29th February 2020

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God has responded

There are 1,189 chapters in the Bible. Only two describe a time that’s trouble-free. Genesis 1-”In the begining ….” And Genesis 2-” Creation was completed.” Then, abruptly, comes chapter 3-”Now the serpent….” This is our life. Because of wrong choices by created beings, we find we are not on a picnic; we are in a battle. Ultimately, we receive victory, justice and restoration. But along the way, there is challenge, suffering, waiting. Praise God for blessings we enjoy, while we engage the battle! There is cause, there is reason, there is purpose. We face unknowns.

But God has shared a big picture-he has responded to our “Why?”

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News

Youth “Speak Life” in Rotorua It was a weekend like never before for hundreds of our youth & young adults in Rotorua on Sab-bath 22nd and Sunday 23rd February. It began with a Youth Rally at 3:00pm on Sabbath at the Harvest Centre in Rotorua. God shared a powerful message there through the guest speaker, Pr Keli Pepa, alongside a blend of inspiring worship, video testimonies and a lot of fun connections. A theme of “Speak Life” was communicated through each of these components, which is about raising a positive response towards the very real experience of suicide. A QR code was thread-ed throughout the Rally and Touch Tournament to all youth which linked towards a resource page that you too can see and share here. Youth left the Rally saying how it was real, deep

and the best they had with God.

The touch Tournament was equally as successful. The annual tournament moved to a new and better location at the Westbrook Fields (beside the Rotorua International Stadium). In partner-ship with the Rotorua Touch Association, our team of leaders provided a quality and enjoyable day of touch rugby for 30 teams. One new feature of our tournament was that each team was given a devotional card after morning worship, and the challenge was offered for captains to lead their team in their own time of worship in between games that was about “Speak Life.” Many teams did this, and the overall sense of the day was that it was an even more organized and connected day with God. A huge thanks to God and all youth groups who were part of the Spirit

filled-weekend. Willie Iererua - NNZC Youth & Chaplaincy Pastor

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ASDAH Legacy Jubilee 2020 Auckland Seventh-day Adventist High School will be celebrat-ing their 50th Jubilee on 3-5 April 2020. We would like to invite all current and ex ASDAH students and staff to come and celebrate the rich legacy that has been created over the years. Registrations will open soon so reserve these dates and ensure you are there for a great weekend. If you have any questions or would like to be a part of the planning team, please contact Jessie Fuamatu at

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Events

Marriage Enrichment Retreat 19-21 June / Flaxmill, Whitianga Max number: 12 couples Cost: $350 per couple

No matter how good our relationship, it can be more rewarding. This relaxed weekend will guide couples in strengthening relation-ship skills invite deeper discussion as a cou-ple, and provide lots of time for romantic walks on the beach and simply enjoying each

other.

Most importantly, by bringing God into the middle of our relationship we can find the greatest joy in each other and overcome ob-

stacles that keep us apart.

Registrations close Monday, 8 June 2020 or

when full.

Pathfinder Rally - Pinewood Derby Honour Palmerston North / 18 April 2020 Auckland / 9 May 2020 Every Pathfinder completing the award needs to register to be part of building and racing a car, and pay for an honour patch. Car Kit & Honour $12.30 (limited numbers) / Honour Only $2.30 Closing Date for free delivery: 13 March Closing Date for Palmerston North: 9 April Closing Date for Auckland: 1 May

PLA 1 - Training Camp 6-8 March / Dickeys Flat Standard Fee $35: runs until 24 Feb. Late Fee $50: 25 Feb to 6 Mar

A Free community seminar on how to deal with grief

20-21 March / East Auckland City SDA Church

No one lives life without experiencing loss-whether it’s the death of a pet, friend, or relative; divorce or the abandon-ment of a lover, moving out of a child, failure to reach a goal or loss of a body part. Join us for a 2-day seminar with Mike Tucker on how to deal with grief.

Register for FREE at www.eacsda.co.nc/good-grief