Help this large family who recently left Gloriavale

This family has 9 beautiful children from 15 months to 16 years old. Their parents were born and raised in Gloriavale and haven't known life on the outside.

Gloriavale is a secluded, religious community on the West Coast of the South Island with over 500 members. They follow a simple system of living where all possessions are held in common. Therefore, when people leave, they often have very little to their names.

It's a very difficult decision to leave, and it means they may never see their family and friends again. They have to start their lives from scratch in an unfamiliar environment.

The father has secured employment which begins in a few weeks, so it would be amazing to be able to bless the family with vehicles.

The children can all play a variety of instruments and one of them is a particularly talented pianist. In fact, the whole family is very creative and have played pivotal roles in the well-known Gloriavale concerts - painting, costume designing, dancing, singing, playing instruments etc.

Securing and setting up a house can be an expensive exercise, and we are hoping to alleviate any financial stress during this uncertain time. We would be grateful for your prayers for the family and we thank you for any support you are able to offer.

Here's the link to the recent Stuff article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/106295198/former-gloriavale-family-is-moving-to-timaru-with-the-help-of-locals?cid=app-iPhone