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Always make Jesus the main thing

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

A young minister Johnny James once asked his much respected mentor Elder Hogan, “What is the main thing that a minister should have or do to edify God’s people?” At that point he expected the Elder to tell him some of the usual things that he already knew – like praying and fasting, increase the praying and Bible study hours, stay dedicated, obedient and faithful in all ministries of the church.

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Getting into the imene spirit

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

Some of the images captured from the Christmas imenemene held at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church morning service last Tuesday.

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Summer fun captured

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Art

Get snapping this festive season and be in to win some fabulous prizes.

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The purpose of Christmas

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

Three words define the purpose of Christmas: celebration, salvation and reconciliation. In this article we’ll just focus on the word ‘celebration’.

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Global weaving live in Arorangi

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Art

German artist Sussana Sitterding with the ‘endless global weaving’ piece which she has been working on since last year. See her working live at The Arts Studio in Arorangi – story page 7. 12121111

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Global weaving grows out west

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Art

The Arts Studio in Arorangi is currently exhibiting a work in progress titled ‘endless global weaving’ by independent German artist Susanna Sitterding.

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Lamb for Christmas?

Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

Many of us enjoy roasted, grilled, umu, or stewed lamb for Christmas. It brings the family together for a special meal and some quality time.

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HIV guide for faith leaders

Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

SUVA, Dec 14 – Faith based leaders have for the first time worked with UN agencies in drafting and finalising two documents to overcome HIV-related stigma and discrimination.

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Queen of Hearts coming to town

Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment

This Christmas season is going to start and end with a bang when the Queen of Hearts show, which will include our very own Henry Ah Foo Taripo (above) as Henzart, comes to Raro.

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Hundreds celebrate Christmas

Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment

Character costumes, great dancing and Santa Claus – all were on display at Rotaract’s Christmas in the Market on Wednesday.

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Record crowd

Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment

A change of venue for Rotaract’s annual Christmas fundraiser drew a record crowd but dismal donations.

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Spawnbreezie show off

Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment

International artist Spawnbreezie’s Rarotonga show has been postponed.

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New gospel album by Ru and boys

Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment

Encouraging Cook Islanders to compose gospel songs in Maori is the incentive behind the new album by Ru and da boys.

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A pricelist gift

Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ The Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit. It will block out all the distractions around us which can diminish Christmas and swallow up its true meaning.

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New Hope spreads Christmas cheer

Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

Pastor John Tangi (above) of New Hope Church has started the Christmas season in the giving spirit.

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Christmas goes to the market

Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment

It’s that time of year to dust off your Santa hats, search for some Christmas holly and get down to Rotaract’s annual Christmas in the Market taking place on Wednesday.

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Spawnbreezie heads to Cooks

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Art

International recording artist Spawnbreezie will be making his debut appearance in the Cook Islands on Friday.

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Rima releases debut album

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment

Emile Rima is proving there is life after Raro Idol after recording his first album almost two years after winning the island-wide singing competition.

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The soft and hard gospel

Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk

At the recent opening of the Arorangi jetty on November 2, I was pleasantly surprised that included in the ceremony was a segment recalling how the gospel arrived on Rarotonga.

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Young scripture students graduate

Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk

Four teenage students from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints graduated from their seminary scripture study course which they completed recently in October.

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