Sydney-Tongan Seventh-day Adventist Church

Sydney-Tongan Seventh-day Adventist Church MARK 16:15 - " I WILL GO “

15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. A SHORT HISTORY OF THE SYDNEY TONGAN SDA CHURCH.

A Tongan group started in the 80s in Sydney under the leadership of Elder Sitiveni Fine. This Tongan Group became the “Tongan Company” on 27th April 1985 and the members were worshipping at the Ashfield SDA Church hall. Pr Barnabas Shelley was the pastor for the church. The “Tongan Company” moved to the Lakemba SDA Church property at 20 Ernest Street, Lakemba on the first week of July 1989 and was

called the Lakemba Tongan Company. Pr ‘Ilaisa Teaupa was the pastor. On 26th May 1990 the Lakemba Tongan Company became an Organized Church and was called the Lakemba Tongan SDA Church. On 19th February 1991, the Lakemba Tongan SDA Church bought the Lakemba Church property from the Conference. On 31 January 2008, the Lakemba Tongan SDA Church bought a 5 acres property at 124 George Road, Leppington, known as “Four Winds” to build a new church facility that would be big enough for the members and any future growth. The Lakemba Church property at 20 Ernest Street, Lakemba was sold at this time too. On 23rd February 2008, the Lakemba Tongan SDA Church moved and used the Hoxton Park SDA Church hall and the name of the church was changed to “Sydney Tongan SDA Church.”

On 9th June 2013 we had the Ground Breaking Ceremony to commence the building of the multifunction hall in 124 George Road, Leppington. The Multifunction Hall at 124 George Road, Leppington(Four Winds) was completed and opened on Sunday 30th November 2014. The Sydney Tongan SDA Church moved from the Hoxton Park SDA Church facility to this new facility. Praise God for leading His church and we believe that the next move for the Sydney Tongan SDA Church is to God's Everlasting Kingdom, Heaven.

Day 18: Praying Through Delayed Answersby Meleofa Fifita-TovoBIBLE TEXT:“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and t...
17/06/2026

Day 18: Praying Through Delayed Answers
by Meleofa Fifita-Tovo

BIBLE TEXT:
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ she replied, ‘I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.’
John 11:25–27 (NIV)

In John 11, prayer is surrounded by delay. Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus, but He did not come when they expected. Now Lazarus is dead, and their prayers feel unanswered.

But Jesus speaks into the delay: “I am the resurrection and the life.”

This moment teaches us something essential in prayer ministry—delay is not denial. Sometimes God is doing something deeper than the request we made.

Martha’s faith is honest but still developing. She believes in resurrection in theory, but Jesus invites her to believe in Him right now.

Unshakeable faith in prayer is not always about getting immediate answers; it is about trusting the One who is still present even when the answer seems late.

Prayer becomes the space where we surrender timing, not just requests.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. Where am I struggling with delayed answers in prayer?
2. Do I trust God’s timing as much as I trust His power?
3. How is God shaping my faith in seasons of waiting?

PRAYER:
Lord, help me trust You in the waiting. Strengthen my faith when Your timing does not match my expectation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

17/06/2026

Wednesday Night Prayer 17 June, 2026 by Lauhingoa Makafana.

Day 17: Faith That Survives Sufferingby Farirai MakopaBIBLE TEXT:“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will...
16/06/2026

Day 17: Faith That Survives Suffering
by Farirai Makopa

BIBLE TEXT:
“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” Job 13:15 (KJV)

Job lost his wealth, his children, his health—and yet he clung to God. This is not shallow faith. This is refined faith.

Suffering reveals what comfort conceals.

Job teaches us that unshakeable faith is not the absence of pain. It is persistence in trust through pain.

When life doesn’t make sense, hold onto what you know: God is still good. God is still present. God is still worthy of trust.

REFLECTION QUESTION:
What trial is strengthening your faith rather than destroying it?

PRAYER:
Lord, even in my suffering, I will trust You. Anchor my heart in Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Day 16: Faith That Persistsby Fahina HaywardBIBLE TEXT:“One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they shoul...
15/06/2026

Day 16: Faith That Persists
by Fahina Hayward

BIBLE TEXT:
“One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” Luke 18:1 NLT

Jesus speaks these words after describing days that feel confusing and heavy. He talks about longing, about waiting, about moments when God’s movement may not be visible. Into that uncertainty,
He gives this simple but weighty instruction: always pray and never give up.

