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If YOU are reading this it is likely that your life has been changed, even a smidgen, by your connection through Church
If YOU are reading this it is likely that your life has been changed, even a smidgen, by your connection through Church
Like most 4 year olds Zaylee and Alexa love to play and can never have too many toys. They also grow out
When Chelsea moved to Lake Macquarie in late 2022 she was looking for a fresh start in life. She didn’t have a
My name is CJ and when my health crashed I couldn’t work in childcare anymore. But I found a new career after
When we met Jye in January we had no idea about his family situation, we simply knew the man who turned up
Suong’s life changed dramatically when she found Church 4 Life. She tells her story of how her husband Tien, daughter Naomi and
Thank you Chemistworks Boolaroo for sponsoring this prize for our Thank You Competition! Natalie was so pleased when her friend Annette asked
Springloaded knows all about kids with loads of energy and how quickly they can get bored, particularly in the school holidays. They
When Emma approached The Good Guys at Warners Bay about sponsoring a prize in our Thank You Competition they were delighted to
Tracy has been a supporter of Church 4 Life Clothing Collections for a long time. She loves the easiness of the home
Jacey is a Professional Photographer and Content Creator and shares how her story: “I was introduced to the Church 4 Life Family
Ash tells her story: “5 years ago I was depressed, lacked confidence and was struggling with my mental health. Since applying for,
“My wife and I moved to Lake Macquarie from Sydney at the end of 2017. We looked for a while to find
As Christmas neared Sarah faced the loss of her job and doing something she hadn’t done for a long time – applying
I am a mother of five beautiful kids. Recently we moved and had so many items to donate. I was getting ready
I always enjoy having Gail come and share with us on my radio show Mornings With Laurel on Rhema FM Newcastle. As someone
Retired and bored Allan decided to look for part time work to fill his days. He found our ad for drivers and
“I haven’t seen Jayden laughing and happy like this in a long time. Thank you so much!” Jayden’s Mum said to Gail
My family and I feel so happy knowing that my family’s donated clothing is going to a good cause. My sons often
Homeless for 2 years due to Covid, Colin had lost his job and was looking for a way to house himself, his
When Glen’s Mum Liz suddenly passed away recently many people were devastated by her loss. Liz was the person that everyone turned
In desperation Natasha texted a friend asking for help to keep her family safe. Except she got the wrong phone number and
Judy is 84 and on the 4 May 2021 she started volunteering with us. She had recently finished her Tupperware business after
Susie’s Mum Sarah shares her story: We have been doing a lot of de-cluttering in our house and Susie (12) was doing
Heather finds it difficult to leave home due to her health challenges. Yet she has found ways to support us from home.
Mandy was really struggling to pay the rent and have money for groceries. She contacted our Tanilba Bay Op Shop and was
Helen kindly sent us her story. She was nominated by a friend for our Hampers With Heart program in 2022. Helen writes:
Nathan shares his story with us: “I discovered Church for Life through a contact and applied for a driving position. This was
When Kaye, Matt & Khloe come into our Warners Bay Op Shop they straight away head to their 3 favourite rooms. Khloe
Zac’s workplace became very divisive and discriminatory so he had to leave. With a family of ten and a baby on the
“The goodies in the hamper nearly filled my small pantry!” Nover was nominated to receive from Hampers with Heart and was delighted
“What is this?” Romaine asked, when the the delivery came from Hampers with Heart. The boys gathered around trying to see inside
“A small gesture… came with so much love when we were in the thick of it.” After receiving their delivery from Hampers
This year we had the privilege of working together with Kim from Home In Place in Maitland and Cessnock to deliver Hampers
“I can do that!” Jenny thought when she heard about Hampers with Heart Packing Day, and she brought her husband and a
Laura was in a hard place and taking stock of her life when Hampers with Heart arrived, bringing hope. A single parent,
When our Hampers with Heart delivery driver arrived at the address there was only a builder there, and no building! It was
“Who would do this for us?” Eileen asked, stunned to realise she had been nominated and gifted a Hamper with Heart. The
In early August Gail went for a walk and asked Jesus “What should we do to help people this Christmas?” Jesus immediately
When Gail met Jenene to drop off 10 Hampers With Heart, there was big hugs all round. There was an instant connection
“It’s like Santa’s workshop in here!” Lyn and Ada came to help at Hampers with Heart. “I always listen to Rhema FM
It has been our delight to partner with Home In Place, a social housing charity, with our Hampers With Heart in 2022.
