Heart For The House 2023 | Hillsong Foundation Australia_v1

Heart for the House is always a special time for our church. It is an annual opportunity for everyone who calls Hillsong home to bring a sacrificial offering, above and beyond our regular tithes. It represents our collective passion and dedication to our shared vision. Earlier this year, we embarked on a journey to extend our focus beyond vision to embrace a clear mission. As we enter into this season for 2023 we are thrilled to launch ‘Heart for the Mission’.

We are excited as we step into this new season together and believe that our giving, contributions, and sacrifices, are for the purpose of fulfilling this mission. Just as the early church was wholeheartedly dedicated to the mission entrusted to them by Jesus – to go into the world, preach the good news, and make disciples – we too are committed to three fundamental aspects of our mission: Building healthy church communities, Developing purpose-filled followers of Jesus, and Creating significant and sustainable social impact. It is this mission that drives our giving in this season.

This year there are a few key elements that will help propel our ‘Heart for the Mission’ forward: Transparency, Trust, and Togetherness. In unity, we can achieve far more than we ever could on our own and it is within this unity that God commands His abundant blessings to flow upon us. We firmly believe that these blessings are not only for us individually but also for our church as a whole, as we sow our hearts and resources into this mission together.

Galatians 6:9 says this “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” For those of you who are sowing in this season can we encourage you with this verse and extend our sincere appreciation to each one of you for your unwavering commitment to doing good, living generously, and seeking God’s guidance in your giving.

We encourage you to take some time to pray and seek God’s guidance on how you can actively participate in this year’s Heart for the Mission. We firmly believe that it will be a testament to God’s miraculous power and provision. Every year, as we give and sow together, we witness the miraculous stories unfolding in our own lives and in the life of our church.

Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude for your partnership in the mission we share. Let us press on together, with faith and expectation, as we sow into the Heart for the Mission. May your hearts be filled with joy and anticipation for the miracles that are yet to come.

With love, Phil & Lucinda Dooley Global Senior Pastors, Hillsong Church

HFTH 2022 Report

We thank you for your faithfulness and partnership in our Heart for the House 2022 miracle offering, we are pleased to share some highlights that were only possible due to your generous contribution. In 2022 we were able to achieve significant impact through various projects within our local church and our longterm partnerships continued with CityCare, ONE80TC, Hillsong Africa Foundation, Vision Rescue and A21. At both a National and International level, these organisations provide support tailored to the specific needs of those in their community. We are proud of the work that has been accomplished in 2022, and are expectant for what 2023 will bring!

Festival Hall

In this past year, we have finally had a consistent home for our Melbourne City church community, which is something we have been missing over Hillsong Melbourne’s 10-year church history. In 2022, we were also able to host our first Christmas Spectacular in our own building which we believe was a blessing to our church and also the community around us. Festival Hall might just be a building, but each Sunday, within these walls we are seeing a community of purpose-driven Jesus followers emerging, with a heart to see significant, and sustainable social impact.This is just the beginning for all that God has for our Melbourne City community!

CityCare

This past year we have been able to run 60 programs with over 34,600 in attendance. We were also able to launch 5 new Playgroup locations and partnered with 14 new community organisations. We have started a partnership with 2 new public high schools in NSW to run SHINEGirl and STRENGTH and also started a SHINEWomen course with the Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation. In Queensland, we ran a Shine workshop day at Mt Gravatt Westfield which opened the door to a partnership with a school. As 2023 continues, we remain committed to serving our communities and building strong partnerships to create positive change.

Rebuild & National Projects 51%Festival Hall, Melbourne Australian Facilities 19%Australian campus support & Hobart Stage 1 Global Church Planting / Support 4.6%Israel & New York Global & Local Benevolent Programs 19.6%Social impact projects & partners Fundraising & Support 5.8%Foundation events, staff support and fundraising

Global & Local Benevolent Program Highlights

ONE80TC 50% increase in clients supported through a focus on digital counselling services

Hillsong

Africa

Foundation

243 people graduated from Hillsong Africa SHINE & STRENGTH programs

34,600 + in attendance at 60 programs facilitated by CityCare

Vision Rescue

1,013 new students joined Vision Rescue’s Beacon Learning Centre in Mumbai

A21

41 survivors of human trafficking were provided with support from crisis intervention to restoration and independence

Prepare for your financial gift

Prayerfully consider the part you are able to play in our Heart For The House offering.

Every significant sacrifice requires a plan. Never underestimate budgeting for generosity.

Pray Plan Bring

Let’s join together for our Heart for the House offering weekend on the 18th June.*

*Giving is open until 30th June 2023.

Ways to Give

Your Heart for the House offering can be received from now until 30TH JUNE 2023. All giving above $2 to the Hillsong Foundation is tax-deductible.

If your giving does not require a tax-deductible receipt (including trust disbursements), it will be deposited and receipted by Hillsong Church Australia (ABN 73 640 782 059 / TFN 99 107 8055) and used to support the Heart for the House initiatives.

Let

Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.