Faith in Axion
Over the past 5 years we have seen our mission funding go from mediocre to a whopping $50,000 per year invested in 5 different countries through partnership with both kiwis working on the ground and faithful national people working hard in their communities.
Churches are being planted in Bougainville and Zambia, future leaders trained in India, mission aeroplanes maintained and new missionaries orientated in PNG, mission agencies supported & strengthened in Hong Kong and China. Did you know we played a part in all that? We fund all this awesome action through faith promises given each year by GBC family members! Instead of setting aside a small portion of our GBC budget to fund mission, we trust God each year to release funds through people in our church in the form of ‘faith promises’. This year we are trusting God for $60,000 as we continue to support our current partners and begin a fantastic new project in Fiji.
This year we also have a new way for you to engage in our ‘Faith in Axion’ programme. For those who would like to try their hand at generating funds from some ‘seed capital’ we have a ‘mustard seed challenge’. We have given those willing $10 to invest any way they see fit, to turn the mustard seed into a tree for the purposes of God! A mini business, wheeling and dealing on trade me, it’s up to them. Then return the funds plus what has been generate over the year, (or if things don’t go to plan, just the $10 plus interest at the end of the year).
In His strength, for His glory,
The GBC mission team.
Churches are being planted in Bougainville and Zambia, future leaders trained in India, mission aeroplanes maintained and new missionaries orientated in PNG, mission agencies supported & strengthened in Hong Kong and China. Did you know we played a part in all that? We fund all this awesome action through faith promises given each year by GBC family members! Instead of setting aside a small portion of our GBC budget to fund mission, we trust God each year to release funds through people in our church in the form of ‘faith promises’. This year we are trusting God for $60,000 as we continue to support our current partners and begin a fantastic new project in Fiji.
This year we also have a new way for you to engage in our ‘Faith in Axion’ programme. For those who would like to try their hand at generating funds from some ‘seed capital’ we have a ‘mustard seed challenge’. We have given those willing $10 to invest any way they see fit, to turn the mustard seed into a tree for the purposes of God! A mini business, wheeling and dealing on trade me, it’s up to them. Then return the funds plus what has been generate over the year, (or if things don’t go to plan, just the $10 plus interest at the end of the year).
In His strength, for His glory,
The GBC mission team.
Mark and Emma Stokes (with Gabriel and Nathaniel)
GBC Family with Bright Hope World
Mark and Emma are passionate about seeing the incredible transformation that Jesus Christ brings to the lives of individuals, their families and communities.
In 2005 Emma established Headspace, a mission and discipleship training programme for young people. Since that time her and Mark have spent 6-10 weeks per year in Thailand leading teams and developing long term relationships with local people. Now they are stepping into a part time voluntary role with Bright Hope World.
Click on the link below thier photograph to download the lastest newsletter from Mark and Emma.
Mark and Emma are passionate about seeing the incredible transformation that Jesus Christ brings to the lives of individuals, their families and communities.
In 2005 Emma established Headspace, a mission and discipleship training programme for young people. Since that time her and Mark have spent 6-10 weeks per year in Thailand leading teams and developing long term relationships with local people. Now they are stepping into a part time voluntary role with Bright Hope World.
Click on the link below thier photograph to download the lastest newsletter from Mark and Emma.
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Howard & Averil Robinson
GBC Family with MMM International in Hong Kong.
Howard and Ave Robinson with their three children, Lance, Jacinda and Trent have been commended by GBC and serving with MMM International since 1999. MMM International exists to spread the gospel by building and renovating facilities used in conjunction with Christian activity. For five years the Robinson's served as Mobile Team Leaders within New Zealand supporting New Zealand churches and missions by assisting them with their building and maintenance needs. Then in 2004 they were accepted for positions of Director and Administrator of MMM Hong Kong. Their work in Hong Kong focuses on providing practical support to local churches, missions and missionaries and leading teams to work in China.
Follow the MMM link below for more on Howard & Ave in Hong Kong.
Follow the MMM link below for more on Howard & Ave in Hong Kong.
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Lonard and Rosemary Daka - Zambia
Faith in Axion Partner
Lonard and Rosemary Daka (bottom left couple in the above picture) are one of our Faith in Axion partners.
This report is just in from Kevin Honore from Bright Hope. “They have been pretty busy lately getting children organised for their new school year. They have 50+ to organise at Chifundo and another 42 in other churches.
It is also harvest time from March to May so that was a big focus during that time. Lonard came to Maplehurst Farm in March to attend a course. Maplehurst Farm is the Bright Hope World base in Zambia, about 800 from Mchacha village. He bought Norman Tonga with him. Norman is a key emerging leader in the work there.
The course is designed to address mindsets that keep people in poverty and uses farming techniques to identify the underlying issues. A few of the main points learnt by Lonard and Norman were:
• It is possible to grow good yields of maize in Zambia, instead of 6 bags they can have yields of up to 50 bags in the same area.
