CWCI - KYB New Zealand

30/03/2026

This Easter ask each other, what is your response to the Truth who died for you?

Please read our beautiful Easter Devotion What is Truth? written by Lorraine Harvey

WHAT IS TRUTH?Imagine the scene: the roar of the crowd outside, the heavy burden of politics within, the air crackling with anticipation, and a weary Roman governor gazing at a bound man who claims a kingdom beyond this world. In the midst of all this confusion Pilate the Roman governor asked the qu...

23/03/2026

Giving thanks in SO many ways! May God's Word, faithfully taught by Julie Potts from Micah 6:8, continue to resonate in all those who came and shared in our Summer Tour events - to Him be all the glory and praise!

22/03/2026

Term 2 coming up already can you believe it! This will be a very popular study I am sure.

Trust in Him! The Gospel of Luke Part 3 (17:1-24:53)

What can we learn from Jesus’ patient teaching and challenges? In the media, we hear lots of disturbing news about natural disasters, earthquakes and storms, man-made disasters like wars. As a result, it’s easy for us to think that things are so much worse now than they ever were. But earthquakes and famines, and strife between people have been happening for thousands of years. We hear more about these events now because of worldwide communication.

Focusing too much on all this can lead to fear and anxiety as we wonder what will happen next. In these last chapters of Luke we learn from Jesus’ teaching that no matter what fears and anxieties we face about future events we can be confident that God has a plan and is in control.

Jesus’ teaching in Luke helps us to have the right perspective and to decide ahead of time not to worry. We are to trust that God will give us whatever words or wisdom we need during these end times.

How can this study also help us? Studying the teachings of Jesus will help us to focus on who Jesus is and what he asks of us. We read that when Jesus took the disciples out to Bethany He instructed them to wait to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Then they could go out and testify to all they had seen and heard — and spread the good news of Jesus.

Luke ends his gospel with these wonderful encouraging words:

“Jesus led his disciples out to Bethany, where he raised his hands and blessed them. As He was doing this, He left and was taken up to heaven. After his disciples had worshiped him, they returned to Jerusalem and were very happy. They spent their time in the temple, praising God.” Luke 24:50-53

This study will help you to be sure about the gospel, so that you too can spread the good news of the risen Lord!

Order at [email protected] or through the website if that's easier for you https://www.cwcinz.org.nz/kyb/

16/03/2026

A wonderful 10 days! Will you be there at an upcoming event? Gisborne - Tuesday event, Havelock North - Thursday evening and Matamata this coming Saturday! We look forward to seeing you there!

19/02/2026

Jesus as an Example: Jesus Himself was a man of prayer, often withdrawing to pray, showing it is a vital practice for our spiritual lives.

18/02/2026

Spiritual Enablement: Prayer provides grace and strength in all circumstances helping us to live effectively for the Lord.
It would be very much appreciated if you would make a note in your diary of these dates and pray for them on the day.

17/02/2026

Humility: Prayer demonstrates a reliance on God, we need Him as we acknowledge our limitations. Remember prayerlessness can be a sign of pride.

16/02/2026

Persistent in prayer: Pray always and never give up. Believers should keep asking and not faint or give up.

15/02/2026

The story of the ‘Parable of the Persistent Women’ teaches us that, as followers of Jesus, we should maintain a constant and persistent prayer life. It also teaches that we should not become discouraged or give up, even when facing life’s challenges. From this parable we also learn that prayer is a continuous, essential lifestyle of communication with God, not just a scheduled activity, fostering humility and dependence on Him.

It is with these thoughts in mind we humbly ask that you join us in our Prayer Week. We need your ‘constant and persistent’ prayer support as we organise and prepare for our Summer Retreat events being held from
6 – 21 March.

Julie Potts our speaker, originally from the Hawkes Bay, now lives in Melbourne with her husband and children. Julie’s overall theme for her messages is “What is Good?”.
Her special focus verse is from Micah 6:8, “What does the Lord require of you?”.
Her session titles based on this verse are:
To act justly, demonstrated by Joseph’s example
To walk humbly, viewed through the life of Moses
To love mercy, our greatest example: Christ
To bring glory to God through our gifts. 1 Peter 4:10-11

13/02/2026

Remember to register for the event near you! Please head to https://www.cwcinz.org.nz/summer-retreat-tour-6-21-march-2026/
to find more information to register - we look forward to seeing you there!

06/02/2026

Our Summer Retreat Tour 2026 ends with a day event in Matamata - always a blessing to be hosted there and we look forward to you coming along to share this day with us!

06/02/2026

Havelock North is hosting our Summer Retreat Tour 2026 and we are looking forward to a wonderful evening event - see you there!