Jhon
Some people are looking for more than just a job. They’re looking for peace, purpose and a place where they can truly belong. For Jhon, (and no, that’s not a typo, that’s how his name is spelt in his home country) life had become exhausting. Living in Kempsey, he was juggling three casual jobs just […]
Loretta
Kindness has a way of staying with you. When Loretta arrived at Church 4 Life Op Shop in Warners Bay with a delivery of kitchen goods, she wasn’t expecting anything in return. After gathering 22 bags of clothing and shoes from neighbours, friends and family, she simply wanted to help make a difference for others […]
The Quilt
It was a simple moment early one morning between strangers that haven’t met , but it carried the weight of love, loss and the joy of a miracle from heaven. On the Tuesday morning after the Easter long weekend, Lana was setting up the Warners Bay Op Shop for opening when she was gently approached […]
Lana
She didn’t just find a job—she found a place to belong and to serve. As a local Warners Bay resident, Lana had always known about the Church 4 Life Charities Op Shop. In late 2024, she dropped off donations and browsed the shelves, impressed by what was available to the community. As a donor, she […]
Sarsha
She didn’t expect a Christmas hamper to change her life—but it did. Before that moment, Sarsha’s connection to Church 4 Life Charities was simple. Like many, she had donated through the blue bags of Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors. It was something good to do—but she hadn’t really thought beyond that. She didn’t yet see […]
Jo’s Merry Young Men
Each Wednesday Jo and her merry young men fill our warehouse with laughter, teasing and friendship while they learn about what work is all about. As they sort through donations looking for top quality clothes for our op shops, they are learning so many skills, not only for work but also for life. We are […]
Andy
Andy often felt listless and lost, without purpose. Then he found us and everything changed. Things had changed at his last job, and Andy knew it was time to move on. His long-time mate Owen suggested Andy might like to join his team processing donations in our warehouse. So, Andy applied for a warehouse role. […]
Darby
Darby is studying Marine Biology at Newcastle University and he’s part of our team. We love uni students. When they are looking for more casual shifts in their holidays we are in our peak periods as families are decluttering during the school holidays so really need their extra time. When they need time off for […]
Zaylee & Alexa
Like most 4 year olds Zaylee and Alexa love to play and can never have too many toys. They also grow out of their toys fast. They LOVE our Warners Bay Op Shop! Their Mum Emma is thankful that the op shop helps her teach Zaylee and Alexa how to declutter their books, toys, games […]
Sarah
I am a mother of five beautiful kids. Recently we moved and had so many items to donate. I was getting ready to take them to another charity when a friend of mine told me that Church 4 Life Charities would come and pick up all the clothing and shoes from my letterbox! It would […]