Our Community 

Bethlehem Community Church aims to help and serve our community in a way that is consistent with our values. There are several programmes and partnerships in which we do this.

Mainly Music

Mainly Music is a fun music program for parents or primary caregivers to enjoy with their preschool child. Mainly Music meets every Wednesday morning at 10:00am during school term time, to sing, dance, eat and play.

Contact the coordinator, Coralee Buckland, if you are interested in participating in the Mainly Music programme. Phone the office, 07 579 1600, or email here.

Our Mission Partners

  • Jillian and Kevin Connole

    Working with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Currently in New Zealand having worked in Tanzania.

  • Shelley Gilmore

    Working as Chaplain at the Tauranga Hospital

  • David Mann

    Working with the Shining Light Trust throughout New Zealand

  • Jason and Andrea Cobb

    Working with the The Life Foundation, Jeypore, Orissa, India.

  • Our Sponsored Children

    Souna Ho, living in Cambodia, and sponsored through World Vision.

    Exilda Tembo, living in Zambia, and sponsored through Child Fund

  • Open Doors

    Open Doors is a non-denominational mission supporting persecuted Christians in the world.

  • Joseph and Emma Bailey

    Working with FamilyLife NZ, a faith-based, charitable trust committed to building strong marriages and families.

 

Our Community Partners

  • Good Neighbour Trust

    Good Neighbour exists to provide practical support and opportunities, and foster community. Good Neighbour administers the Bethlehem Community Gardens, which is on the church land.

    Web site

  • The Opportunity Centre

    The Op Centre is a partnership between BCC and Omokoroa Community Church.

    The Op Centre is a community meeting place and provides good quality clothing and goods for sale.

    The Op Centre is staffed by volunteers and all proceeds are returned to the community.

  • Enliven

    Enliven runs a day programme for older people using the BCC Lounge from Tuesday to Friday. Approximately 20 older people attend each day. They are provided with a meal, activities, outings and a monthly church service.

  • Transform Aotearoa Charitable Trust

    Transform Aotearoa is a faith based ministry that seeks to provide tools disadvantaged people can use to lift themselves to fulfilled lives for themselves, their families and their community. BCC and TA partner running a programme for men.

    Web site

  • Tauranga Institute for Relationships

    Jacqui Moulton holds a Masters degree in counselling and specialises in couples counselling.

    Her office is part of the BCC facilities.

    Email