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I did my theological training at Knox Theological College in Dunedin from 1992-94 and graduated with a Bachelor of Theology degree and a Diploma for Ministry.  I was ordained as a minister of Word and Sacrament at the Ekalesia Kerisiano Alofi in 1996 and inducted as minister of Makefu on the 12 of January 1997. We completed our ministry in Makefu in 2007 and moved to Wellington where we began our ministry with our Niue people from 2008.  I was inducted as Parish minister at the former St Giles Church in 2012 until now. I also served two years as a voluntary chaplaincy assistant from 2009-11. 

 

Fakaako au he Aoga Fakaako Akoako i Dunedin he tau 1992 ke he 1994 mo e moua e fakamailoga Bachelor of Theology Degree pihia mo e Diploma for Ministry. Fakauku he Ekalesia Kerisiano Alofi he tau 1996 mo e fakanofo ko e Akoako he Ekalesia Kerisiano Makefu he tau 1997.  Fakaoti e gahua i Makefu he tau 2007 mo e hiki mai ki Ueligitoni ti kamata gahua mo e tau Niue he tau 2008 to fakanofo ko e Akoako ke uaaki he tau Niue he tau 2012. Ua e tau ne gahua fakaalofa he Falegagao i Ueligitoni ko e akoako lagomatai ke he tau tagata gagao.

 

Ko e heigoa e kotofa he Akoako? What are my responsibilities?
 

• Ke takitaki e tau tapuakiaga, liogi ma e tau tagata, fakamamatala mo e fakaako e Kupu he Atua.  To lead public worship, pray for the people, preach and teach the Word of God.

• Ahiahi e tau tagata mo e foaki e tau lagomatai faka-akoako.  Carry out visitaion and provide pastoral care for members and their families. 

• Fakaako e tau tagata ke eke mo fakamatala kupu, tiakono, Ekalesia mo e papatiso.  Prepare candidates to become lay preachers, elders, confirmed members and baptism.    

• Foaki e tau fakaakoaga ma lautolu ne matematekelea e tau momoui, tau loto mo e tau manamanatuaga pihia a lautolu ne manako ke fakamau taane mo e hoana.  Provide counselling and premarital counselling.

• Fakakoloa mo e fakamafana e tau takitaki foou ke uta e gahua anoiha. Equip and encourage new leaders to continue the work in the future. 

• Fakakite e matutakiaga he Agamotu mo e Tala Mitaki. Show the relevance of our Culture to the Gospel.  

• Lagomatai ke he ha fekau ne hagaao ke he tua mo e moui faka-agaaga. Be able to help with any issues about faith and spiritual matters.    

 

Fakamolemole, matutaki mai ke he tau numela na i luga - please do not hesitate to contact me on the numbers above. I am a shepherd of God who leads with love and faith, guiding everyone to heaven above. 

 

Mission Statement

 

Ofaga ha Keriso

Niue-Kilbirnie Presbyterian Church

 

Who are we? Ko hai a mautolu?

A Christian Family who is - Ko e Magafaoa Kelisiano ne:

 

• Committed and passionate in our worship of the Triune God - tuku katoatoa mo e mokoina e tapuaki he Atua Tolu Taha Tapu. 

 

• Valuing the richness of our Cultural Diversity to enhance our sense of well-being and identity in a foreign land - Tokiofa e uho he ha mautolu a tau agamotu, ke feaki e moui olaola mo e ke fakakite ko hai a mautolu he nonofo he tau motu kehe. 

 

• Compassionate in showing the love of Jesus to our neighbours and loving them into the Kingdom- Fakaalofa hohofi ke fakakite a fakaalofa ha Iesu ke he tau katofia mo e futiaki mai a lautolu ke he kautu he Atua. 

 

• Advocating for the care of Creation and social justice issues in our community - Fakatolomaki e levekiaga he takatakaimotu pihia mo e tau puhala leveki kua hako ma e tau tagata he heagaapi.

 

• Guided by the Holy Spirit in fulfilling the great commission - Takitaki he Agaga Tapu ke fakamooli e poakiaga ha Iesu ke eke e tau motu oti mo tutaki.   

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Falkland is available in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays between 12pm – 4pm.

Church Office: 2 Vallance Street, Kilbirnie and you can also contact him on 022 363 4303  OR okko26@gmail.com 

 

For all other inquiries:  kpcniue@gmail.com

 

For the latest news please check out our Facebook page:  Kilbirnie Presbyterian Church – Ofaga ha Keriso.

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session clerk

Jo Vilipaama
Contact Phone: 027 271 4760  |  Email:   jo.vilipalmer@gmail.com

 

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treasurer

Raquel Jensen
Contact Phone:  027 777 9465   |   Email:  raquel@addsmart.co.nz

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