Mission

Jesus instructed His disciples to "Go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28 verse 19) and over the years since many thousands have answered that call. Even if most of us do not feel called to go out to the nations of the world it is our desire to support people who are serving God in this way through prayer and gifts. Here are some of those who have strong links with the Church and who we continue to support.

Although the Church does not put pressure on people to tithe 1/10th to their income to the Lord's work, we believe in this principle and the Church allocates a tithe of its income to Mission.

	Sue Merriman serving God with Africa Inland Mission (AIM) in Lesotho Sue is team leader for the work of AIM in Lesotho, caring for teams of missionaries supporting and encouraging local churches, undertaking outreach activities, and undertaking training in many different areas. The work covered by the team is very broad. Projects include the translation of Bible Study material into local languages, speaking in schools, direct mission outreach in areas untouched by the gospel, running agricultural programmes to help equip the local people to become self sufficient, encouraging Christian unity, and so on. Sue used to attend Barking Baptist Church and we are delighted to support and encourage her in the work she is doing serving God in Lesotho. Click here for Sue's February Newsletter Click here for more information on Sue
	St. Joseph House of Hope This is a children and Youth Centre in Mombasa that caters for orphans, underprivileged, and abandoned children of all religions. The centre offers free schooling, a home for the children, a Church, a feeding centre, and a first aid centre. St Joseph House of Hope is also a rescue centre for abused women, old widows, and single mothers - many have come for help and we have tried to ease their pain. Over 250 children aged between 4 years and 20 years receive the benefit of an education at the school. The Church is open to everyone in the area, but many of our members are relatives of the children and the children themselves. Our link with this House of Hope is that it was started in 1999 by Carol Bockle with the help of a current member of Barking Baptist Church - Jecinter Firth.

	Markus and Regine Gommel serving God in Canada. Markus and Regine have a ministry in Toronto. They are involved a lot in reaching out into many different communities in the area. Our link with this family is that they used to be members of Barking Baptist Church until they were called by God to serve Him overseas.