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Welcome! Whether you or a loved one has a disability, you are a leader of a church or Christian organisation, a ministry worker, or you are simply interested in disability issues, the articles and stories below have been written to equip, encourage, inspire and even challenge you.

Armed with a Canvas: Interview with Artist, Yung Chen

July 10, 2025
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Yung's artwork bold red background with bright blue and purple vivid colours layered

Interview Featuring Yung Chen, Artist, and Ella Lander, Elevate Christian Disability Trust Staff Ella: When did you start doing your artwork? Yung: I was drawing my art by hand, and I was able to hold the pen and then my hand got more and more sore. I can still use my hands, and it is […]

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Devotional by Cherry Lewis: If it is of concern to me, it is of concern to him

July 2, 2025
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Notebook with the word 'remember...' jotted down with a backdrop of beautiful purple flowers

Written by Cherry Lewis “Do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.” (Deuteronomy 4:9) The thought came to me a while back that I should make a record of all the […]

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Bonus Article: Who would have thought?

June 30, 2025
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Anna hugging all three triplets at once with their feet dangling off the ground all looking at the camera grinning

We have an exciting bonus website-only ‘The Encourager’ article. Read on for bonus ‘The Encourager’ 180th Issue content written by Jillian Leather, regarding the exciting story of the Pyle family, of whom, Jeremy and Anna Pyle have helped to lead at Northland CFFD, and Jeremy has helped at numerous Elevate camps. Who would have thought? […]

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Armed with a Canvas: Interview with Artist, Yung Chen

June 30, 2025
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Yung's artwork bold red background with bright blue and purple vivid colours layered

Interview Featuring Yung Chen, Artist, and Ella Lander, Elevate Christian Disability Trust Staff Ella: When did you start doing your artwork? Yung: I was drawing my art by hand, and I was able to hold the pen and then my hand got more and more sore. I can still use my hands, and it is […]

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CFFD Auckland Fundraising Variety Show – Music with a Mission

June 24, 2025
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the Auckland CFFD Fundraising Concert—a vibrant variety of Celtic, folk, instrumental music, and dancing, all coming together for a powerful cause. Date: Friday 19 July Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm Venue: Mt Albert Baptist Church, 732 New North Road Tickets: $20 at the door or pre-book by emailing CFFDAuckland@elevatecdt.org.nz […]

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Thank you and Farewell to Our lovely Intern – Anosha Dissanayake

May 26, 2025
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This week we bid farewell to Anosha Dissanayake, an amazing intern from Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, who has truly left a lasting mark on our workplace and in our hearts. On behalf of all of us here at Elevate CDT, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the time, effort, and heart you’ve […]

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Love in Action: Equippers College Students at Elevate

May 12, 2025
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Equippers College Students Visit Elevate – A Beautiful Week of Serving and Connection This past week, we had the absolute joy of welcoming a group of students from Equippers College into our Elevate community—and we’re so thankful for the time we shared together. The day began with something special. Before stepping onto our premises, the students […]

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