Five Marks of Mission

The Five Marks of Mission are:

• To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom

• To teach, baptise and nurture new believers

• To respond to human need by loving service

• To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation

• To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth

(Bonds of Affection-1984 ACC-6 p49, Mission in a Broken World-1990 ACC-8 p101)

City Mission

Parish volunteers cook the evening meal on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Christchurch City Mission

Instructions:

Collect the key from Thorpe House situated next door to the City Mission.

A swipe tag and key will give you access to the Night Shelter.

The swipe tag gives access to the gate farthest away from Thorpe House (the closest gate to the Night Shelter entrance).

Swipe tag will give you access to the night shelter (all other doors are opened by the key).

White board in the hall area will advise how many meals are required and what the meal for the evening will be. Usually around 30 meals.

Meat will be in the walk in fridge/freezer. Light situated to the left inside the freezer.

Supply cupboard is situated next to the fridge/freezer and will be locked (use key to open).

Use whatever vegetables are available in the fridge. Potatoes are usually in a box under the white board.

Bread/rolls are usually in the supply cupboard. Butter and place plenty of rolls or bread on the tables prior to the clients arriving.

Dessert/pudding is optional but always appreciated by the clients.

Serve approximately 5pm – Check with the supervisor who arrives approximately 4.30pm.

Dishes are washed by the clients.

Mission