As you will notice in the coming communications, the Wheeler family’s status has changed. They have moved back to New Zealand permanently and are now based back home in Wellington where the children will attend school and Nikki has taken up her work as a physiotherapist again. However, Gulf Christian Services (GCS), whom they served with in Kapuna, has requested that Scott continue working for them from New Zealand, with visits to Kapuna three times per year. After careful consideration, we are excited to announce that we have approved this request and have appointed Scott as a “NZ-based, globally focused Mission Partner” for a period of up to two years.
Scott has a very specific skillset and now a robust understanding of the context and needs in Kapuna along with their deep existing relationships that make him of great value to the team there. His role is to work alongside GCS’ executive team to implement hospital organisational systems to develop in line with the hospitals’ rapid growth. Scott will also be mentoring those who are taking on the project and site manager roles that he has handed on. We will continue to share regular prayer requests and updates from Scott and invite you to continue praying for him and his family as they stay in NZ during his regular travel.
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.