant get out, you can still get active!! Family.Fit helps you and your family exercise and explore important faith and life themes all from the comfort of your home - indoors or outdoors, with a little space or a lot. Each week, theres a new program of exercises, challenges, games, and theme-based conversations to do together. Head to https://family.fit for the weekly exercises & activity sessions.... Family.Fit has been created collaboratively by many global movements that love to see families flourish through fitness, fun and faith! Also available in many languages.

12.01.2022 "Do you see what weve got? An unshakable kingdom! And do you see how thankful we must be? Not only thankful, but brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God. For God is not an indifferent bystander. Hes actively cleaning house, torching all that needs to burn, and he wont quit until its all cleansed. God himself is Fire!" Hebrews 12:28-29 : Anglesea SUFM

12.01.2022 Celebrating 30 years of Nome! Last week our very own Naomi celebrated her 30th anniversary of being employed with SU! Naomis been involved with SU even longer than that, having had a hand in everything from schools ministry, training, missions, internships, and more! Shes an all-round gem, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate and congratulate her. Trish speaks for many of us when she shared, "When I think back on people who have had a formative role in my Christian... life and the roles that Ive taken in ministry, [Naomis] name is on the list! I have been inspired by your passion for people to know and love Christ, your enthusiasm to think creatively and collaboratively about how we live out our faith, and your wholehearted worship of God." If youd like to celebrate Naomi, comment below and well be sure to make sure she sees it

12.01.2022 This Sunday is Fathers Day and traditionally we give Dads, and the significant men in our lives, a gift or a card to show them how much we appreciate them. God, our Heavenly Father shares with us the best gift we can give to love Him and to love others. Mark 12:30-31 says Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbour (that includes your Dad) as yourself. There... is no commandment greater than these. We can show someone that we love them in lots of different ways: doing something for them, doing things together, telling them why we love them, and giving them a hug or a gift. I wonder what creative ways you are finding to love others during lock down. Maybe this Fathers Day you could spend time with your Dad or a significant man in your life, sharing memories of things that youve loved doing together. If you live in the same house, you could look through old photos together and maybe even put a few of your favourite memories on display. You could also make a Creating Memories lista list of things youd like to do together, now or when restrictions lift. Try putting them in a jar and pull out one to do each week. There are so many activities you could do, from going on a picnic (even in your backyard), cooking or creating together, movie nights, bike rides, and more! Mark 12 also talks about loving God with all our heart, soul and mind. God loves to spend time with us too. You could spend time with God praying for your Dad or a significant man in your life, sharing what youre thankful for about him and asking God to give him what he needs for the future. For some of us, Fathers Day can be difficult. There may be grief or conflict. We pray that you know Gods loving arms are there to comfort you. For others its a day of great celebration and thankfulness. Fatherhood is a learning journey and we are praying for all men today. We value and appreciate you.

11.01.2022 "Students here are the children of bushfire survivors. This project is something I thought the community would connect with. I know that God has been part of this exciting project to welcome kids back to school and make their return really fun. For me, it’s such an incredible alignment of my passion, skills, training and values." Kerry, the SU Chaplain at Flowerdale Primary School, came up with the idea to create a student-designed community mosaic by the schoolyard sandpit. With help from the community and local businesses, this project is already having an impact. Read the full story here: https://www.suvic.org.au/latest-stor//11/flowerdale-mosaic

10.01.2022 Were excited to once again be part of SHIFT Mission & Ministry Expoan online space (available from next Monday, 27th July), aiming to connect you with mission & ministry organisations to help you explore your gap-year opportunities and what life might look like after Year 12. Therell be online presentations, an expo page, as well as a Short Essay Competition with a $500 prize going towards the fees for the winning students chosen gap year organisation. Find out how you can be equipped to take your faith into the next stage of life. For all the details, head to facebook.com/events/568894673829538

10.01.2022 And the answer is... H6! Thanks for playing along everyone, and congrats to Kaye and Nathaniel for guessing the closest!

10.01.2022 Job Opportunity: Northern Victoria Regional Coordinator Do you want to use your leadership to make a difference in the lives of young people, families, schools and wider local communities? SU is seeking a community networker, leader and activator to oversee and grow our ministries in the Northern Victoria Region. Interested? Head to suvic.org.au/jobs/northern-vic-rc for all the details. Applications close Friday 24th July.

