Calendar

Here is a calendar of upcoming events, up and down the country. Some are organized by us, others by like-minded organizations and groups.

Aug
12
Sat
CANCELLED: CHRISTCHURCH: Stan Goodenough: August 12, 7pm @ Grace Vineyard Church
Aug 12 @ 7:00 PM

CANCELLED:  Folks, unfortunately recently implemented visa requirements have meant that Stan does not have the necessary visas required to enter Australia.  This has meant that the NZ leg of his speaking tour has been cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Coming of the Kingdom of Heaven: How God used the ANZAC nations to help prepare the way for the King.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Stan has lived in Israel for half of his life even though he was born to a Gentile couple serving on the mission field in the small kingdom of Swaziland. Following three years volunteering on Israeli collective farms in the 1980s, he worked as a political reporter for the South African newspaper, The Daily Dispatch – where his pen had its training during apartheid’s waning years. He has traveled to various nations, speaking to Christians about developments in Israel. In 2011 he was accredited by the Israel Ministry of Tourism as a tour guide, and takes individuals, small groups, families, busloads and helicopter-loads of Christians around God’s Land. Stan has lived in Israel for half of his life even though he was born to a Gentile couple serving on the mission field in the small kingdom of Swaziland. Following three years volunteering on Israeli collective farms in the 1980s, he worked as a political reporter for the South African newspaper, The Daily Dispatch – where his pen had its training during apartheid’s waning years. He has traveled to various nations, speaking to Christians about developments in Israel. In 2011 he was accredited by the Israel Ministry of Tourism as a tour guide, and takes individuals, small groups, families, busloads and helicopter-loads of Christians around God’s Land.

Jun
16
Sun
CHRISTCHURCH: A HATEFUL STATE OF MIND: HATE SPEECH AND FREE SPEECH IN NEW ZEALAND @ Spark Room, Christchurch Central Library
Jun 16 @ 2:00 PM

Professor Paul Moon

Where:  Spark Room, Christchurch Central Library, Turanga.

When:  2.00pm, Sunday, June 16.

Admission:  A plate of finger food.  Please avoid pork and seafood products. A collection will be taken to defray expenses.

With talk of new Hate Speech Legislation in NZ, this free talk shows how ineffective such legislation has been; and offers a robust alternative to counter ideologies of prejudice and intolerance. 

NZ Friends of Israel wishes to acknowledge the kind support of the Holocaust Centre of NZ.  This address was originally part of their Human Rights Series of lectures.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Having written over 25 books, Professor Paul Moon is one of New Zealand’s best-selling and respected historians and social commentators.

His specialist area is New Zealand history, and in 2014, he was shortlisted for the international Ernest Scott Prize in History for his book Encounters: The Creation of New Zealand, which academics described as ‘powerful’ and ‘truly fascinating’. His works have been published by Penguin Random House, and HarperCollins.

He has worked on several Treaty claims, and with numerous government agencies, on Treaty-related issues. In 2003 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society at University College, London, and has since gained fellowships in the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Society of Arts. He also has been a consultant on documentaries about New Zealand history

Feb
3
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Prayer for Israel monthly meeting @ Lady Wigram Village
Feb 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PFI meeting is 1st SATURDAY of the month.

Lady Wigram Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave Wigram
SKYBAR
Mustang Apt building

10am – cuppa – 12md (ish)
Followed by…
Light lunch, available with Dick & I plus a few others in the cafe.

 

Directions:

Main Entrance
Enter Foyer
Turn LEFT at Reception.(weekend staff know nothing about meeting.)
Walk past dining room on left & Cafe on right.
Walk thru to Mustang Apts at stone wall.
Take lift to 1st floor.
Exit, turn left & spot flag at end of corridor.

Feb
18
Sun
AUCKLAND: Israel Focus Group, Feb 18
Feb 18 @ 2:00 PM
AUCKLAND:  Israel Focus Group, Feb 18

An event organized by:

ISRAEL FOCUS GROUP

 

Reminder February Meeting

18 February

The Café – Gracecity Church

17 Marewa Rd, Greenlane, Auckland

 

2pm Meet & Greet

2.30pm Meeting to Commence

 

Guest Speakers

Bishop Brian Tamaki

Ps Hannah Tamaki

 

‘Upholding Israel in New Zealand & Overseas’

 

Prayers for Israel & New Zealand

Refreshments to follow

 

Please share this Invitation with

Like minded Family & Friends

 

Free copies available

‘Israel & Christians Today’

 

Ps 122 v 6

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem:

They shall prosper that Love Thee

 

Ps 121 v 4

Behold He that keepeth Israel

Shall neither slumber nor sleep

 

Lord we Pray

‘Thy Will be done

On Earth as it is in Heaven’

 

Disclaimer:

Under the circumstances, Israel needs all the supporters it can get.

