BELOVED STREET MINISTRY
As the S2H Beloved Street Ministry team, the least is reference to everyone, we are not better off or better than, at some point in our lives we have all transitioned through trying and testing times. This really speaks to our approach as a Seed 2 Harvest ministry team, we are aware that we are entering their space and are respectful of the role we each play in this ministry.
Statistically homelessness is on the rise https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/research-papers/document/00PLEcoRP14021/homelessness-in-new-zealand#footnote_32_ref
To address this systemic issue requires a varied approach from government agencies and services, charities, health sector etc… to support a restorative service that is prepared to address all areas of concern, mental, emotional, spiritual, intergenerational, addiction, trauma and so on…
Matthew 25:40
“The King will reply, ‘truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
S2H is putting some action to our Faith and engaging with our street whanau. Our Beloved Ministry is made up of the following key elements:
1 Hot Pot
- this is a pot of hot and nutritious food, normally the goal is three pots as this allows the team to deliver approximately 200 + meals.
2 Homemade Baking
- this is only made possible with the support of our friends and family members who are a combination of S2H members and part of the wider community. Nothing beats a homemade cookie!
3 Juice, Coffee, Milo, Tea
- may seem insignificant however our drink station is often the busiest.
4 Fruit
- It is important that we S2H can meet at least the nutritious needs of the Beloved.
5 Delivery Team
- a team will prepare the meal in small eco friendly packs and from the back of the Civic Centre we serve over 200 meals, a walking team is dispatched down Queen Street to seek out whanau along that stretch and area. To finish the evening, a location known as “the palace” is the final destination before heading back to HQ for a team debrief and pack down.
6 Volunteers
- Beloved Ministry is a reflection of Collaboration. S2H host this ministry where each member is taken through a street ministry training session, this prepares the individual for what they may see or experience and how to prepare themselves beforehand. Members/Teams of Beloved Street Ministry come from S2H Church, other Charitable and Church Groups. Beloved Ministry stands on the shoulders of our volunteers, who fill such roles as, security, cooks, bakers, food delivery, hot drink servers, facilitators, leaders, managers, coordinators and so forth.
Respond to the Need to Feed the Beloved is our mandate that is our focus. It is not to make any judgement calls. Beloved Ministry started in May 2020 as a response to the crying need of the homeless community in particular Auckland City, so far the S2H team has developed relationships, strategies and connections that have built furthermore our Faith, Hope and Love.