Autalavou Taagloga 2013

The Games were a huge hit!  Run and organised by the Sisifo Matagaluega which we are all very grateful for! We are very thankful for the many meetings, resourcing and communications that were always very efficient for us the wider church family.

The competition rounds were bigger this time around with more of of our PIC churches available to take part.   Kilikiti - 15 players in a team with limited time and balls saw us play some fast paced kilitikiti.  It was awesome!  

The Tag tournament was wonderful - we have so many talented youth in the PIC.  All our sports included many of those who are friends of the PIC who participated also.  A highlight for many as sports is another key means of extending fellowship for our church.

The sack races saw many of our olds showing us how it's done, no doubt healthy discussion for future Komiti to work on the correct way to complete the race etc.  Jump or run??   Tug-of-war...again our olds showing us how it's done - working carefully on the call to tug!  Go mums and dads!!

The Trust Stadium was full of action with our young children through to the older participating in the many teams present.

Thank you, thank you thank you to all who participated in what was another successful round of PIC Autalavou Games.   We look forward to supporting those who will take the helm this year for the next round of games.  These games are definitely a highlight in our calendar, all part of extending His Kingdom in fellowship further than of our church walls.  God's name be lifted on high!

We plan to post pics soon from this wonderful event.

Youth Rally Bits

Sorry this is sooooo late. Here's just a few shots from our Rally evening. Huge apologies as we don't have all the groups covered. My daughter had little trouble with camera. Hope are all well and recovering from the intense study for the NZ SSU exams this week. Alofa tele atu xx

Fono Samoa 2011 starts today!

It's almost 1am, no doubt our brothers and sisters of Saute and putting things in place for us. Tomorrow morning at 7am registrations will open, breakfast will be served as well as a Kava ceremony. All things being well, we will have some pics and maybe a few snippets of tomorrow evenings Tupulaga Rally.

God bless you all as you prepare for Fono Day One. May we all do our best to contribute and participate in the programme that lies ahead. God's peace, love and safety as you travel. See you all soon!

You're welcome to leave a comment about your thoughts on the Fono at any stage.

Fono Samoa 2011

Tu'u mai le avanoa. Give us the chance/opportunity is this year's theme. Many have completed their round of practices and meetings in preparation for the Fono which starts this Thursday. If you're keen to attend, it will be hosted at Otara PIPC. If you click on the above image, you'll be able to see the Tupulaga/Autalavou programme for the week. Looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces this week.

Remember when you attend to do all you can to fellowship well with your brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers from across New Zealand. Let's make the most of this opportunity and get in behind what our family from Aukilani i Saute have prepared for us! Tu'u mai le avanoa.

God bless all your travels to and from Fono this week.

Tupulaga Conference - Friday night

Talofa lava Tupulaga! The following movie shows you part of our evening on Friday. You will see Heston who boldly led the Praise and Worship on behalf of the music workshop team. There is also parts of Gary Mauga's (Tamaki PIPC) keynote included. Gary's message was around the gifts that we posses. He closes with a very unique song. Check it out! God bless Tupulaga, before you know it - God willing - we'll be altogether soon for Fono Samoa 2011.

Fono Samoa Tupulaga Conference Part 1

Thursday the 9th of December saw a keen group of Fono Samoa Tupulaga arrive at the Blockhouse Bay Scouts Campsite. The perfect setting to be away from the normal hustle and bustle of daily life. A place to retreat and reflect on the year that's been.

For this particular conference it was very the first time for Samoan Youth leaders (also those potential leaders) to come together. It was a weekend of sharing and learning for all. A range of keynote speakers and workshop tutors taught and shared on Godly principles that are beneficial for the growing leader.

The movies posted here will show you only some of the activities we took part in. To help tell the whole story - leave a comment to share your experience or the highlights you had from the conference.

Tupulaga Conference is on this week!

