Oaks of Righteousness Church : About Us

Telephone: 01388 776890

E-Mail

oakschurch@btinternet.com

ELDERSHIP TEAM

Jean-Pierre & Nadia Dames Elders

Andre & Diane Prinsloo Elders

Church Trustees

Andre Prinsloo

Diane Prinsloo

Nadia Dames

Testimonies

I don't really know how I can put into words on how Oaks Church helped me over these past couple of years.

But I'll do my best….

Over these past years of knowing the people within the church, I don't think I would be here to say this. I was on the sick, claiming benefits, which was not exactly helping me due to a back injury which in turn triggered a severe case of depression.

I had actually got to that point in which I was going to end my life because I didn't think my life was going to get any better. Then due to family issues I had to move somewhere which was within my budget and it brought me to live in an area where people within the church lived. But one day while in a depressed state I herd André's voice so I went to say hello, and from that day I slowly got to know the people in the church and their infectious love for life started to seep into me to not feel depressed anymore because I felt needed again. Over time I got invited to Oaks Church where I accepted Jesus into my life, met other's that were in a similar situation which helped start to build my confidence up again. During these years the church didn't give up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself. They helped me through the good days, bad days and the very bad days which was and still is a blessing for me, just to know that I can rely on them.

Sixteen months ago I got a job again after being on benefits for four long and tiring years. This only came along though prayer to God and with the help from the church, praying none stop and helping me build my confidence for interviews and being motivated to get out there and work again. There is nothing I wouldn't do for the church just to say thank you for helping me. I tell you finding work again after four years was truly amazing for my life and my health, and I have great respect for the church congregation and especially God for giving me the chance to live again. I can honestly tell you that I wouldn't be here today two and a half years on, out off depression and off benefits; working and being a tax payer again just gave me hope again for the future.

Donations

Where we meet

Jubilee Fields Community Centre

Jubilee Road

Shildon

DL4 2AL

Where it all started

It all started in a house in Close House, Bishop Auckland when there was a expression in the community for a need for a church. People then started gathering for the purpose of worshipping God and it was officially declared as a church in 2005.
From there as the church started growing we moved in 2008 to the Shildon Sunnydale leisure centre for our Sunday celebrations.

What we believe

Oaks of Righteousness
A planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3

We believe in:

The Word of God (The Bible)
People being birthed into the Kingdom of God via real repentance, Faith in God through Jesus Christ, Water Baptism and Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
The forgiveness of sin. (Isaiah 1:18)
The gifts of the Holy Spirit. (1Corinthians 12)
Effective fervent prayer (James 5:16)
Healing, miracles, signs and wonders. (Mark 16:17-18)
Reaching all nations with the gospel, locally and beyond. (Matt 28:19-20)
The five fold ministry involving apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers also the equipping and teaching of believers. (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Church, as being a body of believers and the body of Christ. (Matt 16:18)
A church of all nations, of all people and of all ages. Where focus is on children, families, fatherhood and community.
Church, involving fellowship through home groups, youth events and informal Sunday celebration services. (Acts 2:46)
Praising and worshipping our Lord and Saviour in Spirit and Truth. (John 4:24)
Singing hymns, psalms and spiritual songs. (Eph 5:19)
Networking with churches, locally, nationally and internationally.
Giving financial tithes and offerings to the church.
Membership
Marriage between man and women alone and that any sexual relationship outside marriage, is contrary to the Bible and is not God's will.

Vision

Our vision is

To see lives changed as people grow to know Jesus Christ
To see hope restored and people living a fulfilled life in freedom
To see fatherhood restored
For people to know that they are wanted and they are loved
To build local, national and international relationships that endure
To be part of a family whose head is Jesus Christ
To discover God`s plan & purpose for our lives
To see our local community and city changed through the gospel
To see relationships built between local churches in our community
To see Jesus Christ come in our generation through fulfilling the great commission...

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

This is a statement of intent that demonstrates a commitment to safeguard children involved in this charity from harm.

the welfare of the child is paramount
establishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop
all children without exception have the right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or beliefs
the policy is approved and endorsed by the board of trustees
the policy applies to all trustees, staff and volunteers
all concerns, and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously by trustees, staff and volunteers and responded to appropriately
a commitment to safe recruitment, selection and vetting
arrangements for policy and procedures review

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