11 June 2026
Newsletter
Some Words from Phil
Hi Everyone,
This weekend marks the end of the first Oasis Team for the year. It has been a great privilege to have Pete and Dez with us for the last four months, serving, growing, and getting to know so many of us. They have truly become part of the family and it is hard to believe that season is already coming to a close. Fortunately both Pete and Dez will be coming back to Mauritius to pursue their studies and we look forward to continuing our journey with them beyond Oasis.
I want to thank all the different people who have played a part to make Oasis a success, from the admin to the skills development, entrepreneurship, worship, theology, devotions, French Lessons and so much more. Redeemer Church is blessed to have so many willing and skilled people who have imparted so much into the program.
May God continue to work in your lives, Pete and Dez. May you go from strength to strength in your relationship with him. May you grow in maturity and in fruitfulness and in confidence as you walk in his plans for your lives. It has been a privilege to have you on Oasis and we look forward to seeing all that God does in your lives in the future.
God bless, Phil
Elder's Corner: A Message from Leigh Kendon
There is something about leaving your comfort zone and being in another nation that enlarges your vision. We were recently in Sri Lanka and I was stirred and challenged by the faith and work of people in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. These are regions where people are persecuted for their faith yet they persevere in the call to go and make disciples and to build and plant churches.
Deepak, a pastor in Nepal, travels 3 days in the mountains to reach villages where people have never heard the name of Jesus. He and others sacrifice their time, comfort, safety and health to go and spread the Good News.
Stanley, a pastor in India, encouraged us not to stay inside our 4 walls but to go beyond – he said ‘when we step outside, our faith grows, miracles happen, souls are saved and revival spreads.’
When we completed our church building, Phil felt God saying the work wasn’t finished. We needed to fill it with people. God is interested in souls. He wants all people to know and worship Him.
Let us be bold and courageous, stepping out of our comfort zone, to share our faith so that every nation, tribe, people and language can worship Him.
“After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.”
~ Revelation 7:9 ~
Sri Lanka Feedback: Tim Kendon
Just recently, during the last week of May, a group of us from Redeemer had the privilege of being able to join the Sri Lanka Global Collective. Sri Lanka is an extremely beautiful country, and its people are very friendly and open. Whether you were walking down the street or taking a ride in a tuk-tuk, you were sure to encounter a smile and a greeting at some point in your route.
The Collective time was also incredible. There were hundreds of people, from little children to grandparents, gathered from 21 nations, united together to see what God was doing in this time and in that place. We had awesome times of ministry, worship, including worship in Tamil, and times of prayer. When we were not gathered in the hall for a session, you would find people of different cultures, backgrounds and ages connecting over meals, and sharing testimonies, their hearts and their prayers.
We are so thankful to God for all the things that He accomplished during the time – the seeds planted, fruits harvested, and dreams sown, and are trusting that God will finish the work that He started then.
~ Tim Kendon
Last Sunday's Message
The bible describes a way of working together as churches, which is based on relationships rather than hierarchical structures with systems and procedures. The book of Philippians describes the relationship between Paul and this church as one of deep love and affection. And yet it is also a very effective partnership for the advancement of the gospel. There is much for us to learn about the heart of working together and the approach we can take to closely adhere to the bible’s teaching.
If you missed this message on Sunday, you can find it here or on our YouTube channel: Redeemer Church Mu.
Some pictures from the Sri Lanka Global Collective in May.
Sri Lanka 2026 Highlights
In May, Phil and Leigh Kendon, Tim Kendon, Ced and Cheryl Holl, and Jonas Marie-Jeanne all participated in a mission trip to Negombo, Sri Lanka. There, they met local evangelists Saj and Michelle, as well as other regional evangelists from India and Nepal.
Additionally, other members of Genesis Collective also joined the events in Sri Lanka, and provided great excitement, organization and vision for what God can do on this island off the coast of India.
Here are some highlights from Sri Lanka, 2026!
Oasis Program 2026
Launched in 2025, the Oasis Program is a 4-month internship program initiated by and operating under Redeemer Church. Designed for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24, it welcomes participants from all over the world.
Oasis 2026 will consist of two intakes, as follows:
- First Intake: 30 January to 31 May
- Second Intake: 31 July to 29 November
We will also be offering Oasis LITE again from 31 July to 20 September, which is ideal for those on Winter Break between semesters.
Please reach out to us on oasis@redeemerchurch.mu if you’d like more information on the Oasis Program, or check out our Oasis page here.
Coming Up at Redeemer
Open Prayer Meeting
We will be hosting an Open Prayer Meeting, in conjunction with other churches in Mauritius, at Redeemer Church in the west, on Sunday, the 7th of June, from 17:30. We’d love for you to join us as we lift Mauritius up in prayer.
The prayer meeting will be about an hour long, and we will have a time of fellowship after the meeting.
Hope to see you there. All churches welcome!
Church Camp 2026
Our Redeemer Church Camp is happening again this year from Friday, the 21st, to Sunday, the 23rd of August! If you joined us last year, you will know that it was an epic weekend.
The sign-up link for camp is now live, and you will find all the accommodation and pricing details on the form. You can register to join us using this link, or by clicking the button below.
We can’t wait to see you at Church Camp 2026!
Church Camp 2026
Our Redeemer Church Camp is happening again this year from Friday, the 21st, to Sunday, the 23rd of August! If you joined us last year, you will know that it was an epic weekend.
The sign-up link for camp is now live, and you will find all the accommodation and pricing details on the form. You can register to join us using this link, or by clicking the button below.
Everyone who registers for camp by the 30th of June will be entered into a lucky draw for a Church Camp goodie hamper. Sign up now for a chance to win!
We can’t wait to see you at Church Camp 2026!
Are your Details Up to Date?
You may think we have all your details, but we would love it if you could do a quick update.
As part of our commitment to communicate better through a variety of channels, we would like to ensure that we have everyone’s updated details on our church database. You can update your details by filling in this short form (one per household). It should automatically update and sync on our side, even if you have filled it in before.
Please complete the details update form right here.
Redeemer North & Redeemer South
Did you know that we have ongoing weekly Sunday services in three locations around the island? In addition to our service in Black River, which we also livestream to YouTube, we have services in both The Vale and Blue Bay on Sunday mornings.
Redeemer North
Redeemer North meets at our new Redeemer North location every Sunday morning at 9:30. The service consists of some worship, a message from the Word, and a time of coffee and fellowship after the service. There are also Kids’ Ministry classes during the service.
Feel free to contact the church for more information.
Redeemer South
Redeemer South has a service in their location above Blue Bay Superette every Sunday morning at 9:30. The service consists of some worship, a message from the Word, and a time of coffee and fellowship after the service. There are also Kids’ Ministry classes during the service.
Feel free to contact the church for more information.
