who we are
Life
is a growing church made up of of people who.....
love God, love
people, and love living!
We
're excited about today and believe that every person on earth is important,
special and valuable. For this reason, we want to make a difference
by empowering as many people as possible. We want to see Aussies
from every background and walk of life succeed in their lifetime.
Life,
the church, was launched in Bankstown the first weekend of November
2002 and is connected to the Australian Christian Churches. LIFE's pastors
are Alex and Julie Grancha. Previously, Alex and Julie worked as pastors
at Hillsong, Sydney - the church which had been their home since 1984.
Alex
has also planted two churches in the Philippines and ministered in Ghana,
Nigeria, Denmark, Romania, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and USA. He has lectured in a number of Bible Colleges locally and overseas.
Julie has ministered as a singer in Zimbabwe as well as New Zealand
and throughout Australia.
Bankstown
is a big multicultural city and Alex and Julie have a vision for its
people. They believe that people need the chance to hear about the one
who sacrificed all to save them, Jesus Christ.
LIFE is a contemporary and welcoming church. Every Sunday our doors are filled
with people from the world over: Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle
East, Europe, Oceania, and of course Australia! We'd love to meet you
too. Come and see for yourself...
why we do it
At
a time when people need hope more than ever, God can deliver it in spades.
We believe that as Christians we have a responsibility to help our fellow
men. Jesus called us to stand up, be counted, and make a positive impact
on this world. It's what He did. We also believe that the Bible is the
inspired Word of God and are guided by its eternal teaching. In the
Bible we read that God has declared to us.....
"I
know the plans that I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not harm
you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
LIFE is in Bankstown for a purpose.....
To
help people know this wonderful God who created us and gives true
hope for our lives.
LIFE
church services provide helpful teaching for today. You are invited
to come and hear for yourself in a friendly atmosphere. We'll even brew
a fresh coffee or tea for you!
We
are also involved in doing our part to help the community of Bankstown.
Teams and individuals from LIFE visit hospitals, nursing homes as well
as teach and train at the local high school. Our communtiy arm Network
LIFE has conducted programs such as GO7 which equip unemployed mothers
returning to the workforce and students leaving school. We have also
assisted overseas refugees needing help in their new home of Australia.
As
someone once said, 'Every bit helps'. And making a positive difference
in our world often starts with a small group of dedicated people.
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