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	<title>Mitcham Baptist Church</title>
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	<description>8-12 Simla Street, Mitcham 3132. Ph: 03 9873 2576</description>
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		<title>Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2012/02/02/boys-brigade-and-girls-brigade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade (BB and GB for short) are programs for children, teenagers and young adults; run during the school term. The leaders at BB and GB are all trained in duty of care and have current Working With Children Checks. Boys Brigade runs on a Friday night, is for boys in grade [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/boys-brigade/">Boys Brigade</a> and <a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/girls-brigade/">Girls Brigade</a> (BB and GB for short) are programs for children, teenagers and young adults; run during the school term.  The leaders at BB and GB are all trained in duty of care and have current Working With Children Checks. </p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-368" title="BB Camp" src="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/image011-300x241.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="168" /></p>
<p>Boys Brigade runs on a Friday night, is for boys in grade 1 to year 12, and is structured to appeal to and hold the attention of the boys, as well as teach them new skills in physical, educational, social and spiritual areas of life. </p>
<p>Girls Brigade runs on a Tuesday night, and is for girls aged 5 to 21.  The programme covers a wide range of activities which help the physical,  mental and spiritual growth of the girls.<br />
<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-335" title="Cooking" src="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/GB1-255x300.jpg" alt="Cooking" width="155" height="190" /></p>
<p>There are opportunities to earn badges, achievements and awards; to go hiking, camping, abseiling, horse-riding, mini golfing, and canoeing; to do cooking, craft, bible study, archery and much more!</p>
<p>For more information about Girls Brigade, contact Meredith Leed on 0425 779 422 or visit the <a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/girls-brigade/">Girls Brigade page</a>. </p>
<p>For more information about Boys Brigade, contact Craig Avery on 0409 565 539 or visit the <a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/boys-brigade/">Boys Brigade page</a>. </p>
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		<title>Welcome to MBC</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/11/09/welcome/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information on service times over the summer. Mitcham Baptist has a number of activities covering all ages. An extensive small groups ministry and a strong missional support network are part of our vision to impact lives. We have a vibrant family friendly atmosphere that values people of all ages. Our 10.00am [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/times/">Click here for more information on service times over the summer.</a></p>
<p>Mitcham Baptist has a number of activities covering all ages. An extensive small groups ministry and a strong missional support network are part of our vision to impact lives.</p>
<p>We have a vibrant family friendly atmosphere that values people of all ages. Our 10.00am Sunday service seeks to show our heart for all God’s people worshipping together. It is during this time that our Kids experience learning God’s message in a kid friendly atmosphere. A crèche operates during the 10.00am  family service to assist parents with small children to participate fully in our worship. Our 6.30pm service celebrates a more contemporary style and enjoys exploring Scripture and its relevance for each day.</p>
<h3>Mandarin Service</h3>
<p>Our Chinese Mandarin speaking service joins in the 10.00am worship and moves out for a cultural Mandarin sermon from around 10.30am. ALL WELCOME !!!</p>
<h3>Burmese (Chin) Service</h3>
<p>“ Lai Christian Fellowship ” begins from 1.00pm Sundays</p>
<p>For details on any of our ministries – contact the church office (03) 9873 2576 or <a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/contact/">contact us via email</a>. </p>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/10/12/thanksgiving-breakfast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mitcham Baptist has a number of activities covering all ages. An extensive small groups ministry and a strong missional support network are part of our vision to impact lives. A thanksgiving breakfast is planned for October 23rd at the special time of 9.00-11.00am. This is a day of thanksgiving for all that God has done [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mitcham Baptist has a number of activities covering all ages. An extensive small groups ministry and a strong missional support network are part of our vision to impact lives.</p>
<p>A thanksgiving breakfast is planned for October 23rd at the special time of 9.00-11.00am. This is a day of thanksgiving for all that God has done here at MBC. All welcome.</p>
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		<title>HyPe Kids Club</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/09/26/hype/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HyPe is back, with lots of fun planned for kids in primary school during term 4 ! Cost: $2 per child. Afternoon tea provided. Age: Prep to Year 6 Each Wednesday from 3:30-5:30pm at Mitcham Baptist Church Phone 9873 2576 if you have any questions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HyPe is back, with lots of fun planned for kids in primary school during term 4 !</p>
<p>Cost: $2 per child. Afternoon tea provided.</p>
<p>Age: Prep to Year 6</p>
<p>Each Wednesday from 3:30-5:30pm at Mitcham Baptist Church</p>
<p>Phone 9873 2576 if you have any questions.</p>
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		<title>Fruits of the Spirit and Esther</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/07/01/july2011-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We have enjoyed stepping up our time and concentration of prayer during our June Series. Keep at it now ! The evening service preaching Team will take us on a journey through the book of Esther in our 6.30 service. Our 10am morning service focus for July &#8211; August moves to Galatians and &#8220;The Fruit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have enjoyed stepping up our time and concentration of prayer during our<br />
June Series. Keep at it now !</p>
<p>The evening service preaching Team will take us on a journey through the<br />
book of Esther in our 6.30 service.</p>
<p>Our 10am morning service focus for July &#8211; August moves to Galatians and &#8220;The<br />
