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Reconnection Starts Here
My sister Rejieli Paulo, her husband Nigel Smith, and their son Eli are leaving everything they know—home, income, comfort—to answer a call.
They're heading to Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to serve alongside Australia’s largest First Nations church community.
They’re not going to lead.
They’re going to walk with.
To listen. To serve. To build trust.
No wage. No backup plan.
Just faith—and a heart for healing.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected—from faith, family, culture, or purpose— you know how powerful reconnection can be.
What it makes possible:
- Ongoing support in Aboriginal communities—where Rejieli has been invited to walk alongside Elders and co-design culturally grounded programs that meet each mob’s specific needs, with the goal of fostering healing, empowerment, and long-term community-led change
- A stable foundation for a family on mission
- A movement of reconnection—led by love, not ego
They would never ask.
But I will—because I know the power of what they’re stepping into.
HOW YOUR SUPPORT CREATES REAL IMPACT:
$2 — Spark a Ripple of Change
Every bit matters. Your loving kindness helps this family stay present in their mission. Small offerings = lasting impact.
$20 — Fuel for the Journey
Covers fuel for local outreach, school visits, and relationship-building across Alice Springs.
Supports connection with Elders, youth, and families in Australia’s largest First Nations church community.
$50 — Feed the Family, Nourish the Mission
Ensures Rejieli, Nigel & Eli are nourished while serving full-time.
Keeps them strong, steady, and available to walk alongside community in prayer, mentoring, and support.
$100 — Keep the Family Grounded
Covers rent, power, and essential bills—so they can live simply and focus on service.
Enables them to offer consistent presence and relational trust with First Nations leaders, families, and children.
$250 — Equip for Cultural Partnership
Provides resources for mentoring programs, youth support, worship, and culturally-sensitive ministry tools.
Helps co-facilitate healing spaces and support programs that honour Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing.
$500 — Anchor This Family in Community
Funds stability so they can stay longer, show up deeper, and respond to local needs.
Builds trust over time—essential for meaningful, culturally respectful collaboration and spiritual support.
$1000+ — Invest in Reconnection & Regeneration
You’re helping shift generational patterns—from disconnection to dignity, from survival to spiritual strength.
Your support powers a faith-led, First Nations-centred movement of reconnection—led by love, grounded in respect. Support a co-designed mentoring program to uplift Elders and Youth.
This is more than a mission. It’s a family walking with Country, culture, and community—bringing presence, not power. Your support makes this possible.
This is a family giving everything to walk with community.
Let’s build the safety net they won’t ask for—but deeply deserve.
Donate if you can. Share if you will. Pray if you feel called.
Let’s help fund their mission of reconnection.
With love and deep thanks,
Emeli
Organizer
