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TWENTY-TWENTY-FIVE
Who will go?
Welcome From Lotty and Cie
Senior Pastors, LifeHouse Church
Throughout the Bible, we often read about God selecting and raising up a person to lead His people to victory against seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
When Israel was enslaved in Egypt, God raised up Moses. When the Midianites were their oppressors, God raised up Gideon. When Israel was exiled to a foreign nation, God raised up Daniel. And even when the Israelites had a “date of execution” placed on them, God raised up Esther. It’s a clear and repeated pattern. Then we read the book of Isaiah, where God is heard asking the question,
“Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?”
(Isaiah 6:8, NLT)
This is a tactical shift. God still knows what needs to be done in order to redeem and restore His people, but instead of appointing someone, He asks the question, ”Who will go for us?” “WHO WILL GO?” Throughout the pages of this magazine, you’ll meet our Partners and see the Projects. You’ll discover stories of lives eternally impacted. And hopefully you'll be encouraged by it all. Because it is truly incredible. However, what is perhaps the most incredible part of this entire story, is that everything you read has taken place through the lives of those who have heard God ask the question, “Who will go?” – and have responded the same way Isaiah did, by simply saying, “Here I am. Send me.” From biblical heroes to those in our midst today, these stories often follow a pattern: Those who are called rarely feel qualified, but they respond to God anyway, trusting Him with the outcome. Then we watch – as God takes their simple “Yes”, transforms them, equips them and brings His awesome plan to fulfilment through them. Jesus came to the earth to remove every obstacle, so that every person could come to know the God who redeems and restores. He has done the impossible. Now He asks us to take His message of victorious love to others. He asks us the same question He asked Isaiah – “Who will go for us?” If you want to be a part of the incredible mission that God is outworking across the earth, then it all begins with the simple response: “Here I am. Send me.” If you are willing to say those words, there is no limit to what God can outwork through you. Love Lotty and Cie
Dear LifeHouse Family
Click below to explore our Missions Partners and Projects
— local, international and for the generations.
Follow @lifehousechurch on instagram or LifeHouse Church on facebook, for updates on all things 'Missions'!
Where do you GO in a week?
With Michelle Grant
LifeHouse Missions Director
Maybe to a workplace, the shops (I avoid this if I can!), a family event, school or university, social media platforms, a medical centre, sporting club or party?
I wonder if we mapped all our ‘Goings’ whether we would cover the whole of our community?
Psalm 23:6 reminds us that God’s goodness and mercy follows us every day of our life... What an opportunity to transform and influence the world around us – just by going! This individual opportunity is on top of the shared witness of our LifeHouse projects and partnerships that reaches way beyond our postcode. From the persecuted church in the Middle East, to rural communities in Cambodia, to vulnerable children, to those in prison, to families in crisis right here in our own streets who reach out to our Care House for support. I am humbled and inspired by the faithful work of the champions in this booklet and for the many behind the scenes praying, volunteering and generously giving. God’s goodness and mercy is surely following us into so many corners of the community! Keep looking up and looking out. God bless!
Throughout this digital magazine, you’ll see three consistent ways to support our mission partners and generational projects:
PRAY
Pray
PRAY
Give
PRAY
GO!
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Our
LifeHouse Care
How well do you know your home?
The spaces you inhabit. The people you live and love and grow with
LifeHouse Care isn’t just an offshoot of LifeHouse Church. It IS LifeHouse Church – our HOME within our communities. Every person who calls LifeHouse ‘home’ has a vital role. Some are there more often, carry more responsibility, and some less. But we are ALL valued and needed as part of the family team.
So – how well do you know your LifeHouse Care home?
WHO are we?
We are a family all working together for the peace, prosperity, wellbeing and God-given potential of the people in our communities.
Our 168 volunteers come from LifeHouse, other churches, schools, NDIS, Ability & Beyond, government programs and the wider community.
Two things that could make this better:
01
More volunteers coming to the table, finding purpose, joy and relationship here in our spaces, and…
02
More of our LifeHouse family stepping into these spaces, bringing the light and hope of Jesus into the lives of our volunteers and clients!
