PI Synod now has Presbytery status

History has just been made in the PCANZ, the Pacific Island Synod is now been given status of a Presbytery. Much respect as I think of leaders who started the journey and are no longer with us. A very moving speech today from the Moderator of Te Aka Puaho Rev Wayne Tekawaa who in supporting the recommendation of the Pacific Synod he reminded us of what Sir Apirana Ngata did for Tupua Tamasese III during his imprisonment at Mt Eden, Sir Apirana extended his aroha as Tuakana of the Pacific, and many years after that event Te Aka Puaho would do the same today to honour that special relationship and to ensure that their Tuakana be given a new sense of freedom to do mission amongst the people. Nick Bakulich Finau aua le fiu in action! Faatinoga o le tatou 'Finau aua le fiu'

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

Day 1 Tupulaga Fono Samoa with Lapi Mariner

What truths did you learn for yourself or your youth? Here's a great place to share. Thanks Lapi for an inspiring time. God bless you and your future pathways.

Fono Samoa 2012 Montage

Thanks to the media team of Sisifo we already have this montage of the Fono to share with you. I hope to get back to you all very soon with details of who produced this piece for you. Pray that the Fono has left you with many tools to get yourself truly moving upwards and outwards for our Lord. Our Lord of new beginnings, our Lord who's grace allows us to start again. Toe Afua Tupulaga! Please leave some comments as our brothers and sisters from all around NZ and the globe and checking in daily.

Tupulaga Programme FINAL

Talofa lava Tupulaga! 2 days to go now. If you're still deciding to come or not to the day activities here's something to help you say yes! Our brothers and sisters out west have had you at the forefront of their minds when planning.

Be ready to participate and contribute as the Spirit guides. Being part of these day programmes will ensure a lot of good soul food. Come the evening - you will enjoy it so much more because of what you established during the day with your Tupulaga brothers and sisters.

God bless, be ready to be your awesome selves - so much to receive and enjoy. God's mass blessings upon us all as we do our final touch ups ready to fellowship. Alofa tele atu.

Be sure to leave an encouraging comment here for one another.

Fono 2012 is near! Toe Afua...

Tupulaga o Sisifo have been working hard for close to a year now in preparation of our upcoming Fono. This is their movie to welcome you, excite and inform you about what to expect! Hopefully you're getting yourselves ready in your part of NZ. Be ready and expectant for great things to unfold. Thanks to the Tupulaga of West Auckland for the very warm welcome. We're so looking forward to seeing you all soon on the 18th through to the 21st of April.

Toe Afua...New Beginnings. God bless Tupulaga


18 - 21 Aperila 2012

Tamaki @ GI International Carnival

With all the RWC hype it's been an exciting couple of months. Conversations wherever you go will likely bring up in one way or another rugby. For us, in particular it'll be the Manu!

GI - Glen Innes had the Manu Samoa as it's adopted team. On the 15th of October, the community of Glen Innes got to host the International Carnival which involved all people and cultures. It was led by a float that was put together by the parish of Tamaki PIPC, St Pius Samoan Catholic Church and the Samoan Methodist.

It was a lovely day with fine weather, food and entertainment from 9am right through to 6pm.

The following movie shows you Tamaki PIPC's involvement. If you click on this link it will take you to a movie that covers more of all the other groups who were present.

Hope you are all well Tupulaga and working hard towards the end of the year. Christmas is really near. God bless and keep you all steadfast in his care.