Nathan Buchanan
As many of you know the container ship Rena ran aground and became stranded on a reef just off the coast of Tauranga. The ship began to leak oil and has tipped to a degree where many of the containers have fallen into the waters and are washing up on the beach of the Bay of Plenty.
Although this is a devastating tragedy for marine life, local fishing companies and many others, there is one family in particular who is feeling a different pain. This family has just recently immigrated to New Zealand from the United States and have sent all their belongings by ship to Tauranga.
Everything they own sits at an 18 degree angle on board Rena, or may already be submerged at the bottom of the bay.
Yesterday, one of the leadership here at The Tauranga House of Prayer was able to get in contact with the family to see how we can most effectively help them. Their response was that they need “stuff”. Because everything they own is in the container they need regular household items. Everything from cutlery, plates and cups. to sets of drawers for what little clothing they were able to bring with them on their flight.
So we at the House of Prayer in Tauranga are putting out the call to help. Anyone who is able to give basic living items is welcome to get in contact with us.
Please email kristiwalsh@ihop.org to find out more about how you can help.
THOP is not set up as an official charity for this family. We just want to bless them however we can. However if you would like to donate finically please inquire by using the email address above.
