The 2022 Lake Macquarie Mayor's Prayer Evening was a sold out gathering, held on the 28 October.
120 leaders from the church, business, education and charity sectors joined together in prayer for the people of Lake Macquarie. Students from Charlton Christian College, Jason Alexander (Central Church) and Bel Lindgren (New Vine Lakes Baptist) along with other members of the organising team hosted the event.
- Donna Meehan opened the evening with an acknowledgement of country and prayer.
- Mayor Kay Fraser delivered a passionate speech highlighting the strengths and future of communities all around the lake.
- Pastor Matthew Brown from Swansea Baptist spoke about 'people' being at the 'heart of Lake Macquarie'.
Prayers were led by church and educational leaders:
- Ps Liz Troyer, New Vine Lakes Baptist Church prayed for the Mayor, Local Government and Civic Leaders.
- Terri Muendel, Eastlakes Salvation Army prayed for the beneficiary, the marginalised and charities that assist.
- Mark Ash, Principal of Charlton Christian College, David Gray, Director of Mission and Community Belmont Christian College and Ben Waters, SRE Teacher prayed for the community and families.
Pastor Steve Troyer, New Vine Lakes Church led all those gathered in a prayer of declaration and blessing over the people of Lake Macquarie.
2022 Prayer of Declaration
Heavenly Father
We thank you for your great love for us and your heart for your creation.
We thank you for your Spirit that unites us and your grace that saves us.
We believe your heart is to bless us and prosper us.
We believe you have great plans for our future.
We ask that our hearts would reflect your heart for our city.
We ask that at the heart of our city would beat with the same compassionate heart of Jesus Christ.
The heart that speaks light into every dark place.
The heart that speaks hope into every place of hopelessness
We commit in our hearts to stand together as one in this city.
We know our unity will reflect and represent your Kingdom here on earth.
We commit to pray and work together for the welfare of our city.
We honour you over our place, this city! You, Lord, are forever exalted!
God be glorified in us and throughout this city.
In Jesus name
Amen
Beneficiary
The proceeds of the 2022 gathering were awarded to local Lake Macquarie charity for the homeless 'Our Backyard - Car to Home Project'. Charity winners were chosen by a selection committee that includes the Mayor, local school students and church representatives.
In total since 2019 a total of $35,845 has been gifted to Lake Macquarie charities.
Beneficiary Winners
2022 - Our Backyard - Car to Home $16,400
2021 - Healing Path to Wellness $9,445
2022 - Event not held
2019 - Survivors R Us $10,000
Sponsors 2022
It is the generous support of event sponsors that contribute a successful gathering and a significant beneficiary donation. Thank you to all the 2022 sponsors!
