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New Generation is the youth ministry of the Assemblies Of God in New Zealand. Braden and Andrea Matson are the facilitators and are working with Youth Pastors around the country to equip young people to reach a nation.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Catalyst

We had a tremendous time out West Auckland at Catalyst. Pastor Chris Hope from Australia was our great speaker over the weekend. Pastor Chris, from Geelong heads up Unique Reapers International and is a great communicator with a passion to see young people saved. Pastor Chris travels extensively throughout Asia and we were really blessed through his ministry.

Friday and Saturday night saw hundreds of young people from dozens of youth ministries from around Auckland gather together. Our very own New Generation Band played for the first time and was awesome! Pastor Chris shared a great message about our need to step up and stand strong. Also, that we need to ‘take out the trash’. About 21 people responded to the salvation alter call!

Saturday morning was our training. Again Pastor Chris brought some great challenges.
Saturday night went off! Guest band, Empowered Young Disciples from the Tonga Assembles of God were awesome and the praise and worship with the New Generation Band was powerful. Pastor Chris preached about fulfilling the promises of God in our lives. God again moved powerfully.

It was awesome to see almost 300 people from different ethnic backgrounds worshipping. God is doing something significant.