09.01.2022 Today is Dave Tolputts last day as Northern Regional Director and we are SO sad to see him go. Dave has a loooong history with SU, having served in just about every position over his 20 years on staff, including (*deep breath*) National Director, State Director, Regional Coordinator, Camp Director, SUFM Director, Theos Director, Schools Ministry Director, and SOAR Adventures Director! Well miss Dave, and pray Gods blessings over him, his wife Deb, and puppy Pastor Bud.E....Bhoy, as they move into this next season. Read on for a quick Q&A we did with him, and send your best to him in the comments below. Q: Tell us about your journey with SU over the years. A: My very first involvement was way back in 1973 as a 14 year-old at a beach mission in Western Australia. I became the National Director of SU in 2000, and was State Director of Victoria between 2004-2013. Then I moved into the Regional Coordinator role from 2017 until now. Q: How have you seen SU grow in that time? A: When I started, SU Victoria was much different. We had about nine staff in total, no chaplaincy, only one regional coordinator, and no Coolamatong. It grew a lot in that period, while the movements mission of raising up, equipping, and sending out volunteers remained absolutely core. Im so proud to leave the movement in a healthy position. Q: Tell us one funny story youve experienced in your time. A: Ha! Ok, so during one of the Community Based Adventure Camping (CBAC) programs, we took a camping group white-water rafting. The river was running wild, and had notorious spots ("The Devils Cauldon" and "The Gobbler") that all the experts knew were bad news. I had no idea about these spots, so I climbed in the raft and the first thing I remember is that we brushed a bush and about a dozen huntsmen fell out of the tree. So we were running around stomping huntsment on this rubber raft, while people were screaming and wanting to jump out. But as we approached "The Gobbler", they asked me to sit at the back to paddle hard if needed. But the water was so turbulent it flipped the boat and I went FLYING in the air, and disappeared under the water. And it was so quiet and dark underneath and I thought, "This is probably what dying is like." And then I was fished out, freezing cold, and everyone was grinning their face off.

09.01.2022 Over 100 of our summer missions and camps directors, safety officers, and bible engagement coordinators met together over Zoom today for training and resourcing. Its likely that our summer missions and camps will look different to what weve experienced before, so we talked, dreamed and imagined what summer might be like. We loved hearing thoughts and ideas about how we can bring hope and Good News to the people and places we might connect with over summer.

08.01.2022 "Three things will last foreverfaith, hope, and loveand the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13 : Camp Coolamatong Got a verse that's giving you encouragement recently? Pop it in the comments, we'd love to share it for our weekly #WisdomWednesdays

08.01.2022 Explore the Bible through Minecraft at SUPA Saturday! Super Saturday is a national SU program where each Saturday, a group of keen teens build virtual re-creations of Bible stories in Minecraft. Then at 4pm primary school students play and experience the Bible in a fun and exciting way. Its FREE and all children are welcome! Designed to be safe and accessible for kids of all backgrounds and beliefs, this is a great way for them to learn about Bible stories like never befor...e. For all the details and to register go to https://suact.org.au/supa-saturdays/

08.01.2022 As home learning starts again, it could be helpful to talk with your kids about how you can work together to make it as successful as possible. Jesus talked about his plans with His followers, and God did too (look at the stories of Noah and Moses). They talked about expections and shared ideas. Kids love having input into how their world works and this is a great way to set expectations and hear what each person needs for support. Remember, adults have needs too, so make s...ure you share these as you chat. Part of your first home learning session might be writing or drawing your answers to the following questions on a big piece of paper divided up into four quarters. (You could write or draw the answer on a post-it note and stick on the page for something more fun.) What helped to get your home learning done last time? What did you find hard? What do you need for home learning can be successful this term? Can you include any things that helped last time? How will you help make that happen? To finish, you could pray together asking God to lead and guide you during these next weeks and/or make a poster sharing what you agreed on and stick it up somewhere as a reminder. See more

08.01.2022 For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 #WisdomWednesday Beautiful image from Family Camphappening all this week at Camp Coolamatong!

07.01.2022 Today was SU's Schools Launch, where chaplains, support staff, and interns came together from all over the state to connect, reflect, and dream for the year ahead. Pray for them as they go out and serve their school communities in 2021!

07.01.2022 TEAMS AND LEADERSHIP - TRAINING EVENT - 19th September Every month, SU Victoria offers fantastic training sessions to adapt, equip and enhance your ministry with children & families in church and mission contexts. This months session is all about Teams and Leadership. Understanding team dynamics helps us be part of teams that minister more effectively than we could alone. Well cover building teams, especially in this season of change in our programs and team roles, as well ...as strategies to lead change and transition in our existing teams. Understand yourself and your team in order to better shape culture and serve those you lead and serve. Join us online on Saturday 19th September from 10:00 3:00pm, $15 This training is for anyone involved in ministry with children and their families, from beginners to experienced practitioners. To register and for more info, go to www.suvic.org.au//even/teams-and-leadership-training-event

05.01.2022 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 : Inverloch SUFM Is there a verse that's speaking to you this week? Share it with us! #WisdomWednesdays