Three-year-old twins Elinor and Letty were excited to help bring in the Hampers with Heart packages when they arrived at their home.
Maria brought her grandson Zeke to Hampers with Heart Packing Day so that together they could make a difference for those who
In July 2022 our Managing Director Gail had the privilege of mentoring 4 amazing university students through the Study Australia Industry Experience
MenTouring is a place for mateship and support in the best way. Church 4 Life charities has recently begun this new community
“I was desperate to get out and Church 4 Life sent people to meet me on the way.” Alexa was suffering domestic
Richard and Lesley have always had a heart to serve God by loving others. When they heard in the early 90’s that
Chloe reached a dead end, but a hand up from Church 4 Life Charities helped her get through when she really needed
Jess was having a rough time after getting out of a difficult domestic violence situation. “I wasn’t getting paid until the end
When Amy our Store Supervisor realised we had many more more books than we had space for, she wanted to bless the
When Ada finished high school she wasn’t sure which career path she wanted to take, but she found something she loves at
When Karla first found a blue bag in her mail box she had no idea her life was about to change. When
Debbie’s whole life changed when she heard about Church 4 Life on the recommendation of her brother-in-law. At the time she was
Amy & Josh Josh and Amy had difficulty making ends meet after Amy lost work during Covid, and hampers from Church 4
After her husband passed away Annette decided to donate his clothes to benefit others. Little did she know that she would also
Granny Joy was one of our favourite Church 4 Life church members for many years. She volunteered with us in many roles over
Jane booked in a pick up online and we asked why she had chosen to donate to our charity? This was her
Driving around Lismore and its surrounding towns in April felt like something you’d see in a horror film…An almost deserted town, piles
Christian has many skills and a desire to work, but has found it difficult to find employment during covid times. Christian began
After Corinne’s husband passed away, she found hope, purpose (and unexpectedly, LOVE) again at Church 4 Life Charities. “Church 4 life made
Larissa and her family, on teaching the next generation how to care for people, and the environment! “My mum had brought me
There is no doubt in Brians’s mind that God is real, after the many miracles he has witnessed! Brian connected with Church
Helping Kayla, a Gen Z in the aftermath of Covid19 so she can attain further skills and move forward in her career.
Physical limitations don’t stop Maria when it comes to gardening, plants and showing up! She gives what she can and 80% of
Sandra found it difficult finding suitable department store clothing, but found what she was looking for at our Op Shop. “When I
Professional Organiser, Ali, helps people become ‘Beautifully Sorted‘ every day. She partners with Church 4 Life Charities by donating items that her
Mother of 4, Cherie, had severe anxiety and depression but found confidence and purpose by taking a step of faith. “After starting
Liz didn’t think she had a story until we started chatting about her journey with Church 4 Life Charities and how she
One of the biggest benefits of volunteering is the social aspect, but when your family notice a positive difference in you, that
When a tough start to life leads to finding a family that lasts for eternity! “I was not wanted by the
Flexibility, exercise and the good team environment at Church 4 Life Charities helped Ruan finish his university studies. “I got my first
Peter has lots of tattoos and an absolute heart of gold. He uses his skills, socialising and servant heart to help out
Lynette’s social life has improved tremendously as she has created great friendships with those she volunteered with every week. “I was an
Tammy went from a place of hopelessness to a place of confidence. She is now a pivotal part of our Church 4
Sue has a powerful story of once needing support herself to now providing support to others. “In 2013 I had to leave
Jean is one of our wonderful staff members who has worked with us since 2013 (9 years). She recently shared her experience
You won’t meet a nicer guy than Rod, one of our collection drivers here at Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors. “In 2019
Mother of 5, Emma, has endured hardship that most of us could never imagine but has now found purpose in helping others.
