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04 Telling New Zealand’s Little-Known Story 06 Forum Focuses on Social Issues 07 The Bible – First Book Printed in New Zealand 09

Massive Storm Hits Orama Camp

Local News

Christian Youth Camps Make a Comeback

Churches Rise from the Rubble

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History

Telling New Zealand’s Little-Known Story DR STUART LANGE tells MARIE ANTICICH about his Te Rongopai DVD which documents the beginnings of Christianity in Aotearoa New Zealand in the early 1800’s, and its spread among Maori, up until the present day. Historian Dr Stuart Lange has produced a ground-breaking DVD documentary called Te Rongopai: 200 years of the Gospel in New Zealand. Te Rongopai means ‘The Good News.’ This 65-minute film commemorates the bi-centennial of the preaching of the gospel in New Zealand by Rev. Samuel Marsden at Oihi in the Bay of Islands in 1814, and traces the spread of the gospel message from Maori to Maori, the impact of colonisation after 1840, and provides an overview of Christianity in New Zealand society. A senior lecturer in history at Laidlaw College, Dr Lange has been teaching the history of Christianity in New Zealand for 25 years. He is also senior pastor at Massey Presbyterian Church in West Auckland, and produced the DVD over a busy couple of years while both pastoring, and lecturing at

Laidlaw College. In 2009 Dr Lange gained a PhD from Otago University for his extensive research into the history of evangelical Christianity in mid-twentieth century New Zealand, and this resulted in a major book, A Rising Tide: Evangelical Christianity in New Zealand, 1930-1965 published by Otago University Press in 2013. Why did you make the DVD? “It’s important for New Zealanders to know their history as we turn towards the bi-centenary on December 25,” says Dr Lange. “And no nation can truly understand itself without reflecting on its history and spirituality. “I’m also passionate about telling the story of the arrival of Christianity in Aotearoa – it’s an amazing story that needs to be better known”.

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Most New Zealanders aren’t aware that much of the spread of Christianity around New Zealand was by Maori to Maori, and that there was a time when vast numbers of Maori strongly owned the Christian faith for themselves.

“Much 20th century writing about our early missionaries has a secular, even hostile bias, and Christianity is either dealt with in a perfunctory way or unjustifiably disparaged, which is a serious distortion of what actually happened. The contribution missionaries made to early New Zealand often hasn’t been adequately or fairly recognised, and I’m hoping this DVD will help set the record straight.” A catalyst for making Te Rongopai came from the positive responses he received to his presentation entitled ‘The History of Christianity in New Zealand’ at the NZ Christian Leaders Congress in Waikanae in 2011. “Many people asked, ‘Why haven’t we heard this before?’ and ‘Could you make it into a DVD?’ I realised the need to get this story into the hands of both churched and unchurched people and began talking with professional film-makers, having no idea how much work was involved – but it’s been a stimulating journey.” Dr Lange narrated the DVD and interviewed a wide range of people from many different denominations, including kaumatua, young pentecostals, an Anglican Maori bishop and fellow academic historians. “In particular, I wanted to film Maori speaking about their Christian faith, mainly because of the assumption by some people that christianity is just ‘a Pakeha thing’. So, most of the faith affirmations on the DVD come from Maori people.” The first part of Te Rongopai covers Christian beginnings with Samuel Marsden, the second part covers the widespread adoption of the gospel by Maori, the third part looks at the Christian background to the Treaty of Waitangi, the fourth part explores the complications of colonialism, and the fifth part deals with the wider history of the church in New Zealand. The film covers the arrival of various denominations in New Zealand, the church’s role in pioneer communities and its contribution to education and social care, and notes how the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible underpin many common values in New Zealand society, such as, being generous and helping your neighbour. “By giving a lively and accurate account of New Zealand’s Christian story, I want to raise people’s awareness, and make this information accessible to ordinary people and people of every culture,” says Dr Lange who is working on another version for screening on mainstream television, and an educational version for the high school history syllabus. “I also wanted to address some common misconceptions about Christianity in New Zealand. Such as the mistaken idea that Christianity was somehow imposed on Maori, and that Christianity was just a tool of colonialism, or that Christianity isn’t a very important part of our nation’s history.”

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Spread of the Gospel “Most New Zealanders aren’t aware that much of the spread of Christianity around New Zealand was by Maori to Maori, and that there was a time when vast numbers of Maori strongly owned the Christian faith for themselves.” The Maori adoption of Christianity began in the Bay of Islands, in the period when the Church Missionary Society mission was led by Henry Williams at Paihia. The Anglicans were the first to arrive in New Zealand in 1814, Wesleyan missionaries arrived in 1822 and Catholics in 1838, followed by a widespread Maori response from the 1830’s through to the 1850’s. “The gospel spread throughout New Zealand way ahead of the missionaries. A key factor was the Maori’s fascination with written scriptures – portions of scripture in Maori became available in 1827, and the whole New Testament was printed in Maori by 1837. “Many slaves held by the Ngapuhi tribe – prisoners of war from other tribes – attended a mission school up north and learned to read, write, and understand the Scriptures. When these slaves were released, they took the scriptures and gospel message back to their own people, long before any missionaries turned up. When Henry Williams held a church service in Waharoa he was stunned to find that local Maori already knew all the words to the hymns and congregational responses!” “Missionaries established a large number of mission stations in New Zealand, but only at the invitation and urging of local Maori, and there were never enough missionaries to accede to all Maori requests. “Christian Maori often worked with the missions as catechists (teachers) and many also took the gospel to tribes other than their own, sometimes to former enemies. Some of these Maori missionaries were martyred, such as Te Manihera Poutama and Kereopa, members of Ngati Ruanui in South Taranaki , who decided to take the gospel inland to their enemies the Ngati Tuwharetoa, and were killed near Lake Taupo.” Humanitarian Movement “People need to realise that the evangelical humanitarian movement in Britain – the same movement that successfully worked for the abolition of slavery – was deeply involved in the initiative of the Treaty of Waitangi, as a way of the British government protecting Maori in the face of inevitable European settlement,” states Dr Lange. “When the Treaty was breached by colonial governments, missionaries were very often critical of injustice toward the Maori people. CMS missionary leader, Henry Williams was one of those voices, and Octavius Hadfield was especially outspoken. “Missionaries were the humanitarian conscience of early colonial society in New Zealand, and were often resented by settlers for that. Hadfield protested against the government trying to acquire land illegally in Taranaki and then going to war with Taranaki Maori when they resisted. “Likewise, there was criticism of the military invasion of the Waikato and the subsequent confiscation of large

