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Young girl’s story proves power in reading Read and grow rich! Sound a bit farfetched? Here’s a true story to prove it’s possible. A little girl was dealt a bad hand in life. She was only a year old when she suffered a childhood illness which took away her sight and hearing. She was trapped inside her mind. She hadn’t learned to speak. She uttered grunts and animal sounds. She
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went into fits of rage, smashing dishes and physically attacking anyone in the room with her. More than one doctor diagnosed her as mentally ill. But her parents believed. When she was seven, the family hired a young woman to tutor her. For weeks the tutor tried to communicate with the girl by spelling words into her hand. The little girl could feel the tutor’s fingers on her palm, but they didn’t have any meaning to her. She was still trapped. Then one day a breakthrough came. The little girl was holding a cup under a water spout. The tutor kept spelling “w-a-t-e-
r” into the girl’s hand. Suddenly the girl understood that the letters represented an object! The door to the world flew wide open to her! She ran around grabbing everything she could, begging the tutor to spell the name of each object into her palm. That day the little girl was no longer trapped inside her mind. She was free. The little girl grew to her full potential, and it was the technology of reading that enabled her to transform herself. Once she understood the concept of reading and writing, she became a veracious learner. (Remember, she’s blind and deaf!). By the time she was 10 she was writing letters in
French to famous people in Europe. She decided to go to university, and her dedicated tutor sat beside her spelling the words of lectures into her hand. She graduated (the first deaf/blind person ever to graduate) with honours and went on to become a celebrated writer who was honoured by kings and presidents, and went on to publish 14 books. Just think – the little girl’s life began when she learned to read! Her name by the way was Helen. Helen Keller. Ah yes, there is power in reading! Let’s read and grow rich! By Pastor Stephen Whitwell, Elim Christian Centre Tauranga.
Letting go of the old and accepting the new It has been said that in revival God does not make new things, rather He makes things new. In revival, He resurrects to new life those areas in the Church and in our lives which have been lying stagnant, dormant, or out of balance, resulting in new love and obedience to Christ. Often though, the hindrance to receiving the things that God wants to do to bring refreshing, renewal and revival to His people, is that we are comfortable and satisfied with our present condition, even though we realise that we are living at a level, individually
and corporately, that is far less than what God intends for His people. Jesus recognised that the desire to hold on to the old traditions (of Judaism) and to be comfortable with the familiar was a hindrance to receiving the salvation, the truths and the life that He was bringing through His life, death and resurrection. He addresses this in Luke 5:37-38 where He speaks about fresh wineskins being needed to hold new wine because old wineskins do not have the capacity to stretch further to handle the freshness of new wine. Jesus teaches that putting new wine into old wineskins will cause the old wineskins to burst and both the new wine and the old wineskin is lost. Jesus then says in verse 39: “No one, after drinking old wine wishes for new; for he says, ‘The old is good enough.’” In other words, we can be so contented with the “old wine”, content with that which is currently familiar and comfortable and knowable, that we have no desire for anything more, believing that “the old is good enough!” The truth is that the old is NOT good enough. Yesterday’s manna is not sufficient as today’s bread. We are on a journey of faith, from one degree of glory to another, being fashioned into the image and likeness of Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18). Jesus promised that if we believe in Him, out of our hearts would flow fresh rivers of living water (John 7:38). He says in John 4:14 that the water that He gives will become in us a spring of water. We read in Acts 13:52 that the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. So, the emphasis is that which is consistently fresh and refreshing and that makes new. In 2013, I pray that God’s people would be like fresh wineskins - not content with yesterday’s manna - not pitching tent because we feel that the “old is good enough” - but being ever open to what God wants to do to revive and to renew His Church in these last days, according to His Word. Visit us at Jesus First this Sunday or go to www.jesusfirst. org.nz By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church
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BROOKFIELD UNIFORM from 5yrs to 12yrs – Big box of Brookfield Primary used uniforms, Hats, Tshirts, Pants, Shorts, Skorts, Skirts, Vests, Sweatshirts. Some in new condition and some in used - Bulk buy for $50 or individual things for $5. Selling as moving to Papamoa school – text 027 211 9193 KITCHEN CUPBOARDS complete set including stainless steal sink bench, with Formike tops with taps, 1 overhead cupboard. All fairly good cond. $350 o.n.o for the lot. Ph 544 8595 PAVERS factory seconds half price. 53 Hull Rd, Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 SMALL CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887
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AUCTION The Rotary Club of Katikati is having a Plant & Machinery Auction 16th Feb 2013 at Aongatete Packhouse Yard, 43 Sharp Rd, Katikati. Donate your goods or mark the date to come along. Contact Rod 07 549 0363
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A1 AIRCONDITIONAL & Electrical for all your electrical needs. Low rates, great service. Ph 027 547 3831 or 543 0062 BOSSCO CLEANING COMPANY A small business with a caring approach. Experienced in all facets of cleaning property or business. Confidentiality & security assured. Tauranga, Mt Maunganui & surrounding areas. Basic/intensive/ seasonal cleaning, moving house, one off contracts, pre & post event prep & clean up. Ph Sheryle 021 878 693 or Pam 021 112 7866 to discuss your requirements. BUILDER/HANDYMAN 45yrs experience, no job too small. Ph Bryan on 027 408 3905 BUILDERS - Murray Pedersen licensed builder with his experienced team will undertake additions renovations also reclads. We can arrange plans & consents. Ph 575 7870 BUILDER, PLUMBER, Painter, Plasterer, Renovation Specialist, Excellent workmanship, No job too big or too small Ph Alex 027 481 3448 CLEANER HOUSE/DOMESTIC experienced with references. Requires work in Tauranga Mt Maunganui areas. Ph Sheryle 577 0673 ELECTRICIAN A professional and affordable registered electrician. New builds alterations repairs. Ph Steve 578 0555 or 027 848 6042
