KEEPING IN TOUCH

KEEPING IN TOUCH

This summer holiday season, Helen and I were able to have an amazing break with all our family. 20 of us headed off to two lakes in the centre of the North Island for ten action packed days, filled with all the fun of a typical Kiwi holiday.

Over Auckland Anniversary weekend Helen and I spent three nights cruising around Auckland's fantastic Gulf Harbor, sheltering in beautiful bays protected from the prevailing wind. Helen, very excitedly hooked her first fish, one of which was 2.3 kilos.

Beautiful Sunset taken while out on the Harbor

Helen has just completed a busy week hosting pastors/leaders seminars for women in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. Over two hundred women came together for the day in each location. What an amazing group of women God has given to Acts Churches in NZ.

Praise God for Vincent Mills, who has helped me prepare this video so everyone is up to date with what we are doing.

MONEY FOR BIHAR SCHOOL IN INDIA

YOU CAN HELP!!!!!!!

Just over a week ago, I had the privilege of joining my friend Kumar on a journey into Bihar (India). We flew from Chennai to Calcutta, and then travelled 12 hours by train into Bihar.

First Class on a train in India is not quite what I had expected, but at least we enjoyed air-conditioning and a good sleep.

Bihar is not only one of the most highly populated States in India, but also the poorest. The level of poverty, and the lack of education is glaringly obvious every where you look. Recently floods displaced over 1,000,000 people.

On arriving at the headquarters for Harvest Ministries in Bihar, I was very impressed at what

I saw; the layout of the site, its up-keep, the joy and commitment of the staff, and the progress that has been made in such a very short period of time.

The three photos give you a little insight into what I am seeking to describe. This site has a school with 175 student, all from mainly Hindu homes.

Harvest Ministries have now developed three such schools and planted over 40 churches.

I have made a commitment to raise $15000, (NZ) to build two new buildings similar to the building in the middle photo.

If you would like to help, you can transfer money into one of these bank accounts:

New Zealand

Equippers Network International

ANZ 312 Karangahape Rd Newton Auckland NZ 010288-0143691-00

IBAN: anzbnz22

UK

Equippers Network International

Natwest Account Number: 76524302 Sort Code: 60-03-23 Iban: GB74 NWBK 6003 2376 5243 02 BIC: NWBK GB 2L

Both these accounts are Charitable Trusts. Please identify your gifts with the words, 'School Bihar.'

Thank you for your prayers and support.

ACTS CHURCHES NZ

Momentum

Acts Churches in NZ have not as yet broken the sound barrier when it come to measuring the level of our influence on a national level, but we are making a difference, and the sound is being noised abroad that Jesus Christ is in the House. The majority of our churches are growing and the impact of our Movement on an International scale is massive.

RECLAIM AND CLAIM

RECLAIMING

Over the past few years, the NLT has focused on ‘reclaiming our heritage,’ and ‘positioning our Movement for the next generation.’

We have been able to allocate over $600,000, received over the past four years through our National Vision Offering, generously given by local churches and individuals.

Through this resource, we have reclaimed 12 of our existing churches, in strategic locations, and now a positive sound is being noised into these communities and the churches are growing.

With confidence we have been able to empower our youth to reclaim and position the emerging generation, not only to have National but also International influence. The sound volume has lifted, and it is being heard; that Jesus Christ is relevant to the youth of our Nation. The lift in volume is coming through the ministries of Revolution Tour, Branded, Shout Conference and very effective Bible Colleges. As I write this article, I am still living in the overflow of Equippers College graduation the night before, when over 40 students crossed over the stage, having just completed 18 weeks of Bible College.

CLAIMING

When Helen and I planted Equippers Church in London, we were strongly motivated by the thought, ‘every new church claims territory currently held by the enemy and every new apostolic initiative advances the Kingdom of God over the powers of darkness.’

We as a Movement could be embarrassment, by our lack of aggressive church planting over the past twenty years. In the past four years, we have planted only seven churches, all aided by finances from our Vision Offerings, but it is time for those called by Christ as Apostles to ‘Arise.’ It is upon the foundation of Apostles and Prophets that Christ builds His Church.

There is still land to reclaim, but more importantly, its time to rise up and ‘claim’ what God has called us to have dominion over.

JOIN WITH ME, LETS ‘RISE UP AND MOVE.’

BRUCE AND HELEN'S HAPPENINGS

PHOTOS: Ps Steve Morrison with his mother, father and sister, and a scene from Torquay.