tracts of both the Waikato and Taranaki, This was an unjust land-grab,” says Dr Lange. Dr Lange believes CMS missionary Henry Williams has been unfairly denigrated by many. “I think Henry Williams made a magnificent contribution to the formation of New Zealand as a nation. He was a wise leader, hugely respected among Maori and he was courageous in encouraging peace among warring Maori tribes. Williams would go onto the battlefield between war parties, and without his contribution the Treaty of Waitangi would never have happened. “The sacking of Henry Williams by the Church Missionary Society in 1850 was completely unjust, and resulted from inexcusable manipulation by the New Zealand Governor, Sir George Grey. It’s a mark of the man that, after his dismissal, he just carried on as a missionary under his own steam. “Williams was dismissed because he was so respected by Maori – Grey was jealous of his influence and wanted to knock him off his perch. In particular, Grey didn’t like Williams speaking up against government injustice towards Maori. However, Williams was reinstated by CMS in 1854.” Reconciliation “Today there are many voices calling for reconciliation between Maori and Pakeha and acknowledgement of hurts caused by injustices due to colonialism,” Dr Lange states. “The Te Rongopai film acknowledges these past injustices and takes them seriously and suggests that a spiritual reconciliation between Maori and Pakeha will help heal the hurts of the past, rather than continuing recrimination. “We can’t correct or live in the past, but having understood it we can move forward with greater oneness. The adoption of Christianity by Maori is a fascinating story – but many other interesting things have happened in New Zealand through the influence of Christianity.” Dr Lange and his wife Christine have been married for 35 years and their four sons (three married) are all actively involved in Massey Presbyterian Church.

The Te Rongopai DVD can be purchased for $20 from the New Zealand Christian Network. nzchristiannetwork.org.nz/te-rongopai-dvd

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Politics

Forum Focuses on Social Issues The eighth Forum on the Family was one of the most important conferences leading up to the general election on September 20.

The July 4 conference was held in Mangere, Auckland, and the theme was ‘What’s at stake for families in 2014?’ The forum focused on interviews with political party leaders on their family and moral-based policies, notably Prime Minister, John Key, New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, and Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig. Maggie Hamilton, a New Zealand-based Australian lecturer and social researcher, spoke on ‘Toxic Shock – 21st Century Teen Life’ and offered sensible solutions to family-related issues. “Childhood and teenage life is under siege which is why we need an intimate understanding of the pressures around drugs, porn, and binge-drinking. Only then can we understand how this environment compromises this generation’s confidence, values, and aspirations,” said Ms Hamilton who is the author of ‘What’s Happening to Our Girls?’ and ‘What’s Happening to Our Boys?’ The premiere screening of the ‘Mum on a Mission’ DVD, a new documentary featured interviews with five families affected by the anti-smacking law, and some of these families were present at the conference. The ‘Mum on a Mission’ DVD, fronted by Bev Adair, is a sequel to the 2011 documentary ‘My Mummy’s a

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Criminal’ which was viewed more than 12,300 times on YouTube, and 10,000 copies were distributed. “These DVDS show the consequences of the law change in 2007 which made it illegal for New Zealand parents to smack their children as a form of correction,” said Family First founder and national director, Bob McCoskrie who hosted the conference. “The 2009 referendum showed that 87% of New Zealanders were opposed to this law, believing it would lead to good parents being unjustly persecuted, and wouldn’t solve genuine child abuse. They were right. It’s already happening. “Good parents are being treated unjustly and child abuse figures continue to escalate, and so we are fighting for the law to be changed.” “We started Family First New Zealand in 2006 to give New Zealanders a voice in the media and to advocate for strong and safe families and communities,” said the former secondary school teacher and social worker who has three children, aged 16, 13 and nine. FFNZ promotes research and policy supporting ‘marriage and family’ as the foundation of a strong and enduring society. It also participates in social analysis and debate surrounding issues relating to families as promoted

by academics, policy makers, social service organisations and media, and networks with other like-minded groups and academics. Another forum speaker was Dr David Richmond, an emeritus professor of geriatric medicine whose topic was ‘Euthanasia – We Can Live Without It.’ Labour MP Maryan Street has announced her plans to introduce her bill to decriminalise euthanasia after the election, and Dr Richmond presented strong arguments as to why legalising assisted suicide would cause an irreversible alteration to the way society and the medical profession view the demise of the elderly and the terminally ill. Other topics discussed were abortion – which is at its lowest number since 1995 – and internet safety, media sexualisation of children, concern about family breakdown, and declining moral standards and responsibility. The Family First website contains legal advice for parents, an analysis of why the Nigel Latta review was flawed and factually incorrect, research on why smacking is NOT child abuse citing the Australian experience where smacking is not banned, and on the real causes of child abuse. www.protectgoodparents.org.nz

Bible Month

THE BIBLE – First Book Printed in New Zealand July is Bible Month and the theme is ‘Share the Word – Continue the Journey of the Bible in New Zealand.’ With Marie Anticich “It seemed appropriate to launch this annual event during the 1814-2014 bi-centennial year,” says Bible Society New Zealand CEO, Francis Burdett who is based at the society’s headquarters at Bible House in Wellington “New Zealand has an amazing Christian heritage and the Bible has played a significant role in shaping our nation. So we’re encouraging churches to learn more about the Bible’s beginnings in New Zealand and to take a fresh approach to Bible reading.” The first-ever book printed in New Zealand was a sixteen-page book of Ephesians and Philippians in the Maori language on February 17, 1835. William Colenso printed the first Bibles and tracts on a Stanhope press which arrived at Paihia in December 1834. The press was carried ashore on a platform on two canoes and a local joiner helped fashion missing parts from wood and stone. The little Stanhope press greatly accelerated the printing of scripture in Maori, and in 1836 and 1837 produced 5,000 copies of Te Kawenata Hou. The Bible Society New Zealand was established in 1846, and in the early days volunteers travelled to remote areas on horseback distributing Bibles to Maori and settlers. The printing of scriptures in the Maori language was a key vision of early missionaries and accelerated Maori response to the gospel. Ngā Tīmatanga - Beginnings, an eight-minute DVD produced by the Bible Society traces the rapid spread of Christianity among Maori from the

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Bible Month

“Bible Month 2014 is our most significant campaign to date in terms of its potential impact on thousands of New Zealanders”

STATISTICS: • A quarter of New Zealand Christians read the Bible during the week (recent research.) • Less than 50% of Kiwis consider themselves Christian. • Just over 60% of Kiwis own a Bible. • A reformatted edition of the present Māori Bible was issued in 2013. • A new Maori translation project begun last year will take ten years to produce. (Bible Translation is a complex and lengthy process involving many people.) • The United Bible Societies (UBS), a fellowship of 140 Bible societies working in 200 countries, distributed 60 million Bibles and New Testaments in 2012. • The Bible Society distributed more than 58,000 Bibles and New Testaments in New Zealand in 2013. Left: The Gospel of Luke in Maori printed by William Colenso in 1835.

