We underestimate the power released when we pray.  While a student in Dunedin studying to become a minister, I was given the responsibility once a month to lead the service at Tuapeka Mouth Presy church on the Clutha River.  On the Saturday evening before I was to drive to Tuapeka...

The Jesus Priority For us in NZ, we are at the back end of the Covid shut down, and the whole process has put us through a reasonable amount of trauma as a nation, and we yet haven’t seen the back end of it.  Economic experts are warning of a...

Looking in the Mirror Looking in the mirror, yes, I look in the mirror everyday as I shave the hair growing in the parts of my face that might otherwise present me as a cave man.  But what about seeing myself in a different situation where what I see is...

Hi, Greetings from the pen of Den.  I am hearing on the grapevine that there is a possibility churches may be allowed to gather with up to 100 people.  We are keeping our ears pinned.  Whatever happens the office will swing into gear and we will run the programs that...

Kia Ora How are you going this week?  Currently, we’re in level 3 and will head to level 2 in the not too distant future – change is in the air!! Just a couple of things to make you aware of as we head into this weekend: Firstly, in line...

Kia Ora I hope that level 3 has seen you well this week.  The sunny weather has been such an encouraging reminder to me of the goodness of our God and that even in these unusual days the sun still gets up, it still shines, and it still brings us...

Kia Ora How has the week gone for you??  How are your bubbles holding up?  With the sun out today, I hope you’ve had some time to get out and soak in some vitamin D – good for the soul and the mind 🙂 Just a couple of things to...

Good evening, Well, there seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel as we hear talks of moving from level 4 to level 3 in the days ahead!  Of course, this is dependant on a variety of factors, but if anything it gives us some encouragement that...

Kia Ora How has your week been?  The build up to Easter has been a little different this year right?  I’m feeling for our young people at the moment who don’t get to experience Easter Camp.  This has been (and I’m sure it will be again in the future) a...

Hi All I can only imagine how you are surviving the shut in.  If you have kids under 10 I think you deserve a medal. I have noticed that when every day is a housebound day, the days meld into one another and it can become monotonous.  I have discovered a couple of things...