The Heart Behind Our Kitchen
October 19, 2020 - January 1, 2030
The Heart Behind Our Kitchen
The Heart Behind Our Kitchen
Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see – how good GOD is. Blessed are you who run to him.
Psalm 34:8 MSG
“The heart behind everything we do in the kitchen is to serve and love people, making them feel at home with flavours that bring memories and comfort. We believe that good and healthy food can heal both body and soul.”
– Mama Edna, Head of Kitchen
Our kitchen is located at the centre of our building, made to be community based. The common area, including living and dining room, are all open to the kitchen allowing everyone to feel connected. We provide for allergies and dietary restrictions, so that EVERYONE can enjoy and get all that they need.
It’s the “heart” of our home!
Food Reviews
“Welcome to New Zealand’s flavour town! Aromatic. Dynamic. And sweet!”
-Kathryn Ferragina
“Cornucopia of provision.”
-David Teo
“Inclusive of dietary restrictions.”
-Schuyler Ham
“The heart of the home.”
-Amy Carlson
“The food we eat at Marine Reach is the bomb.com!!”
-Jacob Beveridge
“Flavourful, family-oriented, and an all-around good time!”
-Abigail Case
“Makes it feel like home”
-Jessica Bryant
“There’s A LOT of variety, and the kitchen staff always makes it fun!”
-Tim Van Der Kooij
“I learned about cornbread and how you dip it in chili.”
-Emily Piper
“God showed me that true worship always comes out of a place of intimacy and revelation of what Jesus has done for me. I realized that this is were I want to be – sitting at His feet and pouring out my love and affection before Him, because He’s so worthy.”
Julianna Suter, 20, Switzerland
“Coming into DTS I already loved and had a heart for worship but over the course of the worship stream I discovered more and more who God was and what HE was and the impact worship has. Finishing DTS my love for God and my heart for worship is bigger than ever before and I found new and deeper intimacy with HIM.”
Andrea Wenger, 24, Switzerland
“The Medical Compassion DTS magnified my love for those in need. It stressed the importance of the power of prayer and how I can go to God in all the medical and daily situations in my life and the lives of those I minister to.”
Noah Armbruster, 20, Michigan, USA
“Throughout my time on the Pilgrimage DTS, God has worked in me in countless ways. Whether it was learning to see His beauty and love for us in creation, or learning to trust when I was soaking wet, and knowing it’s all for a purpose, a part of the adventure! But also a great part was having lectures about how to walk in the authority of Christ, and learning how to hear the voice of God and grow in relationship with Him! I must say, it’s been the adventure of a lifetime, which won’t end because God isn’t just staying with us for a season, He’s in it with us for eternity!”
Blaise Brunson, 17, Turkey
“The GoPac Stream challenged me to broaden my view for the people around me, to step out of my comfort zone, and to expand the love that God has put inside of my heart, to love Him and others more.”
Alex Ronsdorf, 24, Germany
“SPHC is such an incredible gateway to seeing the world with God’s eyes. To see how His heart breaks at the brokenness of this world, and to see how the lack of education about little things such as germs and washing hands causes so much illness and suffering in the world, to then be equipped and sent to BRING THAT CHANGE! It is such a life changing/ perspective shifting program that has really changed my life!”
Antonio Wolfe, 20, Alberta, Canada
“Being apart of Wild Heart has really helped me find out what it means to be wild for God. It has helped me break out of shells I didn’t even I know had. The stream transformed my way of thinking when it comes to being a disciple of Christ, teaching me to take action in faith. It has given me many things I will be able to take home and apply in my daily life, crazy awesome!”
Deylan Santy, 19, Idaho, USA
“The Justice Movement Stream taught me to truly fall in love with and respect other cultures and people groups, and how to see them as God sees them.”
Kasandra Adler, 19, Missouri, USA
“Doing The Cover to Cover DTS at Marine Reach was one of the best things I’ve decided to do. Reading the Bible from Genesis to Revelation helped me see more of the different characteristics and nature of God. The Cover to Cover DTS was great. It taught me how to be diligent, manage my time properly, and helped me have a more sturdy foundation and in my beliefs. “
Talon Jernigan, 20, USA
“Before joining the Medical Compassion stream, it was hard for me to understand what total surrender looked like in my life. I realize now that it is not my own compassion that compels me to love and care for others, but rather, it is the Father’s heart through me. I realize now that He is the true Savior, and I am simply a vessel chosen to carry His love and mercy to those hurting around me.”
Maeve Cooney, 18, Maryland, USA