SandS - Sure and Steadfast latest

Another massive night of fun for the boys. Alongside the challenges a lesson upon being a 'Warrior' for the Lord. Check out the really challenges the boys completed. Thanks for the year leaders and members of SandS. Looking forward to seeing this group grow more in the new year. God's blessings warriors!

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

Lotu a Tamaiiti 2013

It's a wonderful time watching so many young children and young adults declaring God's word in Samoan. There is also the joy in seeing how the confidence to share from the stage has developed so much since last year. A great big hand for all the students, teachers, parents, Tama and Tina for the job of preparing for this Sunday. We the parish and invited guests were blessed many times with the messages shared. Malo lava le taumafai ma le faasoa tamaiiti.

Suit up Service - August 2014

Grades 7 & 8 presented a service titled 'Suit up'. It was based upon the Armour of God found in Ephesians 6. It was a wonderful service that saw many confident students take a step forward and out for Jesus. The items were impressive with the high standard of acting, costume and props. We were reminded how the Armour of God we must suit up with daily. It's through this 'suiting up' that we can truly withstand the challenges we face in our daily paths. God bless you Grades 7 and 8, along with your teachers. Church, please leave your own feedback here in the comments section. Our students are certainly watching this space.

Harvest Sunday - Spring time@Tamaki

Tamaki of old saw this annual event through the years. Church stage heavy laden with the first fruits from families to bless those in need with. This Sunday the Sunday School revived this old activity and turned it into one big fun day. Everyone was dressed up as farmers and had a ton of fun playing many neat games in the church hall. Thanks to all our families who contributed to this Harvest Sunday. Next year the entire parish will be invited to take part and no doubt we'll have a number of groups/people to bless it with in the GI community. God bless Farmers!

Fun Day this Sunday! Harvest Day!

Fun Day this Sunday! Harvest Day! Please come dressed as Farmers for Sunday School. Bring 1 item of grocery which will be collected and donated to those in need of this type of blessing. 1 item of grocery can be anything from canned foods, small bag of fruit or veges, loaf of bread….pretty much anything. Look forward to seeing you all there bright and early ready to have a great time together. God bless - your Sunday School Teachers!

Last week Grades 3 and 4 read the story about Jesus being found in the temple at the age of 12. As a class we discussed what this could mean for us and decided that SOMETIMES, age was just a number. We said sometimes, as there are just some things that our age restricts us from doing, such as driving. For some of us we often wouldn't volunteer to pray because we knew someone older than us would. We also talked about how sometimes we can be overlooked or ignored because of our age so we  looked at the first part of 1Timothy 4:12 by doing a scavenger hunt, learning the verse and putting actions to it to help us remember it. Here are grades 3 and 4 sharing with you the memory verse they learnt.

Blessings be yours reader
Grade 3, 4 and their teachers

Just Bring It!

Grades 11 and 12 this year through a range of performing arts delivered a service to the parish. This service was under the title of 'Just Bring It'. The students of these graded planned and practiced items they had produced. The teachers job was more to facilitate. The message of being able to say 'Bring it' in the face of adversity of sorts was the underlying message of the day. Please post a comment about what you picked up from this service. Well done to Grades 11 and 12 for your creativity and commitment to sharing what you have. God be praised and honored.

Papa's and Mama's

It's been a year of difference with the celebrating of Mama's and Papa's who have passed on to be with our Lord. We would like to pray a blessing upon all the children, grandchildren and families who have experienced the loss of a loved one this year. We know that it is a very sad and difficult time and we also know how even greater our Lord's comfort and peace is. We pray that you will grow in strength from day to day in our Lord. That you will have complete assurance in the love of our heavenly Father who is the keeper of all. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. Romans 14:8 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. How awesome are these truths family! God's comfort and peace as only He can give be yours.

Happy 33rd Anniversary Tamaki PIPC.

"Oh what a night",glittering lights, purple and gold royal banners, tables filled with delicious food and beautiful tall centre pieces our hall was transformed into a royal palace.  On Saturday 18th May 2013 we celebrated our church's 33rd Anniversary with a Royal ball - and it was amazing.
Thank you to the fantastic organizing team Lorraine, Eleni, Marion and team of teachers for coordinating such a memorable event.  Big thanks also to our entertainment team MC Afemaleta and DJ Aloema.
To God be the Glory!
Happy 33rd Anniversary Tamaki PIPC.

Church Anniversary Ball 2013

S a n d S Sure and Steadfast

SandS stands for Sure and Steadfast. It's the name of our boys group hosted by Tamaki PIPC for the community of Glen Innes and further. It was a great night of messages from God's word. Fun team challenges and a yummy meal. We look forward to posting more about our night together. Any boys aged 8 years through to 18 are welcome to attend. We meet every second Tuesday of the month. Our next meet is next Tuesday - 14th May. Come along!

Leadership training this weekend! 11 May 2013

Check it out Tamaki - all for only $10. You simply need to register online. You thinking of being a leader - or a leader/teacher needing some inspiration? Ideas? Refresher course? reFOCUS? Then check this out!

Gala Day 20th April

Be sure to come along and grab a bargain at our Sunday School's Gala Day this coming Saturday. We would love to have your support. See you there :)

Welcome to the Kindy Department

Greetings in and through the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Welcome to the Kindy Department 2013.  We have 6 dedicated teaching staff who are Fa'anape, Ria, Finau, Lele, Fa and Ali'itasi and we have a roll of up to 25 children from 0 years old to 5 years old.  Check out our short movie to see all our beautiful faces - check out our new babies they're so cute! We are so excited about sharing all the cool things we are going to learn this year.  Share the Love and please leave a comment for the Kindy Department
Love and Blessings,

Young girl - arise! Talitha Club has started!

Talitha Club has started for the year tonight! A steady flow of beautiful girls entered the Tamaki PIC hall adorned with pink flowers, clothing and jewlwery for our opening night. We had 31 in total which is a record for Talitha in it's 3rd year of operation. A highlight were 5 young girls from our Glen Innes community who were brought along by friends in Talitha PLUS our new members who have just turned 8! Tina Lealofi shared a lovely message with us about the woman and her alabaster jar of expensive perfume. Matthew 26:7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. As Tina read 5 of the girls acted out this story. Message for the year from this 'Let us be sweet fragrances for our Lord' - 'Be a sweet smelling perfume'. This message was followed by a beautiful high tea prepared by the Talitha leaders. Competition was on - the three teams had an activity involving butterflies and calendars to complete in only 10 minutes! The SenTees won this comp - securing 100 points, this being the start of year long challenge. Photos and video to come soon girls. In the meantime - this is homework: post here what you enjoyed about this evening and what you're looking forward to doing this year as part of Talitha. Young girl - I tell you - ARISE!!' Next club night - Tuesday 9th April.

Love your music?? Check it out!

What an exciting opportunity! Be sure to contact Aloema if you're interested. Even if you just want to find out more about Essence and how you might help. Bless you!

Sunday School is ON!

Sunday School starts this week! It's great to hear about all you've been doing in the break. We hope to bring you some stories soon from different parts of our parish. In the meantime, please help get the news out that we're starting this Sunday - 10th March. 9.30am in the hall - get ready for a year of exciting learning together. Your teachers have met and already planning some fun events - Gala Days, Day Out, Fun Days and more. See you on Sunday!

Christmas Special - Kids say the funniest things

Our kids are such a blessing and sometimes they can say the funniest things.  Here is a short movie created for our Christmas Eve Service in 2012 by some of our adorable kids in the Junior Department.
Please leave your thoughts about what Christmas means to you.
Merry Christmas All!