Cebs – The
Anglican Boys Society
Newsletter-Winter 2007
Social
Get Together:
The
first Cebs Social get together in November, for past and current members and
families 2006, was at Emmanuel Anglican Church Park Orchards and attracted a
small group of participants.
The
second Cebs Social get together in
March 2007 was an enjoyable afternoon held at Cebs Camp Bindaree at
Woori Yallock. Weather that afternoon was a bit hot for comfort but feed back
from past and present members of Cebs and their families who attended were
pleased to meet up with everyone again and enjoy a meal together.
Doug
Calvert conducted a short service of thanksgiving immediately before we enjoyed
a dinner of cold meats, chicken, cooked sausages, salads and sweets of trifle,
pavlova, a peppermint cake, fresh berries and ice cream.
An
opportunity was taken to view the campsite and the many improvements undertaken
in recent times. Many thanks to all who attended and to Jenny Wright who
arranged the catering.
The
next event will be held at St Phillips Mt Waverley on Saturday 20th
October from 12:00 noon till 3:00pm, with a meal at 1:15pm.
We are updating our mailing list so that many
of our ex members can receive information on the next get together. If you know
of any past members that may want to receive information about Cebs, please
forward their contact details to the secretary, Bruce Anderson. (see contact
details at the end of this newsletter).
What’s Happening with Cebs Melbourne
Of the five areas
of ministry that Cebs Melbourne identified is of particular interest and
planned to support in 2006, the following is a brief report on each:
1. Financial Grants
Since the last newsletter 10 groups applied for
and were successful in receiving financial grants from Cebs Melbourne. These
groups provide a diverse range of Christian ministry to boys, children groups
and young people. Approximately $10,000
was distributed.
Projects included
- supporting St Peters Box Hill with their Sudanese groups and camp
fees,
- assisting Holy Trinity Bendigo to purchase camping equipment,
- helping Upwey and Mulgrave Anglican churches to purchase
audio/visual equipment for there kids clubs,
- support to All Saints Footscray in purchasing tee shirts and sports
equipment,
- help for Melton Anglican Church with their Youth,
- school and breakfast programs,
- support for Ormond Anglican Church with their family Fun day and
Cebs family bridging program,
- assisting St Mathews Endeavour Hills with their high school
breakfast and mentoring programs,
- assisting Kids Plus at Bacchus Marsh
- Diocese of Melbourne with their planned Kriol Bible trip.
2. Support of Cebs branches
A total of $2500 was distributed
to registered Cebs or affiliated groups to assist them with their ministry.
Annual grants are available to registered Cebs
branches. Grants of $500 for a group up to 20 members and $25 per member for
groups of 21 and above. These grants can be used as the branch wishes to
promote their ministry to boys.
Remember by registering your branch for just
$30 you automatically receive a $500 grant!!! So why not consider registering
your group?
Registration enquiries can be directed to Bruce
Anderson. (Contact details at the end of this newsletter.)
Registered branches have the use of Cebs Camp
Bindaree for half price.
New
groups are given a set of the Safety Guidelines published by the Education
department and shall be used with the guidelines “Sowing the Seeds of Care”
published by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne for all parish based groups and
their activities.
Membership enquiries can be directed to Bruce
Anderson.
Over 70 boys, girls, leaders and
parents from Melbourne and Gippsland Branches enjoyed a day out at Luna Park in
June which was sponsored by Cebs Melbourne.
3. Cebs Camp Bindaree
The provision our campsite Cebs
Camp Bindaree to groups at very
economic rates is an important focus. Many groups use the camp including Cebs
and GFS groups, Children’s groups, Alpha groups, disadvantaged and disabled
groups and their helpers, various church, community, youth and small groups,
family groups and hiking groups.
Plans have been prepared and
Cebs executive has given the go ahead to provide additional and improved
accommodation at the campsite. The diocese has now given approval in principle
for us to proceed with the project.
Numerous small jobs have taken
place at the campsite this year with the buildings being currently repainted.
The newly renovated games building was attacked by termites and was a costly
repair.
4. Cebs Financial Base
Rebuilding our financial base is
important to Cebs Melbourne so that we are in a strong financial position to
take advantage of ministry opportunities that come along in the future. An
improved financial base will help us to provide a more effective Christian ministry
to boys and young men.
Executive was pleased with the
performance of funds deposited in the Balanced Growth Fund which is
administered by the Melbourne Diocese Anglican Development Fund Organisation.
