Anita Carvill
It’s called Manna Haven, a not-for-profit vegetarian cafe operating in a purpose-built extension of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bryon Bay. Anita Carvill (nee Kingston) managed the ministry between 2011 and 2013. She learned to trust God—“I’m still learning”—as He pulled together all the resources to establish Manna Haven. Helping the ministry reach its full potential—Anita’s still on the management committee—remains a focus.
But not the sole focus. Anita, who married Brendon Carvill in 2004, is mother to three children, Ezra, Malachi and Mayah. Raising the children now takes priority. She and Brendon are also building their own house using recycled material.
Anita is a creative who writes her own worship songs, moulds pottery (on the wheel), cooks and sews.
Born in Brisbane to Pr Tim and Heather Kingston, Anita came to Avondale College from Mildura Senior and Henderson Colleges. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 2005 and, the following year, put her theory into practice as a teacher at Central Coast Adventist School. After four years, she joined the staff at Blue Hills College near Lismore, where she also accepted responsibilities in communication and marketing.
Looking back on her experience at Avondale, Anita is thankful for the leadership opportunities it gave her. It also gave her a network of like-minded friends, friends who are also passionate about connecting more with the community.
The class of 2005 honours Anita for her commitment to a cause and for her contribution to the ministry of teaching.
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