Church Talk
The birth of our Lord
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk
As we get into December, the inevitable preparations begin for Christmas. Decorations go up, trees are decorated and Christmas music is on the radio. It is such an easy time to be drawn into the festivities of the time. However, there is a reason we celebrate Christmas and that is the birth of our Lord, […]
The lordship of Christ
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Christian leadership is not just that focused on Christian ministry, but all leadership developed on any level by a person who is in Christ. The very fact that his or her life is founded on Christ makes a difference in his or her exercise of leadership wherever it is employed. The apostle Paul declared that […]
Christmas turned to Christ-mess
Friday 16 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Christmas for the Christians is a celebration of, acknowledgement or recognition of the time of birth of the Messiah Jesus Christ, born into the world some 2011 years ago to redeem mankind from sin and death! A supernatural birth, not one born as other Homosapiens, not born of the will of the flesh nor the […]
Success, measured in faith
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk
About five weeks ago I started this article on faith. We looked at three aspects of how to build a life of faith believing when I dont see it, obeying when I dont understand it and giving when I dont have it. Today, we will look at three more aspects of building my faith. First, […]
Hearing the voice of God - part 2
Friday 9 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk
(Hearing the voice of God – part 1, Weekending 16 Nov 2011) When God speaks it is always supernatural in its origin and consistent with His word – the Bible. John 16-13. However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His […]
Do you know Jesus?
Friday 2 December 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The well known saying is so true, Not what you know, its WHO you know Now we need to ask ourselves who told us this, was it our parents, teachers, friends? Because who we know makes life easier, we can get jobs, strike a good deal, health referrals, we get free things, opportunities etc Who […]
Finding a happier place, continued
Friday 25 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Several weeks back, I wrote an article in an attempt to address the emotional and sensitive topic of youth suicide. I wish to further address this topic, as indicated prior. Suicide is becoming a popular choice amongst a cross section of youth. They perceive it leads to a happier place. I am neither a social […]
Five spiritual heroes graduate
Friday 25 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Five teenage spiritual heroes received their graduation diplomas recently as students of the Church Education Systems Seminary programme for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The five students have battled against the odds for four consecutive years to learn the scriptures at early morning classes to increase their knowledge of God, his son […]
Volunteering caring for others
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Often when things are going wrong in the country you hear the cry that the government should be doing more. And equally, one hears just as frequently the churches should be doing more. As a church leader I find myself getting a guilty conscience as there is often a gospel element present when the statement […]
Towards a concept of leadership
Friday 11 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
You can not speak of leadership without speaking of leaders, because they are the ones who bring it to life. In the same way, you cannot speak of leaders without mentioning the role their position gives them. Therefore, both concepts are interrelated and are considered side by side. A leader is what we call a […]
Hearing the voice of God
Friday 11 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
(Hearing the voice of God – part 2, Weekending 14 Dec 2011) Many give little thought to the fact that the Creator of the universe may want to speak with us. The God of the Bible and the Creator of the universe has sought communication with humanity from the beginning of time. A way has […]
The Grandest Cup Final! Te Re Tika tikai o te Kapu Openga!
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in Church Talk
I wonder if it has ever occurred or sunk well into the minds and hearts of the people that there is another Grand Cup Final, more glamorous, spectacular, breathtaking and awesome that all eyes will see at the Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. What the world has propped itself up for – the All […]
Building a life of faith, part one
Friday 28 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Let me ask a question: What does it take to please God? What would you say? Some people think that the way you please God is through ritual, that you chant certain prayers over and over, you light some incense or some candles and you do some ritualistic things to please God. But thats not […]
Gods grace is ever-abiding
Friday 21 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The Old Testament (OT), in comparison to the New Testament (NT), contains more stories about God punishing disobedient people. This has led many to conclude that the God of OT times was harsh and cruel in His dealings with wayward people. Whereas during NT times, especially following the death of Jesus, He is gracious and […]
180 ministers gather
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
More than 180 Cook Islands Christian Church ministers and delegates will gather on Aitutaki this weekend for the 29th general assembly of the church. Church ministers from across the Cook Islands will join their brothers from New Zealand and Australia for the general assembly. Also attending the assembly will be representatives from Etaretia Porotetani Maohi […]
Call to national thanksgiving
Friday 14 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
A combined thanksgiving church service for everyone will be held this Sunday at the National Auditorium starting at 6.30pm. The thanksgiving service is an annual event organised by the Religious Advisory Council to give thanks to God for his protection during the course of the year and to ask for his continued protection as the […]
Fresh move of Holy Spirit
Friday 14 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
I believe that we are experiencing a fresh move of the Holy Spirit. We have had the great privilege of seeing God take Global Day of Prayer to almost every country in the world. Working alongside many other great prayer movements and organisations we have seen a wave of prayer involving millions of people, a […]
Finding a happier place
Friday 14 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The purpose of writing this article is to offer insights of hope surrounding the sensitive and delicate topic of suicide. The current climate surrounding youth suicide within the Cook Islands is becoming increasingly volatile. Several families as well as communities have experienced firsthand the pain, suffering and anguish associated with such tragedies. For many it […]
Boys join girls in Mire Tama
Thursday 13 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The stage is set, outfits ready and guitars cocked, locked and loaded all eyes are now on the National Auditorium for tonights Mire Tama competition. About a months worth of training is now over for 13 boys and girls from Nukutere, Tereora and Papaaroa colleges all that is left for them is to put what […]
Combined churches call to national thanksgiving
Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in Church Talk
A combined thanksgiving church service for everyone will be held this Sunday at the National Auditorium starting at 6.30pm. The thanksgiving service is an annual event organised by the Religious Advisory Council to give thanks to God for his protection during the course of the year and to ask for his continued protection as the […]