Perhaps you seek a haven of peace on Lamma Island. Look no further. Here stands Canaan Church of the Joshua Church. It is a testament to faith and community.
Canaan Church of the Joshua Church began in a small way. The Joshua Church Hong Kong Ltd established it on March 14, 2010. Its first location was a 300-square-foot building. It was located at 63G Yung Shue Wan Back Street on Lamma Island.
Imagine that first Sunday. Nine believers gathered for worship on March 7, 2010. This marked the humble beginning of Canaan Church of the Joshua Church. The church consisted of a worship hall, a meeting room and a library. These rooms provided space for their growing community.
Canaan Church of the Joshua Church operates as a Bible-based Gospel Church. They emphasize feeding the souls of their members. They seek God’s words through prayer. They also preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. The church aims to help people know and feel God’s love.
The mission of Canaan Church of the Joshua Church is inspiring. They want to put up a cross on a Lamma Island hill slope. They hope to preach the gospel of salvation. Their goal is to transform Lamma Island into an “Island of Gospel”.
The goals of Canaan Church of the Joshua Church are ambitious. They aim to develop into a large bilingual church. This church would be relevant to the community. It would provide a quiet retreat. It would also heal souls. The church hopes to serve up to 6000 believers. They want their members to be closely related and cohesive.
The beliefs of Canaan Church of the Joshua Church are firm. They see the Old and New Testaments as God’s inspired word. They believe the Bible is reliable and without error. Canaan Church of the Joshua Church adheres to Gospel Church beliefs. They accept the Apostles’ Creed. This creed serves as the foundation of their faith.
Canaan Church of the Joshua Church actively serves the Lamma Island community. In July, they established an Elderly Neighborhood Center. This center aims to serve the elderly. They improve the quality of daily life for seniors.
Volunteers contribute to the church’s mission. They organize children’s soccer classes. These classes are every Friday and Saturday. Over 20 children participate. The program is very popular.
Canaan Church of the Joshua Church seeks to expand its services. They have identified a suitable ground-floor house. This house will become an After-school Child Care Service Center. Parents can then work with peace of mind.
The verse that guides Canaan Church of the Joshua Church is Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus says “All authority has been given to me… Go then, and make disciples… teaching them to keep all the rules… I am ever with you.” This verse inspires their mission. It drives their commitment to spreading the Gospel.