WHERE are we?
Bellingen - Urunga - Toormina - Coffs Harbour - Woolgoolga - Grafton - Moree
Wherever there’s a LifeHouse Church campus, there’s an Op Shop, Pantry or both (!) nearby. And they don’t just offer goods and services – they provide a safe and joyful space for us to invite our neighbours, colleagues and friends into! In a day when 1 in 5 Australians over 15 years old reports feeling lonely* – our Care spaces are a truly incredible opportunity for us to actually help alleviate loneliness and isolation!
*2022 Australian Bureau of Statistics
HOW do we help?
This handful of stories represents hundreds more – where people have come to LifeHouse Care and found that they are not alone… that there is someone like you, who cares enough to listen without judgement, to help with dignity, to see the person – not just their circumstances.
Cross-Care Connections with Nato
When someone’s in a crisis, having the means to support them there and then is huge. Not “I can see you’re in trouble, but we’ll have to get back to you.” Having accessible, flexible funds means we can meet more crises with immediate, direct assistance rather than jumping through 50 regulatory hoops. Like one family who was referred to us by a campus pastor late one Friday. They had a newborn baby, and just been evicted from their home. They had their car, that’s it. All the community services would be shut until Monday, but we were able to put them into short term accommodation for the weekend. Then there was the community collaboration – people brought a portacot, food hampers and other things to help get this family through their crisis. It’s community care in action.
Star Volunteer Linton
Meet Linton. This 83-year-old legend volunteers every week both at Sherwood Cliffs Rehab and here in our Hub – so when some of our Correctional Services volunteers turn up here, they see a familiar face and instantly a lot of the fear and uncertainty melt away. Instead of just keeping their head down and getting through the day, they actually have a chance to connect and grow in an environment of encouragement and positivity.
Pray
For our Care spaces… and IN them! These are God-given harvests ready for the power of prayer to break through! WE are the workers – so let's get in there and get to work!
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal: $125,000
GO!
Not everyone will come through the doors of our church building. But we can all GO into our neighbourhoods, our community – to gather, serve and connect within our LifeHouse Care ‘homes’.
Ability and Beyond
Less than a year since its launch, Ability & Beyond! (think Buzz Lightyear’s motto but in the Disability Engagement space) has gone way beyond the moon and is reaching the stars in terms of initiatives launched for families of children living with disabilities – all while remaining consistent, compassionate and present in the realm of pastoral care.
Meet our Star Volunteer Kye!
Kye – surfer in training, movie buff and bicycle enthusiast, is loving the opportunity to have a positive impact in his community through his work experience with LifeHouse Care.
Pray
To see more people from diverse backgrounds and abilities coming to know God personally, to experience His love and to outwork the gifts and abilities He’s given them to live life to the full – as learning, growing, serving parts of the body of Christ.
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal:
$35,000
Go!
Got a heart for disability engagement?
Contact Keren Bayley – keren@lifehouse.net.au or learn more at abilityandbeyond.org.au
LHCA:
LifeHouse
Creative Arts
LHCA is a vibrant and needed hub of creativity and artistic expression in our community! To keep the doors open, we need your help!
Pray
For continued God-connections, economic recovery in our community, and for our students, teachers and families to continue in the joy of art and culture, as children of a Mighty Creator God!
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal: $10,000
GO!
To register – or to share an artistic skill – Cie would love to hear from you!
Email admin@lhca.org.au
Find out more at lhca.org.au
Christian Surfers
Great leaders know that their role is about raising up, encouraging and supporting other leaders – and that’s exactly what regional coordinators Juda and Lillie Leet love being able to do for the Christian Surfers (CS) communities along our stunning coastline.