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1830s and highlights the printing of the first Maori Bibles and tracts. The DVD was included in a free resource sent to 1,300 churches around the country last month. A range of free online resources include short biographies of historic Kiwi Bible heroes, a Bible bi-centenary quiz, a 20-day Bible reading plan, a detailed account of the Bible’s journey from Oihi in 1814 to Stewart Island in the 1840s, and the story of missionary William Yate being kept awake by Maori reading and discussing the Scriptures until after midnight. “Bible Month 2014 is our most significant campaign to date in terms of its potential impact on thousands of New Zealanders,” says Mr Burdett. Funds raised during Bible Month will help print 33,000 free Bibles for partner organisations such as Every Boy’s and Girl’s Rally, SUPAkidz, Girls’ Brigade and ICONZ (Boys’ Brigade). One thousand Lion Children’s Bibles in Maori will also be given away. The Bible Society’s Wellington warehouse stocks over 4,000 Bibles in seventeen English language versions and more than 80 non-English language versions for new immigrants, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai (Samoan and Pacific being the most popular.) Resources in audio, video, CD-Rom, DVD and MP3 are also available. “We’re aiming to increase the number of people who own, read and value the Bible by providing people with bibles in their heart language at an affordable price,” says Mr Burdett. “Our ultimate goal is to encourage people to engage with the Bible as a key aspect of the Christian faith.” See www.biblemonth.org.nz for free resources.

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Local News

Massive Storm Hits Orama Camp ‘Down but not out’ is the Orama Oasis board of trustees’ verdict after surveying storm damage at the Christian camp on Great Barrier Island. MARIE ANTICICH reports... Orama, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, was badly hit by the June 10 storm. “We’ve weathered many storms but what a sight greeted us the morning after the June storm,” says Orama director, Bruce Christensen. In the early sixties Nev and Dot Winger purchased the 800 acres of hilly terrain on Great Barrier Island, 90 kilometres NE of Auckland, with plans to start a conference centre. But the ministry has expanded far beyond what they ever envisioned. Orama has had strong links with Youth With A Mission since 1967, and the Courts began referring young men to the Seeker programme, leading to testimonies of changed lives when many of these men found salvation in Jesus Christ. Over the years thousands of people have crossed the Hauraki Gulf to attend camps and conferences at Orama’s idyllic Karaka Bay. Now the iconic Christian camping centre is in need of a major rebuild. In the June storm, hills came down, with major landslides cutting off the main road in several places. Small streams became raging torrents and conduits for huge logs, boulders and mud. “We were without power, water, or a sewage system for several days and some of the cottages were flooded out. But, thankfully, no-one was injured,” reports Mr Christensen. The next morning Orama staff and students pitched in to begin the enormous clean-up job, including 30 year ten students from Hillcrest College who were doing a fiveweek course at the adjoining Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Because of the danger of further slippage and unstable trees, staff and students were evacuated in the middle of the night and slept on mattresses on the floor of the lounge. They had to chain-saw logs and clear the road to gain temporary access to buildings on the other side of the stream, and tackle tonnes of mud and debris in the flooded buildings. Raging streams flushed huge logs out of the forest and carried them right out to sea. An overflow of debris and water hit the workshop and generator shed, sweeping the tractor and portable trailer generator away like toys. “Water and rubbish poured through our new confer-

ence room, hall, games room, pre-school and laundry area, depositing couches onto the lawn and ruining the new carpet with mud up to mid-calf in places,” Mr Christensen reports. “It took us weeks to make a clearway through the logs and mud on the road to the wharf, and the river-bed is three times wider than before, with no bridges except for a temporary rope and board swing bridge. “Two bridges were picked up like twigs and tossed against the back of the main meeting hall which was filled with mud and water, and the third bridge and main bridge were taken out by the force of a raging stream. A tractor ended up on the beach, and the tool shed is on a precarious angle over the stream with equipment strewn against trees and rocks. But we praise God the woodshed full of firewood still stands, despite being undercut by the water. “It will take time to recover from this big hit but we’re determined to see Orama restored better than before,” says Mr Christensen. Insurance will cover some, but not all, of the repair costs. The centre was closed in 2004 due to a shortage of funds for a new sewage system but re-opened in 2007 when a lease agreement was drawn up with the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre. “In recent years we’ve been going through a growth phase with more than 3,000 visitors coming over to the island each year – about half of them school groups – and a three-month Father Heart Ministries School attracted 100 attendees from all over the world. “We had been exploring various building options to cope with this growth, and now we’re needing a major rebuild. It’s been a harrowing time,” says Mr Christensen “but staff and volunteers are working hard to restore order, and it’s bringing out the best in community spirit.” To mark Orama’s 50th anniversary, trustees Lynne and Bob Mitchener have published a 128-page, hard-cover, pictorial book called Orama Reﬂections containing stories, memories, and photographs, including rare photos from the early years. The book costs $45 plus postage. Donations for the Orama rebuild can be made on www.orama.org.nz

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New retreat ideal for church and ministry groups

Renovations are almost complete on a new boutique Retreat centre in Coatesville, Auckland. Whakata, owned by the Arjay Trust, was founded in the 1960’s by an Auckland Christian businessman, the late Mr Russell C.M. Jenkins. The Trust has provided funding for many church projects and in 1989 Arjay House was built in Torbay. Last year Arjay house was sold, and the search began for a new upmarket retreat lodge. This elegant country estate was found, and renovations commenced to make it suitable to house up to 17 overnight guests and 35 day visitors. A full gourmet kitchen, dining area, and three outdoor entertainment areas are ideal for self catering guests to enjoy this impressive venue. It’s ideal for church groups and non-profits to meet and a great location for corporate off site meetings. Irene Streten, Trust director and granddaughter of Russell Jenkins says “The Maori word Whakata means to “catch your breath” and that sums up the vision for this country retreat. Although it is right on the doorstep of Auckland it was designed to be a place of peace to all who enter.” Bob and Lynne Mitchener, who have recently retired from Orama on Great Barrier Island, have taken up the management of Whakata Country Retreat. For more information go to www.whakata.net.nz or phone 09 4144304

IT’S 40 YEARS

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WINS BIG IN NEW YORK

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CBA (Christian Broadcasting Assoc) has just won two gold and two silver awards at the prestigious New York Festivals World’s Best Radio Programs™. The internationally acclaimed awards included Best Talk Special and Best Director for CBA’s radio theatre production ‘Newstalk BC’ which was broadcast last Christmas morning on NZ’s number one commercial network, Newstalk ZB. The competition included some of the largest radio companies from 32 countries. CBA’s level of success in New York has never been achieved by a New Zealand broadcaster before. When news broke that Newstalk BC was the most nominated programme in the 2014 awards, Dallas Gurney, General Manager at Newstalk ZB said, “It appears to be unprecedented and a true tribute to the world-class broadcasting CBA creates every week.” CBA’s Phil Guyan says “Newstalk BC was designed to communicate the Christmas message, the coming of Jesus, to a secular audience. So, while it’s professionally gratifying to win these awards, it’s even more satisfying to prove that it’s possible to communicate the Christian faith and rate with a mainstream audience at the same time.” To listen to the winning entry visit www.newstalkbc.com.

