Welcome to 2026: A February Update from Anchor Point Church

As we step into 2026, we want to say a big welcome to everyone across the Anchor Point Church family. If we haven’t met before, my name is Rohan, and along with my wife Jill, I have the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor across our three locations — Illawarra, Macarthur, and Wollondilly.

This year, we’re trying something new. From 2026 onward, we’ll be sharing monthly updates to help keep our whole church family connected and informed. These updates will include what’s happening across the life of the church, what’s coming up, good news stories, testimonies, and glimpses into what God is doing among us.

For February, I’m kicking things off solo — but moving forward, our hope is to feature you. We want to share testimonies from connect groups, updates from our local community ventures team, and stories from different ministry areas. Our prayer is that these updates help strengthen our sense of family and shared mission.

Staying Connected in 2026
One of the best ways we can support you — and stay connected — is by making sure we have your correct details.

If you’ve changed your email address, phone number, or aren’t sure you’re on our database, we encourage you to reconnect with us:

• Scan the QR code on the banners or screens at any of our locations to fill out the Connect Form
• Or visit anchorpointchurch.com.au/connect

All information is kept secure and private, and only accessed by authorised team members. Our privacy policies are always available if you’d like more detail.

The Anchor Point Church App
The easiest way to stay up to date is through the Anchor Point Church App. Simply search for Anchor Point Church in your app store, download the app, and register an account.
Through the app you can:

• Receive updates and announcements
• See when you’re rostered on
• Access everything available on our website

You can also follow us on social media:

• anchorpointchurch.au
• anchorpoint.illawarra
• anchorpoint.macarthur
• anchorpoint.wollondilly
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Each location has its own Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube presence — another great way to stay connected.

Monthly and Quarterly Updates
Alongside these monthly updates, we’ll also be introducing quarterly updates throughout the year. These will provide greater insight into areas like finances, governance, vision, and long-term planning — responding to feedback from many of you who’ve asked for more transparency and understanding around these areas.

February Focus: 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
One of the most important things happening across all locations in February is our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, beginning Sunday 1 February and running through to Saturday 21 February.

Fasting doesn’t mean you must go without food entirely — everyone is encouraged to approach it wisely and prayerfully. We’ll be sharing guidance and resources to help.

Our Prayer Focus

• Week 1: Personal Renewal
  Deepening our relationship with God through personal, reflective prayer.
• Week 2: Church Family & Belonging
  Praying for health, connection, and belonging across our church. Belong is the first of our mission statements — Belong, Become, Build — and we want this to be lived out in practice.
• Week 3: Outward Focus & Mission
  Praying for our communities, outreach, mission (local and overseas), and for people searching for hope to encounter Jesus and find a place to belong.

Each day, we’ll aim to share a short scripture and a brief devotion through social media to help keep us unified in prayer.

As we conclude the 21 days, we’ll be hosting a Men’s Breakfast for men aged 16 and up. More details will be shared via the app and email — but for now, mark the date in your diary.

Location Updates
Illawarra

• AnchorKids recommences in February when school returns
• Connect Groups restart, with plans to create even more opportunities this year

We truly believe connection happens best in circles, not rows. Sitting around a table, sharing a meal or coffee, is one of the most powerful ways to build community.

Macarthur
Exciting changes are underway at Macarthur.
From Sunday 1 February, we’ll be relocating from Spring Farm School to Barramurra Public School in Oran Park, meeting at 10am. This move positions us closer to the Southwest Growth Corridor — an area with growing families and new communities.
We’re also hosting monthly interest nights to help people connect with the vision and future of the Macarthur location. Please be praying for this season of transition and growth, and invite anyone you know in the Camden, Oran Park, Leppington, or Emerald Hills areas.

Wollondilly

• AnchorKids runs fortnightly and resumes on Sunday 8 February
• On Sunday 8 February at 2:30pm, our Wollondilly church will join with other local churches at His House Church for the annual SRE & Chaplaincy Commissioning Service

This is a meaningful opportunity to pray together for scripture teachers and chaplains serving our schools.

Local Community Ventures (LCV)

Local Community Ventures is our registered, tax-deductible charity that supports individuals and families doing it tough across our regions. It’s run by a separate board from within our church family and is powered by donations, volunteers, and social enterprises.

You can learn more or donate at lcventures.org.au

Impact Highlights

• Illawarra (2025):
  • 267 food hampers distributed (up from 175 in 2024)
  • Clothing donations distributed through partnerships
• Macarthur (2025):
  • 120 hampers distributed through Spring Farm School
  • 33 Christmas hampers and 20 toy packs delivered to Leppington Public School
• Wollondilly (2025):
  • Over 50 families supported
  • 89 hampers, 52 food & fuel vouchers, and 19 home-cooked meals

The need in our communities is growing, and we’re always looking for more volunteers and support. Often, what people need most is simply someone to listen, care, and walk alongside them. If you would like to volunteer, please contact your Location Pastoral Leaders to see where you can help.

Thank you to everyone who gives, volunteers, prays, and serves — you truly make AnchorPoint Church a family. We’re excited about what God is doing and what lies ahead in 2026.

If you have any questions, please reach out. And don’t forget — everything you need is available through the Anchor Point Church App.

We look forward to seeing you throughout February.
God bless,
Rohan