2022 OUR HEART FOR THE HOUSE ARISE, SHINE, FOR YOUR LIGHT HAS COME, AND THE GLO- RY OF THE LORD RISES UPON YOU. SEE, DARKNESS COVERS THE EARTH AND THICK DARK- NESS IS OVER THE PEOPLES, BUT THE LORD RISES UPON YOU AND HIS GLORY APPEARS OVER YOU. NATIONS WILL COME TO YOUR LIGHT, AND KINGS TO THE BRIGHTNESS OF YOUR DAWN. ISAIAH 60:1-3 DEAR CHURCH, At the beginning of 2022, we declared these faith-filled verses over our church from Isaiah – they encapsulate the heartbeat of heaven for our church. We recognise the challenges in our world right now but believe it’s time for the church to arise with the feet of courage, the heart of compassion and the eyes of expectation. Proverbs 11:25 says, ‘Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered’. We are so grateful for your faithfulness and generosity, and we’re expecting to hear powerful miracle stories in your life and in the lives of the many people that will be impacted through this year’s Heart for the House offering. We have so many more people to reach, so much more vision in our hearts: so let’s together believe for a miraculous Heart for the House 2022! We love and appreciate you, Jon & Chantel SENIOR PASTORS, SOUL CHURCH UK Heart for the House is our annual miracle offering. It’s a time when everyone who calls SOUL Church their home can join resources to make a difference in the world. We bring sacrificial giving, over and above our regular tithes, to sow into the vision of our church, signposting people to Jesus. We invite you to join us in faith as we endeavour to advance the Kingdom of God on earth through His church. We believe this miracle offering will outlast us and impact our children and our grandchildren. This is part of our legacy, here on earth. WHAT IS OUR HEART FOR THE HOUSE? WHAT GOD HAS DONE LOVE IN ACTION What we have seen unfold before our eyes over the past year has been nothing short of miraculous. One of the things we love about our SOUL Church family is that this one small group of people is able to have a local and global impact. Together we can make a significant difference to the world around us. Here are just a few of the things God has done through our church over the past year. SOCIAL SUPERMARKET This year we opened our social supermarket. Every week we welcome so many people through our doors. We’re building relationships and signposting people to support services, including job clubs and money courses. It’s helped us provide the right help at the right time to those who need it most. THE CLARE SCHOOL We’ve continued to support The Clare School, hosting an exclusive performance of The Wonder for the children, families and staff, as well as hosting the school prom. We’re helping make much-needed improvements to the school building and later this year we’ll be throwing a Christmas party for the pupils. BACKPACKS OF HOPE Early in 2022, we saw war break out in Ukraine. Working with our brothers and sisters on the ground in Hillsong Kyiv, we’ve sent hundreds of backpacks of hope, providing practical supplies to those in need. We’ve also funded a safe house for women and children fleeing the war. WHAT GOD IS DOING GLOBALLY We continue to support our partners around the world. On Compassion Sunday, members of our church signed up to sponsor children from the village we support in Togo. And there’s so much more going on – check out the list of global outreaches on this page and take a look at their websites to find out more. LOCALLY You’ll find our SOUL Streets team out in the city on a Wednesday evening each week, providing hot meals to those who are currently homeless. We’ve also partnered with Christians Against Property to signpost people to debt counselling and practical financial help, and our own team runs a free course for those out of work, helping with CV writing, interview techniques and more. OUR PARTNERS Vision Rescue, Mumbai, India – Nehemiah Trust, Karachi, Pakistan – Tembaletu School, South Africa – Hope for Justice, Worldwide – Hillsong Israel, Tel Aviv – Compassion, Togo – Philippine Outreach Centre, Philippines Find out more about all our outreach partners: www.soulfoundation.org.uk PHILIPPINE OUTREACH CENTRE Last year we committed to help the Philippine Outreach Centre complete the rebuilding of their church after the devastating landslide in 2018. They wanted to lay a proper floor and make the building watertight, with sanitation. We’re pleased to let you know that works are ongoing and we’ll continue to support the church there. VISION RESCUE Pastors Jon and Chantel went to see the work of Vision Rescue this year. The people they met really touched their hearts, especially Farah. Her father fell seriously ill and was in hospital for four months. Farah’s mother struggled to balance time at the hospital with caring for Farah and her siblings, but Vision Rescue was able to offer food and childcare. When Farah’s father sadly passed away, Vision Rescue helped her mother learn tailoring skills, so Farah and her siblings could still attend school, be fed, clothed and cared for. See more of Farah’s story: www.soulchurch.com/h4th THE EVERYDAY FABRIC OF OUR CHURCH It’s encouraging to see our church move forward. One of the things we love about our SOUL community is that we can gather and build relationships through the week. Our church family can support one another throughout the ups and downs of everyday life. Whether that’s worshipping together in Chapel, praying in War Room, making friends in a Group, or all the age group ministries for our children, teens and young adults, everyone is welcome here. On a Wednesday, our Wellbeing group meets. We’re seeing the team build a strong and supportive community that’s become a real lifeline for many, especially those struggling with their mental health. Matt and Sara - Learn more about their story www.soulchurch.com/h4th Malachi and family - Learn more about their story www.soulchurch.com/h4th Haircuts SOUL Streets SOUL Kids Sunday Services MOVING FORWARD, DAY BY DAY We first announced our new building back in 2016. So many miracles have taken place and now it’s taking shape. This is more than just a building – it’s going to be a place where people are healed, restored and ultimately where they will make a decision to follow Christ. It’s going to be a place where lives are transformed. And while the timing isn’t what we expected, now we can see God’s plan unfolding. There’s real need in our city and that’s only going to increase. What better time for the church to ARISE? BUILDING UPDATE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED THE FAITH GAP As of September 2022, our faith gap is approximately £2.2 million to complete the building up to phase three [the fit out]. There will be another £1 million+ for furnishings and production in phase four. We are believing to make a considerable dent in the gap through this year’s Heart for the House. Thank you for playing your part. A FEW PRACTICAL THINGS TO REMEMBER → Pray and prepare → Be radical, not reckless → Give by faith, not by credit → Sacrifice luxuries, not living OUR HEART FOR THE HOUSE SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2022 BANKING DETAILS ACCOUNT NAME: SOUL CHURCH SORT CODE: 20-62-53 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 53967565 REFERENCE: H4TH22 GIFT AID BOOST YOUR DONATION BY 25P OF GIFT AID FOR EVERY £1 YOU DONATE. IF YOU ARE A UK TAX PAYER, YOU CAN REGISTER FOR GIFT AID AT SOULCHURCH.COM YOUR PERSONAL FAITH-GOAL ONCE YOU’VE DECIDED, WRITE DOWN YOUR COMMITMENT HERE AS A REMINDER. Over the coming weeks, we ask that you prayerfully consider your contribution and ask God to guide you. HOW TO GIVE We want to make it as easy as possible for you to be a part of this year’s Heart for the House. We would like to encourage you to give in the following ways: ONE OFF An on-the-day gift on Sunday 30th October 2022, either cash, card, bank transfer or cheque. MONTHLY Set up a monthly direct debit or standing order for 12 months, starting December 2022. Got a question about Heart for the House 2022? Please email jonandchantel@soulchurch.com GOT A QUESTION? 2022 OUR HEART FOR THE HOUSE SOULCHURCH.COM/HFTH