Some of this year’s highlights have been –
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Sam and Sav Penny doing a brilliant job here in Coffs as local mission leaders
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New crews developing AND members stepping up to lead them
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Missions meeting more regularly to feed those hungry for faith and fellowship
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Once-dormant areas starting up new missions – inspired after attending regional camps or national gatherings
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$10K raised by our region in a Surfathon to purchase Surfer Bibles that are given out with a pledge: take one for free to give to someone you know
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LifeHouse surfer Noah Enevoldson receiving CSALT (Christian Surfers Australia Leadership Training) Academy’s ‘Best In Class’ award and continuing into Level 2 training at Lennox Head
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5 of our best leaders joining the CSALT staff AND
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300 people heading to National Gathering – in Coffs for the first time ever – over Easter Weekend!
Pray
For new funding opportunities – to keep up with the growing numbers of surfers joining local crews, being baptised and discipled to impact their communities!
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal:
$9,000
GO!
To jump on board or support our local crew, contact Juda & Lillie: judanlillie@christiansurfers.org.au
As You Go Academy
The maiden year of As You Go Academy was an unequivocal success! Seed funded out of our One Week For Eternity offering, the gap-year style apprenticeship is a guided journey of discovery as students grow in and are exposed to:
Purpose + Direction, God's Word, Local Mission, The Holy Spirit, Masterclasses, Mentorship, Community, Adventure and Life Skills.
Testimonies from our 2024 crew:
"Academy has been my character building shortcut, knocked off a lot of rough edges and now that I’ve finished, I feel so much more confident!"
As Academy Leader Jakin Mai says,
“Stepping out of your comfort zone sounds exciting and adventurous but it’s uncomfortable by definition. Each person had a tipping point, but then pushed through – and they grew so much from that point that now they’re still making uncomfortable decisions, knowing that growth lies on the other side! They’ve changed the pattern of their life.”
Pray
For the 2025 crew as they step out of their comfort zones and grow in their relationship with God and the plans He has for them!
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal:
$10,000
GO!
Learn more at: lifehouse.net.au/academy or chat to our young adults pastor Jakin Mai: jakin@lifehouse.net.au
Open Doors in the Middle East
Open Doors is the world’s largest underground network serving the persecuted church – and we have the privilege of partnering with their work in the Middle East. In areas of intense persecution, Open Doors works through long-term on-the-ground partners who are best placed to create projects that respond and adapt to the unique needs of persecuted Christians in their own community. Through this partnership, we get to shine Christ’s light in places of deep darkness.
Pray
For persecuted believers to grow in resilient faith. For the local Open Doors partnerships that support Christians in their faith.
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal:
$35,000
Cambodia
In 2022, as a church we were invited to join what God was doing in Cambodia. Since that time we have witnessed the unfolding of a stunning symmetry – one that we could never have imagined or planned – as God led us into relationships with partner organisations that beautifully, incredibly mirror the heart and mandate that we, as LifeHouse, have been given.
Discover more about our mission partners in Cambodia…
New Life Fellowship (NLF)
The city campuses we support have seen incredible growth this year. Steung Sen is flourishing under Pastor Phanna’s leadership, while the church plant in Suong has emerged from a time of transition, with new leaders Ps Lay and Vanny taking the church forward in strength.
Mother’s Heart Organization (MHO)
closely aligned with the heart of our local pregnancy support service Lilyrose, Mother’s Heart also comes alongside girls and women in crisis or unplanned pregnancies, to give support that is not offered elsewhere in Cambodian society due to social stigmas and cultural practises.
Children in Families (CIF)
Combining the mission of our local partners Ability & Beyond and our Foster Care ministries, CIF Cambodia also believes that children thrive best in loving families, and their programs are designed to support this goal, with a particular focus on children with disabilities.
ACCI Field Workers Chad & Corrie Irons
Chad and Corries are our on-the-ground partners, providing an essential connection between LifeHouse and our other Cambodian partners, which allows us to operate with accountability, transparency and cultural understanding – all elements integral to a healthy and lasting cross-cultural relationship.
Pray
God has brought us incredible partners in Cambodia, where only a tiny percentage of the population is Christian. Let’s be praying regularly into each of these ministries – over those who run them and those whom they serve.
