We are Voyage church Coffs Harbour
WE EXIST
"TO WORSHIP GOD AND LEAD OTHERS TO DO THE SAME"
What does Voyage church mean?
Our church is called Voyage which comes from a beautiful song in the Bible found in Psalm 84 "Blessed are those whose hearts are set on pilgrimage". It's an ancient song about a people on pilgrimage - a voyage to personally know God, love God, receive God's love, trust God and to worship God in all the details of our lives. In the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the taking in, the letting go, to tears and laughter, the great unknown, to the open journey into faith we go! So with our faith in Jesus Christ, we are able to go from strength to strength. Jesus becomes like a sun and shield, giving us grace and glory for every step and every season. Even the valleys of weeping, become places of refreshing springs; until we appear before Him. Like many people in ancient Bible times, we too are pilgrims on a voyage of faith in a foreign land, looking ahead to the end of our journey. Our homecoming will take place in heaven, as our Heavenly Father greets us with open arms. Blessed and joyful are those whose hearts are set on this voyage to worship God, they are ever singing His praise!
Lyrics used from the song by Pat Barrett - Into Faith I Go
We Value
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EXPERIENCE
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PARTICIPATE
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IMAGINE
COMMUNICATE
EXPERIENCE
BOLD, LOVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD & ONE ANOTHER
[speaks of encounters & devotion]
PARTICIPATE
AS CONTRIBUTORS NOT CONSUMERS. WE ARE CHURCH
[speaks of generosity & identity]
IMAGINE
IMAGINE & BELIEVE FOR GREATER
[speaks of faith, unity & creativity]
COMMUNICATE
THE MESSAGE OF JESUS, MAKING DISCIPLES
[speaks of hope & transformation]
A Message from the Pastors
Hi there, we're Mike & Bec Neal and we want to introduce ourselves. We have lived, worked and raised our family on the beautiful Coffs Coast and have operated a local construction business for many years. We married in Coffs Harbour over 30 years ago. From our young adult years, we participated in two local Coffs Harbour churches. They were wonderful opportunities to serve and grow in safe ministry, where an ever-increasing love for Jesus grew in us which led to stepping out in faith to start this church called Voyage. Psalm 84 says, even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may have her young - a place near your altar. There is room in God's loving presence for everyone. This is the heart of God and this is our heart. Our Christian church is located in Toormina, nestled between Sawtell & Boambee East. Click here to get our location on the map. We are excited and hopeful to see God's story unfold in and through all who come.