Grateful Living
Beginnings: A Seed of Vision (1919–1950s)
Imagine life in Hervey Bay in 1919. It was a rural community with seaside charm, comprised of the separate villages of Pialba, Scarness, Torquay, and Urangan. In the aftermath of World War I, Rev. R. Horn from Maryborough recognised an opportunity for Christian ministry in Torquay, part of what would become Hervey Bay. Supported by members from the Maryborough Baptist Church, a Sunday School was established, followed by the donation of land on Torquay Terrace by businessman T.S. Warry.
Torquay Terrace Baptist Church officially opened on 5 October 1919, debt-free, with the first sermon read from a Bible gifted by the Brisbane City Tabernacle.
Oversight of the fledgling church was shared between the Maryborough church and the State Home Mission Committee. Rev. Chris Cronau and his wife were instrumental in the church's initial development. Over the next 30 years, eighteen home mission ministers—many of them students - served at Torquay Terrace. By 1952, the church had become independent, with 14 founding members, marking a key milestone in its formation.
Next week:
Growth and Infrastructure (1950s–1970s)
God’s plan and the opportunity for people to actively participate in His purposes. This involves a concept of “multiplication” where individuals and communities grow and expand to fulfil God’s vision. God’s plan is one of prosperity, hope, and a future for those who seek Him and trust in His ways.
Torquay Terrace Baptist Church officially opened on 5 October 1919, debt-free, with the first sermon read from a Bible gifted by the Brisbane City Tabernacle.
Oversight of the fledgling church was shared between the Maryborough church and the State Home Mission Committee. Rev. Chris Cronau and his wife were instrumental in the church's initial development. Over the next 30 years, eighteen home mission ministers—many of them students - served at Torquay Terrace. By 1952, the church had become independent, with 14 founding members, marking a key milestone in its formation.
Next week:
Growth and Infrastructure (1950s–1970s)
God’s plan and the opportunity for people to actively participate in His purposes. This involves a concept of “multiplication” where individuals and communities grow and expand to fulfil God’s vision. God’s plan is one of prosperity, hope, and a future for those who seek Him and trust in His ways.
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