Church Talk
Church Talk: What shall I render unto the Lord?
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Jesus emptied the cup of sorrows, bitterness, and cursing, and in its place, He filled it with joy, sweetness, and blessing. As we partake of this cup, let us never forget the immense sacrifice he made for us, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.
Church Talk: Overcoming life’s tribulations - A message of hope and resilience
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
There is no easy path in this earthly world that we live in. We shall encounter all kinds of struggles and challenges, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Church Talk: A light in the darkness
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
When we do any good at all anywhere, whatever our religious affiliation or none, we are indeed shining a light in the darkness for others, writes Sr Elizabeth Browne-Russell sjc of the Catholic Church.
Church Talk: Testimony of Christ
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
A testimony does not necessarily just happen spontaneously. Gaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ requires some effort, and often comes as a result of obedience to the principles of righteousness in the face of challenges or trials, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Virtues in Paradise: Too blessed to be stressed
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Here in Paradise, we have an abundance of Tall Poppy Syndrome. This happens when someone has a reputation for being responsible, knowledgeable, and helpful and ends up overextended, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Nuku Day brings joy to attendees
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
More than 600 members from the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga came together on Nuku Day (Gospel Day) celebrations to commemorate and celebrate the arrival of Christianity.
Church Talk: Jesus, our anchor of hope
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
In a world facing uncertain times, people are looking for answers. They are seeking for hope now more than ever, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Rarotonga celebrates Nuku Day with biblical dramas and joyous singing
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
A good crowd of over 200 visitors and locals gathered at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka yesterday to witness the wonderful Nuku Day (Gospel Day) biblical drama presentations celebrating the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
Author and historian seeks to trace the arrival of the Gospel
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Coming of the Gospel is the latest publication from author and historian Howard Henry who has published it through his Sovereign Pacific Publishing Company.
Nuku Day commemorates Christianity
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Each year on Gospel Day draws an assembly from each of the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga to perform their gospel dramas, or nuku to commemorate the Arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
Church Talk: Standing with Israel
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Growing up in a Pacific Island Church in Papakura, I have semi-fond memories as a 10-year-old memorising Psalm 46 – the whole chapter for our annual “Irava Tatou”. I say semi-fond, for while I am immensely grateful now, as a passionate follower of Jesus, Psalm 46 is ingrained in my heart. However, that wasn’t the attitude I had when I was 10, no siree! Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church writes.
Prayer for Israel: Pilgrims recount Israel-Hamas war experience
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Weekend
A special prayer session for the people of Israel will be held at Terevete Park in Avarua tomorrow night. A Cook Islands couple who returned home from Israel after making it out of the war-torn country in the wake of an unprecedented attack by Hamas is calling on people to come together and pray for families that have been affected.
Church Talk: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The peace of Jerusalem must not be disturbed because if it does, those who disturb her peace deserve to suffer the consequences and those who sustain it win great blessing, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church).
Climate change ain’t new: ‘Kare te taui reva I te mea ou’tu
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in together until now… Kua kite oki tatou e, te ngunguru anake nei te au mea katoa I angaia mei te mamae anau ra e tae rava akenei ki teianei ra” – Romans/Roma 8:22.
Church Talk : Caring for our common home, Earth
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
‘The Season of Creation’ is a major focus and theme in the Catholic Church, one month before the feast of St Francis of Assisi which the Church celebrates on October 4, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Church Talk: Real intent in our relationships
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
There is a principle of ‘real intent’ that reflects on who we are and why we do things. Doing things with real intent is about giving your all and showing true commitment. If applied in our relationships, whether it be with family, at work, or with God, using real intent will bless our lives, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Church Talk: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Are the trials you have been through or problems you are currently facing causing you to lose hope? Writes Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Baptism in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Baptism marks a special day for many on the second day of convention.
Church Talk: You’ll be remembered for how you finished
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
I’ve been reading through the book of Hebrews lately. I preached a message in Mangaia using this book as a reference, and I recently used this book for our Bible Class at Tereora College this week, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Rarotonga to host their first large convention since 2019
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the world’s largest convention organisations will resume a series of worldwide programs, with Rarotonga set to host two events spanning two consecutive weekends from 9 September to 17 September.