• God created Adam to work in the Garden of Eden and to "look after it" as stewards
• The need to be on time with our farming – that going off to funerals and other culturally expected activities is a contributor to poverty
• no burning of the land
• continue weeding all year, not just once
• use of mulch to protect the soil and add organic matter
They both intend to use this knowledge to farm a different way this coming rainy season, from November. Once they have proved to themselves that the methods work, they want to train others in the community to farm the same way. There will then be loans available to the ones they train to assist their new methods.
Jerry Field, the Zambia Director says that Lonard is still the same as ever in terms of positivity and hard work. The churches continue to develop well and grow, although the follow up of the students is more intense as there are more secondary students now and they have bigger issues to deal with as they get older.”
Isn’t it awesome that we can support Lonard and Rosemary in this important work.
For more on Lonard & Rosemary click on the link below to the Bright Hope World web site.
This report is just in from Kevin Honore from Bright Hope. “They have been pretty busy lately getting children organised for their new school year. They have 50+ to organise at Chifundo and another 42 in other churches.
It is also harvest time from March to May so that was a big focus during that time. Lonard came to Maplehurst Farm in March to attend a course. Maplehurst Farm is the Bright Hope World base in Zambia, about 800 from Mchacha village. He bought Norman Tonga with him. Norman is a key emerging leader in the work there.
The course is designed to address mindsets that keep people in poverty and uses farming techniques to identify the underlying issues. A few of the main points learnt by Lonard and Norman were:
• It is possible to grow good yields of maize in Zambia, instead of 6 bags they can have yields of up to 50 bags in the same area.
• God created Adam to work in the Garden of Eden and to "look after it" as stewards
• The need to be on time with our farming – that going off to funerals and other culturally expected activities is a contributor to poverty
• no burning of the land
• continue weeding all year, not just once
• use of mulch to protect the soil and add organic matter
They both intend to use this knowledge to farm a different way this coming rainy season, from November. Once they have proved to themselves that the methods work, they want to train others in the community to farm the same way. There will then be loans available to the ones they train to assist their new methods.
Jerry Field, the Zambia Director says that Lonard is still the same as ever in terms of positivity and hard work. The churches continue to develop well and grow, although the follow up of the students is more intense as there are more secondary students now and they have bigger issues to deal with as they get older.”
Isn’t it awesome that we can support Lonard and Rosemary in this important work.
For more on Lonard & Rosemary click on the link below to the Bright Hope World web site.
Havilah - India
Faith in Axion Partner
SAIACS, Bangalore, India
SAIACS, Bangalore, India
GBC supports is a lady called Havilah, a Faculty member of SAIACS in India. She is in her early 40’s, married and has two young adult children; she has a PhD in the Old Testament gained from the UK. Her English is excellent, she is bright, articulate and very relational. Havilah is ‘officially’ with the Open Brethren in India, but has no denominational sectarian spirit.
Click on the logo below to find out more by linking through to LeaDev Langham's web site who support Christian leadership development
Click on the logo below to find out more by linking through to LeaDev Langham's web site who support Christian leadership development
Angukali Rotokho
Faith in Axion Partner
SAIACS, Bangalore, India
SAIACS, Bangalore, India
Let us share with you more about one of the three students we are supporting at SAIACS in India under Havilah in the Old Testament Department. Angukali Rotokho (centre) grew up going to church and Sunday school. She accepted the Lord as her personal Saviour when she was sixteen but had decided as an eight year old that she would be involved in fulltime ministry. At the time Angu was not aware that her parents had also dedicated her for the Lord’s work after her miraculous recovery from a serious illness.
Angu moved to Shillong to pursue her pre degree and university studies. Here she lived at Lydia House, a Christian discipleship place for students and was involved in various student and hostel activities as prayer cell & worship leader. Angu also held responsible positions such as Finance and General Secretary in the Naga Christian Fellowship which she believes provided her with the required foundation and discipleship for Christian ministry. She was involved with (YWAM) before joining SAIACS in 2006 for a Master of Arts degree which she successfully graduated with The Principal’s Award for best MA Thesis in April 2009.
Today with the blessings and support of her family, Angu is set to complete her Master of Theological studies and is prayerfully considering cross cultural missionary work in China. Please pray for her and our other students as they prepare for the work God has for them in ministry and mission.
Angu moved to Shillong to pursue her pre degree and university studies. Here she lived at Lydia House, a Christian discipleship place for students and was involved in various student and hostel activities as prayer cell & worship leader. Angu also held responsible positions such as Finance and General Secretary in the Naga Christian Fellowship which she believes provided her with the required foundation and discipleship for Christian ministry. She was involved with (YWAM) before joining SAIACS in 2006 for a Master of Arts degree which she successfully graduated with The Principal’s Award for best MA Thesis in April 2009.
Today with the blessings and support of her family, Angu is set to complete her Master of Theological studies and is prayerfully considering cross cultural missionary work in China. Please pray for her and our other students as they prepare for the work God has for them in ministry and mission.
