Dear Partners in the Great Commission,
As July approaches, more and more of the colder southern winds make their way up from the Antarctic to the New Zealand coastlines and blow through the capital city of Wellington. As it gets colder and wetter, we are very grateful that our landlords have graciously installed a heat pump in our home to keep us warm, cozy, and less susceptible to sickness this winter. We still laugh, thinking about how different this time of year is for our loved ones in the northern hemisphere, as we wrap ourselves up in blankets and sip hot drinks.
It is hard to believe that we have been living and working in New Zealand for nearly 3 years now! We continue to be challenged by the task entrusted to us of leading a major metropolitan ministry, providing vision and direction to our staff, and longing to cultivate a movement of students who truly follow Jesus Christ. This is all part of the dream of putting every university student in Wellington, New Zealand, and the world within arm’s reach of the Gospel. In our short time here, we have seen God raise up a movement of over 70 committed university students who are desiring to walk with Him, grow in their love for one another, and help proclaim the Good News about Jesus Christ on their campuses!
As we reflect on all that God has done here through us, we constantly acknowledge that we could not complete the work of this mission without the faithful support of ministry partners like you. We thank God in our prayers for you, especially for your continued giving despite the economic challenges that have taken place in America. Still many other’s who have partnered with us have had to reduce or cease their giving to us all together because of financial difficulties.
It is for this reason that we are asking you to consider giving a special, one-time gift this summer (our winter) to help make up for what is lacking in our monthly support. Your extra gift will help us meet all our needs and continue, unhindered, in our mission. If this is something you feel God is moving you to help with, please click here to make your donation or the 'Donate' link to the left side of our ministry homepage. We appreciate you placing this request before the Lord! We hope you have a safe and restful summer. Thanks for locking arms with us as we reach Kiwis for Christ—working together toward fulfilling the Great Commission in this generation!
Serving Christ with you,
Josh & Jill