10 March 2009

Nerang church relaunched as "Coastlife"

Nerang, Queensland
Bronwyn Humphries/RECORD staff

The Nerang Seventh-day Adventist church officially launched its new name on Februay 7, becoming Coastlife Adventist church. Suggestions for a new church name had been called for many weeks prior to the event and, once they were in, votes were cast by the congregation and the change was "vetted" by relevant church authorities.

The Sabbath launch was described by those attending it as "enjoyable and inspirational," and featured a worship and musical service with drama, videos and a children's program. This was followed by a church luncheon at Burleigh Headland.

A new ministry leadership team was also introduced for Coastlife for 2009. From small beginnings, the congregation, led by Pastor Wes Tolhurst, believes God has big plans for the church. Membership increased by 34 per cent over the past 12 months and attendance by 39 per cent.

Pastor Tolhurst says, "We believe that whatever the stage of the Coastlife journey, God hasn't finished with growing this church yet!"