Church Unlimited Māori

18/09/2024

28/06/2024

It’s been a while since posting here, but we cannot not wish everyone a wonderful Matariki! Mānawatia a Matariki.

01/03/2024

Mōrena e te whānau. Just sending out a big mihi to those who were able to come farewell Matua Paora, and pay their respects to his whānau last night at Hoani Waititi Marae. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe, Ps Umesh, for standing and speaking on behalf of our Church, sharing our Heavenly Father with all who gathered and telling a tale or two of Matua Paora's faith journey. It was a very special evening, a real testament to Matua Paora's love of God, and his natural authentic ability to share God with others. Finally thank you to all those who were able to give a koha, a love offering to Matua Paora's whānau. The true meaning of koha, is exactly that, an offering of aroha, which comes in all shapes and forms, whether it be monetary, kai, flowers, by the power of prayers or thoughts. It is ALL appreciated. Nō reira, Matua Paora, kua tīmata koe i tō haerenga ki tō tātou Matua nui i te rangi, ki tō wāhi okiokinga, tata ki te Atua. Go easy Matua Paora on your journey to your final resting place with our Father in Heaven. xoxo

01/03/2024

Whanau there is a few of us running a little late. More likely to meet closer to 7.30pm arohamai.

29/02/2024

Kia ora e te whānau. Just an update - for those who can make it, we will be meeting at Hoani Waititi 7pm tonight instead of midday today to pay our respects to Matua Paora’s whānau and to farewell Matua Paora as he embarks on his journey to our Saviour and King. All welcome. The address is Hoani Waititi Marae, 451 West Coast Rd
Oratia, Auckland. My number if you need is 0212661594. Again, koha can be deposited into this account 38-9002-0215321-07. Reference with your first and last name.

29/02/2024

Kia ora e te whānau. We will meet tomorrow at 12 noon at Hoani Waititi Marae to visit Matua Paora and pay our respects to the Whānau pani, (bereaved whānau). All are welcome just let us know. Contact Paula Ioapo or Andrew Pouniu Ioapo. We will also be putting a koha together as well, any contributions can be deposited into 38-9002-0215321-07. Reference with your first and last name.

29/02/2024

Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā! Pōuri te ngākau, kia kī atu, kua hinga te tōtara nui! Kua hinga atu tēnei kaumatua, tēnei rangatira. Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā!
It is with a sad heart that I send out this pānui to inform you all of Matua Paora's passing on the 28th of February. Paul Andrew Matthews, known by many of us as Paora or Matua Paora loved the Lord and was a long-standing member of our Church. He was always willing to tautoko and serve alongside the Māori Community at Church and served many years in our Church Choir. We will miss him but are comforted to know that he is now resting with God in the heavens.
A beloved Brother, Father, Koro and Uncle, affectionately known as Goo to his whānau. Matua Paora was the eldest son of Ellen (Erana) Matthews (née Shepherd) of Matarahurahu, Kenana and Bobby (Aterea) Matthews of Te Uri o Tai, Pawarenga and Te Hikutū, Whirinaki. Much aroha to his wife, two sons and eight mokopuna.
He is currently lying in state at his home on Taioma Crescent, Te Atatū Peninsula for one night. Tomorrow morning he will go to Hoani Waititi Marae where he will lay for his last night here in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Saturday the 1st of March 2024 the whānau pani will make their way to Morehu Marae, Pawarenga, where he will rest for his final evening amongst his iwi and be buried Sunday 2nd March 2024 at Potikari, Karoro urupa.
Our hearts are with you Pauline, Robert, Pari, Kalina, Hinewaiora, Huirama, Nukutawhiti, Taikaha, Tikapa, Pheonix, Raivn, Kahutia-Ariki.
Kei Potikari ō wheinga e tatari ana, otirā tō kōtiro, ō mātua, me ō tūpuna ki te pō nui, ki te pō oti atu, auē taukuri e.

11/09/2023

Hoani 3:16

Koia ano te aroha o te Atua ki te ao, homai ana e ia tana Tama kotahi, kia kahore ai e ngaro te tangata e whakapono ana ki a ia, engari kia whiwhi ai ki te ora tonu.
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14/03/2023

Tonite inside AUD2 we have Kapas with Cuppas so come join us for some waiata, dont forget to bring something for a cup of tea and korero. See you there whanau!

21/02/2023

Its that time again e te whānau. 7pm Aud2 Side Hall. Bring something for a cuppa after Kapas! All welcome 😉