The Church with No Walls

“My name is Jovese. I had no place to lay my head. I used to come and sit around in the park but no work. I ended up in jail a lot of times. Then I met a preacher preaching God’s word around here. Then I joined them, and I thought I'd only come to have a feed. I am so happy; I know here is my place to have dinner, lunch, and breakfast.”

“No more going to jail. I got baptized, and I know God now. I stay away from trouble, and I see now my body is changing, and my way, too, is changing. I am not taking those kind of things like I was taking before. I am very happy that God has people working.”

“My name is Vien. I have actually got five kids, but there's only two with me at the moment. For the past few weeks, we've been living here on the streets staying in the containers with our street friends there. We were told by our friends that there's a group of people that always comes and gives out food for free for breakfast.”

“We were sitting on the bench, then one of them brought some tea. They were really nice, and the lady was asking me if everything is okay. Then I couldn't hold back my tears, and I started crying.”

“They invited me to stay for church. We read a few Bible verses there and did some sharing. I haven't been going to church all these years, but the guy told me to read the Bible. After reading that, I just feel like there's a big load off of me.”

“I'm a fisherman. You know, I always roamed around the streets before too. So I know how difficult the life in the street is. I know how they hunger every day. The devil tempts them to do bad things. That's why when I come to this church, I know I must take care of these people. I want to turn their lives so they find rest in Jesus alone. People come and they call us pastors. But I say, No, I'm not an ordained pastor. I'm just a regular church member. We want to come and share the love of Christ with you.”

“We pray not only for the cities of Fiji but the cities all over the world. But if we don’t pray for them and do mission to the cities, the people will be lost.”

“The church at the park ... was established about three years ago.”

“Every week, the church gives out food and reaches out in Bible studies and outreach programs: health, singing ministries, the giving out of tracks and discs. They were transformed because of the love shown by church members who visit them in their homes, give them food, and meet their needs just like Jesus did 2000 years ago.”

“This park is very special. It's situated at the very center of the main city. All kinds of people from all walks of life with many problems come and meet here.”

“Most people have gone from this place refreshed knowing that there is a God who loves them and who is ready to take care of their everyday needs.”

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Mission to the Cities Quote (ask pastor Doug for a good quote)

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Learn more about urban mission at

MissiontotheCities.org