NZCMS and MMM NZ (Mobile Mission Maintenance) are pleased to announce a new partnership to support Roy and Rachael Hogan’s ongoing call to live and minister in Fiji.
Roy and Rachael, with their three children, Joshua, Gabrielle, and Kelepi (Caleb) Hogan have lived in Nadi, Fiji, since May 2022. They have been serving as Project Co-ordinators for MMM in Fiji.
Roy and Rachael have now discerned a longer-term calling. In order to support this call, NZCMS have come alongside the Hogan family to become their “sending agency.” This means that NZCMS will take responsibility for their ongoing well-being, and financial and prayer support.
Roy and Rachael’s work with MMM will be unchanged, and they will continue the strategic work of building and maintenance projects supporting Christian Ministries in Fiji through MMM NZ and MMM Fiji.
Thank you, Tessa. I remember Ray (and Jean) very warmly from our time at St Tim’s before we left for St John’s College at the beginning of 1987, and was excited many years later to learn of their visit to the Elliotts in Uganda. (We visited them in 1997 on study leave.) That visit, and a later one, showed their quiet growth in faith and mission during the years. I praise God for Ray’s life and service, and pray for the Comforter’s presence to be so close to Jean.
Hey there,
A friend of mine told me about you guys and I’d love to come along on Monday!
Cheers,
Caleb Croker
Hi Caleb, I’ve just seen your message. I apologise that this was missed. I assume you’re talking about the Seriously Interested in Mission group? The next one is August 11 and we’d love you to join. Can you email us at office@nzcms.org.nz (Rosie writing here)
Thank you Tessa
Thank you Archdeacon Fran. Mothers Union appreciated your input when we visited the Far North recently. Your wisdom and wise counsel made it a memorable weekend. God bless you in your new role.
Rev Fran, you and Rapiata are a gift to the Church. May the Lord bless you as you serve in this next season
With reference to the article ‘By invitation not invasion’. My husband and I were involved with CMS from the 1960s onward and this was always the attitude of CMS leadership. They deferred to the church leadership opinions whenever possible, wherever there was a local church. I’m not aware if this has change. It isn’t something new.
Hi Pauline,
I agree with you!! I don’t think this has changed, just good to re-iterate why and we send mission partners. This is Rosie writing — hope you’re doing well!
Yes Pauline it was the same for Alan and me. When we went to Singapore 1966–69 it was in response to a request from the Bishop oof Singapore and Malaya.