Monthly Archives: December 2011
“…a message of encouragement…”
“After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying, ‘Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak.'” – Acts 13:15
Golden Nugget
“When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.” – Acts 13:48
Sermon Outline – NT – (NIV)
“One night
Acts 18:9-11
Intr.:
the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:
1. ‘Do not be afraid;
2. keep on speaking,
3. do not be silent.
4. For I am with you,
5. and no one is going to attack and
6. harm you,
End:
because I have many people in this city.'”
Golden Nugget
“One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” – Acts 16:14
“Do what…”
“Do what you can with what you have where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“When everything else fails…”
I found this little card today on the street in KATAIA / NZ, and I am glad that I bothered to pick it up.
On the back is written:
Bible and Gospel Trust, England
“God is our refuge and strength, a help in distresses, very readily found.” – Psalm 46:1 (Bible)
“Whoever believes on Him (CHRIST) may not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (Bible)
Mangonui in the North of New Zealand
A long time ago I was given a Busabout Kaitaia concession ticket worth $45.00. Or should I rather say I won it because I answered half a question?
On that ticket are five return journeys from Kaitaia to Pukenui or from Kaitaia to Mangonui.
Today I went to Mangonui. 
Back of the Busabout Kaitaia bus.
Mangonui
Mangonui in New Zealand. There are more pictures of the East Coast on the blog.
In Mangonui I was surprised to find the following headlines:
I was present at the parade and busy taking pictures and did not see any rioting.
In Mangonui you can see Pohutukawa trees. The tree produces red flowers in the summer. That is about now. The Pohutukawa tree is also called Christmas tree.