5. Melbourne Diocese and Cebs
Building relationships with the
Melbourne Diocese is important to Cebs Melbourne. We hope to be able to partner
more with the Diocese and other players to help provide stronger Christian
ministry to groups in Melbourne in areas such as purpose designed camping
programs. Cebs Melbourne has offered to
sponsor a number of delegates who may wish to attend the Mission Based Youth
Conference in Melbourne later this year.
National Camp to be held in Sydney 2008
The
next Cebs national camp will be hosted by Sydney where Sydney Diocese plan to relaunch boys ministry nationally with
Rev’d Barry Costello developing programs for the camp. Groups are looking
towards the 14th National camp in Sydney in 2008.
Membership
Membership is so Inexpensive!
Membership fees for 2007 are as follows:
-Branches - $30 flat fee, which covers all
members of the group including leaders.
-Individuals not attached to a branch $5.
News
Cebs likes to hear of news associated with past
members. This can be directed to Bruce Anderson or Denis Wright. (Contact
details at the end of this newsletter)
Branches
Doncaster branch meets
twice weekly during the school terms with the primary school boys meeting on a
Wednesday evening and Secondary school boys meeting on a Tuesday evening.
The branch, operating with voluntary leaders,
had 40 registered members and this year welcomed several boys who have come to
Australia from South Korea and have actively joined in the branch programs.
New
equipment was purchased with funds from the automatic grant a group receives
when they register with Cebs.
Three
camps were held throughout the year with the junior boys camping at Cebs Camp
Bindaree at Woori Yallock and the senior group camping at Tidal River during
April. The annual four wheel drive camp planned for just before Christmas in
the High country had to be cancelled because of the fires in the area. The camp
was switched to Tidal River which is always popular with the boys.
The final night of the year we joined with the
girls group and invited parents and children to a dinner prepared by the church
catering Committee, 100 people attended the dinner followed by a service in the
church.
A calendar with a page for each month of 2007
featuring photos of many of the activities held throughout 2006 was presented
to each boy.
Unfortunately we farewelled Murray Knight from
our leadership team. He retired after nine years of service as a leader. Taking
his place we welcomed Matthew Stephens who will take up leadership with the
junior group.
Thanks are expressed to the voluntary
leadership team who willingly give of their time, talents and treasure
including a slice of their annual leave from their work to assist the
development of the boys.
Ray
McGahy
Ormond
2006 saw the ongoing
ministry of the Anglican Parish of Ormond to boys continue through Cebs. We
have enjoyed a stable attendance with a number of parish boys, as well as
friends who don’t normally come to church.
We have been providing a varied range of
activities for the boys this year, allowing “boys to be boys” while being a
part of a fun, challenging, and fulfilling Christian environment.
Our
program has been many and varied this year including Commonwealth Games, 5
Senses, Woodwork, Craft, Incredible Night, Space, Weather, Footy, Car Racing,
Quiz Night, Puppets, the environment and a really Messy night. These are just a
few of the fun and challenging activities we do in a safe, Christian
environment. We enjoyed a free day at Luna Park sponsored by Cebs Melbourne. We
also have an under canvas camp coming up in December
Bacchus Marsh
KidsPlus:
A year after we brought the GFS and Cebs groups together to form KidsPlus
Bacchus Marsh, we are starting to settle into a rhythm of sorts. Lilian Morgan
and Yvonne Round have finished up with the groups after decades of service to
both in Bacchus Marsh.
We
have around 10-15 regular Primary aged students every Monday evening with
activities, Bible stories, memory verses and Missions updates. We support local
CRE programs where the students cannot afford the materials, fundraise for
Missions in the Northern Territory and are looking at a camp in 2007.
All
in all things are looking very exciting! Steve Weickhardt.
Some Cebs History
The
following article is on the Melbourne Tigers website and is partly reproduced for
your information:
Melbourne Junior Basketball Club History
|
The Melbourne Tigers Junior Basketball Club History |
Mission
Cebs
supported two mission projects in 2006 Bush Church Aid and Christian Blind Mission
international.
For enquiries:
Cebs Honorary secretary: Mr Bruce Anderson Business:
8530 7235
Home:
9583 3964
Email:
banderson@vips.com.au
Cebs Camp Bindaree Mr Denis Wright Business:
9879 0956
Booking Service Fax: 9879 0956
Email:
cebs@alphalink.com.au.
Web
Site: cebs.alphalink.com.au
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