Making a difference
One of the things we are called to do as
as followers of Jesus is to love those who don't know
that God loves them. Here are some ways that we are seeking
to make a difference in our community, in our city, in
our world. Our dream is that because of what we do as
individuals and together we help to make the world a
better place.
In our community
Taha Wairua
Every week 200 children participate in
a fun interactive learning exercise based on the Life
Focus material - a values based programme produced under
the umbrella of the Churches Education Commission.
School chaplaincy
We fund one of our pastors to work as a
chaplain in the local primary school for one day a week.
The primary role of the chaplain is to be there for others
- this involves not just the children but also the staff.
Over the years this has meant assisting with marriages,
funerals and the pastoral care of 350 staff and children.
Kingdom Resources West
We have a team of people who are trained
to help with budget advice and dealing with debt. For
a fuller explanation go here.
Parenting Courses
In order to help parents learn how to be
even better parents we facilitate a 'Parenting Toolbox'
course which we run at the local Primary School. This
excellent 6 week course has all sorts of ideas on how
to help us all get through the parenting years.
Need some help?
If there is any way that we can help then
feel free to contact us on 06-7512089 or email us.
In our City
Street vans
A late night venture (Friday nights) to
meet the needs of young people (and older) out on the
streets. Be a listening ear and a friendly face while
showing the love of Jesus in a practical way. Run under
the umbrella of Drug Arm
Open Homes Foundation
Make your home open to children in need
of short term care. Contact Open Homes Ph. 7589971
Habitat for Humanity
If you can swing a hammer or use a paint
brush then you can help with the building of low cost
houses for those who can not afford one. Contact Ph.
7533942
In our world
Sponsored child
Mithum is a young boy who lives in Bangladesh.
Our support enables him to receive an education at a
Boarding School.
Ethiopia
Meryl works with young women from the streets
of a large city. She helps with an overnight shelter
for teenage girls, teaches English and general administrative
duties.
Bangladesh
Graeme and Christine and their two children,
are working with Tranzsend in the areas of health and
the production of Christian literature in the Bengali
language for the Bangladeshi Christian Church.
FreeSet
Freeset is an organisation based in Kolkatta
which seeks to bring freedom to women who have been trapped
in prostitution by offering them alternative employment.
It costs about $NZ300 to support a woman for three months
while they are trained. For further information about
this wonderful organisation go
here
Do Teams
Tranzsend runs annual missions trips to
give people the chance to be exposed to what missions
is all about. Contact Tranzsend Ph. 092787494
