A number of missions have been adversely impacted by the pandemic, with some struggling to pay pastors' wages.
Author: Tracey Bridcutt
ADRA has been at the forefront of the cyclone relief effort while also responding to the coronavirus challenge.
Offerings, however, are down on previous years, which could have an impact on the work of the Church.
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions in New Zealand means that most Seventh-day Adventist churches will be able to reopen on Sabbath.
The Division-wide initiative was a first for the Church in the South Pacific.
Everyone is invited to be part of this special Sabbath, which will be like no other in the history of the SPD.
"We lost churches, schools and hundreds of church members lost their homes."
The group launched Life.Box two weeks ago as an opportunity to contribute to the COVID-19 response effort in a meaningful way.
Adventist schools and staff houses are among the casualties of the destructive cyclone.
Vulnerable residents are being taken to Sarakata Adventist Church, which has been established by ADRA as an evacuation centre.
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