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GORSE SPRAYING Do you have a gorse problem? Ph today for a free quote for all gorse control. Ph Scott 027 462 4769 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certified Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance decks fencing pergolas painting water blasting odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Contact Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 covering LAWN MOWING Bethlehem, Otumoetai & Katikati. Experienced Contractor. Friendly reliable service ph Chris 027 200 8578 or a/h 549 0446 OFFICE TEMP 30yrs experience Accounts / payroll / MYOB Spreadsheets/typing. Reasonable Rates Ph Moyrah 027 4295 000 PAINTER / A1 DECORATOR available. All interior & exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252
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ROOFING new roofs re-roofs spouting & repairs. Free quotes. Ph Chris 027 276 6348 or 572 3237 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline gutters & down pipes clean or replacement chimney repairs. Certified Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 SCAFFOLDING prompt free quotes, friendly service, DIY or full erect & dismantle services. Safe, certified, cost effective. Safeplank Scaffolding 021 680 555 S T U M P I N AT O R STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING Best Buzz in the Bay, Gift Vouchers. Ph 576 7990 TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Contact Nelson 021 609 289 TREES TREES TREES Felling, Pruning, Maintenance, Chipping, & Removal. Ph Scott Today on 027 462 4769 TREE SHRUB and hedges Trimming topping removal rubbish removal satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857
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Blue house art hub in Katikati
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A HOLIDAY or day-out. Every week. Small Group Tours. Door to Door Hinterland Tours Ph Kae & Rick 07 575 8118 ARE YOU looking for a day out or maybe a tour? Ph us for a copy of our weekly travel calendar. Outings include shows shopping markets luncheons mystery tours, scenic drives industry tours and even overnight tours. Ph Zealandier Tours 07 575 6425 admin@zealandiertours.com BAYLINE COACHES Day trips, away trips or sight seeing & tours! Call for a free quote today Ph 578 3113 SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS fully escorted owner/operated since 1978. Ph free for colour brochure today 0800 664 414. Also see www.scottsdaletours.co.nz
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Artists Nelsy Jordan and Molly Brightwell outside The Little Blue House in Katikati. Photo by Tracy Hardy.
A once run-down building has become a focus for art and the community in the heart of Katikati. Now known as the Little Blue House, the old store was given the kind of make-over only talented artists could conceive. In the 12 months since it opened as a community gallery, the venue has hosted 53 individual exhibitions and welcomed more than 10,000 people through its door. Anne Bowling, one of the artists who helped transform the house, says its success has exceeded expectations. “We are thrilled at how popular the house is with both the public and artists. Many people call in weekly to see each new exhibi-
tion, giving artists the chance to talk to visitors. “For many of our artists, this is the first time they have exhibited and, at $10 a day and no commission, the Little Blue House offers a rare opportunity.” The majority of exhibitors in the past 12 months have been from Katikati, but others have come from Omokoroa, Waihi and further afield. The Pukeko Corner Kindergarten held an exhibition of children’s art and Katikati College students displayed their end-of-year art folios. The 2012 Easter paint an egg event was so popular it will be repeated this year. The house has also generated community projects such as the Knitters and Knatters group, which takes over the back room for a
couple of hours every Friday to knit items for local community organisations. The Little Blue House, behind the BNZ on Katikati’s main street, has an uncertain future, as the land it stands on is designated for Katikati’s new library. No one knows when the bulldozers will move in. Its caretakers, exhibitors and fans hope a permanent home will eventually be found for the gallery. The house is open from 10am-4pm every day (except the occasional Sunday). All exhibitions at The Little Blue House must be original work or items generated from original work such as prints or cards. To book an exhibition phone Kristin Crockett, 549 5250 (work) or 549 2906 (home.) For more information visit www.local.nzmuraltown.co.nz By Elaine Fisher
Choo choo it’s Thomas & friends Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends paid a visit to Mount Maunganui College at the weekend for the Tauranga Model Railway Club’s annual show. Photos by Daniel Hines.
Beauty’s on the beach The Little Miss Sunshine and Miss Papamoa competitions were held at the Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club last weekend. Photos by Tracy Hardy.
Wiremu Ruru, 3, admired the model trains driving along the track.
Kristin Joyse with Mikylash Joyse, 6, liked the show.
Isla Larking, 3, and Sam Rowe, 3, enjoy watching the trains.
The X factor challenge
Little Miss Sunshine runner-up Abbey Holland, 8, from Papamoa, winner Izla Morris,7, from Matua and third place Priya Shiriwastow, 8, from Tauranga. Miss Papamoa second runner-up Tyler Crawford, winner Berdina Stuart and first runner-up Kate Mickleson.
The launch of the inaugural X Race series last week was hailed a success. The race, New Zealand first and part of a nationwide series, saw 250 children and parents compete in a series of mental and physical challenges at Otumoetai College. Photos by Daniel Hines.
Competitors at the start of the Tauranga X Race.
Tina and Samantha Kennedy enjoy the waterslide challenge during the Tauranga X Race.