MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Salt
& Light
In Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus calls us Salt and Light; God’s colours and God’s flavour
This endorsement from Jesus encourages us to live from the identity that He has spoken over us, as salt bringers and lightbearers. Our generous and prayerful contributions might seem small on their own but corporately God can use our giving to impact the lives of people in need across our communities, nation, and world. Therefore we ask you to prayerfully consider what you are able to give into this year’s Make A Difference campaign.
STORIES
Betel UK
Hearing the stories of people who have experienced life changing hope, builds faith in others. Be encouraged by these stories and the difference that is being made in the lives of others.
Matthew
5:13-16
13 “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavours of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
14-16 “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
PROJECT UPDATE
Hatfield
Christian Church
Alive Church has been connecting with Hatfield Christian Centre in Pretoria, South Africa for over 25 years. We are excited about strengthening and deepening this connection with a vibrant church that is engaged in serving the poorest in their community and who we can learn from as we seek to make a difference in our local communities whenever Alive is planted.
Our Partners
Hatfield Christian Church
We will be launching a brand new alliance with long standing friends and partners at Hatfield Christian Church in Pretoria, South Africa.
Everything Network
The Everything Network seeks to encourage, equip, and connect Christians to build a relational community working for cultural renewal across sectors, vocations, and life-stages.
Betel UK
Acts Trust
Acts Trust was founded by Alive Church Lincoln in 2006 and has a vision to see Empowered People Living in Thriving Communities. Acts Trust run the Grocery, Foodbank and Life Course in Lincoln and is supported by volunteers from Lincoln North, South and Central.
Community Projects
Each Alive Location has multiple projects depending on the needs of their local community. This includes things such as women and men’s support groups, toddler groups and support for carers and those living with disabilities and additional needs.
Betel UK is an independent Christian charity for men, women and families affected by drug and alcohol addiction and homelessness. Through work, well-being and worship, they restore broken lives.
GIVING
Your Opportunity
Through your regular or one-off giving over the last year the church has been mobilised, and people living in poverty have been empowered.
We can all do something:
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Give
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Pray
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Fundraise
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Volunteer for local community projects