Dear friends,
The Lord continues to expand the tent pegs at Arapohue Centre to help more people. The new accommodation for a support worker and his family is well underway, and after the outside windows have been painted, our guest team moves on to substantial work on the interior.
The guest team continues to learn from Gary, Jaime and each other, gaining valuable building and renovation skills, work ethic and physical strength. We're blessed to hear guests saying things like, "I'm happy to be alive - and happy to be clean and sober", and "I'm just thankful that this place is here."
Thanks for being part of this wonderful team at this holistic Christian rehab.
Stay blessed,
Ray, Jan, Gary, Jaime and the A-team at Arapohue Centre
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The Schoolhouse project
The massive job of restoring the Schoolhouse exterior is nearing completion, thanks to Shawn and the team from S & T House Ltd builders, Stevens Plumbing & Gas and C & C Electrical. Painting the windows is still being finished. The focus now turns to the interior, which is also a huge job.
The Schoolhouse is not only to house a support worker and family, but will also be an income earner for Arapohue Centre. Our remaining budget is under pressure, and we need help due to the fuel prices pushing building materials up. If you can help, please see the items still needed in the urgent needs list below.
Ash and Michael cutting nogs for ceiling
Ash and Michael cutting nogs for ceiling
Jaime and Aadon putting the nogs into the ceiling rafters to drop the ceiling down and put the insulation
Jaime and Aadon putting the nogs into the ceiling rafters to drop the ceiling down and put the insulation
Michael, Aadon, Phil and Ash having fun on the demo
Michael, Aadon, Phil and Ash having fun on the demo
Lucy checking out the pump and UV water system
Lucy checking out the pump and UV water system
Study continues for Ray, Jan and Jaime
Ray, Jan and Jaime spent the weekend away at wananga (group class) in Whangarei for their study with Ringa Atawhai Matauranga Ltd toward the Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health & Addictions.
The 6 modules include Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Mental Health Environment, Law & Ethics, Co-Existing Disorders, Kaupapa Maori Mental Health and the 200-hour Workplace Assessment.
Graduation is on December 12. This is full-time study and a big commitment, on top of everything else.
Ray and Jaime with their team member presenting their work as part of the Kaupapa Maori Mental Health module
Ray and Jaime with their team member presenting their work as part of the Kaupapa Maori Mental Health module
Visits from friends
Ray and Jan were blessed by a visit from our legal tegel and his lovely wife - Graham and Sandy Simpson. Graham is with Skeates Law. Both Graham and Sandy have a big heart for helping whanau through recovery.
Graham and Sandy Simpson visit Arapohue for the first time
Graham and Sandy Simpson visit Arapohue for the first time
Previous guest Karl Thompson visited with his lovely family and shared with the men a VIP message about faithfulness and fatherhood
Previous guest Karl Thompson visited with his lovely family and shared with the men a VIP message about faithfulness and fatherhood
Bev Balcombe (Jan's beautiful mum) and Boots (Lucy - coz she's in everyone's boots)
Bev Balcombe (Jan's beautiful mum) and Boots (Lucy - coz she's in everyone's boots)
Snapshots of Spring
Bob cat checking out the Kowhai sapling
Bob cat checking out the Kowhai sapling
Tomato and rock melon seedlings well underway
Tomato and rock melon seedlings well underway
Ragnar son of Ragnar Rassmussen
Ragnar son of Ragnar Rassmussen
Spring blossoms in the chicken run
Spring blossoms in the chicken run
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Your country needs you!
Jan needs help! Do you know anyone who would like to volunteer for a short time or a bit longer... gardening (planting and weeding), cleaning and caring for animals. Talk to Ray on 027 254 6778.
Spare bedroom at Farmhouse for a volunteer to help with gardening or cleaning
Spare bedroom at Farmhouse for a volunteer to help with gardening or cleaning
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Arapohue Centre needs: September 2026 |
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The needs below are important... can you help us? Every dollar counts. |
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$ 200 $ 450 $ 1,500 $ 5,500 $ 6,500 $ 8,900 |
Bedding Petrol & accommodation for study Oven & install for Farmhouse S/house kitchen cabinetry S/house building materials S/house electrical work |
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$400,000 |
MORTGAGE: FULL REDEMPTION |
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Please send your tax-deductible donation to Email janet@thewildside.net to let me know so your tax receipt can be sent in April 2027. Many thanks! We received a donation from BA Fleming, but we don't know who this is. If you know their contact details, please tell us so we can thank them and send them a tax receipt. |
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Prayer needs:
• Protection, spiritual growth and healing of our guests
• For Ray, Jan, Gary and Jaime... and the WSCT board for protection, wisdom, strength
• Full redemption of the mortgage
A huge thanks to our partners for your support!
Arapohue Centre receives no government support. Your partnership means we can continue to work with people who are struggling. You play a VIP role in providing a place where people's lives can be restored by God. We can't do it without you. Kind regards and many thanks,
Ray & Jan Curle on behalf of Arapohue Centre & Wild Side Charitable Trust
574-580 Hoyle Rd, Arapohue 0374
Wild Side Charitable Trust Registration No. CC55065
p. 027 254 6778 | ray@thewildside.net | wildsidetrust.org
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