Canterbury Kids' Coach

led by Louise Weller

Reaching children and their families in the streets where they live

 

What do you do?

 We run a 20 week  programme on  board a bus,  in which we make  crafts,  play games, sing songs,  and  learn  to pray (all of these  have a  particular theme). We also provide  a  life skill  programme, teach  puppetry, drama, and  cooking, and  even learn  how to play the ukulele!  Refreshments are given,  and meals  at the end of each term. We carry out visits and  follow up work, to help address  neglect, truancy and abuse and  often meeting material needs as  well. This is much more than just a bus!

It is bringing church to the people!

Why does it happen?

 We want to see lives transformed and communities grow. I [Louise] didn't have an opportunity as a child to hear about Jesus, so I had to struggle alone during my tough teenage years. Consequently I desperately want others to have opportunities to hear about, experience and grow in the love of Jesus, and be equipped to reach their full potential. We work alongside other agencies and community groups in the area and value the opportunity to work in partnership.

 

 

 

Where does is happen?

 In Rowley, a financially  challenged suburb of  Christchurch, New Zealand.  We operate there because of  the extreme need and poverty  of spirit as well as financial  need. Experience has taught  that the programme is more  effective in financially  challenged suburbs.      

 

 

When does it happen?

After school on board the bus, on Tuesdays, (Hendersons Rd), Wednesdays (McCarthy St) and Thursdays, (Tankerville St) and on Friday afternoons at Rowley Resource Centre. Young people meet on Friday nights at the Weller's and on Sunday nights at The Loft at St Martins Anglican Church 50 Lincoln Rd.

 

 

 

“Canterbury Kids Coach is the most effective street level outreach programme operating in a low decile area that I've seen in New Zealand,”

- Captain Phil Clark, National Director of Church Army New Zealand.

   

For this ministry to happen, we need your help!

Donations are welcome,and please don't hesitate to ask how we can help YOU!
Please contact: Louise Weller Phone (03) 942 2483
Or email: kidscoach@paradise.net.nz 

Thank you!