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Mission in, from and to New Zealand
March 08 Supplement
Praise Report
It was one year ago I sent out an email to many around the world – many of whom did the same – requesting prayer for our precious friend, Kiwi missionary Winkie Pratney who had a fall and lay in a coma for over two weeks, on the verge of death in Korea. Thanks to your prayers, and to thousands of others around the world, God came through. This past week Winkie taught the whole week at a YWAM Discipleship Training School in Auckland, as anointed as ever. Thank you Lord!
Left Out (of the March MI Bulletin)
1. China Summit
Dr David Wang, Dr Brent Fulton & Uncle Po present ‘The Changing Face of China’s Churches,’ and ‘China in Transition’ plus the many ‘New Opportunities in Helping to Develop China’s Church Leaders.’
· Auckland: 28 March, 7:30 to 9:30pm and 29 March, 9.00am to 12 noon. Greenlane CC.
· BOP/Waikato Regional Meeting: 28 March, 9:00am to 12 noon. Lunch 12.00 1.00pm.
For more details see: Asian Outreach NZ - www.asianoutreach.org.nz
2. The M/V Doulos is returning to New Zealand - for the last time. This June / July. Let’s get behind and support this ministry that has blessed so many people around the world.
3. Attached is the latest brochure for the MER (Missionary Enrichment Retreat). Note that the MER is not just for “missionaries who have recently returned home after serving abroad”, but also for:
· Missionaries on furlough
· Newly returned missionaries (2 to 4 years back in NZ is ok; but the sooner the better)
· Mission agency staff
· Those (Bible school students, etc.) preparing to go into missions
Based on the feedback from those who attend these MER’s, more should be coming.
Please make some copies of this brochure and help get them into the hands of people in any and all of the above categories. Thanks. The attached brochure is in PDF. If that format doesn’t work for you, please let us know (and tell us what formats do work for you.)
4. Some asked who the new MI director is, since I didn’t sign it or state that anywhere in the Bulletin. Sorry. It was an oversight. I tend to be relatively conservative in terms of “waving my own flag”. The new MI director is: David B. Hall (pictured on the left).
Note: There is another David Hall who leads the Leprosy Mission in NZ, and an Anglican vicar with the same name. Neither of them have a B in the middle. If there’s confusion, please don’t blame us, but rather our parents. {;^)=
If you need or want more info about me, Gordon gave some background info in the Feb. MI Bulletin; there is an article in this months Baptist newspaper (page 10); and/or ask me anything. Just don’t ask my wife. (Just kidding)
MI Bulk Purchasing Program
New Zealand's best kept secret?
Some people said they think the MI Bulk Purchasing Program may be New Zealand’s best kept secret. Perhaps it is. Until I became the director, I had practically no knowledge of this great side benefit of belonging to MI. Maybe we could and should do a better job of letting members – and potential members – know about this feature? Ted Crawford says the average MI member who uses the Bulk Purchasing Program usually saves enough in the first 2 or 3 months to pay for their MI membership. And the example below shows you can save far more than that. The savings will vary, anywhere from 5% up to 70%.
Building Supplies Furniture
Cleaning & Hygiene Health & Medical Supplies
Freight, Courier & Business Mail Stationery & Office Products
Paint Household Appliances
Vehicle & Fleet Management The list goes on!
Example: I saved more than $600 on a Dell computer
When I asked about using the MI Bulk Purchasing Program to get the much needed new computer for the MI office, I was told to “just use Dell. You can’t beat their prices in NZ.” But before doing so I decided to check the MI Bulk Purchasing Program anyway. To my surprise they included a Dell computer with essentially what we were looking for, with a sale price of over $600 less than what Dell was selling the same computer for (33% off). Needless to say, that sold me on this MI Bulk Purchasing Program.
Postage - Discount Stamps and Pre-Paid Envelopes
You get 5 percent discount on stamps and pre-paid envelopes delivered to your door just by ordering them from your computer with your MI Bulk Purchasing Program membership.
BP petrol card
The BP FuelCard through Missions Interlink Bulk Purchasing Program provides you with a rebate of approx. 6 cents per litre, and equates to more than that if you are buying your fuel in more out-of-the-way places, as they set a price for the whole of NZ, irrespective of location. It is a convenient way to purchase fuel for both a corporate member and/or their staff, which is charged to the corporate member, (whether a Mission Agency, church or local ministry), who then charges it out to their own staff. Details are given on the Invoice.
GSB Supplycorp
This, however, is only one aspect of the Discounted purchases that can be made through the Missions Interlink contract with GSB Supplycorp provided you are a member of Missions Interlink. When you think of tyres, car batteries, paint, stationery, hardware, furniture, medical supplies… why not save some money? Some of these provide a greater discount than others! The savings will vary, anywhere from 5% up to 70%.
We also have a private deal with Dick Smith Electronics (But it normally doesn’t beat their sale prices).
For more information about any of these deals contact Ted Crawford at tedz-cars@maxnet.co.nz
Insurance
The MI Bulk Purchasing Program has saved many of its members 7 to 15% off their insurance. This of course can vary, depending on many factors; but that savings can sure add up. We also have access to a Group Scheme with Southern Cross & while it is acknowledged that premiums within the industry continue to rise the Group Scheme premiums will always be cheaper than those available to the general public. If you are interested contact Trevor Baldwin by phone 09-412-2083 or email: trevor.baldwin@jiraffesolutions.com.
David B. Hall, director
Missions Interlink – www.missions.org.nz – New Zealand’s Mission Networks
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