22 June 2025 - Matariki: They Didn't See It, But They Believed It

They Didn't See It, But They Believed It – A Remembrance Service Series: Matariki – Part 1 In this special Matariki message, we pause to remember — not just with grief, but with faith. Hebrews 11 reminds us of a crowd of witnesses: people who didn’t see the fulfilment, but believed God was still writing the story. In Aotearoa, we have our own whakapapa of faith — from early missionaries to courageous Māori believers like Tārore and Wiremu Tamihana — who carried the gospel with conviction, even when the future was uncertain. Join us as we reflect on the power of remembrance, the hope of resurrection, and the faith that keeps echoing through generations. You’ll hear a powerful invitation to live with purpose, fix your eyes on Jesus, and honour those who’ve gone before us with a candle-lighting moment of faith and hope. 📖 Key Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1–6, Hebrews 12:1–2, John 11:25–26 🌌 Themes: remembrance, legacy, faith, grief, Matariki, hope in Christ