God’s actions in sending Jesus to set an incredible example for us all to follow, as we too come alongside children and young people, building relationships, and sharing God’s love with them as they grow.
This Christmas, will you help bring the hope of Jesus to children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Told by a parent who dropped her daughter to Sustain in October.
“She doesn’t have anything to do with Scripture Union but read about youth camps in our Adventure magazine and was so inspired she decided to send her daughter to one! She also brought her son to the drop off so he could see what a camp setting is like and suggested I talk to him about E3. They LOVE our small camp model and are intrigued by the way we explore the arc of Scripture. So encouraging to have a conversation like this!”

“A friend let me know about 3 teenage baptisms at her church recently. Two of them spoke of the importance and significance of Scripture Union camps in their faith journeys.”

“This was my daughter’s first camp ever and she just had the most amazing experience! So, I just want to say a massive thank you to you and the entire team that made camp such an awesome and memorable time for all the kids! From everything I have heard, it sounds like you guys poured heart and soul into everything and invested so much. My daughter said that when she arrived everyone were strangers but when she left, she felt like everyone was family. She said that you guys spent time regularly talking to them and teaching them about God throughout the day and she just loved that so much!”

Whatever you can give, big or small, will help change the lives of children and young people. Thank you and may your Christmas be filled with peace and hope as you celebrate the birth of baby Jesus, Saviour of the world, with us. As Albert Finch says, “Together, in God’s Word and Love, we boldly go to grow and sow Christ’s Kingdom.”

we have other options available that may be convinient for you.

could help us provide resources to a camp, helping children to continue their faith journey of faith.

could enable a training session for youth leaders, helping them to understand and meet the needs of today’s young people.

could help run a week-long camp for 30 young people, helping them to discover Jesus and grow in faith.

You’ll find a little gift from us in the Christmas envelopes. The red flower has mesclun seeds in the paper, and the green pot has seeds for bees. We’d love for you to plant your seeds and as they grow, please pray for the children and young people we work with. Pray that their faith might grow too.

We’d like to see photos of your mesclun and flowers as they grow. It would be such an encouragement to know you’ve been planting and praying! 

Email photos to info@sunz.org.nz or send us a message on Facebook (click below) or upload your photo (link below) with your photos.