Fruit of the Spirit&#8221;. Galatians 5:22, &#8220;But the fruit of the Spirit is love,<br />
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,<br />
self-control; against such things there is no law&#8221; (NASB). We could spend a<br />
year of Sunday sermons just talking about those nine things and barely<br />
scratch the surface.  However our Sunday morning messages will narrow our<br />
sights to include, Truth, Grace, Faith, &#038; Holiness and we will learn how all<br />
of these characteristics flow out of our Fruit.</p>
<p>Watch our <a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/Bulletin.pdf">bulletin link</a> for details each Sunday.<br />
The Prayer sermons are <a href="http://www.mitchambaptist.org.au/recordings#prayerseries">now available</a>.</p>
<p>-Pastor Garry</p>
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		<title>June 2011 is Prayer Month</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/05/26/june-2011-is-prayer-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 08:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Prayer month. June 2011 is set aside here at Mitcham for all our small groups to concentrate on prayer. Study guides have been prepared and are available by contacting the office. Many of our groups are participating in a month of fasting and praying. Our main topics are: Prayer for Revival To continue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Prayer month. June 2011 is set aside here at Mitcham for all our small groups to concentrate on prayer. Study guides have been prepared and are available by contacting the office. Many of our groups are participating in a month of fasting and praying. Our main topics are:</p>
<p><strong>Prayer for Revival</strong><br />
To continue our desire to see revival in our lives and the lives of others.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer for Children &amp; Families Pastor</strong><br />
To uphold our Pastoral Search Team and ask God for His wisdom in this matter.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer for our Community</strong><br />
To seek God’s grace upon our community, local leaders, care groups, and schools &amp; clubs</p>
<p><strong>Prayer for Mission</strong><br />
Local and overseas mission, our endorsed missionaries and families. </p>
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		<title>Community Event</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/04/27/community-event/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nigel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bush Dance Saturday 21st May 2011 7pm to 10pm Where: Mitcham Baptist Church Cost: $10 for an individual $20 for a family Tickets Can Be Pre-purchased, Contact: Anne 043 872 4967 Supper and drinks will be available for a Gold Coin donation A Family Fun event for ALL ages to help raise money for Girls’ [...]]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bush Dance</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Saturday 21st May 2011</strong><br />
7pm to 10pm<br />
Where: Mitcham Baptist Church<br />
Cost: $10 for an individual<br />
$20 for a family<br />
Tickets Can Be Pre-purchased, Contact: Anne 043 872 4967<br />
Supper and drinks will be available for a Gold Coin donation<br />
A Family Fun event for ALL ages to help raise money for Girls’ Brigade!</p>
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		<title>Easter 2011</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/04/05/easter-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrating Easter is important to us at Mitcham, when we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us and the victory of the resurrection. You are most welcome to join us! Good Friday: (22 of April, 2011) 9:30 am Easter Sunday: (24 of April, 2011) 10:00 am Jesus is Risen!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Celebrating Easter is important to us at Mitcham, when we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us and the victory of the resurrection.  You are most welcome to join us!</p>
<p><strong>Good Friday: </strong>(22 of April, 2011) 9:30 am</p>
<p><strong>Easter Sunday:</strong> (24 of April, 2011) 10:00 am</p>
<p><img src="/images/easter.png" alt="[ the empty tomb ]" ></p>
<p><b>Jesus is Risen!</b></p>
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		<title>Got the Last Week of Holidays Blues?</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/01/17/got-the-last-week-of-holidays-blues/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Ministry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bored? Driving your parents crazy? Looking for something fun to do? Come along to Urban Summer! From 2:30 to 4pm every afternoon we have a fun kid&#8217;s program and hang out lounge for the older kids (with activities!) On Friday evening (till 9pm) we&#8217;re having an end of Summer celebration with free BBQ and music, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bored? Driving your parents crazy? Looking for something fun to do? </p>
<p>Come along to Urban Summer!  From 2:30 to 4pm every afternoon we have a fun kid&#8217;s program and hang out lounge for the older kids (with activities!)  </p>
<p>On Friday evening (till 9pm) we&#8217;re having an end of Summer celebration with free BBQ and music, all welcome to attend!<br />
Located at 8-12 Simla Street, Mitcham.<br />
For more information about the Kids or Youth Programs, please click on the links below.</p>
<p><b><a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/urbankids/">Kid&#8217;s Program</a></b></p>
<p><b><a href="http://mitchambaptist.org.au/youthcentre/">Youth Program</a></b> </p>
<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18615165" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18615165">Urban Summer Youth Program!</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/kathleenb">Kathleen Bain</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18867051" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18867051">Urban Kids!</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/kathleenb">Kathleen Bain</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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		<title>Evening Services Resume</title>
		<link>http://mitchambaptist.org.au/2011/01/17/evening-services-resume/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alison</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our evening services have returned after a short summer break, church starts at 6:30pm Sunday, and we would love to see you there! Our morning service continues at 10am each Sunday.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our evening services have returned after a short summer break, church starts at 6:30pm Sunday, and we would love to see you there! </p>
<p>Our morning service continues at 10am each Sunday. </p>
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