Church Talk
Celebration ends years of planning
Friday 19 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
The hard work has been done and Avarua CICC members are happy with the completion of their Kainga Orometua which opened last weekend.
Free Bibles a blessing for Cooks
Wednesday 17 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Free Bibles will be distributed right across the Cook Islands after a shipment of 6,800 Bibles from the Gideon International group was blessed at the Takamoa Theological College yesterday (Tuesday).
Nukutere College honour Sisters
Monday 15 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Nukutere College staff, students and parents of students put on a brilliant farewell for three Catholic sisters who will leave next month after giving years of service in Rarotonga and the outer islands.
Joyful season for family reunions
Friday 12 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Greatest joy at seeing eye to eye – Rekareka Maata te kite anga atu mata ki te mata.
Opening cause for celebration
Thursday 11 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Saturday December 13 marks a very special day for the Avarua CICC congregation who will celebrate the opening of their Kainga Orometua named “Galilea”.
Ebenezera history to be commemorated
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Ngatangiia CICC congregation today plans to Celebrate 80-years of Ebenezera in December 2015.
New Hope Church spreads festive cheer with 'love offerings'
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Pastor John Tangi and the New Hope Church are leading the way in spreading Christmas cheer this festive season handing out ‘love offerings’ to other churches and charitable organisations across the islands.
The realities of our future is brighter with Jesus
Friday 28 November 2014 | Published in Church Talk
I had in mind to write about the exams students are undertaking presently or either violence against women and children.
Be strong and of good courage
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Church Talk
After Moses’ death, Joshua prepared to lead the children of Israel into the land of Canaan.
Early CI missionaries martyred in PNG
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Church Talk
In this week’s church talk column, Rev Iana Aitau shares the story of Anederea – a missionary from the Cook Islands who served in Papua New Guinea.
Restraining power of Christ - Mana Ta'pu, me kare paruru o te Mesia
Friday 31 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
To restrain means to hold back from action, from committing – check, to limit, to restrict.
Why we celebrate Gospel Day
Monday 27 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Did you know that the arrival of Christianity to Rarotonga was foreseen in prophecy by Tika-ki-te-ope? This article from 2012 outlines the arrival of the Gospel (Good News) to Rarotonga.
Church history researched, published
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Instead of putting his feet up, retired teacher Paiere Mokoroa spent his time researching the history of the Atiu Ziona Tapu church and the Nikao CICC church as a hobby.
Thinking clearly about stress
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Stress is not something caused on the outside. It’s something that’s caused inside you.
Youth look to revive Cooks missionary spirit
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Reviving the Cook Islands legacy of spreading the gospel is part of an upcoming mission for a number of local youth.
'Fruit of the Gospel' pageant for Nuku
Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Monday October 27 marks 193 years since the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
PNG church group on dream trip to Cooks
Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
A visiting delegation from Papua New Guinea currently in Rarotonga is fulfilling a long-held dream by coming to the Cook Islands.
Camp success for Matavera Scouts
Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
After a successful weekend camp earlier in the year – members of the Matavera Scout group gathered together these school holidays for a five-day camp out.
Are we immune from the challenges surrounding us in our world today because of our isolation?
Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Every time I watch the news on television, and see all that is happening in our world now, it gives me the chills.
Guiding journey to Cooks strengthens relationships
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Members of the New Zealand and Australia Girl Guides have been on the island delivering special training programmes for the local guides across the various companies on the island.