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LIBERTY TRUST CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Friends and supporters of Liberty Trust are invited to a 4-course dinner, entertainment and great guest speaker, Ps Paul Adams, in Penrose, Auckland on 19th July. Liberty Trust was started in 1989 in obedience to the Bible’s instructions that we should pool our resources and lend to each other without interest. Liberty Trust has now lent over $30 million interest free, helping hundreds of NZ households & churches to become free from debt and be able to do greater things for God. They have $10 million in interest free circulation and $3-4 million more is lent every year. If you would like to help your kids to buy a home and avoid a lifetime of debt, if you want to know what the Bible says about borrowing, if you’d like tickets to the dinner or if you are just curious to know more, then give them a call on 0508 LIBERTY (0508 542 378) or email info@libertytrust.org.nz.

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LIBBY LITTLE BACK FOR INTERSERVE International speaker, Libby Little (USA), will be back in NZ this August (18 August to 1 September). Libby and her husband Tom served for over 34 years in Afghanistan, refusing to leave even throughout the Soviet occupation, civil war and the Taliban rule. In August 2010, Tom Little and nine of his fellow aid-workers were ambushed and murdered while returning from conducting an eye and health camp in remote Nuristan. In 2011, in recognition of his life’s work and sacrifice, President Obama posthumously awarded Tom Little the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor bestowed upon any US citizen. Libby’s message will challenge you to rediscover the spirituality of risk as she shares about the reality of serving God in a hard place, the power of a faith that led the Little family into the shadow of death at the risk of their very existence, and the incredible power of forgiveness. Libby’s visit coincides with the planned release date of the powerful new film ‘The Hard Places’, a documentary that follows the extraordinary journey of Libby’s husband, Tom, an ordinary man who chose to forsake a life of comfort and security in order to reach out and touch the lives of strangers. Libby will be hosted in NZ by Interserve, and full details of Libby’s public meetings can be obtained by calling 0800 446 464 or by going to www.interserve.org.nz.

What Would Make a Dad Dress Up?

What would make a dad dress up in a sheet and mask, leap into the room declaring ‘I am Captain Tickle!”, then proceed to tickle the delighted children in the group some dressed in superhero costumes? Faith Box family evening, that’s what! Faith Box is a resource developed especially for NZ parents to help them ‘pass on faith’ to their children through a regular and vibrant time of learning, fun, exploring the Bible and praying together.” Research shows that parents have a much greater influence on their children’s faith than do Sunday school or church programmes. Family practices are key to laying a foundation of Christian faith and beliefs that will see children continue to ‘own’ their faith through the teenage years into adulthood. Yet even amongst regular churchgoers, it is a low percentage of families who make time during the week to intentionally include faith sharing practices at home. Earlier this year a number of families, who are part of the B@TCH breakfast church in Dunedin, were chatting about the challenge of doing this in their busy family lives and wondering how to build on the teaching and fellowship received on Sundays. As parents they were aware of their responsibilities, believing that it wasn’t up to the church to provide more separate teaching programmes for their children. B@TCH begins with breakfast and moves into worship seamlessly, where children are included throughout the 45 minute service with a talk and activities. They enjoy this way of all ages worshipping together. So when they heard about Faith Box and investigated it a bit more, they thought it could work for them. They decided to do it communally once a month to encourage each other on the journey and to include fun, fellowship and food by ending their time together with a pot luck meal (Saturday 4- 6 pm is the time that suits these families best.) Four months on, Stephanie Pettigrew, one of the or-

ganisers, says that it is reaping benefits. It was amazing, the week I visited, to hear children remembering the things that had been hidden around the room a MONTH ago and how that reminded them of the Holy Spirit. The fellowship over the meal is also great for adults to catch up and share while the children play. The group includes a number of pre-schoolers and so the activities and discussion time is adapted to suit, with a couple of parents each time deciding what activities to include. This is also good for modelling how to adapt the Faith Box sessions at home. Several admitted that even with this great resource, it was hard to fit in an added session each week. It’s still something that they are getting used to. In one family the 7-year-old keeps them accountable asking ‘When are we doing Faith Box again?’ It’s still early days but I was impressed by several things: • The way this group of parents is acknowledging and wrestling with the HOW and WHEN of their primary responsibility to nurture their children’s faith. • How they have taken the WHAT resource of the Faith Box and are adapting it to suit their individual needs. • The shared monthly gathering of learning, playing, and eating together encourages families to ‘keep on keeping on.’ • The intentional inclusivity of the group. The sessions are advertised and promoted at B@TCH with regular emails to all those who indicated an interest. A photo board and news sharing through the website and at church ensures others are aware of it and invited. It was great to have this small ‘taste’ of families gathering to ‘do faith and life’ together. Thanks B@TCH families and God bless you on your journey!

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Camps

Christian Youth Camps MAKE A COMEBACK New friendships form through shared fun; Adventurous fun and new experiences help young people to grow through challenge

or over 100 years Scripture Union camps have been transforming young people’s lives. Many Christian leaders in New Zealand track their initial decision to be ‘sold out for Christ’ to the experience of camping with other young Christians and inspiring leaders. Youth camps continue to provide a powerful Christian experience for young people from all over New Zealand. Scripture Union New Zealand (SUNZ) had 682 young people at 18 youth camps in 2013 and last summer’s camps were the biggest in recent memory. Today SU camps encompass far more than a traditional camping experience. Fun, adventure, and challenge go hand in hand with the core SU camp experiences of building friendships and creative Bible engagement. SU camps aim to take full advantage of the many exciting and beautiful lakes, islands, beaches, and mountains in New Zealand. Summer camps from Whangarei and Mangawhai Heads in the north, to Stewart Island and Te Anau in the south include options for surfing, sailing,