How Church 4 Life Charities helped move Gail from Chronic Illness to Managing Director. “2013 was a very, very bad
Congratulations on all the fantastic and hard work you’ve put in over the years, making a real difference in so many people’s
Thank you for giving my daughter Violeta and I a chance to show you that we are a good fit for Church
Congratulations Church 4 Life on 10 years of hard work and making a positive difference in your community and around the world.
On March 14 -15 2019 Tropical Cyclone Idai ravished the impoverished country of Mozambique with winds over 220km per hour destroying thousands
It can be a shock when you watch your phone drop out of your pocket onto the ground. You hold your breath
December 2019 will long be remembered for the horrific Christmas bushfire season. We remember the hazy, smokiness that filled our skies for
Congratulations Church 4 Life team on your 10 year anniversary of serving the community. I treasure and remember fondly my time working
One of the first significant losses was when Paul’s mobile phone disappeared into a container on its way to Bulgaria! It was
My greatest thanks to the volunteers who has made this happen . It is indeed so heartwarming to know that the clothes
Our church charity has been and is still working in collaboration with Church 4 Life in many projects and we supply what
Thank you so much for giving excess clothing another life by saving it from going into landfill.
We really appreciate what you do for us all by coming and picking up our clothes. Especially when some like me don’t
Thankyou for ten years of lowering waste and helping people. Always happy to donate and congratulations on ten years!
We Lakes Anglican Kanwal have been working with Church for Life for many years now. Our Op Shop has many generous donations
Congratulations to you all, we all need good people like you to help during times of need, it’s very much appreciated, keep
When your school changes their uniforms what do you do with your old school uniforms? Call Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors and
Hey wow 10 years! Awesome! I’ve watched use grow and expand. Still see some awesome great members. God bless u all. Congratulations
Happy 10 year anniversary!! We love being part of our church 4 life family 💕💕
Congratulations to Church 4 Life and all the wonderful people over the years who have helped the charity to grow in the
The biggest blessing was being a part of this amazing ministry and watching and moving through each growth phase and change of
2020 was a year full of miracles for us! In the very first week of March 2020, before Lockdown was a thing,
Late February 2020. Coronavirus was a China thing. Isolation was a thing bad prisoners were sent to. Lock down meant securing a
When you have a fleet of vehicles on the road every day, particularly when they are the age of ours, you have
Early September almost feels way too early for be thinking Christmas toys. However, when you have to ship toys from Australia to
Our family are always thankful that the blue bag collection can help for some of the people in need even though its
12 May, 2022 We believe that many miracles come dressed in hi viz and include a whole lot of hard yakka as
It’s so beautiful to hear it’s been 10 years of dedicated work. The community is thankful to have you all in it.
I’m so thankful for Church 4 Life. You do such marvellous work. I always make sure I fill at least one bag
4 November 2021 – Operation Christmas Child, Here we come!!! Lynette, one of our long-term volunteers, asked if we could be part
I just wanted to say thank you to Church 4 Life Charities and to say I appreciate all the hard work of
Covid lockdowns bought isolation and loneliness to many people in our community. So many normal activities were shut down and then slow
The words of Jesus – “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mine, you did
I look forward to getting the Blue Bag in my letterbox and hope they keep arriving for many more years to come!
