On International Women’s Day, West Sydney Youth and other young people from the Greater Sydney Conference gathered at Blacktown train station to share more than 300 flowers with strangers. Accompanying each flower was a Bible verse and a message of hope and blessing.
Meaningful conversations and moments of joy were sparked as many responded with surprise.
“It was a beautiful way to reflect on the impact of even the smallest gestures,” said Pastor Dejan Stojkovic, Greater Sydney Conference Youth director. “This experience was a powerful reminder that even the simplest act of love can change a person’s day—or even their life.”
One individual tagged West Sydney Youth on social media with the following message: “Today was one of those overwhelming days where everything felt heavy. . . until a kind stranger walked up to me, handed me this [flower] and said, ‘You have a really pretty smile’. Just like that, my day felt lighter. It’s incredible how a small act of kindness can make such a big difference.”
Afterwards, the youth gathered near the train station entrance for a moment of prayer, testimonies and worship.
“Through this outreach, our youth had the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus,” said Pastor Stojkovic, “And to experience firsthand how faith in action can transform lives—not just for a moment, but for eternity.”
