In a recent church leaders’ meeting we had a discussion on the important of Bible reading and the need to increase the Bible knowledge of the people at our church. In a recent National survey by the Bible Society, it has emerged that 30% of New Zealanders over the age of 13 years, claim to…
This week we were thrilled to see Auckland central city grind to a halt as 1000s of people jammed Queens Street and the Viaduct to welcome home the America’s Cup, after a 14-year absence. Emirates Team New Zealand achieved an amazing feat by winning the 2017 event. This must go down in history as one…
This week we were thrilled to see Auckland central city grind to a halt as 1000s of people jammed Queens Street and the Viaduct to welcome home the America’s Cup, after a 14-year absence. Emirates Team New Zealand achieved an amazing feat by winning the 2017 event. This must go down in history as one…
What an interesting and fulfilling mission trip it was to China this year. We had the privilege of meeting 2 different groups in the city of Louyang, where Rev Steve Millward and I taught. We taught at a small secretive Bible college for the first week. The students were wonderfully attentive and participated enthusiastically. They…
As I am away in China, teaching church leaders and pastors God’s word, I am once again encouraged to see the simple faith and hunger for God’s word of these people. Many of them come to these Bible retreats having travelled vast distances travelling on dangerous, rough roads in less than comfortable transport. They sit…
It is with great sadness that we have come to hear that a young man, Tevita, has gone missing in the Waitemata harbour (update: his body has been recovered). Tevita, along with Gavin, and a number of friends, were on a charter boat celebrating a birthday party, as they sailed around the harbour last Saturday…
This past week has been quite a challenge as I, like so many others, have been hit with my first cold of the winter. On Thursday, I felt drained of energy and so congested. A congregation member who is overseas, unaware of my weak state, was prompted to send me an encouraging devotion headed, “You…
Last Sunday night our church hosted the regional youth meeting. There were about 200 young people and their leaders drawn from the youth groups in the Presbyterian churches around Auckland. Tala and her team of young people led the program of praise and worship. There was lively worship, a drama, worshipful dance, a mission presentation,…
Today’s message is on a timely subject for us all as we all seem to be busier than ever before. I will be preaching on the call from Scripture to be heavenly minded, to have our hearts and minds and attention on heaven and the things of God. As I come to work each day…
This Mother’s Days I want to take a moment to say a loud thank you to all the mothers in our church. You do an amazing job that is demanding, extensive and often goes unnoticed. I have been reminded of a mother’s service, love and commitment to her children yet again as I have watched…
