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ONE CHURCH, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

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Current series | Fully Engaged

Detached. Disengaged. Disinterested. That’s often how the Church has been when it comes to the cities and communities in which we live. We’re scared about getting involved. We’re unsure about what to say. We’re careful not to become too attached. But God has a different vision for our lives. He calls us to be all in. Involved. Interested. Fully Committed to him. Fully invested in the communities he loves. Fully engaged in bringing his life and hope where we live. The stakes are high. The future of our communities depends on it. So join us for this 11 week series in the book of Jeremiah so that we might become fully engaged in and for our communities.

OUR SERVICE TIMES & LOCATIONS

56 Norfolk Rd, Epping NSW 2121

9.30am

11.15am (Chinese)

48 Blackall St, Broadmeadow NSW

9.30am

Temporary new location to be advised.


10.30am


43-45 Griffiths Street, Oak Flats (Oak Flats Senior Citizens Centre)

8.30am

12 Cascade Ave, Glenmore Park NSW 2745

Last Sunday each month, 5pm BBQ church

YouTube Live, streamed from Epping

9.30am (AEST)

VISION 2030

VISION 2030

About Us

Dear LifeWay family,

What an amazing journey LifeWay has been on so far. To see God’s power at work through ordinary people, prepared to move, serve and do ministry together is wonderfully exciting. To see the unity, generosity, and faith-filled willingness to ‘have a go’ is truly inspiring. It is incredibly humbling to be part of a community who are

LIVING Jesus' love | SHARING His hope with all | GROWING in grace together

So are you ready to ‘take-off’ on the next decade of our journey at LifeWay and see what God has planned for us and through us? You are not here by accident. God has led you to this place, at this time, with your gifts to be part of realising the vision to which he has called us. To be A vibrant, multi-ethnic Christian Church equipping and empowering disciples of all ages in advancing his Kingdom locally and globally, by living fully, sharing boldly, and growing purposefully in the life-transforming grace of Jesus Christ.

God has given you a boarding pass to go on a journey:

- Beyond where you have been before.

- Beyond the limits you have imposed on yourselves.

- Beyond the limits you have let others impose on you.

For as we believe the truth of Jesus, practice the way of Jesus, and grow in the life of Jesus we can step out boldly in faith and trust knowing: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. 2 Corinthians 2:9

ONE MISSION ... making disciples of all nations

ONE COMMUNITY ... serving and impacting in multiple locations

MANY JOURNEYS ... celebrating each person’s unique giftedness

TOGETHER – living, sharing and growing

LifeWay, you’re cleared for Take-Off! Which plane will you board? What stopovers will you make? How far will you let his love take you?

God, prepare our hearts for what you have for us next and give us a heart of faith to go where you call us to go. Amen.

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Check out our store, Australian Christian Resources

for Christian resources that will enrich your personal faith journey and equip you for the ministry God is calling you to! 

OUR STORY FEATURED PRODUCTS

Resources to enrich your faith journey

News 29 July, 2024

Welcome to Bible World

This search-and-find activity book will help kids get to know the Bible in a fun and engaging way.

You've heard of Disney World; now welcome to Bible World!

This search-and-find book visualises various Bible genres as a series of lands in a theme park with detailed, fun and colourful Where's Wally-style illustrations.

As children explore these Bible "lands", they'll discover for themselves the way Scripture has been collected and organised from Genesis to Revelation. They will also see the main theme that runs throughout the BibleGods promise of a rescuing King and its fulfilment in Jesus Christ.

Explanations of the different Bible genres are included, as well as specific Bible heroes and events for children to spot. It's a fun and engaging way for kids to learn more about the Bible.

Written by Mike Nappa, award-winning children's author, and best-selling creator of many books for families. His highlight reel includes several VeggieTales comics, the Bibleman Bible Storybook and the Gold Medallion-nominated Family Nights Tool Chest series. Illustrated by Emiliano Migliardo.

Available at www.shopACR.com.au for $23.99

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News 25 January, 2024

Sharing Jesus doesn't have to be awkward

"Sam Chen helps all of us to not be "that guy" so we can point people to the person of Jesus. Sam has taken a heavy topic and made it into a breezy read that will inform, amuse and inspire." - Abdu Murray⁠

Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelise, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are reluctant and nervous to tell their friends about Jesus with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible.

Drawing from over two decades of experience as an evangelist, teacher, and pastor, Chan explains why personal evangelism feels so awkward today. And utilising recent insights from communication theory, cross-cultural ministry, and apologetics, he helps you build confidence in sharing your faith, and teaches you how to evangelise your friends and family in socially appropriate ways.

