Haere ra Williams Whanau

James and Charlie, along with their two young children (Imogen and Reuben) and golden labrador, Archie, departed the UK almost 3 years ago for the sunny shores of Tauranga, Aotearoa. James had accepted a job as Music Teacher at Bethlehem College. Three years on, with a third child to add to their wee family (Judah, born in 2021), they are having to return to the UK. As many of you may know, their time here has been full of adventures, love and laughter. It has also been at times been a struggle as they have navigated their way through Reuben (now 3 yrs) and his medical needs. This family have found their way securely and firmly into our hearts and we feel for them having to return. Unfortunately they have not been granted the opportunity to apply for NZ residency, despite James still being employed by Bethlehem College, and them being part of the leadership team at Shoreline Calvary Church.

This is not the answer they prayed for, but they are at peace that God has them in His hand in all of this.

So, now, faced with the mammoth task of selling, packing up and moving family, furniture and Archie back to the UK in January, we, their community want to bless them with some funds.

so, will you give a little to help them?