kayaking, caving, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Winter camps in Canterbury‘s Craigieburn Mountains or at SU’s own lodge on Mt Ruapehu offer skiing, snowboarding, snow caving or abseiling. Time is always set aside for discussions about faith and beliefs, and open and honest discussion is encouraged. Last summer a re-opened Stewart Island camp was filled to capacity - with a waiting list, and a wilderness expedition, E3, opened up a new realm of outdoors adventure. E3, standing for ’Equip! Explore! Empower!’ ran as a pilot program in 2012, and in December 2013 was held with a full complement of ten young people. Over ten days the group tramped through the Lewis Pass, mountain-biked down from the high country, then rafted to the Kaikoura Coast on the Clarence River. Days of physical challenge were followed by evenings of spiritual discussion and growth. Many SU campers come from Christian backgrounds

but there are also a large number who, until these camps, have had very little Christian influence in their lives. Christian camps are giving youth the chance to experience God, often for the first time, and to come to know who He is. One leader talked about how awesome it was to see the progress the young people had made in interacting with each other. Over the time at camp, the kids went from their regular school social structure with separate groups of ‘cool kids’ and ‘nerds’, to everyone just hanging out, talking and having fun together. Many friendships formed at camp continue on into the school year, with campers helping to keep each other strong in their faith. The connections made between the youth and their leaders are always inspiring to see. John*, a camper with a troubled upbringing, was sitting at the campfire one night listening to a leader share his testimony and some struggles he had faced. This proved to be a huge connection point for John who then proceeded to share his own story and later wrote to his group leaders telling how he had found God through his experience at camp. Another camper, James* has attended a handful of SU camps. After camp leaders from his area introduced him to a group at his local church, James now meets with this group to attend church each week. Leaders too are impacted by the experience of ‘God at work’ on camps. One leader spoke of how inspired he was by four of the boys from his group on a camp giving their lives to the Lord, and how this had benefitted his own walk with God, giving him increased motivation and desire to stay on course with his faith. New action-based-camps are not only presenting our youth with access to ‘diverse sports’ experiences, they are also providing an opportunity to lead the next generation into a relationship with God. The future of Christian camping looks exciting! Information about upcoming SU camps can be found at www.sunz.org.nz or contact camps@sunz.org.nz *name has been changed

Three C’s of SU Camps COMMUNITY: a safe, welcoming community where young people feel free to ask questions, and to grow as individuals and in their faith with God. CHALLENGE: physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges to take young people beyond their comfort zone, in a safe way, creating an environment for personal growth.

Quieter times encourage campers to discover and worship God

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CONNECTION: opportunity to connect with other Christians of the same age and with caring older Christians (leaders), and most of all, to develop the ability to connect with God in a personal way.

Churches Rise from the Rubble: Stories of Hope and Resilience Christchurch author MELISSA PARSONS talks to MARIE ANTICICH about the churches’ response to the Canterbury earthquakes in her inspiring new book, Rubble to Resurrection.

very Cantabrian has a story to tell of where they were and what happened on the day of the February 22, 2011 earthquake, and Melissa Parsons knew the story of the church’s response that of the ordinary people in the pews, needed to be told. “Writing the chapter on grieving was the hardest,” says the former high school language teacher who experienced the September 4, 2010, and the February 22, 2011 earthquakes first-hand. “This book got a hold of me and I became so immersed that at one point, if you’d given me a name of one of the 185 victims, I could probably have told you where they died,” says the first-time author who lives in Avonhead with her husband and two young sons. What inspired you to write the book? “As one who was born and raised in Christchurch, and who has been a local church member for most of my life, I am doubly invested in the future of this special city,” says Melissa. “Being a part of the Christian subculture in our city, I realised that many heroic acts by individual Christians and congregations didn’t get into the mainstream media – I wanted to recognise the contributions of ordinary heroes and of the churches, which for the most part fly under the radar in this country, except perhaps where the story is a scandal or a controversy.” Melissa also wanted to foster unity among the churches by telling stories from across denominations and ethnic groups, and to document this unique moment in New Zealand church history. The church has proved to be resilient and is bouncing back, despite the setbacks. “Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint,” she says “and I hope these stories of courage, compassion and generosity will inspire other churches and communities to do likewise, if faced with a similar challenge.” Churches are working together, and with the community, in ways not seen before, and this intentional co-operation is being fostered by the Christchurch Post-Earthquake Churches Forum, partly through an interchurch website called Te Raranga (The Weaving) which has subscribers from all denominations, advertises church events and hosts forums for interest groups.

A painting by Rev David Hastings of Christchurch’s damaged cathedral

What stories stand out? “Following the quakes, many churches became community hubs and welfare centres providing food, shelter and supplies or ‘comfort and a cuppa.’ A key ‘untold’ story is that of the Plymouth Brethren Church – a group from a Brethren-owned firm which services power equipment was able to provide immediate support on the collapsed CTV building site. And PBC church members provided thousands of meals over nine days for the first responders’ camp in Latimer Square. New Brighton’s Grace Vineyard Beach Campus became the main response centre in the hard-hit eastern suburbs, distributing emergency food, water, and supplies and feeding thousands. This response was co-led by Pastor Sam Harvey, Snr Sgt Roy Appley and former local MP, Lianne Dalziel who is now mayor of Christchurch. As Ms Dalziel observed, the boundaries between church and state became secondary in this huge cooperative venture. Grace Beach helped an estimated 10,000 people, including 2,500 queuing daily at the distribution centre, and those fed by supplies given to other centres. One lunch-time when they ran out of food, an 18-wheeler truck appeared with food collected from up-country destinations. Other outstanding response stories were Parklands Baptist’s recovery assistance centre and Christchurch Worship Centre’s food bank. Within hours of the February 22 quake, Rangiora Baptist Church was activated by the emergency management team at the Waimakariri District Council, and church members set up emergency sleeping quarters for hundreds of

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Above: Melissa Parsons signing her new book Rubble to Resurrection displaced people with mattresses, food and blankets donated by the local community. Five Chinese churches combined to establish a free 0800 Chinese language help-line to supply information to local residents and distressed overseas relatives. They received a cheque from the city of Chengdu, having sent that city a cheque following its earthquake in 2009. Christchurch North Elim ran 45 post-quake recovery courses through its Real Steps Trust overseen by assistant pastor and counsellor, Mary Ponder. The 2012-2013 courses were funded by the Roman Catholic Diocesan Earthquake Recovery Fund in what may be an ecumenical first. A city-wide door-knocking initiative, the Christchurch Community Response (CCR), was co-ordinated by St Christopher’s Anglican Church in Avonhead, starting in March 2011. Over the last three years volunteers from nine different denominations have visited more than 26,500 households in eleven suburbs, with 500 requests for assistance followed up. As part of the rebuild story, Crossway Community Church (Methodist/ Presbyterian/Uniting) is negotiating with the council to build a facility to house 45 community groups on the site of the now demolished Shirley Community Centre. The Research Process To find out how churches and ordinary folks from the pews responded, Melissa sent out more than 200 letters and survey forms and interviewed 56 people. This information is arranged in three sections: The Church Responds, The Church Grieves, and The Church Rebuilds. “To get a fair representation of people and denominations, I used a ‘splatter’ approach,” she says. “I surveyed all the churches I could find in the phone book and online, and was grateful for those who submitted a response. Then I pursued churches who had not replied but which I knew had interesting stories.

