Donations Friends of Emmaus

DONATIONS - FRIENDS OF EMMAUS - BEQUESTS

Partner with us to inspire, equip and transform

Emmaus has always existed for one clear purpose:
To provide courses of study which integrate Christian faith and life through spiritual formation, practical experience and teaching based on a Biblical worldview. Since 2009, Emmaus has taught hundreds of people from a wide range of churches, and nurtured dozens of interns into deeper faith commitment.

Transition and Growth

By God's grace and with the faithful support of our community, Emmaus has home at Cornerstone Christian School, marking a major milestone in our ministry. From the dishwasher in the kitchen to new chairs in the classroom, every step of this move has been underpinned by the generosity and prayer of people like you.

A busy year of engaging programmes:

  • Full classrooms every Tuesday night for our Footsteps courses

  • Challenging and inspiring Saturday Discovery seminars, including two sell-out seminars exploring the Treaty of Waitangi

  • The development of a brand-new gap-year internship—"Year for God"—designed to disciple and develop adults in faith and leadership.

We’ve seen increased use of our library, introduced new teachers to our learning community, and continued to nurture partnerships with churches, educators, and community leaders. Through it all, God has been faithful.

Why We Need Your Support

1.       To continue our current work equipping the people of God

2.       To grow into the future God is calling us toward.

Your gift will help us:

·       Sustain and expand our Footsteps and Foundations programmes

·       Equip our classrooms and facilities to meet growing demand

·       Support our part-time staff and dedicated volunteers

·       Build our partnership with Laidlaw College to bring NZQA-accredited Christian tertiary education to the Manawatu

and lower North Island.

·       Relaunch an accredited Year for God internship for 2026.

 

Ways you can partner with Emmaus

  • Pray with us! The work of Emmaus is built on the prayers of God’s people. Join our prayer network, receiving brief messages with prayer requests and updates. Contact the Dean to join.

  • Make a regular auto-payment donation.

  • Make a one-off donation, by cash or on-line.

  • Consider making a bequest to Emmaus in your will.

Please talk to the Emmaus Trust Board chair, the Dean or the Administrator for more information about any of these options.

Become a “Friend of Emmaus”

For those who choose to make an annual donation of $250 or more, we want to acknowledge your partnership and support by making you a Friend of Emmaus. And to thank you, we’d like to give you:

·       One free registration for a Footsteps course each year*

·       a year-long subscription to the Emmaus Library*

·       regular messages from our prayer network

·       formal acknowledgment at our annual AGM and End-of Year Celebration.

*These benefits will be valid after a full year of donations has been received.

To become a Friend of Emmaus:

If you’d like to partner with us in this way, email our Emmaus Administrator (admin@emmaus.net.nz), who will contact you with details about joining our team of Friends. 

All donations will receive an annual tax-deductible receipt at the end of the financial year.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like more information about supporting Emmaus, please do get in touch with us.  We’d love to talk with you!

Jan McGaffin (Administrator) Email:   admin@emmaus.net.nz Phone: 06 280 2467 Web:     www.emmaus.net.nz

Postal:   C/- CCS

119 Mihaere Dr, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414

Pauline Simonsen (Dean) Email:   pauline@emmaus.net.nz

Marius Dryfhout (Trust Board chair) Email: board@emmaus.net.nz

Ngā mihi nui!.