Church Talk
How we make the best choices
Friday 24 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families. Most of us have more things expected of us than we can possibly do. As breadwinners, as parents, as Church workers and members, we face […]
Students explain tenets of Judaism
Friday 17 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The Jewish-American students from Tarbut VTorah who have come to clean up Rarotonga have found islanders to be very accommodating and understanding of their faith. While Judaism is one of the worlds major religions, it is not prevalent in the Cook Islands. Yesterday two of the Tarbut VTorah students David Gindi and Alex Sable opened […]
Transforming our tight spots
Friday 17 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Im in a tight spot is a familiar phrase we often hear when people find themselves in a predicament. This is like having all four walls closing up on you. Its where problems press you down with only little space to breathe and no freedom to move or run. Here are some tight spots that […]
Activities mark Girls Brigade
Friday 10 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Girls Brigade companies on Rarotonga have been running community activities this week to commemorate the 46th year since the amalga- mation of the Girls Brigade movement. The Girls Brigade movement was formed in 1893 in Dublin, Ireland and the Girls Guildry was formed in 1900 in Scotland. The Girls Life Brigade was formed 1902 in […]
From stress to rest at work
Friday 10 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
This is the second part in an article by Pastor Tevai Matapo. Our key scripture is found in Matthew 11.28-29: Then Jesus said, Come to Me all of you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, let Me teach you because I am humble […]
Spirit of the living God
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
This year Sunday June 12 is Pentecost Sunday, when we commemorate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles and to the Church. One of the great gifts of the Spirit, and one that is much needed today, is the gift of self-acceptance. By his grace we are enabled, not to escape our humanness, […]
Hunger for a living relationship
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The world is facing huge challenges and undergoing rapid changes, with a lot more to come. Before the second coming of Jesus, Paul wrote describing the days that we would be living in as perilous and dangerous -2 Tim 3:1. Most nations have for a long time walked away from the principles of the Word […]
Feats of strength for Jesus
Friday 3 June 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Team Xtreme performs awe-inspiring feats at the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) centre two weekends back. The show featured strongman feats like the blowing up of hot-water bottles, tearing of phone books from Australia, breaking of flaming bricks and a fire knife final. Its overarching goal was to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through […]
College commemorates Christian Brothers
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Nukutere College celebrated holy mass with the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the Christian Brothers dedication and service to the school, diocese and to the wider community. The image, which is above the plaque, is of Mary the mother of Jesus known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Christian Brothers throughout the world have […]
Scripture study leaves teen pumped
Friday 27 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk
It brightens up my day and gets me pumped. This was the basic message Teuira Napa delivered during an inspiring speech about how four years of seminary study had impacted on her life. The 17-year-old was the sole seminary graduate for 2010 at a ceremony for Church Education System of The Church of Jesus Christ […]
Confidence whatever the world is at
Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Earthquake tremors like never before are now occurring almost everyday. There is definitely global concern and fear over the dramatic changes that are happening in our weather, environment, economical downturns, political unrests, war, violence, acts of terrorism, social and religious upheavals like never before, occurring daily. Almost all experts from all sides of the spectrum […]
Tough guys face tough issues
Friday 20 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is getting extreme this weekend. Tomorrows TeamXtreme show starts at 7pm on the rugby field next to Kent Hall in Titikaveka. It will feature strongman feats like the blowing up of hot-water bottles, tearing of phone books from Australia, breaking of flaming bricks and a fire knife finale. Team Xtreme […]
From stress to rest in my job
Friday 13 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Stress is something people have to grapple with on a daily basis. Some people are able to handle it well and others not so well. And one of the prevalent causes of stress can be found in our jobs. The truth is, people often let their jobs and their careers stress them out, but thats […]
How to overcome worry
Friday 6 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your lifeBut seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6: 25-33 NIV How many of us waste precious time worrying, when things arent going our way, about things we cant do anything about, and for […]
Pacific called to pray
Friday 6 May 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The Pacific Conference of Churches has deemed today Pacific Day of Prayer, and the women of Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Nikao will be hosting a service to commemorate it. Orometua Tereora Tereoras wife Kura will be delivering the message, and the women of her congregation will be helping to conduct the service, which starts […]
Scenes from Stations of the Cross
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Looking for the good
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Church Talk
While looking for a new home, a young Latter-day Saint couple talked to potential neighbours about the neighbourhood and the schools in the area. One woman they spoke to said of the school her children were attending: This is the most incredible place! The principal is a wonderful and good man, the teachers are well […]
A time of hope
Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Church Talk
We can face anything, endure anything, as long as we know or believe it will not last forever and that something better will happen. For instance, people will face a long, painful and dangerous operation if they believe it will make them well again. Prisoners can face a long sentence as long as they believe […]
Catholic celebration
Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Easter is the high point of the Catholic calendar and this weekends Easter church service at the St Josephs Cathedral will begin with mass at 7pm today. Tonights last supper mass will also include the washing of the feet enactment where Catholic Bishop Stuart OConnell will wash the feet of 12 parishioners. Tomorrow the Stations […]
Bishop writes autobiography
Friday 15 April 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Wellington-born Bishop Robin Leamy, a priest of the Society of Mary and former Bishop of Rarotonga, this week launched his autobiography, Truly Blessed – My Story. The book covers his formative years in the capital, his many years of ministry as priest and bishop in Christchurch and the South Pacific, and his time serving in […]