Mission Sumba

Mission Sumba

Christ gave the church this commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matt 28:19). The Free Reformed Church of Rockingham endeavours to fulfil this commission on east side of the small island of Sumba (located on the accompany map at 120°E and 10°S), in the Indonesian province of Nusa Tengarra Timur.

The Free Reformed Church of Rockingham have entered into agreements with two established churches in Sumba, namely, the Reformed Churches of Kataka and Wera. Both of the churches belong to the federation of Reformed Churches of Indonesia (Gereja-Gereja Reformasi di Indonesia – GGRI), with whom the Free Reformed Churches of Australia have sister relations.

Initially the Free Reformed Church of Rockingham supported two evangelists, but have since increased this number to four.

Evangelist Stefanus Kambombu lives and labours in the village called Kanjonga-Litang, some 15 kms from the capital city of Sumba, Waingapu.
Evangelist Antonius Priang lives in the village of Kataka, but preaches the gospel in the village of Lai Huel, located back in the mountains between the cities of Waingapu and Melolo. Currently they worship in a home. Property has been set aside by the village chief for a future church building.
Evangelist Agnesius Radjah preaches the good news to the village of Hanggaroru, located in the mountains about 25 kms from the city of Melolo. Their church building is nearly completed, and a manse will be required in the future.
Evangelist Benyamin Rohy proclaims the glad tidings in the village of Patawang, close to the coast 8 kms from the city of Melolo. Their church building is complete, and the manse nearly so.