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08/09/2026

We've updated the information about the Nepal Flash Flood Response. Thanks to all of those who have donated so far. You can read more info here: https://buff.ly/qmyJRgS

Flash floods have devastated northern Nepal, affecting 93,000 people. Our partner Alongsiders is on the ground. Pray, and give if you're able.

06/09/2026

Many of us remember back to the 90s sad news stories about Romanian orphanages. Margie, who was working in NZ at the time, was challenged to travel to Romania to work in an orphanage.

While that time was incredibly challenging, it was also became the foundation for the work The Family Centre now does, working with at risk families to help upskill them and to thrive.

You can learn more about The Family Centre here: https://buff.ly/qTh6rcB

03/09/2026

What can happen when someone believes change is possible?

In 1999, Margie first visited Romania. She had no idea that one visit would eventually lead to the establishment of The Family Centre in 2001.
What began with a desire to prevent babies and young children from entering institutional care has grown into 25 years of walking alongside vulnerable families — helping parents build confidence, supporting children to thrive, and strengthening families to stay together.
Today, The Family Centre is a Government-accredited social service, working within Romania’s highly regulated child protection and social services system.

25 years on, the goal remains the same.

02/09/2026

We're excited to share that John Hodgkinson will be joining us for this month's Virtual Mission Partner Event, sharing what God is doing through the church in Papua New Guinea. John first served in PNG in the 1980s, teaching at a high school there, and more recently has helped build capacity in the national church office.

7:30pm, 22 September online with Michael interviewing John Hodgkinson

Register for the September VMPE here:

Join GC3 events including Virtual Mission Partner Events to hear updates, learn more, and pray together for global mission.

02/09/2026

Prayer is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to support the work God is doing around the world. This week's eConnect prayer update is out now, sharing fresh stories and requests from our Mission Partners. Subscribe here to receive it each week: https://buff.ly/nnsEazk

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Nepal Flash Floods

On 26 August, flash floods swept through northern Nepal, triggered by a glacial lake outburst and torrential rain. Over 500 people have died, close to 1,000 are still missing, and 93,000 people have been affected. Homes, schools and roads have been destroyed, leaving whole communities cut off.

Our partner Alongsiders International already has local teams on the ground, reaching families who have lost everything.

Please join us in praying for those still searching for loved ones, for relief workers reaching cut-off communities, and for Alongsiders' teams as they care for the displaced. If you're able to give as well through GC3, your gift will help provide emergency food, water and shelter.

Here's more details:https://buff.ly/6UDMZp2

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

A cuppa read of the 2026 Brethren Training Network Conference in Addis Ababa in July.

https://buff.ly/dnw6h8v

Michael Hanson reflects on the 2026 Brethren Training Network Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, exploring the theme 'Being Human' and the global Church's shared mission.

26/08/2026

104 families. Twice a week. So much love.

A new outreach program is helping families in Liberia care for their special needs children right at home. A full time nurse visits each family to see what they need, whether it's a ride to therapy, food on the table, or nutritional guidance.

Mission Partners Darron and Suzie are seeing it firsthand: 104 families now bring their children in twice a week to join the therapy sessions.

It's beautiful to watch unfold.