NZ Disaster Update
March 25, 2023
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, including churches, have responded to the needs in their local area. Some of these groups ...
Thinking about Disasters
March 3, 2023
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 in Auckland, or cyclone devastation on the east coast of the North Island, the impact...
You're One in 8 Billion
January 23, 2023
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, the sheer number of people in the world today can be overwhelming and make the...
Peace on Earth?
December 24, 2022
"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 is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrappe...
Theresa House Project Update
December 2, 2022
Over recent months, the team working on the Theresa House Project have make significant progress. In Tonga, the local churches have been working together with the builders to get the concrete floor laid, and the concrete brick walls built. In New Zealand, the team have ...
Tonga
December 2, 2022
The Kingdom of Tonga is a sovereign nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, approximately 2000 kilometres north of New Zealand. The country has over 170 islands – of which 45 are inhabited. Its covers an area of about 750 kms, scattered over 700,0...
Life is Difficult and then You Die
November 12, 2022
At some point in our lives, we probably have all asked the question, “What is the Point?”
After spending countless hours, exhausting our resources, and putting all our efforts into climbing to the top of the mountain – whether that be building our career, becoming wea...
A Legacy of Faith
September 16, 2022
If you are like me, you have watched with both interest and sadness, the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the mourning of so many people from around the world. It has been moving to listen to the stories that have been shared about the encounters that people had with their Qu...
Investing in the Future
September 2, 2022
Over recent weeks I have had a number of conversations with people about how we can best invest in the future. When it comes to investing in the future, I think about investing in two things - money and people. With our money, generally we spend it or we invest i...
I Give Because of Who I Am!!
August 20, 2022
We are generous!
Since joining the Global Connections team, I have been amazed at how generous many of you are. Each week individuals, organisations and businesses give financially to support our mission partners and our aid projects. Last year over three million dollars was...
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