PARACHUTE 2012

VOM was again at Parachute in Matamata this year over the last weekend of January.  Only a select handful of Christian groups were chosen to be allowed at Parachute this year; we’re very thankful VOM was chosen.  It’s our prayer young Kiwis will be excited by our work and join us as prayers, givers, volunteers, interns or members in 2012 in support of persecuted Christians throughout the world.

 

BRAD KONEMANN

Our special guest at Parachute was Brad Konemann, Youth Director of ThirteenThree (named after Heb. 13:3).  13:3 is at work among persecuted young people in Vietnam and Cambodia.  Brad’s vision is to connect with suffering young people through Voice of the Martyrs.  A four-part documentary about these young people (in their own words) is available from us (for your church/youth group) and has been distributed across the globe.

Events

A Call for Mercy (Pakistan)

Asia Bibi, a wife and mother in Pakistan, spoke out in defense of her Christian faith when Muslim co-workers mocked her and tried to force her to embrace Islam. She was later convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death. She is in jail today, waiting to hear the High Court's decision on her appeal. In Pakistan, more than 150,000 Christians have signed a petition calling for justice for persecution victims, including Asia Bibi. Add your voice to theirs by signing an online petition at www.CallForMercy.com

Please pray against the misuse of blasphemy laws and for the government of Pakistan to strengthen its leadership to recognise and protect minorities in Pakistan and stand against the abuse of Christians; pray for the godly influence of the petition.

Writers Clubs

             

-Ararimu                   4th Friday,4pm                   Ph Gina         (09)294 7949

-Christchurch            2nd Thursday,11am             Ph Lisa          (03)352 9568

-Egmont Village          2nd Thursday,1pm               Ph Judy         (06)752 2540

-Greenlane                3rd Sunday,11:30am           Ph Claire        (09)634 5595

-Hamilton East           Thursday, every four weeks,10.30am         

                                                                    Ph Sylvie        (07)856 0045

-Hastings                  2nd Friday,1:30pm              Ph Gillian       (06)875 8357

-Henderson               Every three months            Ph Cindy        (09)836 2110

                              (Children’s group)

-Howick                    4th Wednesday,10am          Ph Judy         (09)534 4487

-Katikati                   1st Wednesday,7:30pm        Ph Gilly          (07)549 1556

-Matamata                1st Friday,7pm                   Ph Stephen    027 2357 699

                                                                    or Adece       (07)888 8713

-Mercer                    For monthly dates              Ph Jodee       (09)233 6152

-North Shore             www.shorebaptist.org.nz or Ph Susan       (09)443 6175

-South Auckland        3rd Monday,7pm                 Ph Fran         (09)837 1589

-West Auckland         2nd Tuesday,10:30am          Ph Fran         (09)837 1589

-Tauranga                1st Thursday,7pm               Ph Ian           (07)571 0151

-Thames                   3rd Tuesday,10am              Ph Nick Harry (07)868 2300

-Lower Hutt              1st Monday,7pm                 Ph Joan         (04)938 3785

-Wanganui                2nd Thursday,1:30pm          Ph Beth         (06)345 0388

-Waiau Pa                 2nd Monday,7pm                 Ph Margot      (09)232 0066

-Wairarapa                1st Tuesday,7pm                Ph Jennie       (06)304 8587