Being Inspired

Louisa shares about how her faith grew since she came to Australia from Macedonia with her family in 1966. Recently, Louisa was diagnosed with Leukemia, and she shares the story of her remarkable recovery, and the faith that strengthened her during this time. Aberfeldie Baptist Church meets for worship every Sunday morning at 10am at 5 Price Street, Essendon. For more information about the Church, please visit aberbaps.org.au. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Tim shares about what his faith means to him, as well as what it was like coming to Melbourne and settling into a new church. Since first coming to Christ Church in late 2021, Tim has become involved in many different areas of the church, including serving as a church warden. Christ Church holds three weekly services, including Sundays at 8am and 9:30am, as well as Wednesdays at 10am. You are welcome to join them at any of these services, or you can come during the week to explore the op-shop. Christ Church is located at 1 Marco Polo Street, Essendon, and you can enter the op-shop from Mount Alexander Road. For more information about the church, please visit essendonanglican.org.au Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Pushpa shares her story of becoming a Christian and giving her life to Jesus. Pushpa was baptised at the Essendon Church of Christ in 1999, and since then she has been an active part of the church. Essendon Church of Christ meets for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30am in the Arcadia Chapel at 75 Keilor Road, Essendon. For more information about the church, please visit essendoncofc.org.au. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Rev David has been the pastor at Aberfeldie Baptist since early 2024. This congregation has a sincere heart for the community, and in David’s leadership and ministry role, he is able to support and encourage the congregation as they journey together and witness Christ’s love to the local community. Aberfeldie Baptist Church meets for worship every Sunday morning at 10am at 5 Price Street, Essendon. For more information about the church, please visit aberbaps.org.au. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Sue shares a little about her faith, and how she was able to demonstrate it through her role as a hospital chaplain. Sue is a deacon at Christ Church, and as well as taking part in the weekly services, Sue also visits the sick and those in nursing homes. Christ Church holds three weekly services, including Sundays at 8am and 9:30am, as well as Wednesdays at 10am. You are welcome to join them at any of these services, or you can come during the week to explore the op-shop. Christ Church is located at 1 Marco Polo Street, Essendon, and you can enter the op-shop from Mount Alexander Road. For more information about the Church, please visit essendonanglican.org.au. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Tim has been serving at Essendon Church of Christ since 2019, where he loves journeying alongside the congregation as they learn and share God's Word. Essendon Church of Christ meets for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30am in the Arcadia Chapel at 75 Keilor Road, Essendon. For more information about the church, please visit essendoncofc.org.au. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Bob shares his story of when he gave his life to Jesus. Bob was an active part of the local Christian community for 96 years, and we were deeply saddened when he passed away on August 15th, 2024. Bob's strong faith throughout his life was a wonderful witness and encouragement to everyone who met him. Bob is a member of the Essendon Church of Christ who meet for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30am in the Arcadia Chapel at 75 Keilor Road, Essendon. For more information about the church, please visit essendoncofc.org.au. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Adam has been the senior pastor at Essendon Baptist since early 2013. As the senior leader, Adam is responsible for overseeing the ministry staff as he leads and loves the church. Essendon Baptist Community Church meets for worship every Sunday morning at 10am at 138 Buckley Street, Essendon. For more information about the church, please visit essendonbaptist.org.au. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.

Robert shares his story of faith, and why following Jesus is important to him. Robert is a deacon in his local church in Moonee Ponds, and he also volunteers at Arcadia Aged Care in Essendon, where he is able to share his love of singing. Robert grew up in the local area and has been a part of numerous churches. He went to Sunday School at Strathmore Church of Christ, and in his teenage years he was a fast bowler for Pascoe Vale West Methodist Church. Essendon Hope is a combined ministry of local churches that seeks to help people learn about God, and discover what it means to follow Jesus. For more information, please visit essendonhope.org.au.