The goal is to build strong relationships and grocery packs and school supplies will be handed out to families with preschool students.
Our MV Thailand leaders are holding Christmas Evangelistic Outreaches across Thailand, with children’s Christmas programmes and food packages for the needy.
Below is a brief overview of what’s planned in the Philippines:
MINDORO (leaders Ps Danny & Lorie Macuha)
Ps Danny writes: “In response to the recent calamities, relief goods were distributed to those severely affected, including indigenous communities. These packages included essential items such as food, water, clothes, and hygiene kits. Through the collective effort of churches and supporters, we were able to bring hope and comfort to the victims, reminding them of God’s love in times of crisis.
Another inspiring event was my visit to a newly constructed church in the mountains, which serves as a place of worship and gathering for the indigenous community. Seeing their joy and gratitude for this new space was truly uplifting. We held a short thanksgiving service to dedicate the church to God and pray for its role in strengthening the faith of the community.
We are planning a Christmas Fellowship for pastors and their families, and will give food packs for more than 150 pastors who are affected of the recent typhoon. This special event aims to provide a time of rest, celebration, and encouragement for these faithful servants. The program will include a devotional sharing, gift-giving, and a communal meal to foster unity and joy. It is our hope that this fellowship will refresh their spirits as they continue their ministry work.
We are also planning 3-day conference for indigenous pastors and leaders from 26-28 December – focusing on spiritual growth, leadership development, and equipping pastors with resources such as Bibles and devotional materials. We will be providing meals to more than 300 Mangyan individuals. It is also an opportunity to strengthen their unity and encourage them to expand their ministry in their communities.
CEBU (leaders Ps Rolly & Nimfa Vasey)
The Touching People Cebu’ church – located in the centre of an ‘Urban Poor’ slum community of 8,000 people – is planning a big meal for 200 children at their annual children’s Christmas Party. They will then go to bless the less fortunate Pastors in the mountain areas with baskets of groceries.
MINDANAO (leaders Bishop Philip & Jemima Gonzalez)
The Agape Regional leaders are also planning a network pastor’s conference from 26-28 December, followed by a Pastors’ day celebration on the last Sunday of December and then the Agape Pastor’s reflection and planning retreat during the first week of January.
New Year is a big event for the Cabadbaran church, with the members staying in the church until early morning for giving of gifts to the kids.
Stories from the Mission Field
Be encouraged and inspired as you read our stories of lives transformed through the power of God’s love, and ask Him to show you how you can be personally involved – through your prayers, financial support or by serving in New Zealand or overseas.
PHILIPPINES – Devastating Impact of Typhoon Kristine
We are writing to share an update on the devastating impact of Typhoon Kristine and the ongoing rescue efforts in affected areas. The storm has caused severe flooding and destruction, particularly in the Bicol Region, Region 4a (my place) and some part of Luzon.
Entire communities have been submerged, with families displaced and homes destroyed. Mindoro Island was affected some areas are submerged due to heavy rain.
INDIA – Floods hit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
India is facing one of its most devastating floods in recent history. Torrential rains have submerged entire communities, leaving thousands homeless, without food, clean water, and basic necessities. Families are struggling to survive amidst rising waters, destroyed homes, and the risk of disease.
We urgently need your prayers and support to provide for the church families of MV leaders affected by the flood.
THAILAND – Thai Seminary Students serving in North-East region
MVThailand organised and hosted a team of seminary students from North-Eastern Bible Seminary to serve in MV Amnat Charoen and MV Ubon churches for 2 weeks in their respective communities.
Praise and thank God for Pastors’ Somporn and Kambang, and also the North-Eastern Bible Seminary’s students.
They had a very fruitful and blessed time together…
AUCKLAND – Missions Event Video – 2 March 2024
We enjoyed a blessed dinner and event on Saturday 2 March, so graciously and generously hosted by Otara Samoan AOG church.
You can now view the full edited livestream and we invite you to prayerfully consider supporting our national leaders through the SUPPORT link …
MALAWI – Food Crisis in South following Cyclone Freddy
The people of Southern Malawi are experiencing a dangerous food crisis following cyclone Freddy last year … women and children are being killed by crocodiles in their desperate search for food …
PHILIPPINES – Ministries making an Impact
Our National Leaders across the Philippines – in Mindoro, Cebu and Mindanao – work tirelessly to serve their communities with the love of Jesus …
TONGA – The Awesome Power of Blessing
Richard Brunton (author – ‘The Awesome Power of Blessing’) ministered on the principles of Blessing and the Father’s love in discipleship groups; schools; special meetings, churches, market-place and at the radio station.
Willy Florian (Station Manager) reported:
“It was a blessing to speak blessing at the market place and different places with different people but what amazed us is GOD AT WORK in the lives of the people …
TONGA – In loving memory of HRH Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu
We received unexpected news on Sunday 28 May, with the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu.
It grieves the ministry to learn of her passing as she is not only a Princess of the nation of Tonga, but also a spiritual leader – a great leader – to many of us …
Death is defeated – The King is Alive!
Ask many un-churched people today what they know of the Easter story and they will probably answer either that they don’t know what the story is about, or that they don’t believe it’s true.
Yet, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ we know that the biblical accounts of Jesus’ death and resurrection are 100% true.
Although the prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus’ birth, he foretold in amazing detail who the Messiah would be and what He would go through for future generations, including us today.