When Pat Tupuola opened “Lord of the South Barbershop,” I’ve been wanting to drop by his shop to welcome him. Pat originally came from Samoa. He lived in Timaru for 15 years now. He worked as a barber in Melbourne, Christchurch, and Wellington before putting up his barbershop in Timaru. For me, the best way […]
Archives for June 2017
Shelter Place Multicultural Fellowship Opening Celebration
It’s a gathering of people from all nations, praising, worshipping, and fellowshipping together, giving glory and honour to Jesus Christ. An opportunity to meet new friends, share one’s heart worship, and learn from one another’s faith wisdom. Please come to the Shelter Place! You are welcome!
Essentially Valuable Memories of Timaru NZ
This photo evokes a lingering memory of NZ. The land is literally refreshing with all its endless landscape and multicolored hues. Coming from a place where tall buildings abound, it was a smell of fresh air to be surrounded by arboreal shades. If there are images etched in my brain about our brief vacation, they […]
“Building Relational Skills” Lecture by Dr. Gonzales Held in Timaru, NZ
What a privilege and opportunity to listen to the “Building Relational Skills” lecture that Dr. Val Gonzales held on 3 June. There were 25 participants. A couple came from Geraldine. It was held at the new Wilson Street Baptist Church hall. Dr. Val and his wife, Chelly, visited New Zealand for the first time. They […]