Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.30pm (Refreshments FIRST – then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
Speaker: Music Team
Theme: “Tuning In“
A great night of music with a message!
Baz has been playing guitar for more than 50 years. He is a great guitarist who has played in bands, worship teams, outreach, and as a solo musician.
Bill is part of his church’s music team, has played for years, and loves the guitar as well.
Rod has a similar history to Baz. He plays guitar and a range of other instruments extraordinarily well and owned a music shop for many years.
Niv plays the bongos and wishes he played the guitar. 😊
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And don’t forget 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)
If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.30pm (Refreshments FIRST – then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
Speaker: Ian Dennis
Theme: “Introduction to Merchant Seafarers“
Ian Dennis and his wife Vivian are full-time missionaries with European Christian Mission.
With merchant ships carrying seafarers from over 60 different countries to Australia’s ports, there is opportunity for constant cross-cultural ministry.
Ian’s prayer is to disciple many seafarers for Christ, who will in turn disciple others and take the gospel to those on the land when they return home.
Ian and Vivian often share not only of their faith with the seafarers, but provide hospitality, meals and friendship.
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And don’t forget 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)
If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.30pm (Refreshments FIRST – then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
Speaker: Marcus Valles (Director, Imagine Network Australia Inc, Consulting Director APAC, Offer Australia, National Coordinator, Family Foundations Int, Australia)
Theme: “How To Navigate Loss and Pursue Purpose“
Marcus Valles is an experienced bi-vocational professional with over 20 years in Christian ministry and 30 years in business and entrepreneurship.
He is the National Coordinator of Family Foundations International, Australia and Lead Pastor of Imagine Micro Churches.
He also lectures at Insight Academy, a Melbourne-based college that assists people in starting their own businesses.
Throughout his career, Marcus has been instrumental in helping people with real-world problems, personal challenges, family life, and living with a sense of mission.
In a world that is more connected than ever, our families still experience so much conflict and cut-off.
Experts have identified loneliness and social isolation as the next public health epidemic. For instance, the UK has the world’s first government Minister for Loneliness.
Marcus, a husband and father of three, understands how changes in information technology and social media have impacted addictions and family relationships and brings unique perspectives to serve your family.
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And don’t forget 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)
If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.30pm (Refreshments FIRST – then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
Speaker: Simon Liefting (Former SAS Soldier—Service in Vietnam twice)
Theme: “Making The Most of Your Opportunities“
Simon joined the Army at the age of 17.
During his military career Simon saw action whilst on active service with the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) in South Vietnam with both 1 and 3 Squadrons as a member of their Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols as a forward scout. Simon will share about his life as an SAS soldier and how these experiences have been important for his journey in life.
At the age of 30 he had an encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ which led to the formation of Melton Christian Church and Melton Christian College.
He will share how the opportunities that crossed his path helped shape his life.
Simon has passion to see men’s lives changed to reach their full potential.
You don’t want to miss hearing Simon. It’d be great if you could invite a mate to come with you.
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And don’t forget 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)
If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.30pm (Refreshments FIRST – then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
Speaker: Mark Bateman (National Director of Rapid Response Ministries)
Theme: “What’s Driving You?“
Mark Bateman is the National Director of Rapid Response Ministries. Hubby to Barby, Dad to John, Tasman, Tracey & Denae.
Mark Bateman is the son of a Minister; he grew up with his family in South Australia, where his father ministered to our Indigenous Australians.
He has over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry, critical incident/disaster response, suicide negotiation and he founded and pastored several Churches in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria.
Mark is a Chaplain to Motorsports at Phillip Island, Sandown International Raceway, Winton, Avalon and Rolling Thunder Speedway. He is also a “Rev-Head”… and knows and loves his cars!!
Mark always brings an exciting theme to us. Hopefully you can attend and even bring a mate or two to hear Mark.
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And don’t forget 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)
If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.30pm (Refreshments FIRST – then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
Speaker: Bruce Challoner
Theme: “(Mental Health) Confusion — Who’s On First!“
Bruce Challoner has extensive background, knowledge and expertise in understanding people and knowing what makes them tick, with a national and international profile as a seminar speaker.
Bruce helps people understand one another. His counselling, over forty years, has specialised in marriage and family issues, as well as stress, grief and trauma.