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goals:
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New Life Fellowship Church Plants: $65,000
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Mothers Heart: $11,000
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Children In Families: $6,000
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ACCI Field Workers Chad & Corrie Irons: $6,000
GO!
Interested in knowing more about any of these mission partners? Keen to join a future short term mission trip?
Get in touch via missions@lifehouse.net.au
Lilyrose Pregnancy Support
At Lilyrose, we believe that no woman should face their pregnancy journey alone. Our hope is that each woman who comes through Lilyrose would know her worth, capability and be given hope for her future.
Our Mission:
To connect pregnant women facing crisis, challenging situations or unplanned pregnancies to a community of support, and to provide individualised, antenatal care in a safe and nurturing environment as they navigate their options. We equip and empower women to embrace motherhood with confidence through:
Personalised Medical Care
Emotional Support
Practical Assistance
Pray
For opportunities to raise awareness and funding so that our service capacity can meet the increased need and so we can keep advocating for and supporting our mums and their babies.
That each person who walks through our doors will be introduced to the Father’s love.
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal: $60,000
GO!
For ways to volunteer or practically support Lilyrose, contact: info@lilyrose.org.au
0423 227 917
Visit the Lilyrose website here.
Foster Care
In Australia today:
over
46,000
children live in
Out-of-Home Care
only
9,000
foster families available
to give them a home
2/3
areas of greatest need in the country:
Western NSW and the Mid North Coast
That means 2 of the 3 greatest areas of need in NSW are LifeHouse Church regions. So, LifeHouse Family, here’s what we’re doing about it.
Pray
That together we can work towards a safe and loving home for every child, and a community for every carer.
Click here for a downloadable prayer guide! Scroll down to find it under 'Pray'.
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal:
$17,000
GO!
Find out how YOU can support foster kids and their carers by contacting fostercare@lifehouse.net.au
Chaplaincy
Praise God – the call to chaplaincy is being heard and answered – with chaplaincy interest, training sessions and opportunities exploding in 2024/25! Currently, we have both fully qualified and trainee chaplains in the following areas from Grafton to Macksville to Moree and more:
Primary and High Schools
Prisons
Police
Ambulance
Disaster / Emergency Relief
...and new in 2025:
Retail Centres
Courthouses
Pray
For those joining the ranks of chaplains in every sector of society.
For open doors and open hearts that lead to healing conversations.
For more School Chaplains to rise up and fill the gaps in our public schools.
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goals:
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Police & Prisons: $10,000
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North Coast Chaplaincy: $50,000
GO!
From simple yet effective upskilling in caring for those around you, to becoming a fully qualified chaplain – there are opportunities for everyone!
Contact chaplaincy@lifehouse.net.au to learn more!
SRE and
Love Out Loud Oz
Today, the God of the Bible is all but unknown to many children in the public school system. SRE is a powerful opportunity to change that! And right here at LifeHouse, Love Out Loud Oz produces a curriculum that has the kids frothing for more!
Technical Terms Glossary!
SRE = Special Religious Education (NSW)
RI = Religious Education (QLD)
LOL = Love Out Loud Oz
Pray
For more schools to value and prioritise scripture lessons.
For more Opt-ins so that scripture in schools won’t just survive – but THRIVE!
Give
2025 Workers in Schools Giving Goal:
$30,000
Go!
The demand for SRE teachers is huge – yet the time required can be as little as 30 mins a week!
Contact missions@lifehouse.net.au to find out how you can bring the gift of scripture to primary kids today!
Red Frogs
When young people fresh out of school embark on a new season of life at university, it’s an exciting time, but it can also be a time of upheaval and uncertainty as they adapt to a completely new environment away from home, away from all that’s familiar. Thankfully, the Red Frogs jump into this gap and create a space of connection, consistency and care.
Pray
For continued growth of the team and their impact among our young people – particularly in secular settings!
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal:
$5,000
Deadly Diamonds
It’s been a busy time for Deadly Diamonds, as one wave of young leaders have moved into new seasons of adulthood, and a new wave of young people embark on a life-changing leadership and development journey.
