Jesus Japan & ISMNZ: a graduate testimony
I first moved to NZ when I was 16 years old. As soon as I arrived in Palmerston North, Akira & Kikuko Doi helped me with everything –...
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- Jan 25
- 3 min
Community Work in Nelson: as told by Jonathan Thorpe
Community work in Nelson mainly centres around creating a strong sense of community and fun for International Students, giving them a...
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ISMNZ admin
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
Serving the Palmy Community: Mooncake Festival Celebrations
The Palmerston North team hosted a mooncake festival celebration at the Centre in Massey University on Saturday 10 Sept, in a combined...
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ISMNZ admin
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
A Letter from our Graduate
Dear ISMNZ staff: I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the volunteers and staff who have helped me from my first year which is...
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ISMNZ admin
- Oct 7, 2021
- 3 min
One Man’s Personal Journey
What do you do when a death sentence is pronounced over you? Where do you look? To whom do you look? … For Simone and me we looked to...
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ISMNZ admin
- Oct 7, 2021
- 4 min
Alumna Sharing: Jenny* from Palmy
When I left my family in Asia and came to Palmerston North on my own to study for my PhD, it was really a tough time for me. I missed...
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ISMNZ admin
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
A Letter to my Friends in New Zealand, from Lynne
“To my friends in New Zealand. I really miss you guys and I’ve already settled down and started my internship for one week. Following are...
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ISMNZ admin
- Jun 11, 2021
- 1 min
Alumni Sharing, Lou
“My biggest reflection for this year is “gratitude”. It has been a very difficult year for everyone. Covid has increased the challenges...
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ISMNZ admin
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
Michelle's Testimony
“Apart from getting a flu jab, coming to a foreign country when I was 18 was probably another bravest thing I have ever done. Many have...
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ISMNZ admin
- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Yvonnes' ISMNZ Retreat Sharing
Going into this weekend, I was already exhausted to begin with and the thought of a very long drive across the North Island only added...
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ISMNZ admin
- Apr 30, 2019
- 5 min
A Moment with Jim Chew (pt.2)
Early last year in 2018, ISMNZ Communication Manager, Yvette interviewed the high-flying elder Jim Chew using a video call from Western...
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ISMNZ admin
- Dec 18, 2018
- 3 min
A Moment with Jim Chew (pt.1)
Early this year, ISMNZ Communication Manager, Yvette interviewed the high-flying elder Jim Chew using a video call from Western Bay of...
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ISMNZ admin
- Sep 18, 2018
- 1 min
ISMNZ Elder Jim Chew interview
Here’s an encouraging article on seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness, written about Jim Chew (elder and former Board...
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ISMNZ admin
- Aug 16, 2016
- 1 min
Ladle Me Happy
Former J2 (Jesus + Japan) leader, Taka Moriyama was recently in the news for a good cause. Taka launched his soup cookbook, 'Ladle Me...
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ISMNZ admin
- Mar 31, 2016
- 2 min
Testimony of a student from East Asia
Hi everyone. My name is John*. My wife is Teresa* who was baptised in 2014. She came to Wellington 2 years ago for her studies and I...
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