Church Talk
Prayer and fasting
Friday 8 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
OUR STUDY of prayer has emphasised the role of our prayers on earth to invoke the power of our God from heaven. Prayer is powerful because it is human weakness deferring to God’s strength. As James wrote, ”The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.“ (See James 5:16b KJV.) When the righteous pray […]
New ministers heading to Nassau
Friday 8 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
”But many who are first will be last, and the last first.“ These words from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ have come to pass within the grounds of Takamoa Theological College (TTC) through Mr and Mrs Casey Poila, students from the Pukapuka Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC). The dynamic duo, who have been married […]
Choosing a Godly life - Ikianga i te oraanga irinaki atua
Friday 1 June 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The Bible in general presents only One way in which we can live and enjoy life in its fullness. Neglecting this One way face up and suffer the consequences. A blessing, to obey God – a curse to disobey Him. Light to walk in His presence, darkness without Him. Positive if connected to Him; negative […]
Getting unstuck in my family
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Today I want to talk about how to get unstuck in your family. This idea about getting unstuck in our family is something that we all deal with, because we all have families of one type or another. They all get stuck. But here’s what we know as well – there is no such thing […]
It's Pentecost Sunday
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Church Talk
While we cannot be sure of the exact dates on our calendar, we do know that there are two great events that Christians all over the world will always want to celebrate – these being the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the establishment shortly afterwards, of his universal church. Both occurred on a Sunday, exactly […]
Tears are a language
Friday 18 May 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Many families have suffered the loss of dear loved ones. The other day I visited an old school friend of mine whose sweet mother had passed away. After the burial I went across to meet him and he tells me that his family was experiencing much grief and pain. Death is painful and it leaves […]
Don't be deceived: there is only one way
Friday 18 May 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Interestingly enough, nearly every passage in the New Testament that speaks of the end of the age includes some kind of warning about being deceived. 2 Thes 2:3 – tells us that there will be a deliberate rejection of revealed biblical truth prior to the end of this age. We should remind ourselves that Adam […]
Why we need the fruit of the spirit
Friday 11 May 2012 | Published in Church Talk
This is a continuation of a series of teaching articles by Rev. Papa Aratangi of Nikao CICC on the fruit of the spirit –love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. The first article (April 27) discussed love and joy. ‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, […]
Celebrating the ascension of Jesus
Friday 4 May 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The next major event in the Christian calendar is the Ascension of the Lord. Traditionally the feast is celebrated 40 days from Easter on the Thursday in the 6th week of Easter (May 17) or transferred to the Sunday. (May 20). The accounts of the ascension for me are clearest in the gospel of Luke […]
Dancing unto the Lord
Friday 27 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Local dancer Te Iti O Te Ra Tupuna celebrated her Christian faith on the Are Karioi stage on Thursday as part of her dancer of the year performance.
Te Kapua anga o te kopu tangata
Friday 20 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Na te Atua i anga i te kopu tangata. Kua anga oki te Atua i te tane e te vaine, ei akamata i te kopu tangata. Ko te kopu tangata, ko te au tamariki te ka anau ia mai, e te metua tane, e te metua vaine. Kare te kopu tangata e akamutu i te […]
The importance of the Holiness of God
Friday 20 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
As we approach the subject of the holiness of God, let us be mindful of the importance of this divine attribute. “The Bible says that God is holy, holy, holy. Not that He is merely holy, or even holy, holy. He is holy, holy, holy. The Bible never says that God is love, love, love, […]
CICC conference raises youth issues
Friday 20 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
A national youth conference was held last week at the Sinai Hall to raise youth issues. Issues that were discussed include suicide, teenage pregnancy, alcohol abuse, smoking and domestic violence. “Our main focus was to raise issues concerning youth today; the main reason is that we’ve seen the growth in youth that are involved in […]
100 Apostolics attend council
Friday 13 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Members of the Apostolic Church from across the South Pacific will be gathering in Auckland next week for the 22nd annual South Pacific District Council. From the Cook Islands, 100 members of the Apostolic Church including three from Atiu, seven from Mangaia, 20 from Aitutaki and 70 from Rarotonga will travel to Auckland for the […]
Easter – Because Jesus Lives!
Saturday 7 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
During this time of the year, most Christian churches turn their attention to the cross and the empty tomb of Christ for reassurance of salvation and eternal life. Some Christians may view the celebration of Easter as a worldly practice because of the Easter bunnies and incorporation of pagan traditions with this holiday. However, as […]
The reason for the season
Saturday 7 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Easter is a beautiful season, especially here on the beautiful island of Rarotonga. When I think about Easter, I often think about holidays, family, church, and fun. The warmth and extra time to just relax is usually a recipe for a memorable time, however could I make it even better? The meaning of the Easter […]
Stations of the Cross in art
Saturday 7 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
“/> Year 8 art students at Nukutere College recently completed a series of pictures illustrating the 15 Stations of the Cross from the season of Lent. Nukutere head of art Jane Kennington supplied these wonderful images by her students.
Catholic celebration underway
Saturday 7 April 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Easter is the central feast of the Catholic faith and commemorates the death and rising again of Jesus Christ. Easter commemorations started on Thursday – known as Holy Thursday. Holy Thursday acknowledges the day the Lord instituted the Eucharist or Holy Communion and washed the feet of the apostles. The Stations of the Cross vigil […]
Understanding hurt and pain
Friday 30 March 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The condition of our soul matters to God, so as Christians we need a vision for emotional wholeness. The more emotionally whole we are, the more sound and effective our decisions will be. Billions of dollars are spent annually worldwide on counselling sessions, legal costs due to divorce and broken relationships, prisons due to crime, […]
How to fortify your family
Friday 30 March 2012 | Published in Church Talk
In this world of uncertainty, turmoil and moral decay, living the commandments of God can be a challenge. We are inundated with temptation on a daily basis from the forces of evil. These evil influences attack the most important unit in society, the family. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The scriptures tell us […]