Making Compassion a Lifestyle!
Our local churches are actively living the Good News in their communities.
- If you are looking for a supportive community in your area,
- Seeking to assist a community engaged in compassion through prayer or resource support,
- Or looking for new inspiration,
You can find out more about what ministries are making a difference in these communities across Australia.
Coming soon: more ministries, more details, and more ways to directly support and get in touch!
"May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! He is the compassionate Father and God of all comfort. He’s the one who comforts us in all our trouble so that we can comfort other people who are in every kind of trouble. We offer the same comfort that we ourselves received from God."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Lawn Ministry
Place of Peace Church of the Nazarene in Inala, QLD routinely participates in what has come to be called: Love Your Neighbour Day.
They gather their personal garden supplies and help out their community by mowing lawns, trimming trees, removing rubbish, washing cars, and more!
Clothing Ministry
Bundaberg Church of the Nazarene in QLD transforms the building into a free op shop once a month, called The Clothes Basket.
They receive community grants and donations of goods and time to make this gigantic task come to life each month!
Food Ministry
Dianella Church of the Nazarene in WA hosts a weekly food bank called Manna Storehouse.
They receive fresh food from OZHarvest and non-perishables from the local church as well as donated time from wonderful volunteers within and beyond the local church. They offer food, but also community and compassion that serves multiple schools and families.
Backpacks for Christmas
Churches across Australia annually participate in "Backpacks for Christmas." By collectively raising funds, making cards, and sending these to the Perth area churches to purchase bulk supplies and cater a meal.
Over 200 backpacks are packed according to age and gender per the quantities requested by Missionary Pastor You-Sin Houe.
A special Christmas meal is shared between the local Perth Nazarene churches, including the local Aboriginal community when the backpacks are delivered. Pastor You-Sin then travels 300 km to distribute the local backpacks across several Aboriginal communities in Western Australia!