One of New Zealand's largest church complexes recently opened in Auckland in November by Destiny Churches International. Destiny Church is headed by well-known New Zealand Christian television preacher, Brian Tamaki (Ngati Ngawaero/Tainui), and had open its head office and church complex at 18 Allright Place, Mt Wellington.

The 40000 sq ft complex feature a bi-lingual Maori pre-school unit, primary school, social services centre, youth development programme and auditorium with state of the art equipment. It also house a large administration division, digital television suite and call centre for the Destiny Television programme.

Senior Minister Tamaki says the church is experiencing exponential growth, and they're pleased with their new base in Mt Wellington.

"We know there are many needs in this community and we're excited to have the opportunity to support the people of Mt Wellington and the Auckland region with our resources," says Tamaki.

"That's what church is all about. This is more than a group of people meeting on a Sunday having a nice time together and going home. This complex will hum from Monday to Sunday with all sorts of programmes for young and old. We are restoring the church to its proper place in society - leading from the front instead of just always picking up the casualties from behind."

Tamaki's administration team includes teachers, television producers, former nurses and policemen, financial advisors, and professional musicians.

The church opening marked sixteen years of pastoral service for Brian Tamaki and his wife Hannah.

"This is a particularly exciting time for Hannah and I and the team," says Tamaki, " we are now seeing the God given dream unfold."

Each Sunday thousands of people regularly

attend the Destiny Churches spread through the country in Rotorua, Tauranga, Thames, Waihi, Whakatane, Opotiki, Nelson and Taumarunui. There is also a Destiny Church in Brisbane, Australia.

The 'Grand Opening' of the Destiny Church complex and head office began on Friday 16th November 7.30pm in "spectacular fashion" said Pastor Tamaki.

"People were be treated to a laser light display, audio visuals and polished solo performances."

The official opening followed the next day on Saturday 17th November commencing at 11.00am and included contemporary cultural entertainment from the church's Maori, Pacific Island, Asian, European and other ethnic groups. At midday guests were treated to a FREE multicultural food festival. Saturday night the popular Destiny Youth Band capped off the day's festivities with original rap numbers, hip-hop and R'n'B material.

Finally on Sunday, 17th November at 10.00am and 6.00pm, Destiny Church opened its doors to the public in their stunning new auditorium.

Event organizer Richard Lewis says everybody is welcome to the 'Grand Opening'.

"There will be something for all members of the family, so mums and dads do something for yourselves and the kids, come and check us out".

Friday 16th November - '7.30 pm: 'Grand Opening' of the Destiny Church complex and head office - laser light display, audio visuals and live music.

Saturday 17th November - 11.00 am - contemporary cultural entertainment from Maori, Pacific Island, Asian, European and other ethnic groups; 12.00 pm - FREE multicultural food festival. Saturday night - Destiny Youth Band - original rap numbers, hip-hop and R'n'B material.

Sunday 17th November - 10.00am and 6.00pm - Destiny Church will open its doors to the public in their stunning new auditorium.

For more information about Destiny Church, check out their website at www.destinychurch.co.nz or call (09) 577 0028. You can also watch Senior Pastor Brian Tamaki and Destiny Television on TV2 from Monday to Friday at 6.30 am.
 

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