Phillipians 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST

On Sunday 12th September, our Grades 1 and 2 classes led the morning Family Service. Their theme was called 'I CAN', and their focus verse was based on Phillipians 4:13. The awesome children showed off their talents and portrayed their message through drama, song and dance. Well done to all the students of Grades 1 and 2 for an uplifting and enjoyable service. May we all be encouraged that WE CAN do all things through Christ.

Cast your net on the right side...

After the Grades 11 and 12 students delivered their service to our congregation. A couple of the same students along with their families led our afternoon service. This service is led in the Samoan language. Families once a month have the opportunity to minister through their creative items. This service had wonderful items that included a lot of beautiful singing and actions. The acting was fantastic too! Both young and old were involved and delivered a heart felt message.
If you were present, leave a comment and share what you enjoyed from this service.

Go Airlines

A message from our Grade 11 and 12 classes...'We’re here today to remind you that you can go forth and share the good news of Jesus. Remember the words of Jesus before he left his disciples - I have given you all authority in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations...and if you think you can’t do it alone - well you’re right. You can only do it with Jesus - that’s why he says - I will be with you always until the end the age.
Aren’t these words powerful, whatever your reason or excuse - Jesus’ words encourage you to rise and spread his gospel. He wants to use you today. You can start by sharing in your home, your church, your schools, communities and workplaces. For Jesus said, ‘Do not be afraid for I the Lord am with you until the end of the age. Go...go...go.’

Thanks to our parish and our two classes for the uplifting service. May we all be encouraged to Go in the name of Jesus.

Kindy Family Service

Be like Christ, a humble and obedient servant. This was the theme of our service which was confidently led by our Kindy Department. It was full of colour, talent and creativity! Our children, sang, danced and acted out what it is to be Christ like.

It was a blessing also to have it follow our birthday breakfast celebration. This was for our mother in Christ - Lealofi Setefano who celebrates 65 years of life. It is fitting that the Kindy service was immediately after the breakfast as this is one of our mother's passions - the early childhood nurturing of our children.

All praise and honour be to God for the many blessings that poured forth on this day. Well done children and teachers of our Kindy, and Happy Birthday to Mama Lealofi Setefano. God bless you all.

Part 2 'Take a sentimental journey...'

Here's part 2 of our slideshow, come and take a sentimental journey...

Cherished memories of the last 30 years

This slideshow was watched during our Sunday morning service. This is the first of three parts that were presented. This was presented after members of our parish shared testimonies about their time in the church. A very rich time of history for all. We got to hear about the last 30 years and more. It's awesome that this place of worship has been used for God's work for over a hundred years.
Do you have some cherished memories you'd like to share here? Leave us a comment.

30th Anniversary for Tamaki PIPC

We've just finished celebrating 30 years as a PIPC. It was a hugely successful event in that we had people smiling, crying and singing God's praises all weekend! We promise to bring you a more detailed report soon. Hopefully our little movies will give you a picture of how it was.

Here's the first of our snippets from our Masquerade Ball. This is our Sunday School prize section. Check out the fantastic masks. We had some very creative entries! You can leave us a comment of which masks you think are the best! Check out the panda!

Tamaki's Annual Dance - A celebration for 30 years!

In a couple of weeks the Tamaki PIPC will be celebrating 30 years of life together under the banner of the PIPC. This is an invitation to all of the Tamaki family to attend. We are planning for this evening to be one of joyous celebrations. All are welcome. Attendance from 6pm onwards is a must, we want you to capture everything that happens on this night. God willing we will see you there, Saturday 22nd of May at 6pm.

(To get a close up look at the above poster, double click it)

God bless and keep you in his steadfast care.

Tamaki Dance Komiki

Fono Samoa 2010 - Persevere - don't quit!

Fono Samoa 2010 - Finau aua le fiu!

Praise be to God for all that he revealed to us before, during and after this year's Fono. Lord we lift your name on high, Lord we love to sing your praises! Here are only some of the beautiful moments we were able to capture on camera. There's more to come.

He created you!

Grades 3 and 4 kicked off our year with our very first Family Service. Their theme was based upon creation. They danced, acted, recited and sang about the many beautiful things our Lord has made.

If you were present you will agree with us that they were certainly an enthusiastic bunch! They would love to receive feedback from you.

This class has a number of keen bloggers who visit this blog often. You will find on the side bar links to blogs that some of these students own.

2009 Tamaki PIPC Yearbook

The year 2009 has gone by so quickly. Many successful events and occasions that are all part of building up the body of Christ here in Tamaki. We hope you will also have the chance to reflect and give glory to God for what has been. Lead us on Lord!
God bless

Star light, shine bright...

To close our service on Christmas Eve, we all sang a song that was taught to us by Gary (one of our Sunday school teachers). A short but very sweet song. We know you will enjoy it! Thanks Gary and Lei'ite (pianist).

Christmas at Tamaki

Emmanuel - God with us was the theme of our Christmas Eve Service this year. It was a lovely evening with most if not all our families present. It was great to catch up with people of our parish who have moved overseas or to another part of NZ - back home for Christmas. Our Sunday school and youth prepared carols, a gameshow, dances, plays and a group song for our parish. The service was enjoyed by all present. Around 10pm - warm hugs were exchanged at the conclusion of our service. Some looking like they would stay catching up in the church carpark right up to midnight!
Glory be to God for all that was shared and celebrated - this the day we remember his birth.
God bless and keep you all safe in his steadfast care.
Have a blessed festive season.

Grade 4 Reflections for 2009

Sadly, the Sunday school teaching year came to a close yesterday. Like the rest of the Sunday school kids, Grade 4 will miss the learning and interaction that takes place every Sunday.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to the parents and families of my students. I have enjoyed every single minute of Sunday school this year. Your children are a credit to you parents and you should feel very proud of what they have achieved this year and also for the awesome kids that they are.

Here are some of their thoughts on what has been another fantastic and blessed year for our Sunday school. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year from Grade 4!

Ray and the Grade 4 students.