Sunday, October 10, 2010

Lotu a Tamaiti 2010



A sea of white flowed through our church doors and filled our pews. Beautiful singing was to be heard...all coming from what seemed an endless line of beautiful children. Boys and girls, strutting their stuff in their newest white clothing. A scene certainly to make any parent happy and reminded of the precious gift we have in children.

This year's service had so many different and valuable messages for parents and families alike. Stories of creation, the tempting of Jesus, Joseph and Jephthah were presented to us today by our children. Some made us smile, laugh and cry as we received and reflected on their messages.


Well done to all our children, teachers, Tama and Tina who prepared another uplifting White Sunday for us all to enjoy and grow from. We hope you had an enjoyable lunch with family and friends. God's blessings be upon us all as we venture into the last few months of the year.

Ia manuia outou matua, ae ola matou le fanau. Ia soifua ona o Iesu.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

NZ Sunday School Union Scripture Examinations


NZ Sunday School Union Building, Queen St, Auckland.

Yes they're still around! They are still a vital part of New Zealand Sunday Schools. Bringing to the forefront many exciting and impacting stories from the Holy Bible. This year's exams were based on servants such as King Josiah, Queen Esther, Mordecai and the disciples - and the ultimate - Jesus. The story of creation was also part of this series. All these lessons teach and remind us of the awesome creation of God. SSU exams rock! It's an awesome way to study His word deeply and to build your understanding of why we stand in awe of Him.

Our Sunday School did extremely well with all our students and teachers passing. We also received 10 special placings!

As part of our preparation for the scripture union exams, the senior Sunday School and Bible Class carried out extra studies on the lessons. These activities were to help reinforce our learning as well as committing to memory God's days of creation. Check out the following movie.

If you'd like to share how you found this year's exams, leave us a comment and take our survey.

God bless and keep you in his steadfast love. Looking forward to the proclaiming of God's word tomorrow during Lotu a tamaiti.