Those present in the Tamaki service loved his knowledge around our connected history via our people and the waka Takitimu. We learnt that it was built in Samoa and also another waka that there was another built in the Cook Islands - Aitutaki. This alongside sharing of his upbringing and experiences were well received as many parts of this sermon we could relate to...so there was a lot of laughter and smiles to be seen.
We pray a blessing upon Rev Te Kaawa and all the ministers in the Maori synod. People who work as volunteers in the work of ministering and leading of people to Christ, supporting themselves through jobs such as truck driving and chaplaincy...inspiring stories to be greatly encouraged by. Thank you for sharing with us on this day Rev Wayne Te Kaawa. Kia Ora. Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou
