Weekly newsletter for the Adventist Church in South New Zealand

Bible verse of the week

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Let me hear joy and gladness;

let the bones you have crushed rejoice.

Hide your face from my sins

and blot out all my iniquity.

Create in me a pure heart, O God,

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence

or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation

and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. 

Psalm 51:7-12

Updates from Christchurch Adventist School 

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”
- 1 Thess 5:16-18

At the start of this new school year we truly have much to be thankful for. There are a few of these that I would like to highlight and thank God for his abundant blessings.

NCEA results
For the fifth consecutive year, 100% of our NCEA students gained their respective NCEA certificate. For the past three years with the impacts of COVID, the national pass rate for these certificates has been decreasing. Our results reflect what I believe are three important aspects of success. Firstly, the level of care that our staff have for our students, teaching and encouraging them and working with them to do their best. Secondly, the efforts that our students, with the encouragement of their families, put into their studies. And finally, I believe most importantly is the blessing that God gives to those who seek to bring honour and glory to His name. All praise to God!

Primary Refurbishment
Over the summer holidays the primary building received a major refurbishment. The classrooms were stripped and fitted with acoustic suspended ceilings, LED lighting, power circuits and acoustic wall linings. As a result, the classrooms are now cleaner, brighter and quieter, resulting in improved learning environments for our students. Considering the scope of the project we are grateful that it was able to be completed on time ready for the start of school. Special thanks also goes to Roger Marshall for his work in overseeing the project.

Enrolments
Again we are starting the year with a full role. Unfortunately there were many families who would have liked to have their children enrolled in our school but due to space we were not able to accommodate. From time to time when families move out of town some places become available in different year classes and we have a list of families ready to fill these positions.

Staffing
At a time where there are teacher shortages, God has blessed us by supplying the staff that we need. This year we welcome three new members to our team. Mrs Jan Kelly leading our learning support, Mrs Tracey Freeborn looking after our library and Mrs Alison Chick as a teacher aide.

So often we get so caught up in the business and stresses of life that we forget to stop and recall the many things that we have to be thankful for. God calls us to give thanks and be grateful even for the small blessings in our lives. As we continue to journey through the year, it is my prayer that we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, constantly giving thanks for all that He has and is doing in our lives.

- Evan Ellis, CAS Principal/Tumuaki

Adventist Employment in New Zealand

Media Support – Hope Channel Television - Napier, Hawkes Bay

Hope Channel is looking for a suitable person to fill the role of Media Support – Hope Channel Television. More info

Store Person (2 permanent, full-time roles) - Auckland, Sanitarium Health Food

Good hourly rate with full-time hours. Permanent daytime & evening shifts available. Never work a Saturday. Can you handle a forklift safely, are you a bit computer savvy, and do you want to be part of the action? If so, come join us! More info

Primary Teacher, Full-time, (Yrs 3-5) - Waitakere SDA School

We seek an enthusiastic, passionate, well-organised, highly skilled, capable of teaching multilevel classes (Years 3 to 5). The successful applicant will require to have sound knowledge and strengths in literacy and mathematics and values strong collegiality with school colleagues.More info

Principal, Permanent Full time - LAC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven Seventh-day Adventist leader to lead Longburn Adventist School. More info

For current vacancies around the South Pacific Division visit adventistemployment.org.au

Sunset times & Offerings

Sunset Times

Fri 25 /  Sat 26 / Fri 31 March
NELSON - Fri 7:31 pm / Sat 7:30 pm / Fri 7:21 pm
CHRISTCHURCH  - Fri 7:34 pm / Sat 7:32 pm / Fri 7:23 pm
INVERCARGILL  - Fri 7:50 pm / Sat 7:48 pm / Fri 7:39 pm

Upcoming Offerings

25 March: Education NZ

1 April:  Local

Give Online ateGiving.org.nz

Upcoming Conference Events

11-16 April  – Junior Camp

21 May – SNZ Executive Committee

23-25 June – Women’s Retreat

2 July – SNZ Executive Committee

4-9 July – Teen Camp

14-16 July – Ignite Weekend

28-30 July – Men’s Retreat

CHANGE OF DATE NOTICE 

Due to a conflict with another event, our SNZ Basketball Tournament originally scheduled for May is being postponed until  4-5 November. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.  - SNZ Youth Department

Junior Camp (10-12 year-olds)

11-16 April 2023, Mt Hutt Retreat

This school holidays we have an exciting and faith-filled camp for our SNZ Juniors. The theme is ‘Outside the Box’ where we will be looking at what it means to step out in faith! Our speaker will be Pr Willie Iererua, the Lead Pastor of Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Community Church. Pr Willie will encourage our Juniors to develop a stronger relationship with God by stepping out of their comfort zones and learning to trust in God’s guidance. As always, there will be a variety of fun and challenging activities and we are sure everyone will have an unforgettable experience while growing in their faith. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity, register now!

Rego closes at midnight on 26th March (this Sunday). Register online

Local Church Events

Potluck tea & Family Quiz night

5:30pm, 25 March

Join us at Garden City Fellowship (442 Tuam St, Phillipstown, Christchurch) for an evening full of fun and laughter.

Other Events

New Zealand Youth For Christ 

6-9 April | Auckland 

Join us and together let us be challenged to deepen our faith and our personal relationship with Jesus. Registrations close March 26. Register at www.nzyc.org

Digital Discipleship Conference

5-7 May 2023 | Sydney, Australia
Digital Discipleship's purpose is to create, inspire, encourage, educate, and resource digital disciples while creating an environment for collaboration. We welcome Digital Disciples from all over the world to join the Digital Discipleship in Sydney.

An unparalleled line-up of digital evangelists from across the globe will come to share their secrets in effective digital evangelism.

More info/register at digitaldiscipleship.au - Early bird rate finishes midnight tomorrow. 

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