Elevate Articles
Welcome! Whether you or a loved one has a disability, you are a leader of a church or Christian organisation, a ministry worker, or you are simply interested in disability issues, the articles and stories below have been written to equip, encourage, inspire and even challenge you.
I have been contemplating the story in Exodus 14; God used Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery, crossing the desert into the chosen land of milk and honey. They had been enslaved under Pharaoh for many years. The Lord provided and protected them throughout the journey. The Israelites had seen many miracles along […]
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On January 11th, Hugh Willis took up citizenship in Heaven. The funeral service at City Impact Church, attended by over 700 people, was a celebration of his life and a testament to his faith. Many more watched the service online, ‘zooming in’ from the Elevate branches nationwide and from overseas. There’s a lot to say […]
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When we began creating our current strategic plan, we asked ourselves this question: “How can we ensure Elevate is still around in another 40 years?” This has continued to be a guiding question for us as we outwork the strategic plan. An important element of ensuring the future as an organisation is that our […]
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Gathering together is a core part of the Body of Christ; we sharpen each other, encourage each other, and learn together. Across Aotearoa, groups gather with one thing in common: Christ. Two significant gatherings Elevate has loved having connections to are Northern Eastern Camp and Festival One. Festival One is an intergenerational Christian festival […]
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What does my love look like?
By Kirsty Armitage ‘Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV) Disability Awareness Sunday happened recently in New Zealand and our […]
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Surrounded
By Ella Kirby Surrounded by God’s presence I like to remind myself that God’s presence is always with me. Life is hard and has many demands; family, health, friends, work, chores, studies, and events; I find it easy to feel overwhelmed. If I keep my eyes on my situation, my piles of laundry or work […]
Read MoreNew Zealand Sign Language Resources
New Zealand Sign Language is one of our three official languages in Aotearoa, New Zealand, along with te reo Māori and English. Learn NZSL in your home, with your friends and family! These resources are available thanks to Deaf Aotearoa, Learn NZSL and the NZSL Online Dictionary. Ka taea e koe! You can do it! […]
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