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Heroes Amidst the Havoc
When Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc in Hawke’s Bay last month, the Napier-Hastings Tongan Methodist congregation swiftly undertook the task of feeding and supporting dozens of horticultural seasonal workers adversely affected by the ensuing deluge. The tale of a life-saving hero has emerged from the debris of the killer flood.
Read MoreWelcome to the March edition of Touchstone.
This month we bring you news from the North Island where weather bombs have created havoc. As is often the way with calamity, there are many instances of human kindness triumphing over disaster. Felonitesi Manukia, a key member of the Vahefonua and Siaola relief supplies team, met a group of RSE workers who were rescued after 10 hours on the rooftops of their accommodation houses as flood waters threatened their lives. Their story is a great read. Ian Harris poses questions about the hand of a loving God in tragedy, especially in relation to the ruin in Turkiye and Syria. His words are well-chosen and thought-provoking as always.
Troy Sugrue, a talented and creative member of the Takapuna Methodist Church, shares an ambitious Christmas project he initiated last year. CWS brings news of global partnerships that are bringing relief to people in need of shelter, food, and support - thanks to the generous donations of our readers and others. I hope you enjoy the news.
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