On January 15 2022 a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated many parts of Tonga.  The tsunami destroyed the home of Theresa Lourente, a Child Evangelism Fellowship worker originally from the Philippines.

The leadership of Tonga Gospel Fellowship requested assistance to build a new house for Theresa so that she could continue her valuable ministry in Tonga.  They provided a suitable piece of land next to one of their churches.

Many contributed financially to this project providing  sufficient funds to start  building the house.  Local contractors were used to pour the concrete floor and build the block walls.  Last month a team from New Zealand led by MMM traveled to Tonga to work on the house.  They put on the roof, installed the windows and doors and completed much of the interior fit out.  The house is nearly completed and a small team is heading back to Tonga soon to finish the house so that Theresa can move in.