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Firstlight Broadcasting Network was launched in New Zealand on the 17th September 2012 at 6pm. The Firstlight channel broadcasts nationally 24/7 via the Freeview|HD (UHF terrestrial) network on Channel 26, via Freeview Satellite (also on Channel 26) and on SKY (Channel 206). The official launch onto the satellite platform took place on Saturday 17th September 2016 at 6pm; at this same time Firstlight celebrated its fourth anniversary of bringing God's loving last day messages to the people of New Zealand. Now Firstlight has been on air for over twelve years!Firstlight is run by a team of dedicated volunteers whose mission is to proclaim God's love throughout New Zealand. Firstlight aims to broadcast the best selection of ground-breaking Christian programmes sourced from 3ABN, Amazing Facts, It Is Written and other international and local New Zealand sources as they become available.
While our programmes are based on Christian principles, we believe the programme topics will be of great interest to the general public and not just limited to a Christian audience.
Please continue to help us with your prayers and with your financial support. We cannot keep your favourite Firstlight channel up on air without YOUR ongoing support!
Check out this week's Programme Schedule to see what is showing and what is coming up on Firstlight.
We show a Christian film/documentary or an important interview on Saturday evenings at 7:30pm. This is usually repeated at 12 noon on the Wednesday following.
See below for some of the highlights for the week ahead on Firstlight.Saturday - 17 May 2025 - 7:30pm
Dwelling In The Secret Place - From Darkness To Light
Sonica Veith shares how God led her from a life immersed in occultism, atheism, & false religions, to one of faith, peace, & salvation - Part 2.
Repeated on Monday 19 May at 4:30am, Wednesday 21 May at 12:00pm and Friday 23 May at 12:00am.
Church in Your Home: An Invitation
If you are unable to attend a local church for Sabbath services you might like to join the growing Firstlight Viewing Family nationwide for our Saturday "Church In Your Home" programme. We warmly invite you to fellowship with us on God's Holy Day.Join us every Sabbath for a special Spirit-filled blessing!
Watch our Video Invitation!
- 8:30am - Sabbath School for Children
- 10:00am - Adult Sabbath School - Bible Study Hour
- 11.00am - Main Sermon / The Divine Service
The line up for Sabbath 17 May 2025:
- 5:45am - Secrets Unsealed - Does The Holy Spirit Work Through Angels? - Stephen Bohr & David Salazar discuss various topics & provide answers to questions that were sent in.
- 6:15am - Pillars of our Faith - The Language of Canaan - A variety of speakers discuss the fundamentals of the Adventist faith, this presentation is by CD Brooks.
- 7:15am - Stateline SDA - One-Two-Three - Conrad Vine encourages everyone to study the Word of God for themselves and to follow God's leading in their lives.
- 8:30am - SABBATH SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN - A Day With The King - Natalee McLean & Cecily Harker teach children about the Sabbath, Rick Ferret leads out in the singing & there is story time with John Hammond. This episode is 'Josiah The Boy King'.
- 9:00am - Salvation In Symbols & Signs - The New Jerusalem - J Rafferty & I Myers will help you understand this important book for these times, the book of Revelation.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - The Work of the Spirit - Part 2 - Robert Benardo talks about the role of the Holy Spirit in relation to the Godhead & the results of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - Allusions, Images, Symbols: "Some Principles of Prophecy" - Lesson 7 - If you would like to prepare more fully for this study hour, you can download the lesson from the Sabbath School Net website - Lesson Archives. Or just click on this link and it will take you there.
- 11:00am - 3ABN Worship Hour - The Practice - John Lomacang emphasizes the power of practice in shaping our spiritual destiny.
We invite you to stay tuned to Firstlight and sing along with the hymns that play between the programmes above!
Firstlight wishes you and your family a very blessed Sabbath in the presence of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Highlights this week...
Breaking News - The Origins of the United Nations
Joyce Choe & Linda Royall
Join Dr Joyce Choe and Dr Linda Royall as they investigate the spirit, purpose, and principles of the primary founders of the United Nations and whether or not the aims and purposes of any Christian church would be in conformity to it.
Sunday 18 May at 2:00pm
Repeated on Monday 19 May at 6:00pm and 9:45pm, Tuesday 20 May at 10:30pm, Wednesday 21 May at 9:00am, Thursday 22 May at 9:00am and 1:30pm and Friday 23 May at 3:00am
Prayers That Transform Your Life
Scriptures Illustrator
Discover the power of morning prayer with three transformative approaches.
Tuesday 20 May at 7:00pm
Also Saturday 17 May at 2:45am and Repeated on Thursday 22 May at 3:30pm and Friday 23 May at 4:30am
The Catholic States of America
Conrad Vine
Conrad Vine explores the rise of end-time powers through both biblical prophecy and historical analysis.
Saturday 17 May at 7:15am
Repeated on Monday 19 May at 7:30pm, Wednesday 21 May at 5:45am and Friday 23 May at 11:00am.
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The Man Who Captured the Hearts of Australia
Gary Kent
Albert Namatjira was an Aboriginal artist who was a pioneer of contemporary Indigenous Australian art. Enjoy learning more about him & his legacy.
Saturday 17 May at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 18 May at 4:30pm, Wednesday 21 May at 7:00am and Friday 23 May at 7:00pm