05.01.2022 This year marks 30 years of Cowes SUFM! To celebrate, we asked directors Josh & Kate about what this mission has meant to them and the impact its had on others. Read on for more, and give the team a shout out in the comments! "There are so many great memories of Cowes SUFM: playing games with the kids before program (skipping, frisbee, and all manner of antics!), crazy bible drama ideas, and seeing kids engage through crafts. The ever-growing layers of glitter and glue on ...our mats are testament to the fun times. "For us mission is about practically extending Gods love and grace to families through fun and stories as well as growing teenagers and young people in their own faith. Its incredible to see the impact on the kids in our program and to see the skills, friendships and faith gained by team members over mission." : (1) The 2002 Cowes SUFM team (2) the 2020 Cowes SUFM team

04.01.2022 Every month, SU Victoria offers fantastic training sessions to adapt, equip and enhance your ministry with children & families in church and mission contexts. On Saturday 8th August, its all about Facilitating Groups. Leanne and Brendan will help you explore the 5Cs framework and how it helps facilitate small groups of children to engage with the Bible, including relational emphasis, contextual relevance, practical logistics and inviting children to follow Jesus.... Join us online on Saturday 8th August from 10:00 3:00pm, $15 This training is for anyone involved in ministry with children and their families, from beginners to experienced practitioners. To register, go to www.suvic.org.au/community/events/facilitating-groups For more information contact us at [email protected] or 9482 5700

03.01.2022 PRAYER WALK With only an hour to exercise outside for metro Melbourne, and restrictions for the rest of Victoria, heres a way to use your time outside as an opportunity for prayer & reflection. As you notice various landmarks along your walk, refer to this post (or the pdf at suvic.org.au/family-resources) to help guide your prayers, thoughts, and reflections......Continue reading

02.01.2022 We are very happy to welcome Di as our new Northern Regional Coordinator! Hailing from Glenrowan, she has vast experience and training in ministry including chaplaincy, community development, mentoring support, training and plays an active part in the ministry of Gods Squad cmc. She has a strong missional heart, is naturally pastoral and loves to see new ministries activated. We really look forward to having her on team and enjoying God working in and through her in the Northern region. Send a shout out to Di below to wish her all the best as she steps into this role.

02.01.2022 It was so good to have summer camps back at Camp Coolamatong this year! Family Camp wrapped up on Saturday, with an awesome team running a stellar program for families from all over the state. Check out some pics from the week!

02.01.2022 Whos up for a bit of trivia for your Monday afternoon? Q: Which of the following has NOT been an SUFM mission location? Bendigo... Mildura Lakes Entrance Frankston Use the Facebook reactions to give your answer. The correct answer will be revealed tomorrow!

02.01.2022 If youre after great bite-sized Bible resources to share with the young ones in your life, check out this resource from our friends at Scripture Union NSW! Stories are powerful. They can make us laugh, cry, and they can help us to understand more about ourselves and the world we live in. Jesus would often tell short stories (parables) in his conversations with people. Hed use them to teach about a particular aspect of God and his kingdom, inviting and challenging his ...listeners to think more deeply about their lives. Jesus parables have a lot to teach us today as well! Stories of the Kingdom is an 8-week resource designed to help you explore some of Jesus most interesting parables. Watch the first video "The Good Samaritan" here, and check out the rest of the series at https://sunsw.org.au/r/primary-age/stories-of-the-kingdom/ Theres also a free reading plan available on YouVersionjust search "Stories from the Kingdom (Primary Age)" in Plans. For more resources for children, young people, and families, head to suvic.org.au/resources for our full archive. See more

01.01.2022 Big congrats to Chris, whos just celebrated FIVE years on staff at SU and has recently taken on the new role of Eastern Region Coordinator! Weve asked him a few questions so you can get to know him a bit... Q. When did you first get involved with SU? A. In 1980 or 1981 I sent with my family to an SU-run family camp at the old Tallawalla campsite in Toolangi. It was one of the highlights of my childhood.... Q. What is your desert island album? A. Stay Human by Michael Franti and Spearhead a stunning concept album about Americas death penalty, and a reminder of every persons beauty and humanity. Best track = Every Single Soul Q. What are you looking forward to at SU? A. Im excited by the new shoots of ministry and partnership that are sprouting in places like Leongatha, Mirboo North, Tambo Upper and Yarram. I look forward to following the scent of Gods Spirit and helping water the seeds that God is growing. For more about Chris, and all the exciting ministry happening in the Eastern Region of Victoria, stay tuned for our next edition of Connect coming out in early August.

01.01.2022 Wed love to introduce you to Kate, our new Catalyst (aka Community Worker) for the Shire of Orbost, including Mallacoota! Thanks to everyone who donated to SUs Mallacoota Bushfire Recovery Appeal, your generosity has enabled this appointment. Kate lives locally, and bring lots of experience in community-based youth work with at-risk young people and community engagement. Kate will work with Rev. Jude Benton and the Cooperating Parish of Croajingolong two days a week, and will connect with and support our SUFM and Theos teams as they serve on summer. Congratulations Kate and welcome to SU Victoria