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Message from Pr John Bradshaw to SNZ

Big Camp 2023

CHIP in Blenheim

Following the upheaval of COVID19 and the obstacle it had been to us in fulfilling our purpose, of benefitting the community around us, we took the opportunity to kick-start our evangelism cycle with a CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) in Blenheim. Given the quantification of “Christ’s Method” in Ministry of Healing (p143), that we should mingle with the community, while desiring their good, and win their confidence by ministering to their physical and/or mental needs, the CHIP course gives the ideal platform for doing this.
            We started a small group of 10 participants on this new journey of education and experiencing of the power of Lifestyle Medicine. After several glitches, we held a Graduation/Commencement Ceremony and banquet on Sunday evening the 7th of August.
            Retired Pastor Paul Gredig ran the program in conjunction with the current Pastor, (who is a qualified CHIP Facilitator), with very good support from many of the local ladies who prepared food and helped at the two "Blood-screen Breakfasts".
            COVID19 didn’t want to leave us alone just yet, and had a hand in creating one of the aforementioned glitches. Medlab had so many staff afflicted with COVID that we couldn’t get a Phlebotomist for the second blood tests so we had to push that back by a week. Then with the death of the Pastor’s mother-in-law we had another week’s delay. Nevertheless we had a very successful program with the participants achieving remarkable results in their blood markers, their energy levels as well as their emotional wellness.
            Our participants were all from personal contacts with church members, previous participants and the Pastor’s Bible-study group in the ‘Sounds’. One professional couple came to check it out as an option for their clients dealing with lifestyle illnesses and are now going to be funnelling these folk to CHIP. Bodes well for the future!
CHIP works very well for churches to interface with their communities.
Give it a go! 
- Pr Gordon Gosset, Blenheim Church Pastor
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Notices & Resources

  

Complete Health Improvement Program

Is diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, being overweight or any other lifestyle disease not allowing you to live your best life?
 
Upcoming Online CHIP Program
Commences 29 August at 5pm (Sydney, AEST) and concludes Monday 24th October 2022
 
For further details and registration links email ask@chiphealth.com.au or check out our website 

Week of Prayer Readings

4-10 September 2022
The Week of Prayer Readings will be in the Adventist RECORD. They are produced by the General Conference and put in Adventist World magazine. If you are leading out and would like to read the craft copy you can download it here.

Ellen White and Contemporary Adventism

6 November, Online
Seventh-day Adventists have a rich heritage of visionary pioneering people. Ellen White, one of the Church's founders, had a spiritual gift—being a special messenger for God. She wrote many books, letters and spiritual reflections that have been preserved for our benefit today. How do we make the best use of these writings now? The international and scholarly speakers at this symposium will answer this question from many angles that will enrich our understanding and application. For more information: https://adventistchurch.com/ellen-white-symposium/

Current Adventist Vacancies in NZ

Adventist School Vacancies Tui Ridge Vacancies Current vacancies around the South Pacific Division:
employment.adventistchurch.com
    
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What's coming up?

11-13 August - Volleyball Tournament & Youth Rallies
26-28 August - PLA & MG Training
10-11 September - Basketball Tournament & Youth Rally
21-23 October - Marriage Retreat
21-24 October - Pathfinder Camporee
8-14 January 2023 - Big Camp

Volleyball Tournament Weekend

12-13 August 2022

6:30pm, Friday Night: G1 (God First) Event at Samoan Addington SDA Church with Kofi Amoah
61 Brougham St, Addington Christchurch

3pm, Sabbath Afternoon: Youth Rally at Bishopdale Church with Kofi Amoah
74 Breens Road, Bishopdale Christchurch

6pm, Saturday Night: Volleyball Tournament at Pioneer Stadium
75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch

EndItNow Emphasis Day 

27 August 2022 | Abuse of Power
This year for enditnow® Emphasis Day we have chosen to focus on "Abuse of Power," an issue that is difficult to address and infrequently spoke about in our church. How do those in power and leadership relate to church members? Many members have had painful experiences that they may have never spoken about but that nonetheless need to be addressed. This is a sensitive topic, and we ask that in all we do and say we do not make general statements about all people in power since this does not apply to all, only to some.