Congratulations to all the Team on 10th at Anniversary. It’s so wonderful for me to contribute to what you do for those
I love seeing people given a way of meeting community needs in ways they couldn’t do alone. congratulations on 10 years of
Wonderful to be able to give to people in need and to know we’re doing something good. We enjoy collecting clothes for
July 2018 Over the years we have been blessed to include international students from Newcastle University in our team. Some were on
Happy 10th Anniversary Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors! Thanks for all you do for the community and for all the lives you
Thursday 22 August 2019 – From Gail’s Facebook Posts:- “Faith means doing everything you can and trusting Jesus to do what we
We’ve worked with Church 4 Life for a few years now helping out with the technical side of their website. It always
Easter 2019 saw Rene enjoying lunch with her friend Danielle. At that lunch she met Corinne from our office. As they chatted,
This must be one of our favourite miracles of all. After Corinne’s husband passed away, she found hope, purpose (and unexpectedly, LOVE)
We started with a handful of volunteers and as we have grown been blessed with hundreds of answered prayers that are volunteers
From time to time, we enjoy being part of the miracle of giving books to groups in our community – like Goodstart
Happy 10 year anniversary Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors 🎂🎉 Thank you for everything you do for our community ❤️
I am a drop off point for some of my neighbours, to help clear some of their unwanted clothes and then I
A huge thank you to Church 4 Life, everything it does for the local community and across the globe. Amazing dedicated team.
In November 2021 we had a wonderful donor named Corinne call us saying that her brother and her purposely spend each year
On Monday 21 August 2023 our wonderful team member Sue was sad. After a very long battle with a degenerative disease her
In November 2021, we received a call from another local charity called Anglican Care Alkira Centre. The were putting together numerous packs
In January 2021 we began praying for a new warehouse. Our current lease was coming to an end where we either needed
In mid 2021 Rodney, a member of our team, was needing a house to live in as his landlord need to complete
In December 2021, Church 4 life decided we wanted to support other local charities who were also filling a gap in providing
Happy 10 years! And thank you for all that you do. It means a lot to my family and I that you’re
29 July 2016 Sue from Cardiff was part of a miracle receiving and a miracle giving. As Sue read her blue bag,
Deewan, Forlecky, Bombola and JJ arrived in Australia from Nigeria in late April 2016 with just a handful of suitcases and a
In 2015 the Liberal Government reintroduced Work For The Dole (WFD). Phil was one of the people asked to set up WFD
In May 2016, our charity was so small that donations weren’t processed every day. One day we got a phone call from
13 May 2016 Lloyd had desperately been looking for work in Sydney as he was experiencing a financially stressful situation. God used Church
Corporate Team Building can be both loads of fun and make a big difference. We were tickled when the team at Aami
20 May 2016 – Meet Paul. Here Paul is changing the tyre on one of our vans after checking the brakes. As
2015 – Meet Brenton. Here he is unloading our truck from a day collection all your wonderful donations. Brenton is one of our
11 May 2016 – What a delight to find this special bag of girls clothes donated recently with a special message from
Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors began when God tapped some of our Church 4 Life Board members on the shoulder and suggested
When Richard started our Clothing Collectors charity a decade ago only Jesus Christ knew how big we would get and how many
Thank you notes and cards are very rare and very special these days. This one was our first Thank You Card and
20 April 2016 It’s such a blessing to share this story with you today of how God works things out with perfect
My whole life was changed by the generosity and kindness of your staff, and the practical work you do to help people
Congrats on 10 Years! I love how easy the blue bags are. Your team is always very friendly.
When we first started, we used to have “Stapling Parties” where church members at Boolaroo would staple hundreds and then thousands of
Congratulations on 10 Years service to our community, to our world and to our Lord Jesus Christ! I am so thrilled to
10 June 2016 Tammy is one of our longest serving team members here at Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors and her story