He served twenty years in the Royal Australian Navy (1965-1985), completing active service in Borneo and Vietnam. He transferred to the Fleet Air Arm in 1970 as aircrew and flew in helicopters in Anti-Submarine warfare and Search and Rescue. He left the Navy in 1985 to complete counselling training in USA.
Before becoming a consultant to businesses, Bruce was director of two counselling centres, then. National Manager of Education and Training at “Focus on the Family – Australia”.
Bruce wrote many new seminar programs, and developed training packages for business and community services, including Basic Counselling Skills; How To Lead a Group; Understanding Personality; Grief Management; Handling Stress and Beating Depression.
He was a communications consultant for companies around Australia on a range of personal management issues, such as Change Management, Team Building, Customer Relationships, Mediation, Critical Incident Support, Emotional Intelligence and Personnel Communication Strategies for both management and their staff.
Bruce has two children, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
And don’t forget 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)
If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.30pm (Refreshments FIRST – then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
Speaker: Niv Neyland
Theme: “What Every Man Needs”
Niv is a retired Safety Consultant by profession.
He is a former member of Prison Fellowship State Council; Inaugural Chair of Friends of Dismas church for prison ex-inmates;
Niv is also the Secretary of Men’s Support Mission; A former prison inmate; and has facilitated courses in two maximum-security prisons.
Niv has also written a book about his prison experience, called “Finding Myself Inside.” The book has a strong focus on forgiveness.
Niv and his wife Heather live happily in Sydenham Victoria. (Niv is also a Collingwood fan – “and currently …. expecting miracles for 2025!”
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And don’t forget 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)
If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
NEXT TUESDAY’S MSM MEETING ……….. 7.00pm
First Meeting for 2025……….. And bring a mate!
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Date: TUESDAY 18th February 2025
Where: SAUSAGE SIZZLE….. at the Williamstown Beach BBQ’s –
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
Also, bring a jacket and a foldup chair, as it may be a “wee chilly”.
Time: 7.00pm (Refreshments Included) – Then a short “Reflection on 2024 and moving onto 2025″ – will follow)
Speaker: Nick Holod
Theme: “About Time We’re 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.
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If you’d like to donate, feel free to deposit online to the Mens Support Mission Account;
Commonwealth Bank
“Men’s Support Mission”
BSB. 063-765
ACCOUNT NO. 1078 6889
FINAL MEETING –(For 2024 – 19th Meeting) Date: TUESDAY 12th November 2024 –
PLEASE NOTE: This will be a joint venture with the Ladies Fellowship. Therefore, Ladies and Families are invited to this event.
Where: 8-10 Electra St Williamstown
Time: 7.00pm Time: 7.00pm (BBQ FIRST – Then the Music & Short Reflection – will follow)
Special Guest Speaker: Adam Hince—Chaplain to Victoria Cricket
THEME: REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS, THE FESTIVE SEASON
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE PLACED YOUR BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT ASAP – FOR CATERING PURPOSES.
(Please see Nick/Niv/Sophie or one of the Leadership Team – if money is a problem)
Adam Hince is married to Anna, and they have 3 children. He is the Lead Pastor of Essendon Baptist Church.
Adam is also a Volunteer Chaplain to Cricket Victoria. He has filled this role since 2001 and enjoys it very much.
He doesn’t give advice on how to bat or bowl, but listens to cricketers and coaches talk about life – especially when life is not going well.
Adam has helped the team and players through storms, including the deaths of cricketers David Hookes and Phillip Hughes.
People like Adam help behind the scenes to keep teams and sports figures running by supporting their personal growth as they deal with stresses on and off the field.
“Whether it is grief counselling, running a parent workshop, leading a wedding/funeral, kicking balls at training and helping on game day – it is a huge privilege to be invited into the club’s workspace and contribute.
Breaking down those opinions of Christians that players/staff previously had and being able to support them holistically is encouraging.”
“We regularly pray for opportunities and open doors to share our faith in our community. God is answering our prayers; the sporting doors are opening in our clubs right across the nation. Our churches need to wake up to the need and invitation that is before us. The conversations are profound, and those pivotal moments of caring for someone in a time of need are powerful and often life-changing.
We look forward to Adam’s “Reflections On Christmas” and anticipate a night of great encouragement.