St Andrews Centre

About

A vibrant parish with an intergenerational feel.

Story

Vision Statement:
To be a vibrant, growing Christian community.
Mission Statements:
1. Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement by:
i) providing a welcoming, supportive and stimulating environment for all, appropriate to age and stage;
ii) using a variety of methods to communicate God’s love and to encourage, nurture and deepen people’s relationship with God;
iii) being God’s agent for building relationships within the parish, the wider community and our identified overseas missions.
2. Provide pastoral care through prayer, visitation and practical support.
3. Recognise, encourage and equip people to use their God-given talents.
Values Statement:
Integrity based upon the example of Jesus’ life, as revealed in the Bible, recognising:
God as our creator,
That all people are valued by God,
That Jesus took time to seek God’s guidance through prayer.

Mission

MISSION OUTREACH COMMITTEE
WDCC Broad Goals: Section 5
Goal Area
Strategic Initiative
5
Evangelism (internal and external)
i) promote the support of an international mission and review commitment annually at AGM – House of Hope, Nepal
ii) enable missions to wider local community
iii) fundraise, as appropriate, to help with the cost of outreach
iv) promote and continue other opportunities for evangelism, outreach and mission
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
WDCC Broad Goals: Section 6
Goal Area
Strategic Initiative
6
Wider age range of membership
i) continue to promote Kids Friendly Church initiatives
ii) ministry to young children and the youth of Waiuku and District Combined Churches
iii) liaise with and support, as appropriate, Parish members involved in Mainly Music, Supa Kids, chaplaincy and other such ministries
iv) foster Home Groups and mentoring opportunities
v) ensure outreach to younger families continues
vi) support all involved in Parish Education