Dear friends,

I can still recall the day over two decades ago when a few brave souls decided to buy the land Cityhope is now built upon. Then the current building was constructed, and a development at the front was undertaken. All steps that required faith and courage. Along the way people sacrificed, not just in a monetary way but in numerous other ways as well. Who would have thought that now Cityhope Church stands on a hill at the gateway of the vastly expanding Ripley Valley – well the answer to that question is that the faithful people of Cityhope thought so.

As you stand on the ‘hill’ overlooking Ripley, all you see is homes. Thousands of homes as far as the eye can see. ‘Nappy Valley’, the name given to the area because of the families that have moved here and called this part of the State home.

AND Cityhope is at the gateway – the entrance to this valley of dreams for the people living here.

2023 represents an opportunity to build and expand again.

To believe that God placed Cityhope here, in this valley, for this time.

What part will you play in continuing the sacrifice of past generations? Legacy 2023 is everyone’s opportunity to stand on the hill of Cityhope Church and believe that God’s work in this city is still before us as a church.

I want to thank you in advance for your sacrifice. Future generations will be blessed because of you. There is no greater legacy than that.

Ps Mark Edwards
Senior Pastor - Cityhope Church

Our Legacy offering in 2023/24 will be focused in three areas of Cityhope’s Vision; Church, Kingdom & Community.

For every ministry and innovation, Legacy is the financial pathway that will see it come to pass.

This is an opportunity for those who are part of the Cityhope community to contribute and partner to see the vision for church, community, kingdom, facilities and key projects achieved over and above what we can realise through our regular tithing base.

This year is about ‘sowing a seed’ so that we can touch tomorrow today.

Step 1 - Baseline: $125,000 - including Church, Community, Kingdom & Facilities.
Step 2 - Baseline Plus: $75,000 - Building Project.

These two steps together empower us to reach our current commitments above our tithe base as well as provide resource to meet the ever growing needs of the context that God has strategically placed us in.

 

The Breakdown

 

Step 1 - Baseline

Church

EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $15,000

LEGACY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $7,500

NIGHT OF HONOUR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $3,000

KINGDOM BUILDERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,500

CITYHOPE MUSIC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,000

COFFEE CART -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,000

Community

CHAPLAINCY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,000

SERVE DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,000

SHINE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,000

DAUGHTERS OF PROMISE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $1,000

Kingdom

GLOBAL MISSIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $15,000

LOCAL MISSIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,000

SPONSORSHIPS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,000

INFLUENCE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $8,000


Facilities

SIGNAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $25,000

EXTERNAL REFRESH ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $25,000


Step 2 - Baseline Plus

We are only in the position to upgrade this facility due to the seeds of sacrifice sown by those who have faithfully served Cityhope over the last 30 years.

A previous land development provided us with the resource to build again and meet the needs of our growing community. It was always the intention of the Eldership and Board that this resource be used to further Cityhope’s vision: to draw people into an ever-increasing relationship with Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. It is, therefore, with their full support, that we will see our building upgraded within the next 12 months.

Legacy funds sow the seeds for this project, building on the initial progress made possible by last year’s Legacy offering. The $75,000 from Baseline Plus enables­ us to continue engaging with consultants such as architects, Engineers, and certifiers to outwork the design and construction documentation and approvals that will see our building project move to the construction phase. Capital funds from the land development allow us to cover the construction costs of the upgrade.

In short, because of your Legacy partnership and the seeds of sacrifice of past generations, upon the completion of this project, we will continue to be debt-free and in a strong and sustainable financial position here at Cityhope.

 

How to Partner

 
 

Methods

Your Legacy Offering can be made up of a 'One-Off Partnership' given at any time, or a 'Recurring partnership' that is given at regular intervals over 12 months, or a combination of both.

ONLINE GIVING
Please click here and fill out our online form.

CREDIT / DEBIT CARD
To give via Credit or Debit card please head here or fill out the ‘Legacy Envelope’ and put in the giving stations provided.

BANK TRANSFER
Please use your banking portal to set up this one-off transfer or recurring giving.

BSB: 633 000
ACC: 161870605

EFTPOS
Please head to the giving station pre/post the service.

*This Legacy offering is not tax deductible.

If you wish to give via the following please see the Giving Station at your campus.
• Cash • Cheque

This Legacy Offering is not tax deductible

 

Frequently asked questions.

  • The total construction cost for the foyer and downstairs spaces is approximately $800,000

  • We are believing to start construction this year.

  • Yes – we have alternative arrangements around the building to still hold our programs.

  • The Baseline + funds will be going to engaging with consultants such as architects, Engineers, and certifiers to outwork the design and construction documentation and approvals that will see our building project move to the construction phase.

  • Once completed the children’s rooms will all be larger for each age group.

  • Yes – we are installing an additional 8 toilets.

  • We are believing to upgrade the auditorium and parent’s rooms in the future, but our foyer and children’s spaces are our priority at this stage

  • A new entrance downstairs will facilitate easy disabled access from the carpark. We are believing to install a lift in the future.

  • Our staff exist to serve our church! We are blessed with a large building we can work from during the week.

  • Hope Given retains the same amount of floor area downstairs.