Latest news

Michelle to open her new Counselling practice on the Gold Coast.

2008-07-15T19:13:00.002+10:00

We are excited about the opening of Michelle's new counselling practice due to open at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast in September.
Michelle will have rooms at the Sunshine Chiropractic Family Health centre at 143 Bayview Street Runaway Bay QLD. 4216.
Appointments can now be made for the first week in September and Michelle will be available from Monday to Thursday.
To make an appointment call the centre on 07 55 377 199
Some of the proceeds from this venture will further the work we are doing with Mission Serenity.
Michelle has vast experience in life's issues and brings with her, not only an outstanding qualification but a vast life experience also.
Stay posted for more on this soon.

Mission Serenity is moving!

2008-07-15T08:46:00.003+10:00

MISSION SERENITY HAS A PLACE OF IT'S OWN.
Michelle and I have dreamt of having a place of our own where we can open our doors to others for healing in the important work that we are doing.
Thanks to the bank (they must be crazy) and a need to plunge into great debt we are now on the move.
More on the work to be done later.
For now please amend our contact details in your files.
Our postal address is now
Mission Serenity
P.O. Box 917
Nerang
QUEENSLAND 4211

Our landline number as of the 24th of July 2008 will be 07 5502 2221.
Michelle and Graham can still be reached on the same email and mobile numbers.

Stay in touch for more in the work that is coming.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY BEGINS

2008-07-02T10:41:00.002+10:00

We are so pleased to say at last that our Celebrate Recovery program is starting on Sunday the 6th of July at 5 pm.
Our wonderful volunteers are trained and ready to go.
The program commences with a hearty soup meal at 5pm and the large group starts at 6pm.
Participants will then break into gender and issue specific open share groups at 7pm for one hour and then the HARD ROCK CAFE is open for great hot drinks home made slices and cakes and great fellowship.
We are so proud of the 25 volunteers who have given so much of their time and commitment to be a part of this program
Our volunteers are from different denominations and some who are still defining their faith.
The program is open to non believers and believers alike regardless of denomination.
All our participants are healing as well and judgement is left at the door.
IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM LIFES HURTS, HANG-UPS AND HABITS then come home to healing with your friends who await you with open arms at Celebrate Recovery.
VENUE.
Seventh-day adventist church on Bridgman Drive Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

2008-05-01T13:41:00.002+10:00

C.R.training commences this Friday night the 2nd of May incorporating volunteers from our sister churches on the Gold Coast.
This will happen at 7PM sharp at the Burleigh Gardens Church in Reedy Creek.
We will be up and running to the public in 6 weeks.
It's time has come and we are ready.
Onwards and upwards to healing and Grace.

Filming Begins.

2008-05-01T13:37:00.002+10:00

The documentary of Michelle's story has started the filming stage.
Just over a week ago the production team led by Mr Terry Branster [producer/director] commenced filming Michelle's story on the Gold Coast.
The team are working towards a 2 hour Documentary series that will conduct several interviews all over the country and in the U.S.A. in the coming months.
As michelle answered quetions on camera the entire production crew were in tears.
We envisage that this will be an educational and healing tool of great value.
Stay posted for more news on this and other events.

Michelle's Testimony to the W.A. conference of the S.D.A.

2008-05-01T13:21:00.002+10:00

On Tuesday the 29th of April Michelle and Graham presented Michelle's testimony and their vision for Mission Serenity to a gathering of all the pastors of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Western Australia.
The conference ran over two days and dealt specifically with issues relating to the protection of children within the church.
Pastors were guided through a lengthy program by Andrea Musolin who is a police officer working with an organisation called Protective Behaviours Inc.
Michelle's testimony was very moving and after the presentation she received a rousing applause from all the attendees.
Question time after the program was lively with very probing questions being answered.
The questions had to be halted by the moderator due to time constraints.
Mission Serenity is grateful for the opportunity to present at the conference and hope this is the forerunner of many such in the future.
We aknowledge that this presentaion is due to the response of several Adventist administrators who have the courage and vision to tackle this issue head on.
We have all come a long way.
We would in particular like to thank Pastors Glenn Townend [W.A.Conference President]
Gordon Smith [N.S.W.Conference] and David Robertson [director of Safe Place Services]
for their vision and support.
We feel that a partnership is being formed that will only assist past victims in their return to a normal and serene life.

Celebrate Recovery latest.

2008-04-19T17:27:00.004+10:00

Two weeks ago we held an information seesion for members of other churches on the Gold Coast and as a result have joined forces with our sister churches and have enlisted new volunteers from their ranks to assist us as group leaders.
Other denominations are sending more along and C.R. is on the way big time.
Just in the training of our group leaders in the last couple of months we have seen great healing and we are all moved.
TRAINING STARTS IN EARNEST FROM THE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT OF MAY [2ND] AT 7PM AND WILL CONTINUE AT FEVER PITCH FOR THE FOLLOWING 6 FRIDAY NIGHTS. WE ENVISAGE THEN TO OPEN OUR DOORS TO THE HURTING PUBLIC WITH AN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN TO START SHORTLY.
IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS AMAZING PROGRAM THEN COME TO THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH AT REEDY CREEK AT 7PM SHARP.
Meeting lasts 2 hours and is followed by great fellowship and delicious coffee and cake.
Healing your hurts, hang ups and habbits is at hand and we will welcome you with open arms.
God Bless.
Graham and Michelle.

WE ARE MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY.

2008-04-19T17:20:00.002+10:00

Michelle will be giving her testimony to all the pastors in the West Australian conference in Perth on the 29th of April.
This is in no small measure due to the foresight and courage of several of the church hierarchy who have accepted the need for healing in this area.
Education and an open mind can do so much to heal those who are lost and we are so greatful for the opportunities that God is giving us to further His mission for us.
We will keep you all posted as to the progress.
In the mean time we are recieving regular contacts through our web sight and acknowledge the courage and spirit of all those who have contacted us.
God Bless for now.
Graham and Michelle.

The Hope of Survivors

2008-03-01T19:07:00.003+11:00

We are so pleased to have been approached by an organization in the U.S.A. who have been running something akin to Mission Serenity over there for about 5 years.
They have asked us to add their link to our site and we have been delighted to do that.
We invite you all to take a look at http://www.thehopeofsurvivors.com
This amazing group have some wonderful resources and an Australian arm as well.
We are talking to them about joining forces in this very important work.
If you have suffered abuse when you were a child and you are looking to change your life the news is getting better every day.
You are not alone and you will not be pushed under the carpet anymore.

Celebrate Recovery

2008-02-14T22:13:00.004+11:00

Training is in full swing at the Burleigh Gardens Seventh Day Adventist church on the Gold Coast.
Our volunteers are now well into the training required to act as group leaders in this valuable program.
The program is scheduled to start in April 2008.
We will keep you up to date.

Mission Serenity Documentary DVD

2008-02-14T22:13:00.002+11:00

Documentary producer Terry Branster is working with us to produce a documentary featuring Michelle's testimony and the work we are doing at Mission Serenity.
Shooting will start soon.
Terry is passionate about the cause to help in the healing of past victims within the church.
Keep checking for updates.

The Stolen Generations of Christ.

2008-02-14T19:24:00.001+11:00

Please refer to our latest article in the RESOURCES page.

New pages for the web site.

2008-02-12T20:31:00.000+11:00

We are adding several new pages to our web site.
These pages will assist those suffering from a past of childhood sexual abuse.
We have written a letter that you can print out and give to your family and or friends.
It is hoped that this letter will help you to help them understand.
An F.A.Q. page will help with many questions you may have.
Keep checking the site as we will be doing a lot of work to make it effective for you.