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“I felt privileged and fascinated to hear people’s stories, and gained a real sense of those with real pastoral hearts, those who are savvy administrators and those who are deep thinkers. I appreciated how every person brought something special to the response of the body of Christ, and when people told their stories, it sometimes brought tears to their eyes and mine.” Have churches grown since the quakes? “Some churches report greater numbers but church growth continues to come mostly through regular programmes and ministries. However, more people recognise what the church did during the earthquakes, and recent university research shows that religious faith has increased among the quake-affected.” Writing the book was hard work. “Going on writing retreats helped and receiving grants to help pay for the cost of transcribing recordings,” says Melissa. “Twice I overshot my hoped-for deadline, and ended up doing the final push over the December - January 2013 school holidays. That was tougher on the family, and the boys went to lots of ‘play-dates’ and holiday programmes.” Melissa, her counsellor husband Daryl and their boys attend Harmony Church, an independent, charismatic fellowship. She holds a BA in French and English Linguistics, a Teaching diploma from Canterbury University, and a Diploma in Intercultural Studies from EastWest College (WEC) in Gordonton, near Hamilton, and has taught in New Zealand and France, and spent a year in the Central African Republic as a voluntary research linguist. How did you get into this work? “As a language teacher, I’ve always loved words – people appreciated my newsletters from Africa, and I write poetry. Also, I recorded the earthquake experiences of three Canterbury women as a volunteer

“My family didn’t understand this completely, but loved me and gave me the freedom to choose this path. Wanting to own faith for myself, I chose to get baptised at Spreydon (now South West) Baptist which still feels like a spiritual home.” Melissa is passionate about seeing churches around the country plan for disaster response, as congregations and denominations and inter-church networks. “It would be wonderful to have an inter-church council for disaster relief in New Zealand with a mobile response centre which could be deployed to co-ordinate helping efforts among churches, as in the USA and Australia. “I would love to see churches being recognised and acknowledged by the authorities, not just as having goodwill, but for being equipped with valuable skills and expertise as well. It would be great to see churches linked to authorities ahead of time so they can be mobilised in an emergency. Her dream job would be to work for an inter-church council to motivate and encourage churches in their disaster response preparedness by speaking, running workshops, producing email updates and an online forum linking interested churches together. Says Melissa: “Imagine if churches in every region of New Zealand could adopt a robust and interconnected disaster preparedness and response strategy, within the next two to five years.”

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hen choosing a venue for your next meeting or conference there is more to consider than just the budget. Taking into account who is attending, from how far and how many you should plan to ask the following about any potential venue: SUITABILITY • Does the venue fit the Church’s corporate image? • Does it give the correct impression for this particular meeting? • Will it appeal to the target audience? • Will the venue’s staff add to the attendees’ experience in a positive way? LOCATION • Is the venue easily accessible to those attending? • Does the location offer the necessary road/rail/air links? • Is the venue location suitable for any extra events/ shows/excurisions that have been planned? • Is the location quiet, close enough to accommodation if required, in a safe area, etc... AVAILABILITY • Is the venue available on the dates required? • Are any extras such as equipment, accommodation, etc. available on the dates required? • How flexible are they if you have to change the meeting date?

SIZE • Is the seating capacity suitable? • Are the meeting rooms large enough to provide a comfortable experience for those attending? • Are the meeting rooms well laid out? Do they allow for good views of the speaker without any obstruc-

tions? • Does the venue allow attendees to move around without bottlenecks and delays?

• Can the price be negotiated? • Does the overall cost, all extras included, compare favourably with other offers/options (i.e.: hotel accommodation at a separate location to the meeting or dining elsewhere) • Are there hidden costs? • When is payment required? • Is a deposit required and if so how much and how far in advance? • What is their cancellation policy? Will you receive a full or partial refund?

FACILITIES • Does the venue have a variety of rooms if required? An auditorium if necessary? Small rooms for break away meetings? • Can the venue offer a projector, electronic whiteboard, stationery, etc. • Does the venue offer wifi internet access? Do they have a photocopying/fax service? Can they make available laptops or PC if required? A lot of the above questions can be answered by a visit • Can they provide refreshments, tea/coffee/meals? to the venue’s website and by asking for a quote. If it is a • Are vegetarians, vegans and those with specific di- venue you have never used before you may want to ask etary requirements catered for? the opinion of other Churches that have held meetings • Does the venue have If it is a venue you have never used before you may enough parking spaces? • Are the rooms well venwant to ask the opinion of other Churches that have tilated and temperature held meetings and conferences there to find out what controlled? • Will disabled delegates their experience was like. be catered for? • Is there a restaurant or bar for post-meeting network- and conferences there to find out what their experience ing and entertainment? was like. If the meeting or conference is an important • Do they have sports and leisure facilities such as a one you may wish to visit the venue personally to get a pool or gym? first hand impression of the layout, suitability and, very • Can the venue also provide accommodation if re- importantly, the attitude of the management and staff. quired? At the end of the day you want to get the most out of your COST meeting and the venue you choose has to add rather than • Does the venue fall within the budget for this meet- detract from the experience of those attending. So take ing? the time to choose carefully. • What type of rates do they offer i.e.: 24 hour per delegate rate, individual room hire rate, etc... • Can they offer any discounts?

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Programme Guide July 2014 SUNDAY 6:00

Living Truth: Charles Price

6:30 7:00

MONDAY P

Adventures in C Booga Booga Land

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Quick Study

Unlocking the Bible

Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV

Leading the Way

C 6:00

Leading the Way

Answers with Bayless Conley

Derek Prince

Quick Study

RocKids TV

C 6:30

RocKids TV

Superbook

What’s in the Bible?

Adventures in C Booga Booga Land

Superbook

What’s in the Bible?

Jovis Bon Hovis

RocKids TV

What’s in the Bible?

