By Joni BoydFriday 15 Mar 2024Station NewsReading Time: 3 minutes
There was a deficit – and Hopeland came to the rescue.
Key points
- Hopeland, you hit the $300 000 target by 2pm on Friday afternoon.
- “Thank you all for your generosity. It’s the body in action, just like in the manual!” Justin said.
- With your support, Hope 103.2 can share that hope with Sydney all day, every day.
As you may know, our November 2023 appeal fell short. So, this week we came to you with a need.
The cost of living is high right now – and running a radio station is not immune. As a not-for-profit, community funded media organisation, we rely on listener funding – listeners who are also feeling the weight of the cost of living.
Hopeland, you hit the $300 000 target, by 2pm on Friday afternoon.
As we’ve seen this week, a lot can happen in three days. We weren’t sure how this pop-up appeal would go. We came to you with a need – and you got the job done!
Hopeland, you hit the $300 000 target by 2pm on Friday afternoon.
To say we are grateful, is an understatement.
Community Relations Manager Justin Kendall perhaps said it best.
“God is so good,” he said.
“We are sincerely celebrating with a bucketload of humility and gratitude.
“$300 000 was what we thought may be possible in three days. Turns out, it is.
“Thank you all for your generosity. It’s the body in action, just like in the manual!” Justin said.
“Praise God for His generosity at just the right time.
“Thank you all for your generosity. It’s the body in action, just like in the manual!”
Hope is alive today – and has been for half a century – because of the generosity of people like you. Let’s keep breathing this life changing hope into our city.
Our team of staff and volunteers have had a blast in the tally room, chatting with you, hearing your stories and your heart for Sydney. Taking your calls is always such a highlight for us, so thank you to every one of you who rang and had a chat.
Keeping Hope Alive in Sydney
Here’s a snapshot of how your generosity is keeping hope alive in Sydney:
500 000 lives impacted
Half a million people tune into Hope 103.2 on the radio, hearing a message of hope.
Daily devotionals
The REAL HOPE daily devotional is available for free in print, by email, by podcast and through YouVersion because of the Hope family.
That’s over 20 000 people getting into God’s word every day because of your support.
Hope and prayer
Prayer is in the DNA of Hope and every day we pause to ask God to work powerfully in people’s lives across Sydney.
Every April is a month focused on prayer, every April we hear thousands of stories that remind us that God is in control.
Hosting international artists
You’re making it possible for the best international artists like Jeremy Camp, For King and Country, We Are Messengers and Riley Clemons to bring their gifts to Australian audiences.
Saving lives
You’ve stepped up to support incredible causes bringing hope around the world.
In August over 30 000 refugee kids in Uganda were fed when we partnered with Feed the Hungry.
Careline Connections
The Careline Connections service is a confidential, telephone help service for listeners who need encouragement, prayer or a listening ear.
Podcasts
We have over a dozen podcasts that are reaching our city and beyond in unique ways, from Raising Teens with Collett Smart, Undistracted with Laura, Morning Devotions with Chris Witts, and the Real Hope podcast.
There’s something for everyone, because you support Hope.
Thank you!
When so much has changed over the last few years – the hope of the Gospel remains. With your support, Hope 103.2 can share that hope with Sydney all day, every day.
The testimonies we’ve heard over the past three days have left us humbled – and grateful to be able to serve Sydney in such a tangible way.
Danniebelle spoke with one Hopelander whose story really struck a chord: