Activities
Course Calendars
The Dandenong Bible Education Centre runs a variety of Bible-based activities and courses.
Please browse our courses and if you want to come to any, please register!
Advanced Bible Study
Would you like to spend time with a group of enthusiastic people who love to read the Bible? Join us on Wednesday evenings as we read the Scriptures, search out answers, follow topics of interest, ask questions that might be puzzling us, and delve deeper into God’s Word.
This series of classes is for people who are quite familiar with the Bible. Classes vary from week to week, but can include presentations, discussion or workshops. We enjoy supper together after the class.
Topics are:
May 9: Important? Consistent prayer
May 23: Isaiah: Kingdom themes
June 6: Isaiah: The servant songs
June 20: HIP—Q&A
Level: Advanced – for Bible readers of several years.
Bible readings
Come in during the week while we're open and read the Bible with us and discuss it! We're open every weekday except Wednesday, 10am–2pm, and we'd love to read God's word with you. For workers, a lunch break might be a good time for you to come.
Normally we will follow a plan which helps you to read the whole Bible in a year, and the New Testament twice; over on the left in the “Bible Reading Planner” section, you can see today's readings, and if you'd like to see the whole year chart, that's available too. We've also got bookmarks and calendars featuring this Bible reading planner; inquire in our shop to get a copy.
If you have a particular reading you'd like to read and discuss with us, we're generally happy to do that, too.
Distance Learning Bible Study
“Walk in” correspondence course – or by mail
Now two correspondence courses are available for those who can’t attend regular classes. “God’s Master Plan”, an 8 lesson course, is an introduction to the good news of God’s Master Plan. It explores the faith and obedience that God requires from those wanting to share in his wonderful plan for the earth. “Learning about your Bible” has 14 lessons which help you understand the Bible and God’s offer of salvation to you. Exploring the Bible is an exciting adventure – these courses assist!
If you find it difficult to attend a class, you might consider taking a Bible correspondence course. These correspondence courses can be done by mail, but help is also available for you from the shop staff between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday. We recommend you come in and have your answers marked on the spot so that you can discuss anything you do not understand. You can have all the advantages of a correspondence course and a personal tutor!
God and You through Jesus
Why did God create the world?
What is God like?
Where do we stand with God?
How is Jesus a saviour?
How and why can we be saved?
What hope is there for the future?
These are some of the questions which this intermediate-level course will explore. The intention is to build a picture of the relationship that God has with us through Jesus, and the hope that God offers for the future. The topics covered in this course are vital for understanding other parts of the Bible and provide essential background for a lot of Bible events and principles.
Happy Faces Playgroup
For preschool aged children from newborn to age 5, along with their mums, dads, grandparents or carers.
There are simple craft activities, a Bible story and group song time – as well as plenty of time to play!
Children & parents/carers can enjoy getting to know new friends too.
Fruit, cheese & crackers at snack time are provided for everyone who attends.
Fees are $5 per term to cover the cost of morning tea & craft materials.
Ladies' Bible Study
Come with us as we look at the most important book, the Holy Bible, and how we can understand it, what it teaches, and how we can read it for ourselves.
This term, we are going through important Bible teachings and lessons.
Join other women and share their passion for the Bible.
Level: Beginners to Advanced
Learn English through the Bible
If English is not your first language, this course is for you! Improve your English through Bible stories. Includes individual tuition. Learn from native speakers.
New Life Class
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Date | Subject |
| May 6 | Fruit of the Spirit: joy, peace, patience, kindness |
| May 13 | Fruit of the Spirit: goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control |
| May 20 | Speaking in tongues and miraculous healing |
| May 27 | The kingdom of God |
| Jun 3 | Parables of the kingdom of God |
| Jun 10 | The kingdom |
| Jun 17 | The sermon on the mount: Matthew 5 |
| Jun 24 | The sermon on the mount: Matthew 6-7 |
These classes look at a different aspect of Bible teaching each week. Classes are suitable for adults and teenagers. They are held on Sundays at the same time as our Bible Explorers program for primary school children. So your children can have fun doing Bible-based activities while you enjoy your own Bible education.
There is no need to enrol in these classes – just come along and join in. Tea and coffee are available before each class, and you are welcome to stay for lunch after the class.