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New Zealand (1987-1991)

After leaving Papua New Guinea in 1987 (see history), we moved to New Zealand. We moved to Wellington, the capital city, to assist the small local churches there, and to begin a church in another suburb.

Almost straight away we begun Bible School classes for the area, and soon begun housemeetings for our local church. We also loved having fellow missionaries Bob & Judy Addington in the same country, and developed a lasting friendship with them.

In 1991, an emergency situation in Fiji caused us to depart New Zealand for Fiji, our next port-of-call in our missionary lives.

As time permits, we will attempt to provide a more comprehensive history of our time in New Zealand. Until then, please check out:

• Our current fields of labour: Papua New Guinea & Australia.

- 12 May 2008

• Richard Jnr treks through a massive landslide to teach the ministers in the Western Region [more]
• Richard & Andrea's Feb-May Newsletter [more]
• National Conference 2008 in Goroka is a blessing [more]

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7 Sept 2008 - Andrea's surgery is a success. Richard & Andrea will be returning to PNG shortly

26 August 2008 - Andrea is going for Thyroid Surgery to have her thyroid removed on the 28th August in the morning.

10 August 2008 - Richard (Senior) has developed Shingles. He is a severe red rash around his face and neck, and pains throughout his back and arms. Please pray for his quick recovery.

8 August 2008 - Andrea is not responding to anti-thyroid medication. She is seeing a surgeon on Monday August 11th to discuss having her thyroid removed.

10 May 2008 - Andrea has been diagnosed with Graves Disease. It looks as if she may have to return to Australia for treatment. Please pray for her healing and Richard & Andrea's finances.

Ongoing Request - Pray for Peter & Robyn Gration during their Deputation Travels

Sep 2008 - Richard & Andrea returning to PNG in the latter half of the month

Aug 28th 2008 - Andrea undergoes surgery to remove her Thyroid Gland. Operation is a success

Jul-Aug 2008 - Richard & Andrea are in Australia for medical attention for Andrea. They should return to PNG in early September.