C 7:30

Adventures in C Booga Booga Land

Superbook

Jovis Bon Hovis

C 8:00

Connection Point

Superbook

C 8:30

Hour of Power

Unlocking the Bible P Jovis Bon Hovis

Adventures in C Booga Booga Land

What’s in the Bible?

8:00

RocKids TV

What’s in the Bible?

Jovis Bon Hovis

RocKids TV

8:30

Connection Point

Impact for Life

Word For You

LIFE TV

In Touch: Charles Stanley

Living Truth: Charles Price

9:30

Wisdom Difficult Times / Hymns of D Forefathers (22 July)

Turning Point: P Dr David Jeremiah

Running With Fire

Life Questions

Give Me An Answer

TV 4 DADS

Your Best Life

Roots and Reflections

The Way of the Master

Life Questions

Jump Shipp

10:30

Word For You

Life Questions

The Men’s Series

11:00

Songs of Praise

Roots and Reflections

Journey into the Amazon

The Exchange

Kiwis Can Fly

Christian World News

Leland Klassens / Building a Difference (31 July)

Impact for Life

Word For You

LIFE: Paul de Jong

Running With Fire

Quick Study

Noon

12:30

2:30

TV 4 DADS Wisdom Difficult Times / Hymns of D Forefathers (20 July) Precious M Memories

3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30

Hour of Power

In Touch: Charles Stanley

5:00

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

Living Truth: Charles Price

Running with Fire

5:30

Precious Memories

8:00 8:30

Turning Point: Dr David Jeremiah

9:00

Give Me An Answer

Precious Memories

Roots and Reflections

The Exchange

Jovis Bon Hovis

RocKids TV

Adventures in C Booga Booga Land

Superbook

What’s in the Bible?

Jovis Bon Hovis

RocKids TV

Life fm Presents

Ultimate Choice

The DRIVE tv

What’s in the Bible?

The DRIVE tv

Ultimate Choice

M M

Kiwis Can Fly

Jump Shipp

Life Questions

The Men’s Series

Answers with Bayless Conley

Midnight

Wisdom Difficult Times / Hymns of D Forefathers (20 July) Hour of Power

KEY

Connection Point

Kiwis Can Fly

TV 4 DADS

D Precious Memories M

Christian World News

FEATURES

Facing the Canon N

Leland Klassens / Building a Difference (30 July) Lakewood Church: Joel Osteen

Give Me An Answer

P Preaching C Children M Music

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D Doco/Drama

Leland Klassen’s Comedy

N News

Hannah Help Me

D 12:30

Jump Shipp

D 1:00

The Verdict of Science

D Facing the Canon D 2:30

Superbook

What’s in the Bible?

TV 4 DADS

N 3:00

Jovis Bon Hovis

RocKids TV

Leland Klassens Comedy

D 3:30

Adventures in C Booga Booga Land

Superbook

C All Over the World D 4:00

Life fm Presents

Hannah Help Me

Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV

The Relate Show

The Way of the Master

Give Me an Answer

Gods at War

The Mark Gungor Show Journey into the Amazon

E Entertainment

Y Youth

D 4:30

The Relate Show

D 5:00

Give Me An Answer

D 5:30

Jump Shipp

D 7:00 7:30

FEATURES

See adjacent for detail.

Basic (15 min) N Other Side of P Conversation (15 min) All Over the World D

Hannah Help Me

The Verdict of D 6:00 Science Basic (15 min) P D 6:30 Other Side of Conversation (15 min) N

Running With Fire

Kiwis Can Fly

Hannah Help Me

D Noon

The Men’s Series

LIFE: Paul de Jong

The Exchange

D 2:00

TV 4 DADS

The Verdict of Science

Word For You

D 11:30

The Exchange

Journey into the Amazon

Hannah Help Me

TV 4 DADS

Answers with Bayless Conley

D 11:00

10:30

Kiwis Can Fly

Christian World News

Leading the Way

Y 10:00

D 1:30

Life fm Presents

The Relate Show

The Verdict of Science

Roots and Reflections

9:30

Leland Klassens / D D Building a Difference (31 July) Your Best Life: P P Phil Pringle

Hannah Help Me

9:00

Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV

The 700 Club (Mon - Fri) Journey into the Amazon

The 700 Club (Mon - Fri)

11:00 11:30

Ultimate Choice

TV 4 DADS

Facing the Canon D

Destined to Reign with Joseph Prince (Mon - Fri)

Impact for Life

See adjacent for detail.

10:30

Adventures in C 7:00 Booga Booga Land

Give Me An Answer

Adventures in C Booga Booga Land

See adjacent for detail.

FEATURES

Lakewood Church: Joel Osteen

The Exchange

9:30 10:00

Hannah Help Me

D All Over the World D Facing the Canon N

Wisdom Difficult Times / Hymns of D Forefathers (20 July) Basic (15 min) N Other Side of Conversation (15 min) Songs of Praise

Answers with P Bayless Conley Basic (15 min) D D Other Side of Conversation (15 min) P

The 700 Club (Mon - Fri)

1:30 2:00

Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer (Mon - Fri)

FEATURES

See adjacent for detail.

1:00

Leading the Way

All Over the World D

10:00

11:30

SATURDAY

Roots and Reflections

Life Questions

7:30

9:00

FRIDAY

8:00 8:30 9:00

FEATURES

Leland Klassens Comedy

N 9:30

Journey into the Amazon

D 10:00

TV 4 DADS

D 10:30

Give Me An Answer

D 11:00

See adjacent for detail.

The Verdict of Science

D Facing the Canon D All Over the World D 11:30 D

Jump Shipp

Basic (15 min) MidN Other Side of night Conversation (15 min)

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Shine TV FEATURES July 2014

The River Within

Chasing the Sun

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Jason returns home to study for the upcoming bar exam. His easygoing summer becomes filled with unwanted drama. Over the next few months he begins to question what life is about, and what his purpose is. Mon 7 @ 8.30pm Fri 11 @ 9.30pm A Work in Progress (running time: 60 min)

Shine TV’s news team visits Prison Fellowship NZ’s rehabilitation programme at Rimutaka Prison’s faith-based unit. Fri 11 @ 8.30pm

Follow a team of five young people from around the world on a YWAM mission trip to the Philippines. Sat 19 @ 9.05pm Sun 20 @ 1.35pm & 11.05pm When Love is Not Enough (running time: 90 min)

Based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Mon 21 @ 8.30pm Fri 25 @ 9.30pm

The Mighty Macs

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Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym or no uniforms, coach Rush sets her sights on their first national championship. Sat 12 @ 7.30pm Sun 13 @ 12pm & 9.30pm Ring the Bell (running time: 90 min)

