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GREATER LOVE  Has no man than this... John 15:13 

Covenant Keepers NZ  Trust Ki Tiaki Te Kupu Whakaari Aotearoa 

( To Keep The Promise ) 71 Brookside Tce Christchurch 8053 Ph (03) 351 4499 email covenant.keepers.nz@gmail.com  

DECEMBER 07 NEWSLETTER  

Donations: Any one who wishes to make donations to the CK NZ Trust may make a one off payment, or a regular auto bank payment to

the ck account Westpac 030104 0265142 00. Tax receipts will be issued to those whose name appears on the bank statement. Cheques

may be sent to the above address and receipts will be issued. Thank you for your support. CK NZ Trustees

Hi Everyone, A great time was had by all at our conference inWaikanae a few weeks ago. 50 people attended,including 12 from the USA and Canada, who werepart of a tour group.

It was an honour to have the founder of thisministry, Marilyn Conrad, with us and also Tomand Lou Bearry, who shared their story. Lou’s book,"Letters to Jesus" can be purchased from me.

Marilyn shared about a new vision for the ministryand that Covenant Keepers Inc will be joining withFamily Foundations to lead a tour to Israel inNovember 08. If you are interested, check the CKweb-site, www.covenantkeepersinc.org 

We also heard the marriage testimony of Stephenand Carolyn Visser, from my home church inChristchurch. They were a great encouragement of what God can do when we cry out to him in total

dependence on His grace. Anyone wanting CD’s, video, or DVD’s of thespeakers can contact me. Cost:: CD’s $5 eachspeaker, Video $10, DVD $20.

Next yearNext yearNext yearNext year’’’’s conference is booked for ths conference is booked for ths conference is booked for ths conference is booked for the 7e 7e 7e 7 th th th th –––– 9999 th th th th November, in Waikanae, so take note of it now.November, in Waikanae, so take note of it now.November, in Waikanae, so take note of it now.November, in Waikanae, so take note of it now.It is hoped to have the 2009 conference inChristchurch. Venue is yet to be confirmed.

Joanne 

CONFERENCE PRAISE REPORT CONFERENCE PRAISE REPORT CONFERENCE PRAISE REPORT CONFERENCE PRAISE REPORT 

“Thank you again for all the effort you put into making the CK conference such a success. Although I was facinghuge difficulties when I arrived, I felt really blessed

 throughout the conference. Marilyn as always was ahuge asset – isn’t she amazing in her faithfulness, standand quiet strength? The Bearry’s are my special angels in

disguise as I have been in direct contact with themalmost since the beginning of my stand. It was a HUGEjoy and blessing to finally meet them both. The Visser’

 testimony was incredible. I really appreciated your(Joanne’s) message this morning and Gerry’s talk had lot of solid teaching in it.”

 A LETTER A LETTER A LETTER A LETTER

“I do enjoy the Magazines and reading suchencouraging stories. I see you all, as special chosenflowers in a garden, and the Lord has placed each one oyou there for a very special task. He holds you close toHis heart. You are there for a reason and purpose, whiis not yet known.” Sue - Friend of CK’s

CHRISTMAS TIME

This can be a hard time of year for many of us, so I thought this excerpt from “The Prodigal’s Pen” byRobert Steinkamp, would encourage you. (Robert was

 the prodigal.)

“Please believe me that the pain you are experiencing over your family being fractured at Christmas is being amplified 10 times over, in the life of your prodigal spouse. They are being reminded everywhere they turnthat Christmas is for families. Their hurt is compoundeby knowing that they are responsible for their family falling apart.

You need to continue to stand strong trusting that yoLord God will be using the things associated with the birth of His Son to convict your prodigal spouse of  sinful ways…..

Even if your spouse is not a Christian and does not acknowledge sin, they know right from wrong and walking out on a family is not right. If you will contin

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to stand strong, especially during this season, God can continue His work in the life of your spouse.”  

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The Lord is my pacesetterI shall not rush.He makes me stop and restFor quiet intervals.

He provides me with images of stillness,Which restore my serenity.He leads me in the ways of efficiencyThrough calmness of mind

 And His guidance of peace.Even thought I have a great many things to

 Accomplish each dayI will not fret,For His presence is here.His timelessness,

His all-importance will keep me in balance.He prepares refreshment and renewalIn the midst of my activityBy anointing my mindWith the oils of tranquillity.My cup of joyous energy overflows.Surely harmony and effectivenessShall be the fruit of my hours,For I shall walk in the peace of my Lord

 And dwell in his house forever.

T SHIRTS FOR SALE

The NZ CK Board has produced a NZ CKT-shirt. These were released at conference and werea great hit. They are black with a satellite picture ofNZ on it and a Kiwi carrying the NZ flag, wearing a

black top with ‘CK’ written on it. The wording is:

New Zealand Covenant KeepersKeeping Families Together

They come in sizes S. M. L. XL. XXLCOST $20.

They may be ordered from Joanne

Thank you to NZ Post for providing us with

Community post, envelopes and postage for 12 months

ANNUAL MAILING LIST UPDATE

Early next year I will be sending out, a mailinupdate form to everyone, which will need to breturned in order to stay on our mailing list.

We do not pay a subscription, so do not get reminder to pay our bill, but I do need to know you still wish to be on our mailing list.

I also need to know your new postcode and an

change of details, such as e-mail address.

If you do not send back the information either bpost or e-mail, within a month, your name will bremoved from our list and you will miss your Umagazine and the NZ newsletter. However yocan go back on the list at any time by returninupdate form to me.

This is all to make the system much moefficient. I also would like to know who everyonis and if they are still interested in gettinsupport from this ministry.

It is intended that this will be an annual request.

Thanks for your co-operation with this.

Joanne

 A PRAYER A PRAYER A PRAYER A PRAYER

May you continually find joy that is independent ofsuffering,

Peace that outlasts conflicts,Love in the face of indifference,

 And faith that endures. Anon

IN CONCLUSION LET US REMEMBERIN CONCLUSION LET US REMEMBERIN CONCLUSION LET US REMEMBERIN CONCLUSION LET US REMEMBERFor unto us a child is bornTo us a son is given.

 And the government shall be on his shoulders And he will be calledWonderful counsellor, Mighty GodEverlasting Father, Prince of PeaceOf the increase of his government and peace

There will be no end.He will reign on David’s throne And over his kingdom,Establishing and upholding itWith justice and righteousnessFrom that time on and forever.The zeal of the Lord AlmightyWill accomplish this. Isaiah 9: 6-7.