Our Story
In 2016, Arana Hills Church of Christ celebrated its 50th year.
The Birth of Arana Hills Church of Christ
In May 1966 Arana Hills Church of Christ was born. At the beginning of 1966, Ray and June Wilson were going about their daily lives establishing a home at 17 Narellan Street in the recently developed suburb of Arana Hills. Ray and June were members of the Stafford Church of Christ, which started via a Sunday School outreach by the Kedron Church of Christ. Land was subsequently purchased on Stafford Road and the chapel was dedicated in March 1954. By 1960 Bible School enrollments were 154 with 19 teachers. Ray was involved as a Deacon/Board Member and leader of the Explorers Club for boys. However, something was stirring in the hearts and minds of the Wilsons. Around them new houses were popping up on a regular basis. Young families were moving in and the landscape was a very typical "nappy valley". There was no church or obvious planned church for the area. Here was a golden opportunity to establish a work similar to what had been established at Samford in the 1950's.
No doubt a lot of prayer and thoughtful consideration was made by the Wilsons and the Stafford Board as to how and when a work might be established in Arana Hills.
The Birth of Arana Hills Church of Christ
In May 1966 Arana Hills Church of Christ was born. At the beginning of 1966, Ray and June Wilson were going about their daily lives establishing a home at 17 Narellan Street in the recently developed suburb of Arana Hills. Ray and June were members of the Stafford Church of Christ, which started via a Sunday School outreach by the Kedron Church of Christ. Land was subsequently purchased on Stafford Road and the chapel was dedicated in March 1954. By 1960 Bible School enrollments were 154 with 19 teachers. Ray was involved as a Deacon/Board Member and leader of the Explorers Club for boys. However, something was stirring in the hearts and minds of the Wilsons. Around them new houses were popping up on a regular basis. Young families were moving in and the landscape was a very typical "nappy valley". There was no church or obvious planned church for the area. Here was a golden opportunity to establish a work similar to what had been established at Samford in the 1950's.
No doubt a lot of prayer and thoughtful consideration was made by the Wilsons and the Stafford Board as to how and when a work might be established in Arana Hills.
To God be the glory, great things He has done.
Unless otherwise indicated, the following articles are compiled by Jonathan Smith using original material and photographs sourced with permission from Arana Hills Church of Christ, The Christian Echo and the Churches of Christ Queensland Historical Resource Centre.
The accuracy of "Our Story" is dependent on the information researched and supplied. If a perceived error is noted, inform Jonathan Smith via the Contact Us page. Please include any supporting evidence such as documentation or photos.
The accuracy of "Our Story" is dependent on the information researched and supplied. If a perceived error is noted, inform Jonathan Smith via the Contact Us page. Please include any supporting evidence such as documentation or photos.