The Chinese Congregation was officially formed on 8 December 1996 as part of the ministry of the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle Church.

The congregation consists of people from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan.

Mandarin is the main language used, but sometimes English is used for the younger generation.

You are always welcome.

For more information,

click on www.baptab.org.nz

Or contact:

Kok Soon Lee

ph 377 4063, ext 718

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You are warmly invited to be part of Global, the Kiwi-International friendship group of the Tabernacle church. It's best described as a multi-ethnic family who enjoy befriending people of all cultures who come to New Zealand!

Friendships happen naturally as people sit and talk, cook and share food and join in singing groups, drama teams, small groups, sport and picnic activities.  Global leaders are experienced cross-culturally and are familiar with the challenges that face people new to NZ. They are here to help you.  Most of all we can help you know the one true Living God and His love for you.

Come along to ....

      Sunday Global Service

Starts 10.30am.  Come in through the main door.  Global goes to the level 3 hall for an easy English Bible message with visuals and sometimes drama or dance.  It's a good time to ask questions, practice your English around the tables and make friends over lunch.

     Wednesday Bible Study...

The Wednesday night meeting starts at 7.30pm with refreshments and a time of singing, and then small groups gather to study the Holy Bible and topics of life.  Come in through the side door. Whether you want to learn about Christianity or have been a Christian for some time, there is a group for you.

You are most WELCOME to be part of our International family.

Come along any time or to find out more, visit www.tabglobal.org 

For further information contact;

Mike van der Vlugt

ph 377 4063, ext 719

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KIDZONE is the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle Church children's ministry for ages 3 to 8 years old. They meet during the morning service each Sunday during term-time.

Mission Statement

"To help inspire children to own a passionate and enduring relationship with Jesus, founded on spiritual truth."

Age appropriate programmes on Sunday mornings create a place where relationships are built and learning is fun and to:

• Have roots to grow wings to fly
• Create memories
• Deepen their personal relationship with God
• Learn to dig deeper into the Word
• Learn to share with their peers
• Have fun being kids as they learn and grow in the Truth

Programme Outline

The Ark/Creche (0-2 years olds)

A safe and nurturing place for littlies to bring their mothers and fathers during the morning service. It is held in the Lounge on Level 2.

Hive (3-4 year olds)

God-based activities for kids on the go, with singing, Bible stories and fun activities. It is held on Level 1.

KFC (5-8 year olds)

Nurturing the spiritual and developmental needs of those in their first years at school. Reaching and discipling children to explore further their relationship with the Lord.

For more information contact:

John Catmur

ph 377 4063 ext 704

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Cross Cultural Missions

The Tabernacle Missions Committee supports our workers overseas engaged in cross-cultural service. Our mandate is:

1. To keep the focus of mission before the congregation through education and equipping for service.
2. To promote prayer and financial support for our own missions team as well as for the work of NZ Baptist Missionary Society, Tranzsend.
3. To motivate and encourage members of the congregation to train and be equipped for cross-cultural world mission, be it in NZ or overseas, and to guide those who are sensing the call of God on their lives.

The Tab currently has missionaries in the following countries:

Europe  
Middle East
Thailand
Indonesia
Africa
Japan
Some Creative Access Countries

We also regularly send out teams on short term trips (typically 4-6 weeks).

The Tab Morning Congregation meets for worship each Sunday morning at 10.30am.

We are a congregation drawn from many different countries - however our services are in English with a focus on contemporary Kiwi Worship, preaching and prayer.

We are a regional and city-wide church and people come from a wide geographical area. We therefore encourage everyone to be involved in a small group, if at all possible, to help build community, develop closer relationships with others and to provide support and encouragement for each other.

We also have a number of ministries providing opportunities to serve both within the Tab church as well as the wider community.

For further information contact:

Peter Hart

ph 377 4063, ext 716

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Going deeper into life…

…and community

If you've decided that the Tab is the church community you want to link up with…and if you want to take your spiritual journey to the next level…we want to encourage you to connect with a small group.

What's the purpose of small groups at the Tab?

We are a regional and city-wide church located in the heart of the city. Tab people come from a wide geographical area. We normally only gather as a whole congregation on Sundays – for worship, Bible teaching and celebration of God's love and activity. We are also a church that has multiple congregations. Those who regularly attend one congregation may have little opportunity to interact with those in other congregations.

We NEED small groups!

We need settings for each one of us to be able to develop closer relationships with other Christians, to enable us to walk together in life, giving each other the support and encouragement needed for effective living, and to help each other into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Small groups are where these things can all happen most effectively.

Why have small groups?

Life change happens best in small groups! Think back to Jesus' ministry in Palestine…where he poured his life into a small group…the band of disciples who he called to follow him. In a small group we have the chance to:

• Go deeper in our relationship with God
• Connect with others in the Tab community
• Expand our vision of what God can do in and through our lives

What happens in a small group?

Most of our small groups meet weekly (or fortnightly) for fellowship, study and prayer. From this, small groups are able to provide care for their members - at times of stress, or life transition or other need – including practical care and prayer support.

Many Tab groups take an active interest in our overseas missions team by "adopting" one of our team members. We also encourage each group to take on at least one project each year in the wider Auckland community to demonstrate the love of Christ in a real way.

For more information contact:

Peter Hart

ph 377 4063, ext 716

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