We arrived at
Gisborne at 6 pm on 18 February. At mass, we presented a sign language piece
entitled ‘You are my father” with our cardboard testimonies. On the next day we had the opportunity
to reach out to the youth group at St. Mary Star of the Sea. We led them
through games, praise and worship session and group discussion which appealed
to the youth and some have decided to be more regular and attend mass each
week.
On 20 Feb, we spent some time with the Filipino Community through teaching, sign language and praise and worship session with the adult. Simultaneously we had a session on identity with the youth. Both sessions were well received and the youth especially were very open during the group discussion.
On 20 Feb, we spent some time with the Filipino Community through teaching, sign language and praise and worship session with the adult. Simultaneously we had a session on identity with the youth. Both sessions were well received and the youth especially were very open during the group discussion.
Special mass with
Year 13 at St. Mary Star of the Sea on the 21st were well received
with ‘Testify to Love’ Skit and Father
Alliston’s homily also followed the theme of the
Love of God. We participated in singing hymns in the Maori language along with
the students.
On the 22nd, we ministered to Year 10 classes at Campion College. The topic was
Identity and the students revealed their major identity concerns during our
group sessions. Some have asked to stay in touch to learn more about Jesus.
Having fun with year
1 to 6 students at the primary school on the same day would be a “light” moment
for us as it was for them as we spoke about Jesus being the Light and being a
true friend. Three hours special on “Friendship with Jesus and “How to be a Saint” was well spent on the
23rd with the students at St. Mary Star of the Sea. The students were asked
to prepare a 5 minute skit on saints and did remarkably well in a short time
frame. The students left feeling extremely excited to proclaim the name of
Jesus. Parish seminar kicked started with the sign language piece “So You Would Come” and Sylvia shared her testimony which she
concluded by explaining how she received the Love of the Father. We lead the
parishioners through a prayer ministry session, inviting them to be prayed over
to receive the love of the Father. Similar to the seminar at Whangarei, we had
a session on sin and salvation and all parishioners were invited to write down
their sins and place those papers at the foot of the cross. The Sacrament of
Reconciliation was also made available to all parishioners. Parish Seminar
concluded with the night on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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