As You Go

Connecting with Care and Compassion LifeHouse Care Op Shops, Pantries & Community Care | Playgroup LifeHouse Care is a practical, Monday to Saturday expression of the heart of our church to seek the peace and wellbeing of the people in our communities. Thousands of moments of connection are made possible every week through Op Shops, Pantries, Community Care and Playgroups. Our six Op Shops continue to provide a strong foundation for all of LifeHouse Care’s work. An average o

Preventing and Responding to Family Breakdown LifeHouse Care Families | The Homeward Project Our desire is to see families in tough places flourish, meeting them early and walking with them towards restoration and health. We have sought to identify priority needs in our local community and respond with discernment and stewardship of resources. The unique solution that the church can offer is relationship. It requires going beyond short-term or transactional engagement, it n

Planting Seeds of Faith Scripture and Workers in Schools There is a common perception that Religious Education (Scripture lessons in schools) is at best struggling, or at worst, non-existent. This is far from true. Opt-in rates—where parents allow their children to participate—are increasing. “It’s on the rise. Parents are interested.” Adrian, from Love Out Loud says. “It’s not a struggle or a battlefield, it’s an opportunity!” Love Out Loud provides Scripture curriculum and

Healthy Local Churches Seeing Lives Transformed New Life Fellowship Cambodia New Life Fellowship in Cambodia exists to be a community of overflowing love, where people encounter the presence of God. Since its beginning in Phnom Penh in 1994, the church has grown across 17 provinces, establishing communities of believers and planting churches to bring lasting transformation. Leadership development is a key focus. Currently, 55 leaders are being equipped through training progr

Just before Christmas, a mum of five reached out to LifeHouse Community Care after having to leave her home due to difficult circumstances. She had nowhere else to turn. Our team made sure her children had gifts to open and that the family could share a special Christmas meal together. In the new year, when she secured stable housing, we were able to provide practical items to help set up her new home. A few months later, she came back simply to say thank you. She now visits

As Christ followers, our ultimate MISSION is the one Jesus Christ gave to His disciples through all the ages – to… GO, in and by the full authority of Jesus, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything He commanded us, KNOWING that He is always with us AS WE GO… to the very end of the age. (Matt 28:18-20 paraphrase) That great commission is built upon the great commandments –

Our mission spaces are in the midst of a monsoon of God’s blessing, and reaping phenomenal results! Below are just some of our good news stories, and as always we want to invite you to be a part of the incredible things God is doing in our communities and beyond! LHCA wins $10K of community funding! It is an absolute JOY to report that LHCA WON the $10K Community Kickstart Grant !!! 🙌 🙌 🙌 Each person who took a moment out of their busy day to read an email and cast a vo

This Sunday 2nd November is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Sometimes we can hear about something like this, we can know that the need is huge, yet we think, “I don’t even know where to start to pray for them.” That’s understandable, but thankfully, we can help with that. Our mission partner in the field, Open Doors, has provided us with a one-week prayer guide to help us focus our prayers for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.

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...

Less than a year since its launch, Ability & Beyond! (think Buzz Lightyear’s motto but in the Disability Engagement space) has gone way...

Seed-funded in 2023’s One Week For Eternity offering, the LHCA team have achieved exactly what they set out to do – the creation of an...

Another area that continues to have a beautiful impact in the lives of local families week after week is Playgroup at the PlayHouse! ...

Born out of 2024’s One Week For Eternity offering, the children of Grafton now have a handpicked and lovingly created space to play! ...

Coffs YWAM Leader Sam Floyd describes 2024/25 as: “Insane, but in a good way!” Sam continues to teach at multiple Discipleship Training...

In January 2025, with heavy hearts we said farewell to an absolute giant in the faith and field – Ross Winchester. For the last 40...

This year marks a changing of the guard for the Moree Deadly Diamonds, as many of the old crew move out of school and apprenticeships and...

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...