Our intention is to be a living expression of God’s love and reflect God’s purposes in our community. We believe we are a part of the body of Christ. The Bible says in Colossians 1: 28 “We announce the message about Christ, and we use all our wisdom to warn and teach everyone, so that all of Christ’s followers will grow and become mature.” We who are the lost and the found, the wise and simple, the leaders and the learners- together grow to become the people of God. This is our HOPE in Jesus Christ!

Gift- We don’t Deserve!

A woman grasped in horror while she pulled her left hand up to see that a sharp prong pointed to the empty space in her engagement ring. It had sparkled for over 30 years and now, it was gone.

“What’s wrong”, asked her husband. Struggling for words, she said, “The diamond you gave me is gone.” That stone represented his deep love, and commitment to her. She hunted for it endlessly, sweeping under furniture and scouring her walking route.

Soon their anniversary approached and her husband said, “Before we go to dinner, we’re going to the jewellery store to find a replacement stone for your ring!” She tearfully protested, “No, I don’t deserve a new one.” He folded her into his arms and said, “I love you, and I’m excited to give you this gift.” His blue eyes sparkled with excitement as he bought her a new stone!

When I think about the ‘gift of salvation’, I imagine Jesus saying the same thing to us: “I love you, and I’m excited to give you this gift!” He offers each of us the priceless jewel of salvation, which leads to an incomparable life of loving relationship with God. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

Although each of us can honestly say, “That’s a gift I don’t deserve.” However, Jesus paid for our salvation with deep love and his ultimate sacrifice. He gave His life to buy our rescue, and He offers it to each of us with great joy (and, I think, he has a sparkle in His eyes)!

Receiving the gift simply requires- We turn away from our sin and walk to a life of following Jesus.

-Pastor Edmonds Namburi

The Biblical foundation upon which our church has built its mission focus is found in Matthew 28: 18-20 where Jesus gives us the command (v19); “go and make disciples of ALL nation...” But is that a command every disciple has to go to all nations? Yes, but not necessarily in person. There are those who are called by God to go in person but because they are part of one family, the whole family becomes involved. As a result of this, we created the entity called, Global Partnership Team and have formulated the following goals:
1. To encourage global thinking, and a global vision in the way we live our lives.
2. Selection of missionaries and oversees workers to support, and ensure ongoing encouragement, financial and prayer support.
3. To open up pathways for local congregation members to serve God overseas.

NZBMS (NEW ZEALAND BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY)
Working with NZBMS in South Asia: Antara Dharanabathi Tantubie and Peter & Leonora.
Working with NZBMS in East Asia: Peter.

MAF (MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP)
Working with MAF in East Asia: William, Meryl & Mathew.