North Waigani United Church

07/04/2026

RESURRECTION SUNDAY! 🔥✝️

Kila Barracks Chapel Congregation allowed us use of their Chapel to have our Sunday Lotu and then we moved down to the Beach to have an immersion service 🌊👋✝️

Initially 17.
The number grew at the beach to 21.
But as immersion continued - that number increased to 35 in total!

30 from NWUC and 5 from Kila Barracks.
God is SOOO GOOD! 🔥🙏✝️

We see Transformation. We see connected Community. We see Jesus at work in this as the Father’s Heart is felt and the power of the Holy Spirit present 🙏

To Him be ALL GLORY!

06/04/2026

✝️ Holy Week - "OPERATION WOK PAINIM" (Outreach) ✝️

Friday - 3rd April (3pm) | Waigani Market
Saturday - 4th April (11am) | Tokarara Market
Sunday - 5th April (6pm) | Kirakira Village Basketball Court

We saw God move - GO, HE SAID LO I WILL BE WITH YOU ✝️🔥

Acts.1.8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

What better time then Easter? ✝️❤️

05/04/2026

Good Friday.

Ps Pana brought a heavy word of The LORD to the Church - encouraging us, rebuking us and filling us up!

IMPACT. TRANSFORMATION. GLORY TO GLORY 🔥✝️

02/04/2026

Night 4 - The Lord's Supper 🙏

In families we sat, as Tama and Elders guided us through the Night's proceedings.
From the back drop painted of the Passover instituted in Exodus to the fulfilment of Covenant through the lens of the Gospels we see Jesus our Lord & Saviour the perfect sacrifice - we journeyed tonight to come to a place of understanding.

Glorious is His Name 🔥❤️✝️

01/04/2026

✝️ Night 3
Elder Stanley Luanda - Mark 12:13-17

"Paying Taxes"
13 - Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words.
14 - They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
15 - Should we pay or shouldn't we?"
16 - But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. "Why are you trying to trap me?" he asked. "Bring me a denarius and let me look at it." They brought the coin, and he asked them, "Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?Caesar's," they replied.
17 - Then Jesus said to them, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." And they were amazed at him. (NIV)

Take away pointers:
✅️ You can't Trick God
✅️ God sees every thought
✅️ What belongs to God - Give it to God

31/03/2026

Night 2 of Holy Passion Week ✝️🔥

Elder Raka Taviri Snr took us on Matthew 21:18-20
18 - Early in the morning, as he was on his way back to the city, he was hungry.
19 - Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" Immediately the tree withered.
20 - When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. "How did the fig tree wither so quickly?" they asked.

Take aways:
✅️ Power Encounter - only if you have Him in your life as Lord and Saviour, otherwise it will not make sense/foolishness ✝️

You carry Authority. Walk in it.🔥

30/03/2026

✝️ Night 1
Elder Lei took us on Mark 11:15-19
Mark.11.15 - On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves,
16 - and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.
17 - And as he taught them, he said, "Is it not written: "'My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.'"
18 - The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.
19 - When evening came, they went out of the city. (NIV)

Key take away: Worship, true and proper Worship is a Lifestyle 🔥💯

30/03/2026

We have a full week of teaching and gathering of worship as we mark The Holy Week (or Passion Week) this year! ✝️💯🔥

Our Theme: The message of the Cross is the Power of God
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Speakers:
✅️ Palm Sunday: Marama Gomara Nigani
✅️ Monday: Elder Chair, Lei Doó
✅️ Tuesday: Elder Raka Taviri Snr
✅️ Wednesday: Elder Stanley Luanda
✅️ Thursday, Lord's Supper: Rev. Terry Nigani
✅️ Good Friday: Ps. Pana Kevere

We have 2 Outreaches planned too - what better time to reach more people with the message of Salvation!

You are most welcome to join us during the week services, during Outreach or Sunday Service as well!

01/02/2026

We continue to pray for you both
Rev Percy William Taunao Rarua & Rev Francy L Rarua and our 4 children ❤️

Rev. Percy Rarua and Wife Rev. Francy Rarua Posted to Madang for Chaplaincy Ministry

The Urban Region has officially posted Rev. Percy Rarua and wife Rev. Francy Rarua to Madang to undertake chaplaincy work across various institutions within the province. Their appointment reflects the church’s continued commitment to strengthening pastoral care and spiritual support within educational and institutional settings.

Rev. Percy Rarua began his ministry at Lakani Toi Memorial Church, where his pastoral leadership made a lasting impact, particularly through the Christian Youth Ministry (CYM). His emphasis on mentorship, spiritual formation, and pastoral care helped lay a strong foundation for youth and church members alike before his subsequent posting to the North Port Moresby Circuit.

He was later appointed minister at Sister Fairhall Memorial Church, where he faithfully served for three years. Following the completion of his term, Rev. Rarua was posted to North Waigani United Church. The strong bonds formed during his ministry have continued to bear fruit, with many congregations being blessed through ongoing connections including Lakani Toi Memorial Church during Sunday Services and Boubou activities.

Rev. Francy Rarua, wife of Rev. Percy Rarua, brings with her a significant and historic contribution to the ministry. She is the first ordained woman minister from Poreporena Hanuabada, a milestone that stands as a source of inspiration within the church and the wider community. Her ministry has been marked by faithful service, pastoral care, and commitment to church and community life.

As they take up their new chaplaincy responsibilities in Madang, Rev. Percy Rarua and wife Rev. Francy Rarua are expected to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and support through worship, pastoral visits, and Sunday Services across institutions and congregations.


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11/12/2025

We are deeply saddened as a Congregation of the news of the passing of this Man of God with a heart of gold! 💔🙏😔

We mourn with your family, we mourn with Boroko United Church and North Circuit and Urban Region at this home calling but Rejoice that you now stand before The One whom you have served diligently! ✝️

Rest in God's Peace Rt. Rev. Soro Holmes! Until that Golden Morning when we embrace, Sare o! 🕊✝️

We send our deepest Condolences 🙏

On behalf of the Congregation, Leadership and our Pastoral Team of North Waigani United Church

OFFICIAL DEATH NOTICE

It is with deep sorrow and Christian hope in the resurrection that Boroko United Church announces the passing of Retired Rev. Soro Holmes, who was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, 9th December 2025 at the Port Moresby General Hospital Emergency Ward.

Retired Rev. Holmes and his late wife were beloved children of Boroko United Church, a retired minister, and a respected servant of God who faithfully dedicated his life to the work of the Gospel. His leadership, humility, and pastoral heart have touched many lives within our congregation and beyond.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his children, grandchildren, and the entire Holmes and Gei family during this time of mourning. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you all.

HAUSKRAI PROGRAM

Date: 10th–17th December 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Venue: Hohola 3, Silkwood Street, Lot 12 Section 26

FUNERAL & BURIAL

The body will overnight at the residence on Wednesday, 17th December 2025, followed by the funeral service and burial on Thursday, 18th December 2025.
Full details will be provided during the Hauskrai.

"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die."
— John 11:25

Issued on behalf of Boroko United Church Leadership & Congregation

21/11/2025

Video Highlights of our Major Thanksgiving 2025!

"UNITY; ONE PEOPLE UNDER GOD"

Shout out to "Bilas Peles Media" Eron Thiel for some quality footage and a firelight edit 🔥✝️ God Be Glorified!