Church Talk
New Hope spreads Christmas cheer
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Pastor John Tangi (above) of New Hope Church has started the Christmas season in the giving spirit.
The soft and hard gospel
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
At the recent opening of the Arorangi jetty on November 2, I was pleasantly surprised that included in the ceremony was a segment recalling how the gospel arrived on Rarotonga.
Young scripture students graduate
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Four teenage students from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints graduated from their seminary scripture study course which they completed recently in October.
Leading by service
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Only one path leads to greatness in God’s kingdom – the path of servanthood.
Holy Ghost points to Jesus Christ
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
“Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me (Jesus Christ)Ka kimi marie I te au tuatua I tataia ra; no te mea, te manako ra kotou ka rauka te ora mutukore I reira: na ratou ra oki e akakite ia Iaku (Iesu Mesia) ra” – John/Ioane 5:39.
High definition relationships (Pt2)
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The first thing that you should share inside of a relationship is your life. And we’re talking about your everyday, ordinary, mundane things of life. I mean it’s good to get together and talk about the big concepts of life, but really, relationships happen when you just care what happened today.
High definition relationships
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Today we are talking about high definition relationships.
New 'Imene Tapu' competition
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
New Christmas Carols and hymns based on the birth of Jesus Christ are set to hit the sound waves this festive season through the new ‘Imene Tapu’ competition to run in December.
God is very much in control
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Early next week, if all goes well, the people of America will decide between Barak Obama (incumbent President) and Mitt Romney as to who their next President will be. While there is great excitement and anticipation amongst both camps, I believe there are supporters in both who will be worried if their man does not get in, because of the policies of their rivals that they deem unfavorable to the welfare of the American people.
Student exam special service
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
A desire to give God’s peace and guidance during exam time is behind a special church youth service focused on high school students on Sunday night at Celebration on the Rock.
It's Turama
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Today is Turama or All Saints Day when families and friends gather at graves and cemeteries to remember their deceased loved ones.
Thanksgiving service for start of cyclone season
Saturday 27 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
A combined thanksgiving prayer service to ask for sovereign protection over the coming cyclone season will be held this Sunday at the National Auditorium.
Our covenant to nourish
Saturday 27 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The Saviour taught Peter and His other Apostles and disciples why and how they were to nourish others.
Year of faith for the Catholic Church
Friday 19 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
On October 11, members of the Catholic Church throughout the world began a year of faith at the request of Pope Benedict XVI.
Dr Charles Stanley on Matariki FM
Friday 19 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Dr Charles Stanley’s global broadcasts now include Cook Islands radio station Matariki FM.
Outrigger Island holiday fun times
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Children across Rarotonga enjoyed hours of fun at the school holiday programme run by Youth With A Mission over the holidays.
True humility – doing it God's way
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The need of the people is, and always has been, that of being humble in God’s sight. God alone knows our hearts. Man only looks at the outward appearance. (See 1 Samuel 16:7.)
The cure for life Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank. 12But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust in me enough to honour me as holy
Friday 5 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Sometimes we fall ill or sick at times, because of the weather changes, and or from catching a virus from somewhere or someone, and we usually go to the doctor to prescribe a medicine (cure) to heal us. And today’s thought is based similar to being able to trust God in curing us for Life. […]
From punk to preacher
Friday 5 October 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Richmond Baptist Church pastor Steve Dunne is making his way to Rarotonga this weekend after a long road that began in anarchy, alcoholism and heavy drug use. He arrives on the rock on Saturday and will be preaching at the Assembly of God church in Ngatangiia with what is a fascinating testimony. Having had a […]
Peace Day workshop
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in Church Talk
On the eve of the United Nations International Day of Peace, peacebuilders from around the Pacific gathered in the Solomon Islands for a dialogue workshop. Representatives from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Tonga gathered for the Strengthening Capacities for Peace and Development (CPAD) third workshop on exploring Pacific approaches to dialogue. In his […]