CHRIST SANCTUARY PALMERSTON NORTH CHURCH
CHRIST SANCTUARY PALMERSTON NORTH CHURCH
Ministries
Christ Sanctuary has a number of ministries which serve to help our community know Jesus Christ and make him known.
Growth Groups
During the week, some of our people meet in homes around Palmy and Feilding. These follow a simple format of Bible study, discussion, prayer and supper. These groups provide a helpful platform to grow in Christian maturity, and in relationship and support with other believers.
For more information, or to join a group, please email admin@christsanctuary.org.nz
Kid's Church
On Sunday morning, during the sermon time, we run Kid's Church. We have two classes, one for 5-8 year olds and one for 9-11 year olds. It runs on Sundays during the school term in two classrooms in the CS building.
Mission Statement: The purpose of Kid's Church is to provide a safe environment with age-appropriate biblical teaching where the children of Christ Sanctuary can come to know Jesus.
Presently, we are using the KidsWise curriculum (see kidswise.com.au). All of our teachers are mature Christians who affirm our Statement of Faith, and each class has at least one other adult helper. As part of our commitment to provide a safe environment for children at CS, all volunteers are police vetted.
Life Course
The Life Course is a relaxed space to explore life with Jesus, ask your questions and look into what the Bible has to say about the man Jesus.
Whether you've never considered yourself a religious person, are brand new to faith or are finding your way back to church, the Life Course is for anyone interested in hearing more about life with Jesus.
The course is free to attend, and runs over 4 weeks on a Monday evening. It includes a free dinner, short talks, plenty of time for discussion in small groups and a Q&A session.
Every fortnight we run a youth group Bible study, and the youth gather occasionally for social events. Youth is lots of fun, and our leaders are very committed to mentoring youth in the basics of the Christian life.
Youth
Mercy Fund
The purpose of the fund could be summed up this way: “To love God and love neighbour by providing care with the goal to alleviate suffering.”
Biblical basis for such a ministry comes from places such as:
The Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37, and verses like,
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” - Galatians 6:9-10
“If anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” - 1 John 3:17-18
The Mercy Fund is primarily overseen by the Deacons team, supporting those within the church, some outside the church, as well as community organisations which are committed to the same aims.
To live as freed people
CALLED TO LOVE GOD
and neighbour