Moree Generations Pastor
The search continues for a Generations Pastor to gather and lead the flourishing youth of Moree. Mission-minded kids and youth aren’t just waiting around to be led though – they are already out there fundraising for missions and bringing non-Christian friends along to church socials…
Read more…
Pray
For God to send or raise up the Generations Pastor Moree needs!
For confidence and commitment as new young leaders step up into the gaps left by the outgoing Diamonds.
For the discipleship journey of each new Deadly Diamond.
Give
2025 Collective Giving Goal for Deadly Diamonds: $6,600
…and thanks to the 2024 offering, the funds are ready to go when we find our Moree Generations Pastor!
Go!
To come alongside the youth of Moree in a practical way, get in touch with Jason: jason.poutawa@salvationarmy.org.au
Mandate Ministries: Honouring
Ross Winchester
In January 2025, with heavy hearts we said farewell to an absolute giant in the faith and field – Ross Winchester.
Read more…
Pray: For Donna, her family and the Mandate Ministries team as their work continues.
Give: 2025 Collective Giving Goal: $6,000
Go: Called to field work but don’t know where to start? Get in touch with our Missions Team missions@lifehouse.net.au
Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
Last year, 72 YWAM students from around the world came through Coffs Harbour, spending time in acts of service and on street outreach – filled with the knowledge that each caring interaction brings a person one step closer to meeting Jesus…
Read more…
Pray: For the fruition of years of groundwork, and for the establishment of a Coffs YWAM Base.
Give: 2025 Collective Giving Goal: $1,800
Go: Keen to know more? Get in touch with Sam at ywamcoffsharbour@gmail.com
Grafton Playground
Born out of 2024’s One Week For Eternity offering, the children of Grafton now have a handpicked and lovingly created space to play!
Read more…
Playgroup at the Playhouse
another area that continues to have a beautiful impact in the lives of local families week after week is Playgroup at the PlayHouse!
Read more…
Pray: For the team and the families that attend Playgroup - for increased connections, deepening relationships and positive impact.
Give: 2025 Collective Giving Goal: $3,000
Go: Playgroup is open to anyone with babies through to pre-schoolers. Enquire with the Playhouse for details!
Many of the mission impact stories shared in brief throughout these pages have been the direct harvest of previous years of seeds sown in fields near and far.
Here’s an overview of the last 12 months:
Thank you LifeHouse, for your faithfulness and generosity in coming alongside our partners, and being an active participant in the Great Commission given to us by Jesus.
One Week for Eternity
Have you ever pondered what one week of your income could accomplish in the hands of God?
Once upon a time, one small boy’s lunch fed 5,000 people. But it didn’t just fill hungry stomachs for a day. It opened eyes and hearts and minds – for eternity. It didn’t matter how much or little he had to offer. What mattered was the size of his faith… faith in the All Sufficient One… the One who always gives and IS more than enough. The One who doesn’t need our gifts, but yearns for our hearts and invites us to be a part of His miracles on the earth.
On the 22nd of June, we’re bringing our As You Go offering into God’s house. This is our offering to support mission partners, advance mission projects and build for the future generations.
Whether you can give a day… or a week… or a month of your income – it’s not about the amount you give. It’s about the faith you give with.
It’s about each one of us prayerfully considering –
What can I budget for?
What can I sacrifice?
What can I believe God for?
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
Ways to Give
Giving on the 22nd of June – and throughout the year – can be done either:
2. via Internet Banking
send to:
LifeHouse Church
BSB 062521 Acc 10609707 Reference “One Week”
Tax Deductibility
A limited number of our mission endeavours qualify for Income Tax Deduction in Australia. If you wish to receive a Tax Deductible receipt for your giving please specify one of the following deductible projects:
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LifeHouse Care
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Schools (Scripture & Chaplaincy)
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Lilyrose Pregnancy Support
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Chaplaincy
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Ability & Beyond
Questions or Ideas?
Get in touch with our Missions Team missions@lifehouse.net.au
Follow @lifehousechurch on instagram or LifeHouse Church on facebook, for updates on all things 'Missions'!