New Zealand: It was a normal lunchtime in the city of Christchurch New Zealand on February 22, 2011. Suddenly a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck. The devastation to the city centre was huge and 183 people died. Many people left the city. Many houses, factories and commercial buildings have had to be rebuilt.

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Five years have passed and the city is still recovering and rebuilding. The Church of the Nazarene in Avonside was damaged but the congregation was able to continue meeting in the church hall. Now the sanctuary is being strengthened and will soon be reopened to the public. It is the only Nazarene church in the beautiful scenic South Island of New Zealand.

Are there Nazarenes who would like to come and work in Christchurch and at the same time help in restarting the church? We have a small congregation but we need help. Would you like to give 2 – 5 years living and working in New Zealand and at the same time help to develop youth and children’s ministry? We need musicians, worship leaders, intercessors, small group leaders and the like.

Get the chance to earn a living and experience a new life in New Zealand, doing all of these while serving God and his people! For more information and a list of opportunities, click here.

Please pray for Christchurch as they continue to rebuild their city. Pray for our fellow Nazarenes as they display resilience, hope and faith in the Lord  during this time.

-Submitted by: Neville Bartle

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