6 May 2016 These Christian books and Bibles were sorted, packed and sent off to Fiji in our latest container last week.
In January 2019 we were desperately praying for Jesus to help us with two major problems. One, we needed money to repair
2 November 2016 – Pete is one of our most enthusiastic volunteers. Yesterday he was driving down the M1 on his way back
From mid January 2021 Fiji had 6 cyclones rip through their tiny island nation one after the other, bringing much devastation, particularly
Early October 2021 we had a large batman car donated. It sat on the back veranda for a few weeks as it
I am deeply honoured to be part of this amazing decade of miracles, meeting hundreds of wonderful people and knowing that together
If YOU are reading this it is likely that your life has been changed, even a smidgen, by your connection through Church
Like most 4 year olds Zaylee and Alexa love to play and can never have too many toys. They also grow out
When Chelsea moved to Lake Macquarie in late 2022 she was looking for a fresh start in life. She didn’t have a
My name is CJ and when my health crashed I couldn’t work in childcare anymore. But I found a new career after
When we met Jye in January we had no idea about his family situation, we simply knew the man who turned up
Suong’s life changed dramatically when she found Church 4 Life. She tells her story of how her husband Tien, daughter Naomi and
Thank you Chemistworks Boolaroo for sponsoring this prize for our Thank You Competition! Natalie was so pleased when her friend Annette asked
Springloaded knows all about kids with loads of energy and how quickly they can get bored, particularly in the school holidays. They
When Emma approached The Good Guys at Warners Bay about sponsoring a prize in our Thank You Competition they were delighted to
Tracy has been a supporter of Church 4 Life Clothing Collections for a long time. She loves the easiness of the home
Jacey is a Professional Photographer and Content Creator and shares how her story: “I was introduced to the Church 4 Life Family
Ash tells her story: “5 years ago I was depressed, lacked confidence and was struggling with my mental health. Since applying for,
“My wife and I moved to Lake Macquarie from Sydney at the end of 2017. We looked for a while to find
As Christmas neared Sarah faced the loss of her job and doing something she hadn’t done for a long time – applying
I am a mother of five beautiful kids. Recently we moved and had so many items to donate. I was getting ready
I always enjoy having Gail come and share with us on my radio show Mornings With Laurel on Rhema FM Newcastle. As someone
Retired and bored Allan decided to look for part time work to fill his days. He found our ad for drivers and
“I haven’t seen Jayden laughing and happy like this in a long time. Thank you so much!” Jayden’s Mum said to Gail
My family and I feel so happy knowing that my family’s donated clothing is going to a good cause. My sons often
Homeless for 2 years due to Covid, Colin had lost his job and was looking for a way to house himself, his
When Glen’s Mum Liz suddenly passed away recently many people were devastated by her loss. Liz was the person that everyone turned
In desperation Natasha texted a friend asking for help to keep her family safe. Except she got the wrong phone number and
Judy is 84 and on the 4 May 2021 she started volunteering with us. She had recently finished her Tupperware business after
Susie’s Mum Sarah shares her story: We have been doing a lot of de-cluttering in our house and Susie (12) was doing
Heather finds it difficult to leave home due to her health challenges. Yet she has found ways to support us from home.
Mandy was really struggling to pay the rent and have money for groceries. She contacted our Tanilba Bay Op Shop and was
Helen kindly sent us her story. She was nominated by a friend for our Hampers With Heart program in 2022. Helen writes:
Nathan shares his story with us: “I discovered Church for Life through a contact and applied for a driving position. This was
When Kaye, Matt & Khloe come into our Warners Bay Op Shop they straight away head to their 3 favourite rooms. Khloe
Zac’s workplace became very divisive and discriminatory so he had to leave. With a family of ten and a baby on the
“The goodies in the hamper nearly filled my small pantry!” Nover was nominated to receive from Hampers with Heart and was delighted
“What is this?” Romaine asked, when the the delivery came from Hampers with Heart. The boys gathered around trying to see inside
“A small gesture… came with so much love when we were in the thick of it.” After receiving their delivery from Hampers
This year we had the privilege of working together with Kim from Home In Place in Maitland and Cessnock to deliver Hampers
“I can do that!” Jenny thought when she heard about Hampers with Heart Packing Day, and she brought her husband and a
Laura was in a hard place and taking stock of her life when Hampers with Heart arrived, bringing hope. A single parent,
When our Hampers with Heart delivery driver arrived at the address there was only a builder there, and no building! It was
“Who would do this for us?” Eileen asked, stunned to realise she had been nominated and gifted a Hamper with Heart. The
In early August Gail went for a walk and asked Jesus “What should we do to help people this Christmas?” Jesus immediately
When Gail met Jenene to drop off 10 Hampers With Heart, there was big hugs all round. There was an instant connection
“It’s like Santa’s workshop in here!” Lyn and Ada came to help at Hampers with Heart. “I always listen to Rhema FM
It has been our delight to partner with Home In Place, a social housing charity, with our Hampers With Heart in 2022.
