Simona's August Update
When Simona said yes to God's call to serve in Kolkata, India, she stepped into a season of faith-filled obedience.
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Kelvin & Tamara's July Update
Over recent months, they have been serving alongside the IRIS leadership team, helping train and mentor students from around the world. This season has included ministry to people experiencing homelessness, visits to homes for children with disabilities, and outreach opportunities that are equipping students to share the hope of Jesus across the nations.
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Simona's June Update
Simona is currently in Kolkata, India partnering with Open Home Foundation International for 5 months and will return to New Zealand in September.
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Chosen Sunday: A Church That Shines Bright
Chosen Sunday was a powerful celebration of what God can do through the generosity of His Church.
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Elaine's Story: Praying for the Nations
How do we pray for the Nations? Read Elaine's story of trusting God, stepping out in faith in healing and seeing how God moves.
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Pastor Jaime’s Story: The Treasure of Jesus’ Presence
Pastor Jamie came to our prayer house one afternoon, and his request wasn’t for food or money, but prayer for the small church he pastors in a nearby village.
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Nikki’s Story: Radical Hope
There are so many stories from this trip that could be told, but the most impacting for me was hearing the stories of the local A21 team- how they came to Jesus, how He had called them out and into this line of work, and how their faith underpins everything they do.
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Felipe’s* Story: Cartel Member has a Healing Encounter
Filipe was positioned as a guard at the entrance of the cartel’s favela, watching for police or rival gang activity. In Jardim Gramacho, a slum in Brazil, it’s the cartel that run the place and decide who can come in and out. So today, on our outreach, Filipe was one of the first cartel members we approached..
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Jayde’s Story: A First Mission Trip Reflection
I stepped into my first mission trip knowing it would change me, just not how. Even in that uncertainty, I understood that how I carried myself mattered.
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Kristen’s Story : Her Journey into the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Kristen is Regional Manager for A21 in Southeast Asia, overseeing teams and operations across Cambodia and Thailand, as well as stewarding key partnerships throughout the region. Originally from Canada, she has called Cambodia home since 2017.
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Jasmine’s* Story: Rescue, Hope, and Homecoming
At just eleven years old, Jasmine had already faced more hardship than most experience in a lifetime.
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Chimwemwe’s Story: From Thirst to Hope
The sun was only just rising when Chimwemwe used to begin her day. At 26 years old, she was already tired before the morning had properly begun.
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