When news of the food shortage at Melanesia Nazarene Bible College and Teacher’s College made its way to nearby Kudjip Nazarene Mission Station, people began to pray and put actions to their prayers.

“Praise God…the moment Nazarene Health Ministries Administrator Dr. Scott and Baru Dirye had announced that Bible college is in need, we all the staff of NHM drop tears and pray’n believe God will provide," said a staff member at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital. "Praise God. He is wonderful!”

In just two days, more than 17,000 Kina (US$6,060) was raised. 

Papua New Guinea's current drought destroyed the students' gardens, which they depend on for food throughout the year. Nazarene Health Ministries staff and leadership understand that training future pastors is at the heart of the Nazarene church in PNG and wanted to make sure educational programs were not disrupted by the drought.

Other churches and districts also brought food and money. Through the combined efforts, the Bible college has enough food to finish the year.

Continued prayer is requested for rain to return to Papua New Guinea.

How to help

Churches and individuals around the world can support food relief distributions by giving to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Fund through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.  

To send donations by mail:

In the U.S., make checks payable to "General Treasurer" and send them to: 

Global Treasury Services
Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, MO 64184-3116

Be sure to put 1200 in the Memo area.

In Canada, make checks payable to "Church of the Nazarene Canada" and send them to:

Church of the Nazarene Canada
20 Regan Road, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3

Be sure to put 1200 in the Memo area.

For additional countries, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Fund.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region