Arapohue Retreat vision and invite to partner with Wild Side Charitable Trust download
Incredible healing
We have been privileged to watch the transformation of Kayla's life. In one month she is totally free of all addictions and experienced miraculous healing of much serious trauma.
"From drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, guns, gangs and prostitution to a miracle healing within four weeks," -Kayla
Kayla's baptism at Baylys Beach
Hope rewarded for a faithful father
Korowai Cabin
Thanks to volunteers and guests for their hard work restoring Korowai Cabin for Kayla and her boys. This will be a ministers respite once they have moved on. Thanks to faithful partners whose donations have made this possible.
"Thank you to these beautiful people for giving me and my boys a place." -K
Therapy horses
Pam Foster, Kaukapakapa, has generously donated two therapy horses with beautiful temperaments. Animals bring healing to a person's heart, helping emotions numbed by trauma to awaken and rebuild trust. Thanks also to horse-whisperers Jenna and Tony Fraser and girls for their advice and support.
L to R: Sophie (horse), Ash, Jenna, Pam, Jan, Hope (horse), Tony, Carla
L to R: Sophie, Mikaia, Theia, Hope and Caleb
YWAM Nelson
did a wonderful job on 'Operation Squirrel' - clearing a huge pile of donated bedding etc, plus weed eating, lawn mowing and fixing the old sash windows in Okahu House mens accommodation. Much appreciated, and such fun!
Friends we hadn't met yet:
Team YWAM Nelson
Operation Squirrel made short work of this pile of goodness
Partnership needs
Will you help us get through the next three months? Please pray about what you, your family, your church, your trust or organisation could donate THIS MONTH to help us meet these urgent needs:
Exterior paint needed for accommodation buildings and deck repair ($1,600)
Monthly operational costs ($3,000pm)
Okahu House (Lower) Stage 1 ($6,600)
Hoyle Lodge Kitchen Stage 1(WAS $32,830 NOW ONLY $23,612 THANKS TO ANZ STAFF FOUNDATION GRANT)
You're welcome to come out and volunteer any time. But if you're not local and would like to volunteer and you have building skills or gardening experience, we can provide food and accommodation. We're only looking for ONE person for each residential volunteer role. Arapohue Retreat is drug and alcohol-free (inc nicotine + vapes). NON-SMOKERS only. Call Ray on 09 439 5717 ext 1 or 027 254 6778 or email ray@thewildside.net
If you'd like to donate you can deposit directly into Wild Side Charitable Trust 12-3098-0013945-00 - AND email Ray and let him know you've made a donation so we can record your details for the tax receipt. OR click below:
