PASTORS’ DESK

This time of year is a chance for Impact Church to IMAGINE what could be when we partner together around our shared vision, we reflect on the difference we are making, not only for our season, but also for those who will come after us.

Over many years this church has outrageously and generously loved this community … But we won’t stop now and believe the impact we can have FOR CANBERRA is only just beginning. We see a church gathering to celebrate joyfully, going into homes across the city to demonstrate Jesus' love in every neighbourhood, and carrying the light to the darkest places.

Here is where we’re going next...

FOR OUR COMMUNITY

We have a vision to see a 7 days per week, vibrant Impact Centre filled with community events, church gatherings, social and education programs, as well as a brand new social enterprise cafe to extend outrageous hospitality to all.

The 'Cross Section Cafe' will provide the chance for us to steward our beautiful property more effectively to achieve our mission - to be a church that loves like Jesus and a church that unchurched people love.

We want to see $10,000 raised towards this initiative this year.

FOR OUR COMMUNITY

We want to continue to support the Communities@Work food pantry and crisis support services, helping to build hope in our community.

We want to donate $2500 of food.

We also want to renew our support of Global Care as another emergency weather season approaches in line with their mantra, "mates helping mates".

We want to have $5000 ready to support those down on their luck.

FOR OUR COMMUNITY

We are a community that cares for the next generation's potential and faith. Investing in Red Frogs programs and Sunday Sessions outreach services in Canberra enables volunteers from Impact Church to serve and connect with more than 1500+ high-school and university students each year across the city serving 400+ pancakes and 50+ kilos of red frogs.

We want to re-furnish a community BBQ trailer this year for use in local festivals, university and high school ministries.

We want to see $2500 raised for these programs this year.

FOR YOUR FAMILY

The future church is only as prepared as we are willing to invest into our own kids and families.

We want to enable our Giggles playgroup, Impact Kids and YHIGH youth teams the chance to love and support more families in the Tuggeranong region.

We want to see $20,000 raised this year towards YHIGH and Impact Kids Coordinator roles.

FOR CANBERRA

We have a dream to reach the whole of Canberra.

Church planting is statistically the most effective way to make disciples. It's time to begin saving as we pray for and prepare the workers.

We want to see $2500 raised towards a fund dedicated to planting churches.

FOR THE WORLD

For many years we have partnered with the ministry of Christ for India led by Pastor Abraham. This ministry is responsible for the planting and running of local churches, orphanages, women's refuge shelters and training facilities for school and mature-aged students in metropolitan and remote areas of India. And we wish to continue this partnership by practically supporting their ministry in India.

We want to see $5000 raised towards sewing machines for their life-transforming women's education programs.