It's on this week Tupulaga. Our first every National Tupulaga Conference is on! Thursday the 9th to Saturday 11th December at the Motu Moana Scouts camp in Blockhouse Bay. The perfect spot to retreat and reflect on the year that's been and what we might move into for the next leg of the race.

Specialist speakers have been invited to come and share with the leaders and campers who will be present in the three following areas: Leadership, music and sport.

The actual programme to this conference will be found at the Presbyterian Youth Ministry page. Please check it and find out for yourself what's on offer this coming weekend.

If you are already in Auckland and are wishing to attend, please talk with you leader about it today.
God keep and bless you all. See you soon.

Your National Tupulaga Rep. Komiki

Tua's thoughts on the PIPC Ta'aloga...

A topic of huge interest when this blog was first launched was our PIPC taaloga rounds. For a number of years, murmurs all around have been made about the days that were, how it would be good to start up again, to maybe spread them out a bit or just to simply have them back. If you remember the Matu team got it rolling and hosted a round of games this year. David Tua here reflects on his feelings and experiences of the games. He has even offered his support in running them when we need. Check out what he says.

Tua Man Part 1

Apologies troops for taking so long to post more from the Fono. Here's part 1 of our interview with David Tua - Tua Man - The Terminator! Re-live the experience you had that night. Part 2 on it's way.

Tupulaga Friday Photo Album

Youth Rally Bits...

More to come family. Bless others just as you have been richly blessed. God be praised for the talents and gifts within our Tupulaga. Not for us to boast about but to share with those God has called us to serve.

Ta'aloga Tupulaga 2

More of the action! We didn't catch all of the closing speeches but here's a few points that were covered.
*importance of such events in the growth of parishes and the individual
*getting to know new members of the PIC
*fellowship not only on the sporting field but on the sidelines and waiting times in the sun and tents
*being aware of the huge - talented - unique body we have further than our own part of town
*networks and connecting to others - important part in attracting and nurturing God's children and youth
*the laughter which is good for the soul...and much more!

Leave a comment and add what you received during this weekend too!

Ta'aloga a le Tupulaga 1

Grey Lynn Park, Saturday 30th January - Monday 1st February 2010. Remember these dates! The PIPC Tupulaga and Autalavou groups from across Auckland met on the sporting field after many years apart.

Today was a fantastic end to what has been a historical and joyous occasion for PIPC parishes all around Auckland! Especially for all the Tupulaga and their families that attended.

Some teary eyed - nostalgic, joyful as the games unfolded. Some thinking back to the days that have passed at locations such as Pt England and Sacred Heart. Full parks of sporting teams taking their places on cricket pitches, volley courts, touch fields, athletics...our children experiencing for themselves what has been a passion of their parents, grandparents and church leaders of the past and present.

The soul was certainly warmed by the enthusiasm seen in all ages and teams during this long weekend. An obvious sign that this was something we've all been longing to have.

A heart felt note of thanks goes to the Matagaluega o Matu committees (North Shore, Owairaka and Newton) - who decided to get the ball rolling. God's name be praised and glorified in your efforts this weekend. We all loved what you provided for us. This is a historical event, one that will help us to continue growing towards Jesus who is the head of our fellowship. As Reverend Ma'afala shared, the real reason for our sporting fellowship is much more than sport. It's about 'Mafutaga', learning to love and grow together through the God given talents we have.

Congratulations to the many people who won awards during the prize giving. Also to all who attended, as the rep from Matu shared - it wouldn't have been successful without the support of all those present. Including our parents and grandparents who supported us all day.

May God grant us more opportunities as such. To Him be all glory - great things he hath done.

Please be sure to leave a comment to share how you found the two days of fellowship through Kilikiti, Volley and touch. Not to mention all the singing, dancing and laughing we had! We look forward to posting more from the Tupulaga of Aotearoa. God willing we will see you all again at the Fono Samoa in April.

God is good - ALL THE TIME!!