PTEC Contemporary Choir @ Fulton Alumni Programme

The PTEC Contemporary Choir closed the Fulton Alumni sabbath programme on the 22nd May with their rendition of the song made famous by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir "I Surrender". It just blessed the audience and sent them all out on a high to begin a new week.

In this picture the choir awaiting the sound team.

Ex-Fulton Sabbath Fellowship Programme

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Leading along the sidelines

Ni Vanuatu, 2nd year Bachelor of Dentistry student at the Fiji School of Medicine,Barkon Japtheth presented on the challenge of "leading along the sidelines". What is amazing about this week of prayer series is the fact that many students in our congregation devalue their abilities to contribute to mission. The main reason for this is the fact that they compare themselves to the extroverted and confident personalities who are usually more articulate and willing to participate in church organised activities.

The message challenged that mindset getting students to realise that they could use the individual gifts given them even along the sidelines as did Ruth, Naaman's slave girl and Joseph of Arimathea (Matt 27:57-60). Interestingly, the practice called after worship for Betikama Alumni to prepare for Sabbath School was not only well attended but the singing was glorious. Through the Holy Spirit, Japheth's challenge did touch many hearts.

PTEC assists Sydney Heart Team

The Adventurers, Pathfinders and the counsellors of the PTEC congregation assisted the Sydney Heart team by visiting those people who had been operated on and who were ready to be discharged from the hospital after successful operations. Their fellowship included singing to them, praying with them and giving out gifts which children in Australia had donated to be given out during the 2010 visit to Fiji. Many of the children had taken the day off from school to participate in the activity. PTEC also participated in the farewell programme organised by the Fiji Mission at the end of the two weeks of work by the Heart Team. The Commissioners Singing Group, a group of Fijian students and a couple of Tongan members provided some of the entertainment at the meal prepared for the team.

This was the Sydney Adventist Hospital's 100th visit to Fiji to provide this much needed assistance to the people of Fiji. Although limited in how PTEC could support their work, the church was involved in praying for the team during the two weeks they were here working.

Prayer is powerful

Please pray for the folowing:
- Mohu and his family during this mourning period for the loss of their Father.
- The Church Building Project on Grantham Road.
- The Sydney Adventist Heart Team currently working at the CWM Hospital on people in Fiji who require specialised and expensive medical operations.
- The ASA Leadership Training Seminar planned for next weekend.
- Our PTEC members who are facing challenges in their personal lives.

"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".

PTEC's Condolences to Mohulamu

Our sincere condolences to Mohu who lost his dad early this week.

We were informed last night that first year Tongan student, Mohulamu Lolomanaia lost his dad early in the week. Mohu travelled back home on Tuesday morning and is back in Tonga with his family now. This is not an easy time in the semester to lose a close family member. Let us all remember Mohu in our prayers as he deals with the loss of his dad and importantly as he returns to his academic commitments for this semester and prepares for his semester examinations.

The Leader: Jesus

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Emulate the greatest Leader ever. The readings for this series is on how to be an effective leader.

Power-up: 60 minutes with Jesus - "The Gifts"

Tuesday evening's worship was led by Ioabo Krisiano (2nd year Computer Science & Information Systems I-Kiribati student at the University of the South Pacific) who was supported by his wife, Turaa and first cousins, Lily and Gina. Since coming to USP a couple of years ago, this was Ioabo's first opportunity to lead out in worship and what was evident was the Lord's leading in his presentation and obviously this was an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to speak to his heart through the message he presented. A future I-Kiribati leader in the making. We can praise the Lord for His help.

Tomorrow's message, "standing in the spotlight" will be led by Calwin Kepo a Bachelor of Science student from the Solomon Islands.The programme will begin at 8pm with song service and is being held in N111.

60 minutes with Jesus

 

PTEC's Week of Prayer on the theme, "The Leader: Jesus" was launched last night by final year student, Asaeli Vateitei who spoke on the topic: "The Expert".  The overall gist of the message was focussed on a quote taken from Christ Object Lesson (p.333), “If placed under the control of His Spirit, the more thoroughly the intellect is cultivated, the more effectively it can be used in the service of God.”. This was very apt for the students who attended the session given the fact that they are all studying at tertiary institutions to gain a qualification for the workforce in the Pacific. Asaeli challenged everyone on this critically apt quote which would no doubt have registered in many of the minds and hearts of our members who were present. Tonight's message will be taken by I-Kiribati student, Ioabo Krisiano and his topic will be: "The Gifts". It will be held at N111 at 8pm.

'I Surrender' - PTEC Church Choir

ASA Leadership Week-end

Do you wish to expand your repertoire of skills? If you see yourself as a leader soon, why don't you join the Leadership Training week-end for ASA students.Learn, share your experience and grow!. Details on the poster.

Power-Up with Jesus this Week

POWER – UP  with Jesus– at a challenging time in your semester calendars. Celebrate God all day, every day. revel in his glory and experience Him as we hear messages on the theme: The Leader: Jesus!

We will meet in N111  and the times are listed below. The speaker for each evening is:

Monday 17^th May – N111 – from 8pm to 10pm  -   Asaeli Vateitei (Fiji)

Tuesday 18^th May – N111 – from 8pm to 10pm – Ioabo Krisiano (Kiribati)

Wednesday 19^th May – N111 – from 8pm to 10pm – Calwin Kepo (Solomon Islands)

Thursday 20^th May – N111 – from 8pm to 10pm – Japheth Barkon (Vanuatu)

Friday 21^st May – N111 – from 7pm to 9pm – Melefepaki Afu (Tonga)