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News 28 April, 2022

Faith, Hope, Love Candles

Hand poured by our talented friends at Alabaster Jar Collective and designed in-house by ACR, these gorgeous candles are a great way to display a message of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE in your home, plus they smell divine! Perfumed with botanically based, Australian made oil fragrances - no nasties.⁠⁠

See the range HERE.

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NEWS & EVENTS ...

26 September, 2024

Pie Drive Fundraiser at Newcastle

LifeWay Newcastle are running a Pie Drive fundraiser to raise some funds to fix up the front entry of the church and improve access for wheelchairs and walkers. Order forms are available from the Church or Vanessa Brown.

From savoury to sweet, you'll be sure to find something yummy to order!

Orders due by 15th November

Payments are to be deposited into Account:

LifeWay Lutheran Church Inc | BSB: 012-290 | ACC: 2184-26119 | Reference: PD. SURNAME

Pick up Date: Friday 6th December after 1pm at 48 Blackall Street Broadmeadow

For more information contact Vanessa Brown at [email protected]

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19 September, 2024

Cambodia Education & Support Fundraiser

Once again we are raising funds to support students in Cambodia. Our goal this year is:

$6,000 for students

$1,200 for bikes (10 bikes - $120 each)

Make a donation via our online giving by clicking the blue 'Donate' button on this page.

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9 September, 2024

New series begins 22 September

"Pressure. Pushing down on me, pressing down on you. Under Pressure!"

It’s a reality we all experience. Constantly. Life is hard, marriages take work, raising kids will test you or break your heart. The weight of expectation on our lives is enormous. Under pressure.

What’s your pressure point? The thing that weighs you down, causes uncomfortable stress, squeezes the life out of you or is close to breaking you? Where do you turn when the pain threshold is reached and the pressure points of life are unbearable?

Join us for a five week series as we open the Bible and discover a God who is more than able, who meets us with a word of grace and hope to relieve the burden and enable us to thrive at every pressure point.

Begins 22 September 2024. Join us in person or watch via livestream on our channel at www.youtube.com/LifeWayLutheranChurch.

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COMING UP ...

18 October, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

Mainly Music Epping - Term 4

A fun interactive music session for parents and caregivers to enjoy together with their preschool aged children.

The morning includes a 30 minute music and movement session, where children develop gross and fine motor skills, language and imagination. Then children can socialise with others over morning tea (also for the adults) before play and craft time.

Our sessions at Epping run each Friday of the school term, from 10am-12pm.

You are welcome to come along for one session for FREE! Try it out and see if you like it. After that, the cost per session is $7 for one caregiver & one child. Additional children or adults are an extra $2 each (newborns – 12 months are free).

2024 DATES

TERM 4: 18 Oct - 13 Dec

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16 November, 2024 @ 5:00 PM

Trivia Night

Save the Date for a Trivia Night to be held at LifeWay Newcastle

Saturday 16th November

More details to come.

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30 November, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

Thanksgiving Dinner

Save the Date for a Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at LifeWay Newcastle

Saturday 30th November

More details to come.

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13 December, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Save the Date - North Epping Carols

Join us for another year of community carols at Epping Oval.

Save the date: Friday 13th December, 6.30pm

Can you volunteer to help out? From building the stage to running food stalls, there’s a job for everyone.

northeppingcarols.com

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BBQ Church at Westside

Come experience community where you can

BE REAL

BE KNOWN

MEET OTHERS

and

EAT GREAT BBQ!

Last Sunday of the month, 5pm

at 12 Cascade Ave, Glenmore Park NSW

It's free and you're invited!

Contact Brocky 0411 705 942

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Mainly Music Epping - Term 3

A fun interactive music session for parents and caregivers to enjoy together with their preschool aged children.

The morning includes a 30 minute music and movement session, where children develop gross and fine motor skills, language and imagination. Then children can socialise with others over morning tea (also for the adults) before play and craft time.

Our sessions at Epping run each Friday of the school term, from 10am-12pm.

You are welcome to come along for one session for FREE! Try it out and see if you like it. After that, the cost per session is $7 for one caregiver & one child. Additional children or adults are an extra $2 each (newborns – 12 months are free).

2024 DATES

TERM 3: 26 July - 20 Sept

TERM 4: 18 Oct - 13 Dec

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Today's verse & thought to ponder ...

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JOHN 8:34-36

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

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