A SEED CHURCH CAMP - HOPE AUCKLAND

What is "A Seed Church"?

The Bible gives a picture of a seed as an illustration of the kingdom of God. Just one small seed has the potential to grow into a big tree, and the birds of the air can come to nest in its branches. It is amazing how a seed has the ability to grow, provide shelter for many creatures and multiply.

A seed church, therefore, is one that starts small but has the potential to grow and multiply until it covers a large area. Hence, to fulfil the Great Commission, we have to plant seed churches in every nation so that the whole earth will eventually be filled with churches of Christ.

He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches." Matthew 13:31-32

Ministry in Hope Auckland...

I was really impressed by Hope Auckland’s combination of young people and their diverse cultural backgrounds. A leader should use this strength for world mission and the Great Commission.

The members are so responsive, simple and sincere even though they are highly educated. They are really friendly and can be good cement for Master Builder.

They can mingle and flow together well without any barriers. All the time the church members jotted down what they have learned from “A Seed Church”. They say Amen or Hallelujah quite often during my teachings. I believe God will use Hope Auckland to impact the city and beyond. I believe that Hope Auckland will move to a the new season with great future.

Believe God for growth in Hope churches

I would like to encourage all our pastors and leaders to trust God for growth in their personal lives, ministries and church planting.

It starts small like a mustard seed but if we continue to rely on God and preserver, we will see the fruit eventually.

God Bless!

Pastor PN
President of HGI

A Seed Church Camp testimony...

Hope Auckland Christian Church has just recently experienced an incredible annual church camp with Pastor PN.

The camp was held from the 29th of June to the 2nd of July. It was a weekend of wonderful fellowship and encounter from God, especially during times of worship and teaching.

Transform by the Word of God....

We had the privilege of hearing teachings on topic of ‘A Seed Church’ from Ps PN. We thank God for the passion, vision and anointing upon Ps PN.

He helped create a fresh perspective for the people in Hope Auckland by encouraging and challenging them to look beyond the small - the "seed", and to look ahead in to God's dream and vision for the church - the "tree" and the potential each individual holds.

The topics covered at the Camp included:

• Significance of a Seed Church
• Understanding the "Seed": Its Growth and Multiplication
• Understanding the Soil
• How to Become An Effective Seed Church

One of his most memorable quotes was, 'A seed is and looks small but it never remains small."

Many members have shared about how their lives have changed as a result of the teachings. The church as a whole has been spurred on and further equipped to persevere and charge forward in pursuing the will of God!"

Fun activities at the camp….

This year, a professional gaming company was hired to run the team games on Saturday afternoon. Every person, including the Childrens’ Church thoroughly enjoyed them, especially the Log Joust where players stood on a beam over a inflatable mattress and jousted with each other using soft “jousts” and “shields” till someone fell off!

Brother Kizito, one of the church’s members from Zimbabwe, also shared about how on the day of camp, his family almost decided not to attend the camp as they feared his son’s asthma would worsen if they left their warm house. However, by faith, they came and despite the cold weather, his son’s asthma actually improved!

Bernard and Angela Soh
Hope Auckland
www.hope.org.nz