12 February 2026

Some Words from Phil

Hi Everyone,

As the year has kicked off, we have been meeting with many of the ministry teams and core site leaders to touch base and discuss the year ahead. All these conversations have reminded me of the immense privilege we have to serve this local church. There are so many people working so hard in so many different ways to create a space for others to grow in their faith.

I am also very aware that we are not a perfect community and that we make many mistakes along the way. I am grateful for an atmosphere of grace that enables us to bear with one another while also spurring one another on in our service to God.

I want to express my personal gratitude and that of the eldership team to every person who serves in the life of Redeemer. I can honestly echo the psalmist who felt so happy to go and meet with God’s people.

I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” – Psalm 122:1 (NIV)

Have an amazing week.

God bless, Phil

Elder's Corner: A Message from Ced

I really enjoyed our Pray for Mauritius open prayer meeting in Redeemer South last week. It was great to have people from different areas of Mauritius – different cultures and ages – all together, seeking God. I felt truly blessed to be there,

And it reminded me of where I started my prayer journey as a believer. I was terrified to pray out loud. I remember praying before prayer meetings and asking God for just one word to contribute. And even then, sometimes I couldn’t bring myself to share it.

But I knew I wanted to grow in that area. I aspired to be like those around me, praying aloud wholeheartedly. One day, I felt like God had laid a prayer in my heart, and I thought that if I kept it in, I was actually robbing the community of it. So I took courage and shared it. After that, slowly but surely, with mentors and friends around me, I grew to a place where I still seek to grow a lot more, but am always willing to pray.

In Mark 5:36, Jesus says: “Don’t be afraid, just believe.” When fear holds us back, Jesus encourages us not to hold back but to push forward and believe. A great place to learn and grow in the area of prayer is in our weekly Friday morning prayer meeting at church at 6:30.

“Don’t be afraid, just believe.”

~ Mark 5:36 ~

Last Sunday's Message

This past Sunday, Phil continued his Lifestyle Christianity mini-series with a message on things worth pursuing.

When Paul writes his two letters to Timothy, he is nearing the end of his life and thinking about the things he needs to tell this young church leader before his departure. Of course, he shares some ministry insights, some practical church insights, and some advice for living the Christian life. In this passage, he speaks about fleeing from some things and pursuing others. If we get these things right, we will follow in the footsteps of Paul and Timothy and develop a healthy and mature Christian lifestyle.

If you didn’t manage to catch his message, you can find it here or on our YouTube channel: Redeemer Church Mu.

Welcome to our New Oasis Interns

Last Sunday evening was our first Open Prayer meeting of 2026. This is where several churches join together in prayer for Mauritius. On Sunday, we gathered in the Redeemer South venue for an hour of prayer devoted to the idea of freedom from slavery. We prayed for freedom for those bound by addictions and for the church to be a community of freedom. We also prayed for the restoration that only God can bring to people and to society as a whole.

It was wonderful to experience so many Christians united with one heart and purpose in prayer. Besides a wide cross-section of Mauritians, there were many internationals in the meeting, too. A YWAM team made up of members from the US, Canada and France joined us in praying for Mauritius. There was something beautiful about standing together in humility, unity, and equality before the throne of God in simple but heartfelt prayer.

The prayer meeting was loud because of the many voices in a closed space. But at the same time, it felt incredible to be carried by a river of prayer for this nation.

I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Hope to see you at the next one.

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

Worship Evening

We will be holding a Worship Night at L’Akoustik Restaurant at the J&J Auditorium in Phoenix on Friday, the 27th of February, from 18:30 onwards.

There will also be burgers on sale (beef, chicken or veg) for Rs450, including fries and a soft drink. Please sign up on this form to attend and pre-order your meal(s). Food can be paid for at the restaurant on the night.

We can’t wait to enjoy a chilled evening of fun and some great praise and worship with you.

Genesis Collective 2026: Sri Lanka

The 2026 Genesis Collective will take place in Negombo, Sri Lanka from 26 to 29 May 2026.

On Sunday evening, we held a short Information Session on Zoom for those who wanted to know more about it. If you are still interested in registering and missed the Zoom meeting, please contact us for a link to the recording.

Don’t forget that the trip registration closes on the 28th of February. You can register for SL26 here.

Hope to see you there.

Global Leadership Summit

The Global Leadership Summit is happening on Saturday, the 7th of March, in 4 locations around the island:

West: Redeemer Church, Black River
North: Living Word Church, Grande Baie
South: Victory Baptist Church, Deux Bras
Centre: Assembly of God, Belle Rose

This year, we will hear from Craig Groeschel, Christine Caine, Stephanie Chung, John C. Maxwell and David Ashcraft. Click here to register for GLS at any of the locations and secure your place.

Hope to see you there.

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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 Petite Raffray and Blue Bay on Sunday mornings.

Redeemer North

Redeemer North meets at Domaine Ambra 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.