The world of the generous gets larger and larger.

Proverbs 11:24

We invite you to tithe at Salt. You can do so by setting up an AP into 03-0726-0484120-04 using the reference Surname, Giving Number & Tithes.
As an audited Charitable Trust, you can claim back 33.33% of what you have donated at the end of the financial year. We use allocated giving numbers to generate donations receipts which you can use for this purpose.
If you want to know more about tithing or have any questions, come and have a chat with us or get in touch.
Alongside tithing we invite you to be a part of the Beyond Us story here at Salt. We pray for and finance initiatives that are making a difference in the world and in our local community.
It’s funding from everyday people at Salt that see: children in Thailand hearing about the Good News of Christ, families in Cambodia having access to clean water through the digging of wells, support for Cambodian churches who feed the poor and homeless, God-conversations through outreach in the Middle East, and backpacks of care given to children fleeing violent homes right here in Palmerston North. This kind of work is the work that needs your prayers and support.
Consumerism and looking after only ourselves is an easy road to walk, and yet God calls us to walk a different way. To think of the least. To be generous with the poor. To shine light in dark places. To be a life-line to those who desperately need our help. To live a life of sacrificial giving - just as Jesus did. Let’s keep writing a story with our lives that goes far Beyond Us.
You can give by setting up an AP into 03-0726-0484120-00 using the reference Surname, Giving Number & Beyond Us.

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Please note only NZ based giving towards NZ based projects and funds are eligible for IRD tax rebate on donations.

Good News Thailand

In 1978 New Zealand World Outreach missionaries Lorraine Dierck and Valerie Bateup started the Good News Team. Today, seven Thai Christians continue that work. The emphasis has always been to bring a clear Gospel message to children and their families, carrying out the Great Commission of Matt 28:16-20.
- Create and distribute booklets tailored to children which tell the gospel story.
- Visit state schools where they are able to present the Gospel to the whole school.
- Send packets of these booklets to school libraries throughout Thailand.
- Up to 10% of children who receive a booklet then write for more information about Jesus.
- On average five to ten children, and their families, will read each booklet. In many homes they are a treasured possession.

Love Cambodia

In 2001, Mark and Janice Somerville were sent out from Salt Church to love and minister to the people of Cambodia. From 1976-1978, Cambodia experienced mass genocide – the loss of up to 3 million lives, countless fled the country and many who remained were displaced. The nation was devastated, and the effects of the genocide remain to this day. In 2024, after dedicating a third of their lives to serving in Cambodia, Mark and Janice plan to pass the baton on to Dave and Heidi Fraser who will continue the great work they have pioneered. Love Cambodia continues to serve the region of Kampong Cham alongside local leaders.
- Support for local churches who feed the poor and homeless.
- Families having access to clean water through the digging of wells.
- Founded a school in an area where there was no access to education.
- Training of teachers, pastors, businesspeople, and other professions.
- Support for orphans, including getting school leavers through university.
- Establishing of social enterprises run by locals to fund local necessities such as food, shelter and care.
- Mentoring, training, and advising local church leaders.

He Kete Aroha - Backpack Outreach

BPO was founded by Teriria Stephenson with the support of her family. Teriria’s experience as a child being rescued by the Women’s Refuge left a lasting impact on her life. Being moved by similar charities, she decided this was one way to give back and impact the lives of others for the better. From filling backpacks in her home the outreach has grown into what it is now. The backpacks are targeted to displaced, vulnerable and at risk children and families living in the Manawatu region.
We make packages of care for at risk children to make them feel loved, to feel a sense of pride and belonging with practical items that encourage a creative outlet, good hygiene and self care. Our goal is to support as many children and organisations as we can in the Manawatu.