Praying for the Persecuted Church
by prayasonenz | 1 Nov, 2021 | Messages, Persecuted Church, Reflections
“The Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) These words bring huge comfort in troubled times of Covid, conflict and chaos caused by natural disaster, which have added terribly to the suffering of our persecuted...Christian Camping
by prayasonenz | 25 Oct, 2021 | Messages, Ministry, Next Gen, Reflections
Peter Dobbs, CEO of Christian Camping NZ, shares about the vital work that Christian camps all across Aotearoa do in accelerating young people’s relationship with God. His role entails supporting, equipping, encouraging, and representing a community of around 60...Blessing & Forgiveness
by prayasonenz | 18 Oct, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Spiritual Life
Richard Brunton and David & Dale Garratt share on the importance of blessing people we forgive. Richard, David & Dale believe that God is wanting to lead us into forgiveness in these days, as we have often unknowingly cursed not only those who have hurt us but...Focus on Otago 2021
by prayasonenz | 11 Oct, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Regional Focus
Stu Crosson shares a powerful quote from Thomas Burns (1844) on the region of Otago and how we can pray for it: “By the grace of God and with His blessing upon us; may we continue in this region, the planting and cultivating of a well-ordered, God-fearing community....Filled with the Knowledge of His Will
by prayasonenz | 4 Oct, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Spiritual Life
Leanne Rolleston, associate pastor of Abundant Life Church in Tauranga, shares a powerful message on what it means to live a life surrendered to God and to be filled with the knowledge of His will. PRAYER POINTS: Pray that we be filled with the knowledge of His will...End of Life Choice: the reality vulnerable New Zealanders will soon be facing
by prayasonenz | 20 Sep, 2021 | Current Topics, Messages, Reflections
Auckland based human rights lawyer Richard McLeod, outlines a number of key problems in the End of Life Choice Law and the impact that it will likely have on New Zealand’s most vulnerable communities. PRAYER POINTS: Pray for all vulnerable New Zealanders. Let us pray...Regional focus on Northland 2021
by prayasonenz | 13 Sep, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Regional Focus
Inspirational stories from Northland with Howie Edwards, Ivy Tan, and Trent Membrey. PRAYER POINTS: Ivy Tan – Kaitaia Awakening of His Bride in the Far North – As Elijah was on Mt Carmel with the prophets of Baal – let the God who answers by fire...Blessed to be a blessing
by prayasonenz | 6 Sep, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Spiritual Life
Mike Porteous shares with us a message about being blessed to be a blessing. From his notes: Point One: Before we can bless, we first must receive blessing. Genesis 12:1-3 Abram received from the Lord. Numbers 6:22-27 How blessing came upon Israel. Point Two: Lay hold...Opportunities and challenges in the leadership formation landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand
by prayasonenz | 30 Aug, 2021 | Messages, Ministry, Next Gen, Reflections
Dr Roshan Allpress, National Principal of Laidlaw College, shares about some of the opportunities and challenges he sees in the leadership formation landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand – and particularly how we as a church might pray, think and collaborate to grow a...