That tells us something tender. Jesus knows how easily hearts grow tired. There are seasons when prayer feels strong and hopeful. But there are also seasons when it feels repetitive. When answers delay. When circumstances remain unchanged. In those moments, the
temptation is not always to rebel. It is to quietly stop. To stop asking. To stop hoping. To stop expecting.

The widow in the story that follows has very little power. She cannot force change. She cannot control outcomes. All she can do is return. She keeps coming because something inside her refuses to believe that silence is the final word.

“Always pray” does not mean endless speaking. It means keeping the door open and bringing the same request again, even when it feels fragile. It means trusting that delay does not equal absence.

Jesus is not preparing His disciples for quick answers. He is preparing them for endurance. Persistent prayer does something gentle but profound—it keeps the relationship alive, the heart soft, and refuses to let disappointment harden into distance.

Sometimes the answer changes circumstances.
Sometimes it changes the one who keeps returning. And sometimes the miracle is this: faith that has not given up.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. Where has prayer begun to feel tiring rather than hopeful?
2. What would it look like to keep the door open with God, even in delay?
3. How has persistence in prayer shaped you over time?

PRAYER:
Lord, when my heart feels tired, help me keep returning.
Keep hope alive in me and teach me to trust You without
giving up. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Day 15: Praying with Boldnessby Andrew SpaileBIBLE TEXT:“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise wi...
14/06/2026

Day 15: Praying with Boldness
by Andrew Spaile

BIBLE TEXT:
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 (NRSV)

Jesus is our intercessor, our tutor and coach in our battle with sin. He understands our weaknesses and can lead us to being an overcomer. To approach the throne of 30 grace really is about repentance; we have stuffed up, and now we need to be forgiven so that we can move forward.

But what is extraordinary in this verse is that we should approach the throne in boldness! Not bent over, cap in hand, but in boldness. Why? Because in our time of need, it is not a matter for us to dig deeper to try to provide what we need. No, it is not our work, it is God’s work in us. In our time of need, we know we will receive God’s mercy and grace.

This is God’s blessed assurance to us; His agenda is centred on our salvation. Truly, we have an awesome God!

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. What does this verse say about God’s love for you?
2. With the conviction of sin, we often feel discouraged or crestfallen. How does this verse draw you to Jesus and empower you to bounce back and move forward?
3. Could this be the incentive to dig up the buried sin in our lives? How can you bring it out into the open and deal with it, knowing you are assured of Jesus’ promise to live His experience of being an overcomer?

PRAYER:
Lord, thank You for being our high priest, our intercessor, in our battle with sin. Lord, thank You for sharing Your powerful grace to make us overcomers. Please send the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sin and draw us to repentance, so that we can deal with it and move on. Help us to meditate upon Your exceeding love towards us that makes all this possible. Truly, You are awesome! In
Jesus’ name, Amen.

Day 14: Standing Firm in Difficult Timesby Fiona CarterBIBLE TEXT:“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take yo...
14/06/2026

Day 14: Standing Firm in Difficult Times
by Fiona Carter

BIBLE TEXT:
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:11 (NIV) The armour of God represents the spiritual tools He provides—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His Word.

Life often feels like a battlefield. Challenges, temptations, and discouragements can easily knock us off course. Ephesians 6:11 reminds us that our battle is spiritual, not against people, even when it feels like it. We cannot fight the enemy alone, but God has not left us defenceless.

What We Can Do Today
• Put on the full armour. Just as we dress each morning, we must intentionally clothe ourselves with God’s protection every day. We cannot pick and choose pieces; God provides a complete set for full protection.
• Stand against the devil’s schemes. The enemy often uses subtle lies rather than obvious attacks. God’s armour equips us to resist deception and stay firm in faith.
• Pray intentionally. Use Ephesians 6:14–17 in your
prayers, asking God to equip you with each piece.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. Are you trying to fight spiritual battles with human strength?
2. What areas of your life feel off course right now?
3. Are you putting on the full armour of God daily?

PRAYER:
Lord, thank You for providing the armour I need to stand firm. Help me put on Your belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

13/06/2026

Sydney-Tongan SDA Church Sabbath Service - 13 June, 2026.

12/06/2026

Sydney-Tongan Seventh-day Adventist Church: Sabbath School Lesson 11, Q2 - 2026 (13/06/2026).

Pastor: Sitiveni Teaupa and Elder: 'Alalate Lauhingoa Makafana.

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12/06/2026

Ko e Lotu Kamata Sapate 'aho 12 Sune, 2026 - Tu'a Vaea.

10/06/2026

Wednesday Night Prayer 10 June, 2026 by Lauhingoa Makafana

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