“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted. To proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;” Isaiah 61: 1 – 2
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We exist to reach & preach the good news to the poorest in our world with the love of Christ, locally, nationally and internationally.
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To walk in Christ steps as we reach rural areas, hamlet dwellers, and neediest of the world with His love till He comes – (Matthew 9:35 – 37)
We are called to: Nurture the body of Christ,
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Serve humanity & Evangelize the world for Christ’s Kingdom.
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Our activities involve working locally, nationally & internationally.
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We are not a church, but a missionary group. Open to all who shares our motivation.
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Each ministry supporters still belong & are encourage remaining active members of their local assemblies.
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The values and goals of this ministry are simply to reach out to the broken people in our world.
(By actively showing the love of Christ to those who are sick, hungry or forgotten).
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It is less about forms, structures and numbers, but much more important about building Christ-centered authentic community.
The Outreach techniques use:
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Basic healthcare provision & education
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Provision of drinkable water
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Engaging professionals service on the outreach fields (Drs, Nurses, Mechanics, Drivers, Chefs etc)
The Lord Jesus Christ calls every one of His followers to a life of sacrifice for Him.
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“If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples. (Luke 14:26- 27 & 33 NIV)
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“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. (Matt 10:36-39 NIV)
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Then Peter spoke up, “We have left everything to follow you!” “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel
will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” (Mark 10:28-30 NIV)
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Jesus is calling us to follow Him daily by paying more attention, concentrating more care, love, help and time to others than we give to ourselves.
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At The True Vine Ministry, we are ready to set aside our own plans, privileges, benefits, pleasures or comfort and place the needs of others ahead of our own.
We exist “to serve and not to be served…”
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And in line with advice of Apostle Paul:
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Eph 5: 1-2 NIV)
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Heb 13:16 NIV)
Together we can open our hearts and hands to those who are struggling, and draw them closer to the master who has promised to give them rest. Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matt 11:28-30)
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We all can’t adopt, but we are all called to care for orphans.
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We can’t all take in the homeless, but we are all called to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, & provide clothes & shelter for those who are cold. – You can help contribute to obey these commands.