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CoastHope
Creative Craft Cells
[more details soon]
Contact: NVBC Office
Ph. 4328 5550
Donnison St. Outreach
In conjunction with Gosford City Council, Central Coast Leagues Club and a number of other churches on the Central Coast, NVBC is involved in the Donnison St Outreach, which seeks to feed, honour and befriend those who are homeless and marginalised in the Gosford area.
Volunteers from NVBC often provide over 100 meals each Wednesday evening and in addition, have on-going connections with the homeless of Gosford throughout the week.
As the name implies, the outreach is located in Donnison St., Gosford.
Contact: Janette Mardunovic
Ph. 4328 2452
Friendship Club
Friendship Club is committed to the ministry of reaching out to people with mental illness by providing a safe and enjoyable environment where everyone feels welcome and can experience God's love and acceptance.
Each Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 we meet at Liberty Church in Gosford to socialise through games (rummicub, scrabble, cards etc.), craft, table tennis or just chatting. Morning tea is provided.
Ways to support Friendship Club
- Prayer – We believe prayer is vital to this ministry. Specific prayer information can be given to you if you request it.
- Tell people about Friendship Club, come along or bring someone along.
- Contribute biscuits, sambos etc. for morning tea
- Transport people to or from Friendship Club
- Join our team of friendly helpers having fun at Friendship Club
Friendship Club is jointly run by NVBC and Liberty Church.
Queries to Barbara Cherry on 4323 4534.
Life Skill Groups
[more details soon]
Contact: NVBC Office
Ph. 4328 5550
Men's Ministry
focusing on growing as men of God, there are opportunities for the men to meet in small groups, participate in conferences and serve in practical ways.
Contact: NVBC Office
Ph. 4328 5550
Narara Counselling Centre (www.nararacounsellingcentre.org)
Situated Level 1, Central Coast Youth Club, the Narara Counselling Centre (NCC) seeks to provide high quality counselling for the community. Each counsellor is qualified practitioner with many years of experience in the field of counselling.
In addition to individual and family counselling, NCC also offers group programs as Boundaries and Making Friends with Anger.
NCC is a Careforce Lifekeys partner and we offer a range of Careforce Lifekeys
programs. Click here for more information.
Contact: Robyn Dawes (Office Manager)
phone: 4329 5050
email: ncc@nvbc.info
website: www.nararacounsellingcentre.org
Narara Night Crafts
Narara Night Crafts provides opportunities for women to learn a wide range of arts and crafts in a friendly environment.
Narara Night Crafts is perfect for those with a creative flair who are unavailable during the day.
When: Thursday evenings in school terms
Contact: Debbie Blain
Ph. 4323 4795
Nifty 50's
Whoever coined the phrase "Life begins at 50", must have been a regular at Nifty 50's. With activities including coach trips, lunches and tours, our seniors find fun in an environment of warmth and friendship.
Contact: Marie Turner
Ph. 4328 5550
Playgroups
Songs, games, crafts and fun in the sandpit are what your pre-schooler can look forward to each week at Playgroup. Meeting in the lower hall of the church facility, Narara runs two Playgroups which seek to provide a positive learning and play environment for children, and a place where parents can also connect with each other.
When: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
Contact: Carolyn Corkill
Ph. 4328 5965
Women's Ministry
building a passion to know God, there are opportunities to meet together in small groups, be mentored in 'Share Partners', or find fun, friendship and support through our Weekend 4 Chicks retreat.
Share Partners -
A networking of relationships between women of all ages within our church seeking to value and encourage other women in confidential and supporting partnerships. Women encouraging other women at Narara Valley Baptist Church; supporting each other through shared joys and pain; older women mentoring and coming along side to encourage and nurture younger women in their daily walk with the Lord by modelling a Christ-like example in their own lifestyle.
Contact: Barb Shirley
Phone: 4328 5550
Weekend 4 Chicks - in recess
4 Chicks - in recess
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