Our fearless youth leaders spent Waitangi weekend in Rotorua getting equipped at the Elevate conference on how to better lead our youth ministry at MNL.  It was a fantastic weekend full of inspiration and practical instruction. Awesome stuff guys. Go hard and give it all you have got for 2012.

On Sun 5th Feb Dr Cam Calder from the National Party came to church at our invite.  It was great to have him there and we were able to bless him with a gift and pray for him as he begins parliament this year.  Louisa Wall and Dr Pita Sharples were also invited but could not make it.  Louisa Walls has indicated she hopes to be with us on Feb 26th.  Thanks Dr Cam for taking the time to come and visit and we continue to pray that God gives you wisdom and courage in all the decisions you make over this next three years.

Every two years the Manurewa Youth Workers Network holds an awards evening to recognise youth workers in the community.  This year three youth workers from MNL took out top prizes and numerous others were awarded merit awards and nominations. 

Betty Loto took out the very prestigous award of 'a youth worker working with youth for more than ten year'.

Matt Pihema took out the award for a 'youth worker working within a faith based context' and Joseph Brown took out the award for a 'youth worker working within an educational context'.  Well done to everyone who was nominated and awarded and keep up the great work for youth in our community.