Reverend Dr William Osagiede is the senior minister of Sureway International Christian Ministries Australia in Melton, he spoke to Liam McNally about his connection to the area.
Tell us a bit about you and what you do?
I am a Born Again Christian Minister, I am very passionate about people, bringing the love of Christ and his healing power to our Community.
I am very optimistic that the power of God can change and impact people in a very positive way. The love that I embrace is evident in John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
No man is beyond redemption. God’s love to people is so real and it is this Love that I portray and share with people I meet everyday.
Tell us about your work with Sureway International Christian Ministries?
I am the senior minister of Sureway, I regularly give positive and life changing sermons, minister and pray for people during our weekly services on Fridays and Sundays.
I also do weekly food bank and Fareshare.
Most of the time, I volunteer with various groups to support the needy and less fortunate in our society.
Sureway is a mission Church, from time to time I lead groups of people to missions overseas, places include, India, Nepal, Philippines, Kenya, Ghana, Fiji and many other countries.
What’s your connection to Melton?
I have been ministering and helping with food bank in Melton for the past 13 years. It all started when 13 years ago we decided to locate our church here in Melton, as we were having people come from all over Victoria attend our services, some as far as Ballarat, we felt this was a central place. Our church is located at 11 Nitro Drive, Melton.
What do you like about where you live?
I love the peace and serenity and the amazing people in Melton. It’s a place of refuge for me.
What, if anything, would you change about where you live?
I think if it is possible to get our council rates down it will help many struggling families. That will be the most change I would like to see.
Where is your favourite local place to spend time?
I just love Hannah Watts Park and Woodgrove shopping centre.
Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you.
Well I used to be a professional videographer, I’ve done lots of wedding videos and various activities.
Is there anything else you’d like to say?
I think we have a great community here in Melton. There is a team spirit and genuine care for one another. I am just blessed to be part of reaching and helping people through food relief and other avenues. It’s truly an honour to serve the people of Melton.
