| A Brief History of Croydon Hills Baptist Church |
The CHBC story of God's faithfulness |
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| The Early Years: 1986-1994 |
1986 |
The initial meeting of the group to establish CHBC.
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CHBC commences services at Kalinda Primary School in June 1986 |
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1988 |
CHBC calls its first Pastor - Neville and (the late) Deidre Taylor.
Neville
and Deidre, and later, Neville and Glenys served CHBC faithfully over a
period of 12 years,
until May 2000.
We
we are appreciative
of their commitment and rich investment
in people's lives
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The first group of deacons
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| Dedication of the land The original 2 acres+ was donated to the Baptist Union in 1985 and later sold to the Church for the very generous figure of $75,000. |
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| 1989 |
| By 1989 the Church had also purchased the additional frontage at 6-8 Bemboka Road for $130,000 |
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CHBC moves to Croydon Hills Primary School |
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Church Opportunity Shop opens at McAdam Square in Croydon Hills.
Thanks to all the people who have donated time
to raise revenue for the church.
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Playgroups were held in the Croydon Maternal Healthcare Centre and later in the Croydon Scout Hall. |
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1994 |
| Sunday School was still being held in Croydon Hills Primary School in 1994. |
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