New Encounters on Fiji

Tim and Tawnya’s 20 years serving in children’s ministry transferred easily to working with families and children on Fiji. They are now in their 4th year of ministry in Fiji. Their ministry includes working with kids in a safe home for women and children. Twice a week they spend time with the children and are building relationships with them. “For kids that have few people they can trust, God has allowed us to be someone these kids can talk with, share stories, tutor, and guide them to the Heavenly father, who loves them dearly. “At church they also offer a discipleship class for children, many whose families are new to the Christian faith. (Fiji is a country of many faiths including Islam, Hinduism and Christianity. Many of the Christians in the community struggle with finding their hope in salvation by grace and not works- a misconception that those who serve at Island Encounters are helping to break through their Community Development Ministries.) Also included in the work the Greens are doing is providing an afternoon kid’s program where they share God’s word through lessons and fun activities while teaching them to learn English as well.