Hi, Welcome to Joy Ministries National
Joy Ministries is an interdenominational Christian organisation that gives individuals with an intellectual disability the opportunity to come together to worship and learn about God. As many traditional services are not able to cater to the special needs of these people, Joy Ministries provides a safe and positive environment where they can come … Read More...
Regional Groups
Here are all the areas around New Zealand where we meet together.
Auckland Central / West
We are invited to join other church services throughout different times of the year, for more details, check our newsletter.
We now have a leadership team to coordinate activities around the Auckland region – including our annual picnic at Cornwall Park on Anniversary weekend.
To find out more or join us at our next service or event, call Jan on 09 818 3858 or email jandkbridgeman@hotmail.com
Auckland East
Welcome to Joy Ministries in East Auckland! We are a warm and friendly group that meet on the 4th Saturday of each month (February to November). Our time starts at 10.00am with morning tea together in the Cafe. After a time of fellowship, we gather in the Church for our service. We have a wonderful time of worship together, sharing news and celebrating any birthdays. We have a wonderful teaching time which is often accompanied by an activity along the same thoughts as the Bible lesson taught.
We have a wonderful time together and would like to extend a warm welcome to you to come along and join us soon.
If you would like to come and be with us or, have any questions you would like to ask, contact Christine McGill 09 576 3363 E: Christinemcgill56@gmail.com
Hamilton
Welcome to Joy Ministries in Hamilton!
We have a wonderful time together and would like to extend a warm welcome to you to come along and join us soon.
If you would like to come and be with us or, have any questions you would like to ask, contact Jeni Hawker: Email: jennyhawker@clear.net.nz, phone: 07 855 0946.
Blenheim
Welcome to Joy Ministries Marlborough! We meet together at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on the first Thursday of the month (from February –December). At 5.15, we gather together to enjoy a time of worship and praise, followed by a time of fellowship (dinner together in the hall provided by our local churches or cell groups). We enjoy outings together and have groups visiting us also. Recently, we decided to raise funds for the Riding Disabled Association (RDA) – we baked and sold cookies! Lots of cookies – but it was a great success and a wonderful time was had by everyone involved.
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is located at 5 Henry St, Blenheim. We welcome you to come along and join us soon.
Ring David on 578 0598 or Johanna on 579 1164 to find out more
Hawkes Bay
Welcome!
Joy Ministries Hawkes Bay has been meeting together since 1995. Our main goal is to minister the love of God to people with disabilities, bringing spiritual input that many don’t have anywhere else. We keep things simple with the ministry and allow God to do the rest – it has been wonderful to see His hand working in and through us all.
Meetings
Our meetings have a time for praise and worship where everyone is encouraged to participate whatever their gifting (we have hand held instruments for those who wish to use them). This is followed by a time of sharing together, this is a great time hearing about what God has been doing in their lives. We regularly have a visiting speaker or do crafts or even a skit – it is a wonderful time of fellowship enjoyed by everyone together. Finally, that all important afternoon tea – it is lovely for everyone, including the caregivers, to relax, enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit together.
Currently we are not meeting due to the Covid-19 pandemic and looking for new leaders to run this group.
Taupo
We are currently in a transition for Taupo Joy Ministries. Details will be updated here once they are available.
Whakatane
Whakatane JOY ministries meets (fortnightly from 0930–1130) at the Whakatane Baptist Church centre, located at 67 Keepa Road, Coastlands, Whakatane.
We meet at the church at 9.30am with other church goers, and go into church and take part in the church singing/praying/notices etc. Once this first part of church is over, we go out to another room, where we have a Bible lesson, more singing, sharing and an activity. We also pray for one another during this time. As a group, we sponsor a deaf child from the Philippines.
After our JM time is finished, we join the other church goers, for a cupa (and hopefully a bikkie) and socialising.
Our fortnightly meetings always start sometime in Feb and goes through until mid Dec.
We welcome any new faces to this area..or old faces – and any other Whakatane faces that would like to join us….
Wanda Hughes
Leader Whakatane JM Email: bwtroop@gmail.com
Wairarapa
Welcome!
Hi – we meet every fourth Sunday of the month at 2.30pm, 117 Ngamutawa Road, Masterton.
We have a great time of fellowship, craft and songs, with stories to be told – all are welcome! We have a cuppa and biscuit at the end,
If you’re interested, Philip and Brenda Morgan are the people to contact on: 063773125 or bpbeacgan996@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you!
From the Joy Ministries Blog
5th – 7th March 2021 El Rancho, Waikanae COSTS: (inclusive of meals) CFFD gratefully acknowledges the grants received from the TG McCarthy & Ann Sinclair Trusts and the Community Organisations Grants Scheme that enable the fees for this camp to be hugely subsidised for everyone. Adults: $100.00 Under 15 $50.00 Families by arrangement Day visitor […]
For everyone with a physical disability, and those who care and wish to help. Theme: “The plans I have for you” Where: Carey Park Christian Camp 397 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson When: 26th to 28th March 6.00 pm Friday – 2.00 pm Sunday Registrations close 10th March 2021 We cannot accept applications after this date […]
JOY MINISTRIES CENTRAL WEST AUCKLAND Yeah!! We’re finally able to meet again on August 9th. We’re going have a celebration afternoon ending with a thanksgiving communion service. Please come and join us at: Church of the Saviour Anglican Church (at the Blockhouse Bay roundabout) Time: 2pm -3.30pm Date: 9th August. We meet in the hall underneath […]
Joy Ministries Notice of Auckland Central-West 8 Mar 2020 Picnic, SOUTH 15 Mar, EAST 23 May, Special Event 5 July. It might take a few moments to load below. You can also download it from the link below (right-click “save link as”): Joy Ministries Notice of Auckland Central-West 9 Feb 2020 Picnic, SOUTH 16 Feb, […]
Joy Ministries Notice of Auckland Central-West 9 Feb 2020 Picnic, SOUTH 16 Feb, EAST 29 Feb, Special Event 28 March is now available. It might take a few moments to load below. You can also download it from the link below (right-click “save link as”): Joy Ministries Notice of Auckland Central-West 9 Feb 2020 Picnic, […]
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