Welcome

Welcome to the PTEC Blog. We are a multicultural group of mainly young people from across the Pacific who have much in common. Like the children of Israel we move from venue to venue for our worship meetings. Set up in the late 1970's this congregation began with about 10 members and has grown to approximately two hundred members.

Originally known as the University Church, it took on the new branding and identity following plans to build a church where programmes could be expanded to include more vigorous campus ministry activities and pastoral care for students who have left their regional homes across the Pacific to get a qualification. The congregation is currently pastored by Talatala Joe Talemaitoga. He is also the Chaplain for the Adventist Students Association Fiji wide and although the PTEC church takes up much of his time, he also works with students studying at other tertiary institutions across Viti Levu.

PTEC is a youthful, vibrant congregation of South Pacific and Fijian students who are in Suva to study at tertiary institutions, such as the University of the South Pacific, Fiji School of Medicine and Fiji Institute of Technology.

Our mission theme for this year is: "Grow Curious, Grow Together and Grow in God".

PTEC Sandwich Board

PTEC Sandwich Board
Much needed for our nomadic church

2010 Pastoral Team@ Camp

2010 Pastoral Team@ Camp
The few who were able to attend camp.From L: Salome Senibulu, Kelvin Mania, Georgena Worru, Joe Kelison, Pr Maveni, Aldrine Kilua, TL Joe Talemaitoga,Waisea Vakamocea, Clayton Kuma, Melefepaki Afu, Api Seru. Front: Annie Kaufononga, Naolah Pitia & Louise Vakamocea

"Standing in the Spotlight" - The Leader:Jesus

"Be bold for Jesus not just in your words but also in your actions. That is always inspiring".

Solomon Island 2nd year Bachelor in Environment Science student at the University of the South Pacific, Calwin Kepo, held the congregation spell bound with his capture of the essence of last night's message on the topic above.

The 3 leadership characteristics emphasised clearly in this reading by Calwin were the importance of being: Bold, Courageous and Humble.
    Calwin ended the reading by challenging the family members present of a redefinition of leadership provided by our Best Model: Jesus and that is, "Leadership is Service". The reading suggests on page 21: "True leadership is not about gold coins here, but golden-paved streets there, it is not about the life here, but eternal life there; it is not about glory here, but crowns of glory there".
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    1. L VakamoceaMay 20, 2010 at 11:13 AM

      I enjoyed Calwin's sense of humour in sharing this reading with us. He has a gift which should be used more especially amongst young people. God bless and thank you Calwin.

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    2. UnknownMay 21, 2010 at 11:04 AM

      Calwin - you blessed us all. Thank you for your willingness to be a speaker for PowerUp. You have qualities that will no doubt have you in "the spotlight" of leadership in the future. God bless

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