Church Talk
New pre-school building blessed
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk
St Joseph’s School pre-school students received blessings and prayers when their new school was opened at Tutakimoa on Wednesday morning.
The other side of death
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Last week a friend was sharing with me how disheartening it was for him to see a friend pass away so suddenly and unfairly.
What makes a follower of Christ?
Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk
“And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishers.
Live like Enoch in a hostile world by walking with God
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
When we hear of Hollywood couples who get together and then divorce rather quickly, we have to wonder what people are looking for in marriage.
Satan's tentacles spreading far and wide
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.
Living above mediocrity
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
The last time we met, I mentioned that mediocre living has a tendency to turn us into a bag of moaners and complainers, paralysed in our ability to see beyond our present situation.
Remembrance service
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Tahitian Reverend Tihoti Pittman will be remembered at a family service this Sunday at the Calvary Hall in Arorangi.
Aere ra Sister Celine and God bless you
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Words of gratitude and love overflowed at St Joseph School yesterday as the Catholic school gathered together to officially farewell long time principal Sister Celine.
Go ye therefore and teach
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has been involved with proselyting missionary work ever since its inception on April 6, 1830 in Palmyra, New York.
What is the temple, and why do we have them?
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Motivated by a desire to worship and serve in the Latter Day Saints temple in Hamilton, New Zealand, 32 Cook Islands teenagers spent a year preparing to make the trip there last month.
'An unexamined life is not worth living'
Friday 24 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
A philosopher or a wise man once said, “An unexamined life is not worth living”.
New year's church check-up
Friday 24 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
In the Catholic Church, each diocese annually has to send into Rome its recent statistics.
Exciting time to know and serve God
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Firstly let’s give honour and glory to God for His love, grace and mercy over us.
Finding your spiritual GPS
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Spiritual GPS (Global Positioning System) makes it possible to always know where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re headed sort of the past, present, and future of your life from a visual and geographic perspective.
Want to live perfect this New Year?
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
“Keep perfection and choose integrity, because there is a good end for men of peace,” (Psalm 37:37) When a new year begins, many people look back to tally their experiences: challenges and victories, losses and gains, adventures and relationships.
How to live above mediocrity – part 1
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
It has been two days since we left 2013 behind us and we start our journey into 2014.
Welcome 2014 with full confidence in the Lord
Friday 27 December 2013 | Published in Church Talk
As this is the last Church Talk article for this year, I thought why not briefly reflect on the past year and reflect on what has happened – changes made, challenges, new directions and resolutions for the coming year.
Home for Christmas –a season of rejoicing!
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Christmas time is a wonderful and beautiful time of the year. Trees are draped with sparkling lights, the stores glitter with dazzling decorations and the streets bustle with crowds of shoppers seeking gifts for those they love. All of these spectacular displays and decorations that compete for our attention can be beautiful and uplifting. We […]
Xmas in the Market a big success
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Hundreds of people turned out for a fairy tale-themed Christmas fundraiser event at Punanga Nui market wednesday night, which raised about $13,000. Rotaract Club’s annual Christmas in the Market offered the crowd a smorgasbord of different food stalls, plus face-painting, entertainment, fireworks and a visit from Santa Claus. Vice President Pauline Dean said the event […]