Church Talk
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.)
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ears to hear and feet to walk
Friday 21 September 2012 | Published in Church Talk
In the month of August I travelled with some ladies to Australia and recently returned from a women’s conference in Brisbane. The theme was ‘Touch a Heart Tell the World’. We had speakers and presenters from around the world. We had an attendance of 600 plus women from all over the Pacific nations. It was […]
No water, no school
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Jubilant kids at Avarua School headed home early to play on Tuesday afternoon, after water supply in the school’s area stopped. A faulty valve on the main pipe on the back-road affected all properties from Avarua School to Avarua Church. Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning water technician Wilson Rani predicted the valve would be fixed […]
Change the world with truths
Friday 14 September 2012 | Published in Church Talk
I wish to comment a little on the manner in which the world turns. Not the scientific aspects such as the manner in which the earth orbits and rotates in its sphere, and all the other necessary elements that cause molecules to integrate and align perfectly, that allow for the earth’s (life’s) synchronisation. But rather […]
Bishop in Rome
Friday 7 September 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Cook Islands Catholic Bishop Paul Donoghue is currently in Rome taking part in a renewal course for Catholic Bishops. The course is for bishops ordained in the last two years and 90 new bishops are in Rome for the course. Sixty-five of the new bishops are from Africa, 20 from Asia, three from Papua New […]
Choice for life
Friday 7 September 2012 | Published in Church Talk
We have had a feast of activities to keep us occupied over the last month. Te Maeva Nui, Constitution Day, Olympics and more recently the Pacific Forum meeting. Fathers’ Day came right at the end. Each of these life filled events attempts to bring out the best of some aspect of humanity and gives us […]
Getting unstuck in my future
Friday 17 August 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Today I’m going to begin with a question. Are you worried about your future? A survey which asked this question showed that 81% of those who responded said ”yes, I’m worried about my future.“ One person simply said, ”I’m very worried and try not to even think about my future.“ Another one said, ”I worry […]
The gift of family
Friday 10 August 2012 | Published in Church Talk
A renowned activist Desmond Tutu said, ‘You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.’ God uses the family as a timeless platform throughout history to display His glory to all generation. Every member in the family has a unique role, to portray the heart of God. Joshua, […]