More info and resources at women.adventist.org/enditnow-day

Basketball Tournament

10-11 September
MainPower Stadium 289 Coldstream Road, Rangiora

Cost – $195 per team

Two grades:
1 - Championship Mixed
2 - Social Mixed

Rego cutoff is midnight on Sunday 28th August.

Register your team

Marriage Retreat

21-23 October, Hanmer Springs
Take time out with your spouse in the natural beauty of Hanmer Springs! Enjoy beautiful accommodation, delicious food, plenty of quality time together, fun activities, and enriching time with our guest speakers and other couples. 
More info & register

SNZ Big Camp 2023

8-14 January 2023 (Check-in from 10:00am on Sunday 8 January, check out by 12:00pm on Sunday 15 January)

Big Camp is a bi-annual event designed to help us grow in our faith and connect with other believers from around South New Zealand. There are activities every day for each age group, and the ability to either camp onsite or visit during the days/evenings. We will be joined by Pr John Bradshaw as our guest speaker in the Big Tent.

Venue: Pascoe Park, 20 Farrells Road, Ouruhia, Christchurch 8083

Meals: BYO, or buy from the Camp Cafe

Earlybird Discount: Will finish on Friday 30th September 2022 at midnight

Registrations Close: Sunday 4th December 2022 at midnight
 

-- Register Now for Big Camp 2023 --

       Sunset Times

       Fri 12 Sat 6 Fri 12 August 2022
              NELSON - Fri 5:43 pm / Sat 5:37 pm / Fri 5:43 pm
CHRISTCHURCH - Fri 5:41 pm / Sat 5:34 pm / Fri 5:41 pm
  INVERCARGILL - Fri 5:52 pm / Sat 5:44 pm / Fri 5:52 pm
 

Upcoming Offerings

13 August: Adventist Media
6 August: Local Church

 
Give Online at eGiving.org.nz

Adventist Media Offering - Great Controversy

13 August 2022

Media presents the church with significant opportunities to connect with our communities.  Whether it be through broadcast media, social media, radio or print, these are all avenues by which we can share the good news of Jesus Christ with a large and unknown viewership as well as our neighbours and friends.

Many of you may remember the video series “Keepers of the Flame” that was made back in 1990.  This Media Evangelism offering will help fund the production of a new series that will bring “Keepers of the Flame” up to date.  It will be a docudrama that works with the key themes of the book Great Controversy and take the viewer from AD70 through to the Second Coming.

Your generous support for the offering on the 13th of August will help make this happen. It will provide you and your church with a dynamic and engaging resource for sharing Jesus.

Watch/Download video at vimeo.com/733118644
Give online at egiving.org.nz

Equipping Disciples


 

House to House

House to House has been developed by SNZC to resource and support life groups and home church groups.

The main features of House to House are:

  • A weekly newsletter with study prompts and resources each week
  • A monthly video hosting your group
  • Physical resources mailed out to groups

To sign yourself or your group up to House to House, fill out this form.

In the Crucible with Christ

Adult Sabbath School Lessons and Bible Study Guide
(July to September 2022)


Explore weekly insights into the 3rd quarter 2022 Sabbath School Bible Study Guide 'In the Crucible with Christ'. Resources include lessons guides and Discovery Bible Readings guides.

 - Purchase: https://www.adventistbookcentre.co.nz
 - Download Free: https://absg.adventist.org/
 - Phone App: https://disciple.org.au/resources/sabbath-school-app/
 - Key texts & Slides: https://sabbathschool.adventistchurch.com

Other Sabbath School Resources
Sabbath School Quarterly Commentary: https://share.transistor.fm/s/090af5c3
Mission Spotlight Videos: https://am.adventistmission.org/mission-spotlight
Memory Text Audio: www.thesoundofscripture.com/adult-bible-study-guides

Hope Channel Schedule

Hope Channel has a great line-up every Sabbath, and uplifting content throughout the week! Click here to see the schedule.
  
Freeview 27 | Sky 204 | Watch live: www.hopechannel.nz/watch


Signs of the Times  Adventist Record  |  Mums at the Table  |  disciple.org.nz

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Pascoe Park, 20 Farrells Road, Ouruhia, Christchurch
Mail - PO Box 5186, Papanui, Christchurch 8542, New Zealand
Phone - 03 365 1020    Email - snzconf@adventist.org.nz
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