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We're an Assemblies of God church in the heart of the Western Bay of Plenty in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our mission statement is "Growing, Maturing and Exporting Genuine Disciples of Christ". Our vision is to be seen by God and the community as a church of real Christians living out their faith in word and deed. We also love Israel and are on a journey of discovering how we, as 21st century kiwis, ought to be worshiping the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Our main worship service is on Sunday mornings at 10am and we have various small groups and Bible studies during the week. To find out more about us please use the menu tab or contact us on 549-0508 or katikatiaog@gmail.com Sunday's Message
THOUGHT4th August 2019 - "The people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits". (Daniel 11:32). Every believer understands that to know God is the highest and best form of knowledge; and this spiritual knowledge is a source of strength to the Christian - it strengthens his faith. Knowledge opens the door, and then through that door we see our Saviour. Or, to use another similitude, knowledge paints the portrait of Jesus, and when we see that portrait then we love him, we cannot love a Christ whom we do not know, at least, in some degree. If we know but little of the excellences of Jesus - what he has done for us, and what he is doing now - we cannot love him much; but the more we know him, the more we shall love him. Knowledge also strengthens hope. How can we hope for a thing if we do not know of its existence? Hope may be the telescope, but till we receive instruction, our ignorance stands in the front of the glass, and we can see nothing whatever. In fact there is not one single grace of the Christian which, under God, will not be fostered and brought to perfection by holy knowledge. How important, then, is it that we should grow not only in grace, but in the “knowledge” of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” – C.H.Spurgeon, Morning and Evening Devotion Aug 4
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This month's Free Monthly moviePrevious FeaturesSharon and Jinny praising God with scripture for the awesome sunset on Saturday night.
A lot of people tell me they don't believe what I believe (God, Jesus, the Bible - just in case you missed that) but when I ask them what THEY believe and what they base that belief on they are unable to answer. Check out what happened to comedian Jeff Allen when someone challenged him with that question (scroll to 3:15)
On the first Sunday of each month we hold a Mission Sunday, highlighting one of the ministries we support as a church. This month it was the congregation of Kehilat Haderech in Karmiel, North Israel, who we have a special relationship with. I came across this video of pastor Yossi Ovadia talking about the work that they do.
We are praying that God will display His healing power here in Katikati. I placed some videos on our church Facebook group but because not everybody is connected that way I am putting them here as well. PLEASE NOTE: I am not endorsing the teaching or lives of any of these people, what I am endorsing is the healing power of God.
Once a month the churches of Katikati have a combined service. It is an enormous blessing to have the unity we have between the churches here and to see people from all Christian denominations come together as one. (Psalm 133:3) . It is not as common as you would think.
When people ask me why we have denominations I describe it using the simile of ice cream. Sharon loves Goldrush. I also enjoy Goldrush but I prefer hokey pokey. Sometimes on a double I will combine it with boysenberry ripple or passionfruit. And I really like the new chocolate caramel. But one flavour l do NOT like is chocolate. I am very happy for other people to like it but it's not my cup of tea (if you'll excuse the mixed metaphore). Does that make sense? I'm a Pentecostal, although I was brought up Presbyterian, have been a card carrying Baptist, spent many years in Elim (three times) and also been a part of two wonderful Open Brethren fellowships. I have to tell you I also love the traditional Anglican liturgical service (not that I get to attend one very often). I like the Brethren open worship where anyone who has a word or a song or a psalm can bring it and I like the Pentecostal open worship where it sometimes feels like you're singing with the angels. There are many ways of worshiping God, denominations simply show our preferences. As to the Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses etc. they're more like gelato - they look and taste very similar to ice cream but they actually have a completely different foundation. (i.e. although they claim to, they do not actually worship our God). So, safe guard our unity. Don't talk badly about the other churches or other Christians (Prov 16:28) and please remember to pray for all the pastors in town. 
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