Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
Matthew 28:19
The mission of our church is to Bring people to Jesus Christ, Build them up in that relationship, and Send them out to change lives. Jesus sends us into the world to make a difference in our families, workplaces, local communities and the world. Ever since Jesus gave the apostles “The Great Commission” (Matthew 28:18-20) followers of Jesus have been seeking to share the good news about Jesus wherever he sends us.
Make disciples of all nations…
In the Free Methodist Church that often means participating in VISA. VISA stands for “Volunteers in Service Abroad.”
This can mean anything from a short-term mission trip of a week or two, or commitment to a longer period of service should God call you to that.
This website is designed to help you learn about what Northgate has already done in this area of missions, as well as what we are currently involved in and what we are planning in the future. As you browse through these pages, you will want to be in prayer for the individuals and projects that you read about, but you will also want to be in prayer, asking God how he’d like you to be involved. Going on a short-term, VISA mission trip can be a life-changing experience, opening our eyes to what God is doing around the world, challenging and strengthening our faith, and blessing us as we engage with Jesus’ call to “make disciples of all nations.”
This can mean anything from a short-term mission trip of a week or two, or commitment to a longer period of service should God call you to that.
This website is designed to help you learn about what Northgate has already done in this area of missions, as well as what we are currently involved in and what we are planning in the future. As you browse through these pages, you will want to be in prayer for the individuals and projects that you read about, but you will also want to be in prayer, asking God how he’d like you to be involved. Going on a short-term, VISA mission trip can be a life-changing experience, opening our eyes to what God is doing around the world, challenging and strengthening our faith, and blessing us as we engage with Jesus’ call to “make disciples of all nations.”
Our Connected Community
Gahanda, Rwanda
The relationship with Gahanda was pioneered by Pastor Vern Saile, as a potential for a way that Northgate could make a difference. The initial idea was to be able to allow congregants to sponsor 50 children. It has blossomed because of the hard work and dedication of Mark Logan, Pastor John Keller, Allison Lang and others stateside as well as the oversight of Ephaste Niygena, the ICCM regional coordinator for Rwanda. He provides amazing feedback as to the specific needs within the Connected Communities in his country. With him, we have been able to hone in our efforts to make the most impact possible. Since our partnership with Gahanda began in 2017, Northgate has helped bring significant transformation to the community. Together, we've supported education, improved infrastructure, and enhanced resources for local families and students.
Celebrating Our Partnership with Gahanda
- School Enhancements
- 1260 uniforms, 85 desks
- Library
- Playground - swing set & slide & spinner
- 6 classroom renovations, windows/doors. exterior, interior roof
- IT classroom - 4 computers, 3 printers
- 25 - 50lb suitcases of school supplies
- Public Water brought to the school with 3 access points
- Church Enhancements
- Built a Sanctuary, 1,200 capacity
- $2,700 for motorcycle for Pastor Alex to serve families in the hills
- 5 teams for 5 visits - exploratory, teacher training, pastoral
- Community Enhancements
- 6 miles of new water lines w/ 4 distribution points
- Trade school for sewing, 12 machines & carpentry
- Money raised to begin basketball court build
- 1 house for family in need completed - Sept. 2023 - land & house
- $24,000 for more homes - Next 10 families identified
- Additional $8,000 for more houses
- $5,500 to start the animal farm in honor of Cricket Seward
- 7 cows purchased for the school to supply milk for kids
- Rwanda women’s farm supplied with 9 pigs which have all farrowed
- $5,000 raised to purchase land to move and expand farm
- Health Enhancements
- Northgate currently Sponsors 240 children and growing!
- 2880 Washcloths crocheted by our congregants for the children
- 250 days for girls kits distributed to date
- Jonah’s clinic
- Our hope for Jonah's clinic is to identify the community with the most need - healthcare wise- as determined by the ICCM country director, and the bishop of the Rwandan FMC. The community/area will receive a clinic to meet needs for both children, and adults.
- Our hope for Jonah's clinic is to identify the community with the most need - healthcare wise- as determined by the ICCM country director, and the bishop of the Rwandan FMC. The community/area will receive a clinic to meet needs for both children, and adults.