Big-city sports agent Rob Decker has it all. But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob is stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life is in contrast to his own. Mon 14 @ 8.30pm Fri 18 @ 9.30pm The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven (running time: 60 min)

In 2004, Kevin Malarkey and his six-year-old son, Alex, suffered a terrible car wreck. The impact from the crash paralysed Alex. When Alex awoke from a coma two months later, he had an incredible story to share... most amazing of all . . . of meeting and talking with Jesus. Fri 18 @ 8.30pm

Embark into the world of archaeology to witness the incredible discovery and continued unravelling of the mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Hosted by Dr. Randall Price. Fri 25 @ 8.30pm Heart of a Hero (running time: 120 min)

A boy’s derby dreams are left in pieces when his father is killed in Afghanistan. He teams up with a father figure whose own son died in the line of duty, and the two help each other revive the derby. Sat 26 @ 7.30pm Sun 27 @ 12pm & 9.30pm The Disposable Ones (running time: 90 min)

Unloved, abused and marginalised, the ‘ninos gamines’, or the disposable ones, are among the poorest people in Columbia. Meet some of these people and those who are trying to give them a new start. Mon 28 @ 8.30pm

Flag of My Father (running time: 95 min)

Judith and her father share a close bond that’s not shared by her stepbrothers. When their father dies suddenly, the rivalry of the siblings comes out in the open. As the conflict increases and secrets are discovered, it may be too late for the family to reconcile. Sat 19 @ 7.30pm Sun 20 @ 12pm & 9.30pm

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RESOURCES Totara Springs Christian Centre is one of the largest centre’s of its kind in New Zealand and is a venue for school camps, church retreats, business conferences, sporting and artistic events, holiday camps and weddings. We are situated in a beautiful setting, nestled at the foot of the Kaimai mountain ranges just outside Matamata. There are 90 plus acres of parklike grounds with accommodation for 420 people in fully serviced motels, 3 lodge complexes and 18 cabins. All our camps are fully catered by our resident catering team www.totarasprings.org.nz or bookings@totarasprings.org.nz or phone 07-8884700

Peter Snell Youth Village is situated on 27 acres of native bush and parkland about 45 minutes north of Downtown Auckland. With amazing sea and island views towards Waiwera and the Mahurangi. In recent years the facilities have been updated to meet the needs and comfort of the many school and community groups that take advantage of this beautiful site. Excellent catering and friendly hosts enable guests to focus entirely on getting the most out of their stay. Onsite activities include an initiative course, burma trail, horizontal bungy, water slide and trampolines, as well as an abseiling tower. Kayaking and sailing is also available but needs to be booked with an outside provider. The beach track gives access to a rocky shore as well as a sandy beach for beach games and swimming if desired.

POEMS TO ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE “In her poetry Janice has found a wonderful balance in writing about the challenges of life along with the joy and hope that is there for us to share”. - Jenny Tippett, New Plymouth This book features more than 40 poems that are inspired by the life of author Janice Mannex and her experience of God’s love during the rough waters of her journey. This anthology, beautiful and heartfelt, is a triumphant testimony of her faith in the Almighty. Grow in your walk of faith and find the strength you need to move forward in Poems to Encourage and Inspire - Volume 1. You can order this book in both e- book and soft cover from Xlibris Corporation 0800 891 366 || www.xlibris.co.nz || Orders@Xlibris.co.nz

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GAY AND HURTING?

If this is your experience, take heart. Over the last 50 years many people in similar life-walks to your own have been helped while participating in totally confidential Christian support groups. Exodus Ministries has such groups operating in several centres in N.Z. This support has resulted in a majority of participants being helped in personal growth away from same-sex-attraction struggles and gay porn attraction. While the rate of growth varies, for a significant number it has been such that they have married and raised families. Exodus Ministries Ph: 09 268 0346 | exodusnz@maxnet.co.nz PO Box 175, Takinini, 2245

UNIQUE BOOK on Christchurch Quakes Endorsed by Philip Yancey

The first book to examine the churches’ response in a major NZ disaster. Dramatic previously untold stories. $28.99 from info@daystarbooks.org Or www.daystarbooks.org

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BE AN INSPIRING LEADER! Auckland Sat 26 July Wellington Sat 9 August

You’re heading up a ministry that you deeply and passionately believe in. How do you inspire others to get behind you? Leaders are made, not born – this workshop will give you some practical tools and life skills that will better equip you to lead whatever your context!

Rob Harley

Telling Your Story and Telling It Well No-one wants to be boring. How do we make people sit up and take notice? Rob spent more than 26 years working in TV news and current affairs before moving out into the world of communications consultancy and documentary production. In his public speaking career, Rob has specialised in speaking about leadership, and the role of the media in a rapidly changing world. Rob will help you change the way you communicate to make your story transformational!

Naomi Cowan

Leading Authentically from Personal Conviction

Dr. Brian Krum

Leading Up

Are you steering your ministry from personal conviction or out of a sense of obligation? Naomi has led organizations that make a significant difference to the lives of the people. She is currently CEO of Equip and Chair of the Sir Peter Black Marine Education Centre Board. Naomi will guide you into leading authentically in a way that inspires others to follow.

How do you wisely communicate your vision to those who have the power to either promote it or kill it? A pastor and speaker, Brian is currently the Northern Baptist Regional Leader for Baptist NZ. He also serves as a teaching pastor at Greenlane Christian Centre. Brian loves creating safe places for people to see and meet Jesus. He also loves developing and coaching others to excel in what God asks them to be and do. As a bible college lecturer, Brian taught leadership and missional transformation to help empower others to do the same.

The venues: Auckland Rawene Centre, 33 Rawene Road, Birkenhead • Wellington Discovery Elim Christian Centre, 148 Major Drive, Kelson, Lower Hutt EARLYBIRD AND TEAM DISCOUNTS! Our workshops are much more valuable when the experience is shared - bring a team for a discount! Group size 1 2 3

Earlybird each $150 $125 $110

Non-earlybird each $175 $150 $135

Group size Earlybird each Non-earlybird each 4 $100 $125 5+ $90 $115 The fee covers materials, morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

Auckland Earlybird cut-oﬀ - Friday 11 July 2014 • Wellington Earlybird cut-oﬀ - Friday 25 July 2014

CViC exists to promote church-based community engagement in every neighbourhood across New Zealand. We do that by serving the unsung heroes of community outreach – those volunteer leaders in churches everywhere who faithfully run community-facing programmes week by week. Through a cyclical series of workshops we cover 6 essential toolboxes that every community-facing leader needs. For those wanting to add mentoring, reading & reflection and networking to the mix we offer the Community Link Training Course.