Tamaki PIPC in the season of Covid-19, Level 4 alert

 Kia ora te whanau!  Greetings to our church in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

The season we are in is one many if not any have NEVER experienced.  Where we could roam, have choice whether to go or not, take part or stay away from are no longer choices we make.  Due to the Corona Virus we have been restricted to the comforts of our homes.   Things we take for granted we may be just realising the importance of - their significance in our lives.

Some homes across New Zealand have found this a daunting time.  Others have found it frustrating and many lonely.   Greater still many have shared their gratitude for this time to simply reconnect, realign and structure households in ways that some had left behind and some yet to experience due to life's busyness.  Mums and dads are less distracted and retraining the mind, hearts AND ears to tune into the voices of their children.  Many have expressed their gratitude also for this being a time to simply rest in the care and company of loved ones.

Many have missed the normality of attending church for practices, groups and services.   In place of this we have meet the last three Sunday's via our Facebook - live.



We kick off our live meetings at 9.30am with Sunday School Superintendent Rasalama at 9.30am for Sunday School, Sing-along with Parish adminstrator/teacher and musician Aloema Fainuu, 10am with Reverend Elama Maea for our morning service. 

For Sunday School we have provided resources and in the form of video links and discussion points for families to interact with, available at 9am that morning before our live meets at 9.30am.



Daily our young people from Bible Class are posting Bible readings along with a daily challenge and song for families.   God bless you BC!

An impressive stat - we have had up to 63 households tune into these morning sessions.  More than the live bodies in attendance most Sunday mornings!  Praise God! God willing after we this season we're in of lockdown we will be seeing many more people face to face!

Please visit our Tamaki PIPC Facebook, you are welcome to share any of our Sunday School content across to your own church pages if they help!

 In this time, let's not have our hearts and minds in lockdown!  Keep those daily routines going, mornings especially are important to establish and maintain for well being all around for every member of the household.  Routines routines!

God in the highest place.

In Christ's peace

Andrea Bakulich Tele'a
Sunday School Secretary

2017 - let's get started! Salt and Light

This year's first combined service had one of our retired Reverend Elder Ministers - Talasimanu lead us through a reflective and future focused service.   Invited to stand if in roles of leadership and also in roles to support as part of our dedication Sunday.   We gave vows to support and lead one another with God's help. 

Some really good messages were shared with us in the sermon that was based upon:

Matthew 5:13-16   Salt and Light

¹³ “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Gems: 

• In this time of transition as a parish, let's not lose  flavour.   Let's keep being the salt of the earth!
• It is not in the presence of a leader that our strength is seen, it is when he is absent. (Make use now of all that we have come to know and learn with Tamā Setefano and Mama Lealofi)
• Enablers: in the role of leadership - be an 'Enabler'

These messages were what only one has captured.  Apologies if some of these gems arennot quite as you have, hopefully the main idea is present!  Comment and add your flavour too!   God bless the year ahead.   Be excited church!

Happy retirement Tamā and Tinā Setefano

This year we celebrate with our spiritual parents 36 years of ministry at Tamaki PIPC! Praise be to God for his guidance and protection over you both and your children. Many have been blessed by your devotion and love to God's work. You only need to scroll through this blog to see some of the wonderful works we have done together!

This is not farewell - rather a celebration post of all that the Lord has blessed us with.  God be honoured and praised for all that has been accomplished for His Kingdom.

Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 Let us now look ahead to what the Lord has in store for us 2017, God willing :)

Please post any comments or messages you have for our Tamā and Tinā - Leiite and Lealofisa Setefano here. We'll be sure to pass these messages directly to them. We wish them an amazing retirement full of joy and new journeys!

SWAG - Saved With Amazing Grace

Saved With Amazing Grace (SWAG) was this mornings message presented by Grades 6 & 7. Congratulations & thank you to the fantastic teachers, Moe, Feu, Lorraine & Lem & your super students for the heart felt, memorable & Makua amazing service.  

Prize Giving time

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

Talent on stage - Sakalia Vaetolo

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

Intermediate service - Jesus wants to be your friend

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

SandS final night - healthy living!

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

Talitha - better living everyone!

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

Give it! BC service

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

Bible Class Camp

Post by Tamaki PIPC Bible Class.

A Heart that Forgives

  This movie was shown in service after our children's address that looked at Joseph as a young boy through to being chucked in prison over Potiphar's wife's lie. Following this movie the class delivered a live performance of the following scene (we'll post this asap) The week following our scripture exams had the senior classes - grades 10-12 lead the morning service. It was a fun time acting and dressing up in costumes to tell the story of Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers. The students were willing at all times to learn their parts and do all they could to contribute. Your service was well received by your parish, as was shared over morning tea that followed the service. God's blessings upon this group of students, let his word be a light unto your paths.

Purpose Driven Lives

Exams are done and dusted!  Well done to all the children, teachers and parents who have worked tirelessly in preparation for exams this year.  We had a really fun build up to the exams with a sleepover for the seniors, and a whole day of fun study for the primary and intermediate levels.  While our numbers were not huge this year - there was definitely a sense of excitement and comfort at participating.  Awesome stuff kids!

Grade 9 Family Service

Grades 9 present to us the story of Joseph...his journey from jail to being given the position 'Governor of Egypt' by the king of Egypt.  Thank you for the message Grade 9 and your teachers.  We thoroughly enjoyed all you delivered today.
God bless you as you head into the assessment season for year 11.

NOTICES NOTICES!

Greetings church family. It's holidays and to kick it off we have a whole lot of fun this week.

Senior Sunday School Study Sleepover
Monday 7th 4.30pm - Tuesday 8th July 5.pm, church hall. Gear list etc posted on our BC Facebook

Tuesday 8th July: Sands - all boys 8 years and older.
 Meet at church 5.15pm, with $15 and snacks for movies. Leaving church 5.30 sharp for this event.

 Talitha: same night, all girls 7 years and older. 
Come along with something pink and gear. Kicks off at 5.45pm.