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David & Anita Kauwa - Bougainville
Faith in Axion Partner
Buin Church Bougainville
Buin Church Bougainville
David is married to Anita and they have 4 children.
David leads the Buin Local Fellowship in Siwai. This church and its cells are growing rapidly under David’s leadership.
David is undertaking further study by attending Kidron Ministries Bible School.
His role is to evangelise the area, plant cell groups and train leaders to look after the people.
David leads the Buin Local Fellowship in Siwai. This church and its cells are growing rapidly under David’s leadership.
David is undertaking further study by attending Kidron Ministries Bible School.
His role is to evangelise the area, plant cell groups and train leaders to look after the people.
Sam & Grace Maurua - Bougainville
Faith in Axion Partner
Kidron Ministries, Bougainville
Kidron Ministries, Bougainville
Sammy and Grace Maurua lead the ministry known as Kidron Ministries, based in Siwai, southern Bougainville.
Before the conflict Sammy was already involved in church planting, but laid it aside during the conflict.
He was one of two Christian leaders who initiated the peace process on Bougainville and has been involved in many stages of the move towards autonomy.
Sammy and Grace have three children and live in the village of Duisei where Kidron Ministries is based. He is a graduate of Christian Leaders Training College (PNG) and Faith Bible College (NZ).
Sammy’s role is to oversee the church planting, the Bible School, missions and development projects undertaken to rebuild Bougainville.
He is always in demand to speak at conferences and to be a part of bringing his nation to maturity. His desire is to see Bougainville brought to Christ and be a light to the nations of the Pacific and the world.
Before the conflict Sammy was already involved in church planting, but laid it aside during the conflict.
He was one of two Christian leaders who initiated the peace process on Bougainville and has been involved in many stages of the move towards autonomy.
Sammy and Grace have three children and live in the village of Duisei where Kidron Ministries is based. He is a graduate of Christian Leaders Training College (PNG) and Faith Bible College (NZ).
Sammy’s role is to oversee the church planting, the Bible School, missions and development projects undertaken to rebuild Bougainville.
He is always in demand to speak at conferences and to be a part of bringing his nation to maturity. His desire is to see Bougainville brought to Christ and be a light to the nations of the Pacific and the world.
Eunice Maurua - Bougainville
Faith in Axion Partner
Principal of the Kidron Ministries Bible School in Siwai, Bougainville
Principal of the Kidron Ministries Bible School in Siwai, Bougainville
Eunice Maurua is the Principal of the Kidron Ministries Bible School in Siwai, Bougainville.
She returned to Bougainville after serving the Lord at Christian Leaders Training College in Papua New Guinea, where she was the Dean of Women’s Studies. Eunice is an ordained minister in the United Church of Papua New Guinea and is dedicated to bringing the Word of God to her people.
She has returned to her village, where she now forgoes many of the luxuries (hot water, air-conditioning…) that she enjoyed in Papua New Guinea. She is a very committed and able woman.
Eunice is a single woman and the eldest sibling of her family.
She returned to Bougainville after serving the Lord at Christian Leaders Training College in Papua New Guinea, where she was the Dean of Women’s Studies. Eunice is an ordained minister in the United Church of Papua New Guinea and is dedicated to bringing the Word of God to her people.
She has returned to her village, where she now forgoes many of the luxuries (hot water, air-conditioning…) that she enjoyed in Papua New Guinea. She is a very committed and able woman.
Eunice is a single woman and the eldest sibling of her family.
Simeon & Babra Hoguruho - Bougainville
Faith in Axion Partner
Philadelphia Church Bougainville
Philadelphia Church Bougainville
Simeon is married to Babra and they have four children, Elijah, Rachel, Thomas and Jeremy.
Simeon is based at the Philadelphia Local Fellowship in Duisei Village, Siwai. He oversees the church planting from that church into the surrounding area.
Simeon came to faith in Jesus Christ when he was 19 years old and attended Bible School when in 1989/1990, serving first in the United Church for three years.
His role is to evangelise the area, plant cell groups and train leaders to look after the people. Simeon also teaches occasionally at
Kidron Ministries Bible School.
Simeon is based at the Philadelphia Local Fellowship in Duisei Village, Siwai. He oversees the church planting from that church into the surrounding area.
Simeon came to faith in Jesus Christ when he was 19 years old and attended Bible School when in 1989/1990, serving first in the United Church for three years.
His role is to evangelise the area, plant cell groups and train leaders to look after the people. Simeon also teaches occasionally at
Kidron Ministries Bible School.
Joel Pengpeng - Bougainville
Faith in Axion Partner
Siwai district.
Siwai district.
Joel Pengpeng - he is a church planter in the Siwai district of Bougainville with his base at Faith Church. He is married and has 5 children. Joel also sits on the Board of Kidron Ministries, the ministry that oversees all the church planting done through Sammy Maurua’s team. His outreach work takes him to the weekly village markets for open air preaching and from home to home.
All our Faith in Axion Partners in Bougainville are also partners with International Needs. Their web site can be found by clicking on the logo below.
