Welcome Home: Our Local Response At Colour
16 February, 2012
Hey Gorgeous Girls,
It is only four weeks ‘til the opening nigh t of COLOUR 2012 in Sydney and we are so excited about not only hosting you but hopefully your team and friends. We are preparing and praying for you and have great expectation that God will do what only He can, as we grow and mature together as a SISTERHOOD .
Our Heart For The City
When we host any large event, we have a heart to bless the city it is being hosted in or respond to pressing needs in the nation. Last year we blessed women and families devastated by the Queensland floods and the amazing report is that YOU collectively gave over $60 000 which was distributed through great local churches on the groundto people that had lost everything. We are labouring to tell some of that story of impact at Colour this year.
The language over Hillsong Church this year, as it has been for many years, is “HOME”. If you walk into any of our campuses the first thing you will see is a sign saying WELCOME HOME, reminding people that no matter what kind of a natural home they have come from - church and the church family can be their home, their place of refuge.
This year at Colour, we want to invite you to join us in saying “WELCOME HOME” to refugees that have been given sanctuary and acceptance into our country. These beautiful people come from war torn, dangerous and desperate situations, often with nothing but the clothes on their back and a tragic story of loss and pain. As the “collective Church” we believe that we can have a compassionate and non-political response to these families who have risked everything to get here in the hope for a peaceful future for their children.
So we are asking as many women as possible, who are coming to Colour this year, to bring a GIFT CARD from one of the following stores. Any amount will be appreciated as we can package them all together to bless families who are creating a new home and life from scratch.
Join With Us
If you would like to be a part of this, please go to one of the following stores or click on the link to purchase online (allow yourself enough time for it to be mailed to you!)
* Buy a gift card/voucher of any amount (All amounts will make a difference)
* Woolworths Wish Cards (includes Woolworths, Big W, Dick Smith)
* Coles Myer (includes Kmart, Coles, Target, Office Works & Myer)
* The Good Guys
* Harvey Norman
* Toys R Us
* Bring it to the Sisterhood Stand in the Expo at Colour
* And write a message of welcome on the beautiful cards that we have specially printed
Every gift card & voucher will then be distributed to families and individuals (as a gift from the greater Colour Sisterhood). We are working in conjunction with agencies in Sydney who help to support recently arrived refugees and all gifts will be funnelled through these agencies. I know that the loving TLC and prayers that will accompany these gifts will bless many and hopefully open their hearts to a good God who cares about them.
So, we can’t wait to be under the same roof with you all. Our teams are working overtime to make sure you have the best time, so come ready to relax and be inspired and empowered for a brilliant year ahead!
Thank you in advance for being Sisterhood in action!
Love always,
Bobbie & your Colour friends
For more information and to register for Colour Conference, please visit colourconference.com
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