Each year a team spends approximately two weeks in the community of Buala in the Provenience of Isabel, Solomon Islands.
Why do we go?
•To honour Christ and focus on justice, mercy and faith as Jesus speaks about in Matthew 23.
•To fulfill the obligations of the Diocesan M.O.U. and continue to build relationships through parish links
•To encourage local networking between parishes, local schools, Rotary clubs, sporting groups, local community action events and the wider Diocesan mission community.
•To build awareness of others needs in the world and how we can make a difference
We do this by:
Walking in relationship and ministry together – nothing is done without
- discussions with the local chiefs and community leaders
- ensuring our programs are culturally sensitive and sustainable

What we have done?
We have given through Community and church programs such as:
•Cooking /sewing/knitting lessons
•Ipod lessons
•Family movie nights
•Bible studies
•English lessons
•Children’s programs
•Soccer and Netball clinics
•Drug and health education training
•Leadership training
•Bible College lectures
•Nutrition education
•Parenting discussions

We have given through donations such as:

•Funds for specific Community development projects
•Soccer and netball uniforms and sporting equipment
•Screens, data projectors, speakers and DVDs
•Laptops
•Ipads
•Sewing, knitting and craft resources
•Clothing for disaster relief
•350 bras
•School, preschool and educational resources
•Cooking and kitchen resources
•Sheets, towels and bedding for the rest house
•Church resources
•Bibles
•Water tanks
•Help with buildings

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We have enjoyed another culture by:
•Participating in cultural days and village celebrations.
•Visiting schools, preschools and vocational training centers
•Enjoying (most of the time) local food
•Learning about local customs
•Leaning the local dialect
•Learning Pijin before we go
•Making amazing friendships

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