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Q. Is ‘New Life’ a denomination?
A. Yes, it is. New Life Churches International is a Pentecostal Christian church denomination that was formally established in New Zealand in the 1960s. It was led for many years by Rob Wheeler, a New Zealand Evangelist and Peter Morrow, an Australian evangelist. Early influences date from the 1940s when a series of meetings conducted by overseas 'Bethel Temple' missionaries resulted in the planting of congregations in New Zealand and Australia. Some of its early leaders, including Morrow, attended a Bible college in Sydney in 1951. Further evangelistic campaigns and training occurred after 1957 and throughout the 1960s.
In 1960, meetings began in Timaru that led to the establishment of Timaru New Life Centre. Also many evangelistic campaigns took place throughout New Zealand. The first missionaries were sent overseas in this period. Peter Morrow began work in Christchurch in 1962 as the pastor of the church there, which was then known as the Christchurch Revival Fellowship. By 1964, thirteen "indigenous" churches had been established in the South Island. A number of congregations were planted in the North Island over the same period. Bible schools were established in Tauranga, Auckland and Christchurch.
The New Life Churches, particularly in Auckland, were influential in setting up the Associated Pentecostal Churches of New Zealand, a pan-Pentecostal fellowship of church groups, in 1975. In 1978 the Christchurch Revival Fellowship renamed itself to the New Life Centre Christchurch, now known as Majestic (City New Life Church). This church functioned as the administrative offices of the New Life Centres of New Zealand for many years in the late 1980s and 1990s.
The movement continued to grow throughout the 1970s and 1980s with the establishment of new churches in New Zealand and the South Pacific, and missionaries continued to be sent overseas. In 1988, the New Life Centres of New Zealand changed its name to the New Life Churches of New Zealand. It had also formally recognised the apostolicleadership of Peter Morrow and Rob Wheeler the previous year.
The New Life Churches are now an international movement with affiliates in Australia, Asia and the Pacific. In keeping with Pentecostal Congregationalist philosophy, individual churches in the NLCNZ are autonomous and not governed by the central organisation.
Q. When was NSNL founded?
NSNL started up in a tent and we moved into our first Hired venue in Northcote in 1964.
Q. Can I use the church building for my private purpose?
Private functions are available to members only. Wedding bookings are available to anyone. Other Churches are welcome to book events here aswell. If you are a corporate company and are looking for a venue to use, come in and see us because we might be able to help.
Q. Do you have a crèche?
Yes. The creche is available to children aged 18mths to 4yrs.
Q. Do you have kid’s church?
Yes. Kidschurch is available to children aged 5yrs to 12yrs
Q. Do you have a youth ministry?
Every Friday night there is a 'Youth Night' which caters for children and young adults from 13yrs and up. They have worsip together provided by their own worship team, great teaching, exciting and fun activities for everyone.
Q. How can I be a regular member of NSNL?
It's very simple, just come to our church services and fill in the Visitors slip which is on our service bulletin and Ps Jason An will be in contact to organise a time to visit or have a chat over coffee.
Q. In what form do you baptise people?
Matthew 28: 18-20 says " Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit"
When a person is being baptised they are identifying with Christ's death, burial and resurrection. It is an outward demonstration, through full emersion of water, of what has already taken place inwardly.
Q. Who can be baptised here?
Anyone who has repented and excepted Jesus Christ into their life as Lord and saviour.
Acts 2: 38 Says, "Repent and be baptised everyone of you..."
Mark 16: 16 says "Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved..."
Q. How often do you do communion?
Communion is on the 3rd Sunday of every month, however, we do share communion on special days or teachings.
Q. How can I get a tax refund from my offering?
North Shore New Life Christian Fellowship is registered as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005 and has a donee status under the Income Tax Act 2007. Which means that any tithes, offerings or donations that are given to the church by an individual or company can receive a tax credit (formerly called rebates) from the Government of 33.33% of monies given up to a maximum threshold of your taxable income.
To receive any rebate you need to have a valid tax receipt that is issued from the church at the end of the financial year. You will need to ensure that your name or Tithe number is attached with your donations each time that you give.
If you do not have a Tithe number and would like one please contact the church office on ph: (09)4862682 ext 4 or email us on accounts@nsnl.org.nz and we will send you your number.
For more information about tax credits or to print your claim form (IR527) please refer to the Inland Revenue Department web site below.
Q. What are the ways to give my offering to the church?
There are several ways you can give money to the church:
• Cash in the offering
• Cheque in the offering
• EFTPOS or Credit card at "The Hub" at church - (make sure you put your name or Tithe number on the receipt and put it in the ‘Offering bag’ or in the ‘Visitors slips and Offerings Box' attached to the wall at the back of the Auditorium)
• Regular automatic payment from your bank account
• Direct credit or bill payment from your bank account
Q. Where can I park my car on Sunday?
There is parking available on the Church site aswell as parking on Akoranga Drive, Kitewao st and the roads off Kitewao.
Q. Can I park my car in the church car park during weekdays?
If you are a member of NSNL Church or a student at AUT and wish to park on the church site, come and see us at the Church office. The office will be open from 9am till 3pm, Tuesdays through to Fridays.
Q. Who can use the nursery room?
This area is available to Nursing mothers, parents or caregivers of infants
Q. How can I get pastoral counseling from this church?
Either by coming in on a Sunday morning and speaking with Ps Jason or you can ring or come into the office between church office hours and we can make an appointment for you to see Ps Jason.
Q. What kind of mission work do you guys do?
We support an orphanage in the Philippines, our own church member in Egypt and The Joshua Foundation in Tanzania.
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