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Cyclone Gabrielle - Hawkes Bay Recovery

For many of us, the memories of the widespread catastrophic floods caused by heavy rainfall that struck Auckland and Northland at the end of January, followed by Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation inRead more

Disasters in North Africa

In the past week, North Africa has witnessed two major disasters: catastrophic flooding in Libya and a massive earthquake in Morocco. On September 8, 2023, at 23:11 local time, a magnitude 6.8Read more

For Christ’s Love Compels Us

The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians that we are compelled, or controlled, by the love of Christ. Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are isRead more

Politics and God's Mission

It is that time in New Zealand, when our thoughts focus once again on politics as another election draws near. Don't worry, this is not a party political broadcast and I am not telling you whichRead more

Tonga House Project

VIEW PAST UPDATES:     December 2022     |     Theresa House ProjectRead more

Running with Endurance

Last week I had the privilege of attending the centenary celebrations for Laidlaw College. You may know Laidlaw College as New Zealand Bible Training Institute (NZBTI - 1922-1972) or Bible College ofRead more

Without Easter...

Without Easter, there is no mission, because without Easter, there is no Good News, there is no Resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most pivotal event in all of history. At Easter, Read more

NZ Disaster Update

People have given generously to the disaster recovery efforts following the devastation caused by the flooding in Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Gisborne region. Many local community groups, includingRead more

Thinking about Disasters

Over recent weeks it has been impossible to watch the news or read a newspaper without seeing the impact of disasters around the world. Whether it be earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, floods inRead more

Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief

You have seen the news. More than 20,000 people in Syria and Turkey have been killed by two massive earthquakes and numerous aftershocks.  Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed and whole buildinRead more

You're One in 8 Billion

According to the United Nations, the world population reached 8 billion people towards the end of 2022. This 8 billion people presents both a challenge and an opportunity for missions. On one hand,Read more

Peace on Earth?

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which isRead more

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Disasters In North Africa

In the past week, North Africa has witnessed two major disasters: catastrophic flooding in Libya and a massive earthquake in Morocco.

On September 8, 2023, at 23:11 local time, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Morocco, southwest of Marrakesh.

On Sunday, September 10, Storm Daniel, an unusually strong Mediterranean storm, hit Libya, causing deadly flooding in towns across eastern Libya.

Tonga Aid Relief

Theresa House Project

Read the latest updates:
May 2023
December 2022

The Tonga Gospel Fellowship leadership have requested assistance for one of their full-time workers whose home was destroyed in the tsunami.

A committee made up of both Tongan and New Zealand leaders has been established and is providing the necessary expertise and oversight to ensure that the local needs of both the worker and the Tongan churches are met.

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