Overseas Mission
We at Linwood have always had a keen interest in the global effort by Christians to share the message and joy of salvation. Over many years we have made a special effort to support in some way all those who have been recognized by our mission service organisation as having gone out in faith from New Zealand.
In recent years we have commended Anita and Kathleen Keith-Gillon in service to God in Armenia, Colombia. These two sisters have served God faithfully in Colombia since 1978. Over most of this time they have provided a home for children from families which are unable to look after them. They have also been active in teacher training and counselling. Their home in Armenia continues to be a warm and safe place for the Christians there.
As of November 2008 the task and privilege of commendation has been taken on by Riccarton Community Church. We continue to support and follow Kathleen and Anita's ministry with interest.
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In 2007, commended by Ngaire Ave Bible Chapel and Cornerstone, John, Rachel and family gone to serve at Kalene Mission Hospital, Zambia where John is a surgeon and Rachael is a Pharmacist. John grew up attending Linwood and the family maintains close contact with the Bible Chapel.