Gungahlin church opens its doors
Over two hundred people gathered to celebrate the opening of NorthsideCorps’s new building at Gungahlin, 10 kilometres from Canberra’s city centre, on Saturday 3 August.
Chief Secretary, Colonel Richard Munn, officially opened the new building and Lieutenant-Colonel Phil Cairns, ACT & South NSW Divisional Commander, was emcee for the event.
Crowds enjoyed a sausage sizzle courtesy of the Rotary Club of Aurora,Gungahlin, the Tuggeranong Corps band provided lively entertainment, and Northside Worship team played during theopening ceremony. The building was open forpeople to explore before the ceremony, with the exception of the main hall.
1WayFM Christian radio did roving interviews with special guests and community members. Captains Dale and Ros Brooks, Northsidecorps officers, gave interviews, as did Corps Sergeant Major, retired Territorial Envoy Bill Sweeting. You can listen to these interviews online. (To listen to these interviews go to www.1wayfm.com.au/audio-lounge)
Colonel Richard Munn spoke on the vision that God gives, tying his message directly to the opening of the new corps building. Bill Sweeting spoke about the importance of being a church without walls, and Peter Alward, Territorial General Manager – Property, gave a report on the new building.
“It was a blessing to see so many attend who we have been deliberate in building relationships with, such as the director of Heartland Ministries, and the principal of Unity College where I teach, and his wife,” said Captain Brooks.
“God is using the whole church to build the whole community.”
The Northside Corps is building partnerships with other local churches to serve the local youth, as well as with Canberra Recovery Services and other churches to supply meals to the needy in the community.
“This provides opportunity for those in our congregation to put legs on their faith,” said Captain Brooks.
The new Northside Corps at Gungahlin features a worship area with seating capacity for 200 people, a large adjoining area for fellowship, a second hall capable of seating 100 people or dividing into two training areas, excellent kitchen facilities and an office area for administration and social welfare counselling.
Welfare will also be a part of the new building as the division continues to decentralise.
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