Church Talk
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spiritual leadership the ultimate example
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of spiritual leadership. When most people think of leadership, they picture a military officer giving out orders or an employer closely supervising his employees, making sure all the work gets done. These aspects can be part of leadership, but they are not the essence of spiritual leadership. Spiritual leadership […]
Au tareni kua kaimoumou ia
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
A true story was told of a man who tried to be a godfather to one young man and warned him of the dangers of befriending a certain kind of teenage group in the community. He had warned the young teenager to not ever get involved with this particular group but stay completely away from […]
Fundraiser tonight
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Celebration on the Rock is holding a quiz and auction fundraiser tonight to send its youth to Christchurch for their first-ever Unashamed Youth Conference. The conference, which takes place next month, will draw over 500 young Christians together for fellowship and immersion in the Word of God. Its a chance for our youth to experience […]
Pacific church leaders hear the Maohi cry
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
The leaders of the member churches of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) have pledged their support to Maohi Nui (Tahiti) in her struggle to gain independence from France. This commitment from the 50th Pacific Church Leaders Meeting coincides with the opening celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the PCC in Samoa. In a special […]
Church leaders make statement of solidarity
Friday 23 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Conference of Churches, Pacific church leaders met at Piula Theological College in Samoa from August 26 to 29 to discuss issues pertinent to the Pacific. Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) president Tangimetua Tangatatutai and general secretary Nga Mataio represented the CICC congregation at the Pacific Conference of […]
UNDAF conference next week
Saturday 17 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
A conference on the Cook Islands support of a United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) is being held in Rarotonga next week. Consultations for the Cook Islands in respect of the 2013-2017 UNDAF will take place at the Assembly of God church hall in Takuvaine on Tuesday, September 20 from 8am to 5pm. UNDAF is […]
Why is my boy wandering?
Friday 16 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
PART 2: Many are in the wilderness because of following the poor example set by leaders in homes and communities. Traffic in this area is most congested and confusing. Pornography, fornication, adultery, and homosexuality are permitted and practiced in the world today to such an extent that we are truly following the ways of Sodom […]
Building on my strengths
Friday 16 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Most people struggle with three issues: The first is the issue of identity Who am I? The second is the issue of importance Do I matter? The third is the issue of impact What is my place in this life? The reason for this is because some people do not realise that God has uniquely […]
Why is my boy wandering tonight?
Friday 9 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
There is a song titled Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight? some of the words include: Where is my wandering boy tonight, the boy of my tendrest care: The boy that was once my joy and light, the child of my love and prayer? Once he was pure as morning dew, as he knelt at […]
Only one way to fill the void
Friday 9 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Every generation has dreamt of a utopian society that dream has motivated us to search for meaning and fulfilment. All sorts of ideologies have been formed to try and cater for the continuous hunger for something that is missing on the inside of mans soul. Some try to fill this gap with business, prestige, wealth, […]
Look for God in times of need
Friday 9 September 2011 | Published in Church Talk
Today, it is easy to be discouraged. Different things and situations affect and discourage thousands of people and to varying degrees. Many of the serious cases lead to depression which requires medical and psychological assistance, in addition to the spiritual power to overcome. Discouragement can be defined as a sense of dejection in which the […]