We live between the present struggles and the future hope in Christ. Though life brings trials, Jesus tells us to take heart because He has overcome the world. He has defeated evil and secured our victory. Even in chaos, we can trust God’s promise of ultimate renewal.

Women and The Garden city

"In a time when nations are turning inward and focusing only on 'our people,' we are called to live differently. If we are to be cities on a hill, we must live generously with our time, space and money especially towards those who can give nothing in return. This isn’t just a biblical story; it’s a way of life that reflects who God has called us to be."

Jesus invites us to bring life to our city not through power or pride but by embodying the values of His upside-down Kingdom. In Him was life, and that life came through surrender, humility and love. True life begins when we reach the end of ourselves.
Like the woman who poured out her perfume and tears at Jesus’ feet, what seems foolish to the world can be precious in God's eyes. So today what might He be asking you to lay down, so that His life can rise in you and flow through you into the heart of the city?

If you come here to help me, then you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.

Vocation is where your passion meets the needs of the world.

It’s not about titles or positions.

It’s about saying yes to the way God designed you to reflect His heart. This is the beauty of God’s Kingdom: everyone gets to play.

So what brings you joy? What breaks your heart?

That’s where your calling begins.

Where our identity comes from shapes how we live and engage with the world around us. From the very beginning, God called us “Image Bearers”. A truth that defines how we live, love and lead. But in a world full of false identities, how do we stay rooted in what’s true? We often tie our worth to what we do, but our true identity comes from who we are in God. When we live from that place, we become like a city on a hill, set apart, shining brightly. So shine!

To pursue God’s vision and partner with Him in building the Garden City, we must reflect on our work. Work is how we engage with the world every single day — it’s far more than just paid employment. Our time spent in church is only a couple of hours, our rest is limited, but most of our time is spent working. The real question becomes: How can we honour God through our work?

The Garden of Eden was filled with raw potential human beings were placed there to cultivate life, beauty and purpose. But sin disrupted the plan and cities became symbols of fear, exclusion, and death.

Yet God has not abandoned His vision.

Through redemption, He reclaims humanity and puts the story back on track, leading us toward the Garden City of Revelation, where the gates are never shut and His light never fades.

The Holy Spirit fills the Church, just as He once filled the Tabernacle and the Temple. God is declaring, This is My new dwelling place.

The Temple was where God was glorified, where people met with Him, and where all nations were welcomed. Now, a new people are formed to carry this purpose forward to make the world new.

Pentecost marks the beginning of God’s new project of re-creation. God's desire has always been to dwell among his people.