For this reason, we have agreed to circulate notices of pro-Israel events around the country whether they were organized by NZFOI or not.

Naturally, Israel supporters can come from quite diverse schools of thought so in sending this notice to you, it doesn’t mean we endorse everything someone else says or does.

In all things, graciousness and kindness go a long way.

See the latest notice from AKL’s Israel Focus Group.

 

Feb
27
Tue
Israel on Trial in the Hague — thinc. @ Online
Feb 27 @ 12:00 AM

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Andrew Tucker (1963) studied law in Australia (BA/LLB), UK (BCL) and The Netherlands, and has worked since 1988 as an adviser and consultant to private companies, governments and (semi-)public entities in various fields of international law.

Andrew was a Fellow of the Law Faculty of the University of Melbourne from 1994 to 2001, and Research Associate at the TMC Asser Institute in The Hague from 1996-1998. Based in The Netherlands, he is Principal of Tucker & Associates.

Andrew is co-author of ‘Israel on Trial’, Soest (NLD), thinc. (2018) and “Two states for two peoples?” (2022/23)

 

Israel on Trial in the Hague — thinc. @ Online
Feb 27 @ 7:00 AM

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Andrew Tucker (1963) studied law in Australia (BA/LLB), UK (BCL) and The Netherlands, and has worked since 1988 as an adviser and consultant to private companies, governments and (semi-)public entities in various fields of international law.

Andrew was a Fellow of the Law Faculty of the University of Melbourne from 1994 to 2001, and Research Associate at the TMC Asser Institute in The Hague from 1996-1998. Based in The Netherlands, he is Principal of Tucker & Associates.

Andrew is co-author of ‘Israel on Trial’, Soest (NLD), thinc. (2018) and “Two states for two peoples?” (2022/23)

 

Mar
2
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Prayer for Israel monthly meeting @ Lady Wigram Village
Mar 2 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PFI meeting is 1st SATURDAY of the month.

Lady Wigram Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave Wigram
SKYBAR
Mustang Apt building

10am – cuppa – 12md (ish)
Followed by…
Light lunch, available with Dick & I plus a few others in the cafe.

 

Directions:

Main Entrance
Enter Foyer
Turn LEFT at Reception.(weekend staff know nothing about meeting.)
Walk past dining room on left & Cafe on right.
Walk thru to Mustang Apts at stone wall.
Take lift to 1st floor.
Exit, turn left & spot flag at end of corridor.

Apr
6
Sat
CHRISTCHURCH: Prayer for Israel monthly meeting @ Lady Wigram Village
Apr 6 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PFI meeting is 1st SATURDAY of the month.

Lady Wigram Village
210 Kittyhawk Ave Wigram
SKYBAR
Mustang Apt building

10am – cuppa – 12md (ish)
Followed by…
Light lunch, available with Dick & I plus a few others in the cafe.

 

Directions:

Main Entrance
Enter Foyer
Turn LEFT at Reception.(weekend staff know nothing about meeting.)
Walk past dining room on left & Cafe on right.
Walk thru to Mustang Apts at stone wall.
Take lift to 1st floor.
Exit, turn left & spot flag at end of corridor.

Apr
20
Sat
PALMERSTON NORTH: March and Vigil for Israel and the Hostages @ The Square
Apr 20 @ 11:30 AM

We are gathering at 11.30am behind the Verdict Cafe for prayer, briefing and singing.

Our theme song is

OH DAUGHTERS OF ZION

We will have song sheets available.

At 12 noon we will raise the flags and walk to opposite the Plaza, where we will sing, pray, and declare we are with the Nation of ISRAEL.

Come and stand with us.

Apr
21
Sun
CHRISTCHURCH: Open Meeting Panel Discussion on the Christian attitude toward Israel and Gaza @ Hornby Presbyterian Church
Apr 21 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Hi Folks

Are you shocked by the killing of innocent civilians?  Are you feeling conflicted as to who is “in the right” in the Israeli-Gaza conflict?  Why as a Christian should you care about a dispute on the other side of the world?  Are you puzzling over what a Christian response should be?  If any of these questions resonate with you, then this event is for you.

Hope Presbyterian in Amyes Rd Hornby, has invited us to join a discussion panel at their evening service, this Sunday at 7pm.

The topic is:  What should be the Christian attitude toward Israel and Gaza?

They have already had two sermons over the last two weeks on the history of Israel for background, and the sermons can be found here (click the image):

You’re invited to take part in this fascinating discussion.  The Q&A session is going to be informative and rewarding.  Even more so, if you have thought about it already so bring some questions with you.

See you there!