In November 2024, a young and passionate team from Oikos Church embarked on a life-changing missions trip to Bali, Indonesia. The purpose for ministry was for Efata Bali School, located in West Denpasar — a beacon of hope and education for underprivileged children in the region.
Over five impactful days, the team worked closely with the students and staff, sharing their gifts and hearts in a variety of ways. They taught English, Bible stories, Christian worship songs, and even worship dance, filling the classrooms with joy, faith, and energy. One class was also treated to science and chemistry activities, giving the children a glimpse into the kinds of engaging and exploratory education experiences common in Australian primary schools.
Efata Bali School has seen remarkable growth, expanding from 100 students in November 2023 to 180 students in November 2024. This increase is partly due to the closure of two neighboring schools, making Efata Bali School a vital lifeline for families seeking affordable and quality education for their children. With enrolment fees set at approximately 20% of standard school costs, Efata Bali School truly stands as the difference between access to basic education or none at all for many Balinese families.
In a significant milestone, on 10 January 2025, Efata School was awarded a Level A accreditation—the highest possible rating—from Indonesia’s National Accreditation Body for its early childhood, elementary, and secondary education programs. This achievement reflects the school’s commitment to excellence and its role as a transformative institution in the community, regardless of wealth and status.
Already operating at maximum capacity, Efata Bali School’s success has prompted the launch of the Efata Site Expansion Project (Project J1063N) by Australia Oikos Care (AOC). The vision is to move and build a larger facility that can serve even more children, with hopes of expanding the school’s offering to include secondary education, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.
This mission trip was more than just a visit — it was a testimony of God’s love in action. The Missions team not only taught and played, but also witnessed the power of education, faith, and community coming together to change lives.
To God be the glory for all He is doing through Efata Bali School — and for the privilege of being part of His work in Bali.
Project J1063N is involved in three stages:
1. Legal Due Diligence; the first stage is to conduct thorough due diligence on land acquisition in Bali, with the help of a local legal advisor.
2. Land Acquisition; Once the legal due diligence is complete and deemed feasible, the next stage is to either purchase or lease the land – potentially the more cost-effective approach.
3. Construction Funding; The final stage will involve raising funds to construct the new school building.
All donations to support this Project J1063N and vision is welcome through https://www.australiaoikoscare.org/projects/indonesia/efata-bali-school/efata-site-expansion-project/
Amounts over $2AUD are fully tax deductible.