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Bobby - A Popular Choice We have been encouraged by the very positive calls, post and emails about Bobby Schuller who is the new Hour of Power pastor.

One supporter recently made the canny observation that “Bobby looks like his Dad and sounds like his Grandad.” We have had a tremendous response to Bobby’s appointment as Hour of Power pastor and with each week that he delivers the message, his popularity grows. His energy and enthusiasm for the Word of God is obvious and his insights are refreshing.

We have also been enjoying some fantastic guests who have brought us timely words of encouragement and even challenged us, as well as interviews with interesting and

There are still a number of challenges facing the Ministry and we trust that you will continue to pray for the leadership, the pastors, everyone involved in the music and the people behind the scenes who ensure that this excellent programme can be seen across the world.

inspirational people and, of course, the wonderful music from both the Choir, the musicians, soloists and guests .

Our Survey?

The digital switch over will affect these areas first and will take place on the 30th of September. The television signal will be available from either Freeview (free-to-air), SKY or TelstraClear (pay-TV) and Prime TV can be viewed on all of these.

There is excellent news for our supporters in Hawkes Bay and the West Coast who cannot receive a TV signal to watch Hour of Power .

currently

The rest of the South Island will switch to digital next and that takes place in April 2013.

Don’t forget to tune in and

Welcome Back!

If you did not participate in our survey it’s not too late. The survey is still available online.

We use the information we gather to help us in our

planning for the New Zealand Ministry.

value your opinion and we

Please remember to pray for the people in Christchurch - Many Cantabrians are still facing huge challenges.

The Hour of Power NZ office has a half hour prayer session every Tuesday at 10:30 am - you are welcome to join us.

A Time for Prayer

Fred Franks joined as a conscripted volunteer when the office was in Ngaire Avenue.

This Ministry relies on donations from faithful supporters and income from ministry materials to stay on air. Times are tough and with the added misery brought about by the Christchurch disaster, many people are not able to give the way they used

A few months ago the Ministry was blessed with a bequest that made it possible for us to continue showing Hour of Power on air in New Zealand as well as keeping the office open.

A Bequest Makes a Difference

Farewell Fred Franks

Store Your

eavenreasures inThese ladies prayed that the Ministry would be used to change lives in New Zealand. They were obedient to God and blessed us with a bequest according to the word of the Lord in Matthew 6:20 which tells us “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.”

We are extremely grateful to everyone who supports this wonderful Ministry and we know that God will bless them.

If you also want to share in the privilege of being involved in preserving this Christian Ministry by leaving a legacy; please contact the office for details.

to but God is faithful and often sends help in unexpected ways. Last year, with all the changes at the Cathedral, combined with the economic challenges, we were seriously considering shutting our doors but a wonderful gift by a family of faithful ladies who have been listening to and praying for Hour of Power for many years carried us through.

We needed a new doorway made to extend our office space. His wife, Joy, had by that time been a regular

Fred said he enjoyed coming and we certainly enjoyed having him with us. His ability to tell a good story well with a twinkle in his eye and his store of jokes were always appreciated during break time.

Being married for nigh on 60 years had made their team work a joy to behold.

Fred’s was a life lived to the full and he will leave a huge gap in many lives – especially of Joy and the family.

volunteer, said she and Fred would fit it for us. That day was our first glimpse of the Fred and Joy team work.

We m u s t h a v e d o n e something right – perhaps it was the gluten-free biscuits and cakes – as from that time on when Joy came every three months to pack the quarterly packages, Fred came too. Sometimes it was hard for us to keep up with their pace of work!

Christmas Cards withMeaningThis year we have designed our own Christmas cards to reflect the true meaning of this wonderful season both in word and picture.

We have seven cards with traditional themes and some reproductions of paintings available to you in packs of 10 with tinted envelopes. You can choose which cards you want in your pack and we will put your pack together for you.

You can view the range of cards and the messages inside by going to our website (www.hourofpower.org.nz) a n d c l i c k i n g o n t h e “Christmas Card” panel or you can go directly to www.hopnzcards.webs.com You can order your cards online or contact us at the office.

Please support Hour of Power and put Christ back into Christmas this year with our greeting cards. Contact Us

Mail: Hour of Power P.O.Box 26209, Epsom, Auckland 1344

Physical Address: Suite 1 - 6 93 Dominion Rd Mt Eden

Telephone: (09) 529 5529 Fax: (09) 529 5527

Email:

info@hourofpower.org.nz

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Please NoteThe previously advertised tour to the Holy Land has been postponed. We will post any available update on our website.