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Missions

The word ‘Mission’ originates from the Latin word ‘missio’ meaning ‘send’ or ‘being sent.’ The concept of mission is deeply rooted in God Himself (Missio Dei), who sent His one and only Son, Jesus, for the life of the world. We are called to participate in His mission.

As a church called by God to be part of His Kingdom work around the world, the Tap Missions Group aims to educate, challenge, and equip all members of the Tapestry community to be involved in missions. Our focus for mission work is both local and global. We support the work of missions through prayer, finances, and personal involvement of many of our members. We aim to send short term teams to serve in needy areas whenever possible. We also support those involved in mission work in various capacities around the world.

For more information on the kind of things we’re involved in and how you can be part of this ministry, contact albert@thetapestry.ca.

 

LOCAL MISSIONs

FLOURISH

Through Flourish, we get to build relationships and share the joy of Christ with the residents and staff of the modular residence on Alderbridge Way. The residence is a low-barrier long-term shelter for those who have been homeless in Richmond for over two years. We are there each week to garden, make art, play games, share stories and ultimately to join God in being present with our fellow image-bearers.
This is because at the Tapestry, we take Isaiah 58:6-12 seriously - that our compassionate God desires for us to care for the needy and the oppressed. We want to be obedient to this call, that we may be lights in the darkness, bringing healing and restoration to the broken.

If you have a desire to be with those in the margins of our city, feel you need to be stretched outside your comfort zone, or simply want to be obedient to the call of all Christ-followers, there are several ways you can get involved:
  • Join us at the residence on Thursdays 7-9 PM
    • 6999 Alderbridge Way
  • Pick-up and drop-off cereal and milk / baked goods / toiletries on rotation
  • Join us for seasonal events
  • Come alongside as prayer partners
Please contact Akiko at akikoholz@gmail.com if you’d like to join us, or have any ideas to share! We would love to hear from you.


GLOBAL MISSIONs

TAPESTRY JAPAN PARTNERSHIP

Ibaraki Bible Church (IBC) is a church in the suburbs of Osaka, Japan. IBC was founded back in 1975, have around 200 members (which is a large church by Japanese standards), and they have planted four churches in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and most recently in Saito.

In 2018, The Tapestry entered into a 3-year partnership agreement with IBC. Each summer, The Tap sends a mission team for two weeks to Japan to teach English, run VBS, and other missional activities. The Tap also actively seeks to place ESL teachers from Canada in Japan to work at their English language school.

Furthermore, we invite Japanese students to Canada to study in Vancouver. These exchange students will not only experience life in Canada, but also to experience life in a community-based church. We will host these students, help them with English, and connect them with the youth and student ministries at the Tap.

2024 Short Term Missions Trip

Our church will be sending off a team of 8 to Japan for 2024!

What will we do: We will be organizing VBS for Kindergarten to Elementary school kids, facilitating Teen’s camp, and leading English Sunday service

Who do we need: People who feel the passion of Matthew 28:19–20 and call to serve the Japanese community.

Date: July 21-Aug 7, 2024

If you would like to learn more, please contact wesleychen5371@gmail.com

 

 

 

Tap-supported missions

We are currently supporting these missionaries:

NAME AND LOCATION NON-DISCLOSED // A missionary couple in Central Asia

DENA NICOLAI // Refugee chaplain at the ISS Welcome Centre in Vancouver

GARY ROOSMA // Ministry to Seafarers

TOBY AND LORETTA MAK + FAMILY // church planting, Canada

TOTO MAK & DANIEL WONG // Youth workers at Youth Unlimited