Three-year-old twins Elinor and Letty were excited to help bring in the Hampers with Heart packages when they arrived at their home.
Maria brought her grandson Zeke to Hampers with Heart Packing Day so that together they could make a difference for those who
In July 2022 our Managing Director Gail had the privilege of mentoring 4 amazing university students through the Study Australia Industry Experience
MenTouring is a place for mateship and support in the best way. Church 4 Life charities has recently begun this new community
“I was desperate to get out and Church 4 Life sent people to meet me on the way.” Alexa was suffering domestic
Richard and Lesley have always had a heart to serve God by loving others. When they heard in the early 90’s that
Chloe reached a dead end, but a hand up from Church 4 Life Charities helped her get through when she really needed
Jess was having a rough time after getting out of a difficult domestic violence situation. “I wasn’t getting paid until the end
When Amy our Store Supervisor realised we had many more more books than we had space for, she wanted to bless the
When Ada finished high school she wasn’t sure which career path she wanted to take, but she found something she loves at
When Karla first found a blue bag in her mail box she had no idea her life was about to change. When
Debbie’s whole life changed when she heard about Church 4 Life on the recommendation of her brother-in-law. At the time she was
Amy & Josh Josh and Amy had difficulty making ends meet after Amy lost work during Covid, and hampers from Church 4
After her husband passed away Annette decided to donate his clothes to benefit others. Little did she know that she would also
Granny Joy was one of our favourite Church 4 Life church members for many years. She volunteered with us in many roles over
Jane booked in a pick up online and we asked why she had chosen to donate to our charity? This was her
Driving around Lismore and its surrounding towns in April felt like something you’d see in a horror film…An almost deserted town, piles
Christian has many skills and a desire to work, but has found it difficult to find employment during covid times. Christian began
After Corinne’s husband passed away, she found hope, purpose (and unexpectedly, LOVE) again at Church 4 Life Charities. “Church 4 life made
Larissa and her family, on teaching the next generation how to care for people, and the environment! “My mum had brought me
There is no doubt in Brians’s mind that God is real, after the many miracles he has witnessed! Brian connected with Church
Helping Kayla, a Gen Z in the aftermath of Covid19 so she can attain further skills and move forward in her career.
Physical limitations don’t stop Maria when it comes to gardening, plants and showing up! She gives what she can and 80% of
Sandra found it difficult finding suitable department store clothing, but found what she was looking for at our Op Shop. “When I
Professional Organiser, Ali, helps people become ‘Beautifully Sorted‘ every day. She partners with Church 4 Life Charities by donating items that her
Mother of 4, Cherie, had severe anxiety and depression but found confidence and purpose by taking a step of faith. “After starting
Liz didn’t think she had a story until we started chatting about her journey with Church 4 Life Charities and how she
One of the biggest benefits of volunteering is the social aspect, but when your family notice a positive difference in you, that
When a tough start to life leads to finding a family that lasts for eternity! “I was not wanted by the
Flexibility, exercise and the good team environment at Church 4 Life Charities helped Ruan finish his university studies. “I got my first
Peter has lots of tattoos and an absolute heart of gold. He uses his skills, socialising and servant heart to help out
Lynette’s social life has improved tremendously as she has created great friendships with those she volunteered with every week. “I was an
Tammy went from a place of hopelessness to a place of confidence. She is now a pivotal part of our Church 4
Sue has a powerful story of once needing support herself to now providing support to others. “In 2013 I had to leave
Jean is one of our wonderful staff members who has worked with us since 2013 (9 years). She recently shared her experience
You won’t meet a nicer guy than Rod, one of our collection drivers here at Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors. “In 2019
Mother of 5, Emma, has endured hardship that most of us could never imagine but has now found purpose in helping others.
How Church 4 Life Charities helped move Gail from Chronic Illness to Managing Director. “2013 was a very, very bad
We would be honoured to hear your story of how Church 4 Life Charities has impacted your life in a positive way.
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