Auckland Graduate Club Ladies Night
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, the Auckland Graduate Club celebrated its seventh straight year in style with the capstone event of the year; Ladies Night! This year’s event was extra special because it was held at the beautiful Church office building in Te Kauwhata. To begin the night, a selection of cocktails were served to the ladies by the mixologists, along with some pre-dinner snacks. Two sessions of tabletopics then followed with the ladies speaking confidently and concisely.
A delectable catered buffet meal was then served, followed by a decadent dessert. To complete the evening, we had the speeches segment. One of the speeches given was by Mr Paula Fa’oliu (the only Spokesman in Graduate Club) who completed his final speech and graduated from Spokesman’s Club. Another Club year has ended with the opportunity to again thank our wives for the encouragement and support they give us and how precious and important they are to us in our personal lives. – Paul Kearns
Christchurch Ferrymead Heritage Park
Members of the North Canterbury, New Zealand Church along with visiting minister Mr Tony Leman, visited the Ferrymead Heritage Park near Christchurch on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Many old buildings, homes and businesses from Christchurch’s settlement are in a village type setting, along with displays and lifelike figures dressed in clothing of the times.
We found that four hours wasn’t enough to do the place justice so a future visit is proposed. A railway and trams are run as well as a largen display of fire engines through the years and several preserved steam engines. I can confidently say that there was something of interest for everyone. – Grant Holmes
Christchurch Activity Night
On the Sabbath of November 4, 2023, members of the North Canterbury, New Zealand congregation enjoyed a Bible quiz by NZ Pastor, Mr Paul Kearns, followed by a BYO dinner, some fellowship, and a nature video, which explored incredible land and sea creatures that survive in island environments. These opportunities for extra fellowship allow members to relax in a less formal setting and help cement friendships and unity. – Grant Holmes
Wellington Bible Trivia and Pizza Night
When the Palmerston North and Wellington congregations met for Sabbath services in Otaki on November 25, 2023, we not only had a visiting minister, Mr Tony Leman, but also Mr and Mrs Michael and Elizabeth Sheffield with their newly born daughter Bethany. After services and refreshments, those that were able to
stay later enjoyed pizza together followed by a quiz where Mr Leman tested our Bible knowledge. It was a lovely time of fellowship. – David Feist