I have been slack in keeping my blog up to date over recent times, so here is a catch up of our activities.

In the latter part of June and through to July the 19th, we were in Germany and London. Ps Jurgen Eisen hosted an Equippers Summit in Celle, and this was attended by about 40 people. This was an impact two days, and a very strong prophetic sound was heard.

On returning to London, I preached at Jubilee Church with Pastor Peter and Jackie Prothero, and attended Equippers 'Big Day Out,' held in Hammersmith.

At the beginning of July, Mark and Monica Collard and their two boys came to Auckland for a month of impartation at Equippers Auckland, so we looked after the churches in London for three weeks. This was a great time, and we did enjoy catching up with old friends, and the lovely people in Equippers London.

Since we have arrived back in NZ, both Helen and I have been very busy. Helen has attended a conference in Melbourne, preached in Equippers Christchurch last weekend, and she is in Napier/Hasting this weekend. We are both also involved in teaching a seminar for two monday nights in Equippers Auckland on 'Relationships.'

I have preached in Gisborne and then last weekend I was with Pastor Steve and Naomi Morrison at Bells Beach Christian Church in Victoria Australia. This area is renown as the surf capital of Australia. Also last Sunday Night I preached at Ps John and Angela Winkler's church in Geelong.

God's loves with an incredible love. We can't win it by being winsome, or lose it by being a loser.

But we can be blind and resist it.

New Zealand is Spectacular

Recently Helen and I travelled from Auckland to Levin. (by Wellington) As we drove through the North Island, we were again captured by the beauty of the country.

The sky was clear blue, with the mountains covered with snow, and Lake Taupo shimmering in the foreground.

We could not help but be filled with praise and awe for God's amazing creation.

It so easy to take for granted, the beauty around use. The bible states, 'the earth is the Lord's and the fullness there of.'

ENJOYING LONDON IN THE SUMMER

Helen and I have now been in Europe for one month, enjoying the summer, and catching with the wonderful church family at Equippers.

Pastor Mark and Monica Collard and their two boys have gone to NZ for a month and currently we are looking after the church here for a couple of weeks while they are away.

Before Ps Mark left for NZ, we both commisioned Stuart Cosstick to give pastoral leadership in the West Church, and this has been received very positively.

Even though we have been busy, Helen and I found time to relax and visit places like Kew Gardens and Osterley Park. This has been wonderful, especially after a very busy past six weeks on the road.

The one area I have felt challenged by the Holy Spirit in, is to simply 'Feed at the Table of God's Goodness.'

Psalm 65.4 Blessed is the man You choose, and cause to approach You, that he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, of your Holy temple.

In Christ, we live, and move, and have our being.

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Helen and I are enjoying two days break in Kingston London looking over the beautiful Thames.

We have been in Germany over the past week with Jurgen and Miriam Eisen, and for three days this week we held our European Equippers Summit. This was a significant event with 40 pastors and leaders from mainly the UK and Germany attending.

The Holy Spirit presence was very evident throughout the whole time but especially as we prayed for everyone in the final two hours.

The Church in Europe is rising up to the fresh challenge the Holy Spirit is bringing. 
Bruce H Monk

CELLE GERMANY

Today Helen and I have arrived in Celle and have enjoyed a lovely lunch with Jurgen and Miriam Eisen. Jurgen and Miriam will move to Berlin in August and take over the leadership of Equippers Church.
This will be the fulfilment of a long term dream they have carried for a number of years. They will build a significant Church in Berlin.
Bruce H Monk

A FULL ON WEEK OF MINISTRY

This week, the National Leadership Team for Acts Churches, gathered pastors and leaders together in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington for a day of training.

We do this every year, and this time the teaching focused on personal growth, pastoral ministry, the prayer life of a leader, developing teams and empowerment.

Acts Churches are in very good heart and I am confident that as a Movement we will continue taking back ground from the enemy.

This week we minister in Auckland on Monday and conclude the Tour in Rotorua on Tuesday.

It is such a privilege to lead a Movement of Pastors' who are passionate about growth and moving forward.

LEADERSHIP LED TEAMS

LEADERSHIP LED TEAMS

A great church is a church where each individual is prepared to submit his or her gifts and link together with others for the Cause of Christ. A sports team is as good as each individual player working with others for a common goal.

Ephesians 4.16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, cause the growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

In the photo, the staff of Equippers Auckland are out on a team building course.