Speaker: Bruce Kelly– Former Victorian Police Sergeant
Bruce Kelly was born in a small country ‘bush nursing’ hospital in the Goulburn Valley district of Victoria, Australia.
Bruce lived his first twenty-five years on a nearby farm, where his parents looked after sheep.
The lessons Bruce learned in caring for the flock stood him in good stead for an unexpected twenty-five-year police career looking after sheep with two legs!
These skills helped in his career on the raw edge of life in attending murder scenes, suicides, domestic violence, accidents and petty crimes.
In all of this, he learned more about others, himself and God.
Come hear him share his life and more. You won’t be disappointed!
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Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
SAUSAGE SIZZLE….. at the Williamstown Beach BBQ’s –
Where: Next to the “Rotunda In Williamstown” – The Esplanade Williamstown
Note: If it’s raining – We’ll be meeting at the back of the church – 8 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.00pm (Refreshments Included)
Then a short “Reflection on 2023 and moving onto 2024″ – will follow)
Speaker: Nick Holod
Theme: “Good To Be Back“
Nick is a local western suburbs man from Williamstown. He has played both footy and cricket for Williamstown and captain & coached various cricket teams in the west & north suburbs of Melbourne.
He is married to Sophie and they have 3 grown children, 3 grandchildren. Nick works in the Disability Employment sector.
He is also Pastor of the Williamstown Gospel Mission Church and in Leadership at the Men’s Support Mission.
Nick has always embodied a “never give up” attitude throughout his schooling, sporting achievements and in supporting communities, including many years a volunteer with Prison Fellowship, visiting and running programs in prison/s.
Nick has also been a Volunteer Chaplain with the VCC (Vic Council of Churches) Emergency Ministries, which is an organisation specialising in disaster response in Victoria.
Nick has a passion for helping people and getting the best out of them, and has shared his faith locally, interstate, overseas, and continues to do this where and when he can.