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Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE "VEITH EVENT" IN FEB. 2026 IS NOW OPEN.
Read our September 2025 newsletter
Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE "VEITH EVENT" IN FEB. 2026 IS NOW OPEN.
Read our September 2025 newsletter
More About Firstlight...
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 - 1st November 2025 - 7:30pm - What Is Truth? #38 - Tongues Of Fire
What does the Bible really teach about speaking in tongues? Is it the true evidence of the Holy Spirit, or has the gift been misunderstood in many modern churches? In this episode of What is Truth? Robert Veith and Marlou Smith take a deep look at every Bible passage on tongues — including Acts 2 (Pentecost), 1 Corinthians 12–14, and Romans 8:26 — to uncover the truth about this spiritual gift.
Repeated on Monday 3 November at 4:30am, Wednesday 5 November at 12:00pm and Friday 7 November at 12:00am.
Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT IN AUCKLAND IN FEBRUARY 2026 IS NOW OPEN.
Prof Walter Veith and Martin Smith will be presenting in Auckland - for more information and to register please click here.
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 1 November 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - State of the Dead - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Belt of Truth - Bible Truth About Aliens - Scott Ritsema dives into this controversial topic of UFOs, alien abductions, the sons of God procreating with the daughters of men, & much more.
- 7:30am - Pathway To Paradise - The Death of Truth - Tim Rumsey shares how Jesus Christ's three temptations in the wilderness reveal Satan's end-time attack against truth.
- 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 'Journey Through The Desert'.
- 9:00am - The Seventh Day - Which day is the Christian Sabbath? Sunday? Or is it Saturday? Find out for sure by watching this documentary series hosted by Hal Holbrook.
- 9:30am - Classic Sermons - Changed Calendars & Lost Days - The founder, speaker & director of Amazing Facts for nearly 30 yrs was Joe Crews (1964-94). His powerful, straightforward sermons set the pace for other ministries.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - "Lessons of Faith from Joshua" - Lesson 5 - 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 - Behold The Lamb - Prepared For A Digitized Crisis - Kenny & Chris Shelton offer vital encouragement & practical counsel to help God's people prepare their hearts for the challenges ahead.
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...
The Death of Truth
Tim RumseyDiscover how Jesus Christ's three temptations in the wilderness reveal Satan's end-time attack against truth.
Sabbath 1 November at 7:30am
Monday 3 November at 7:30pm, Wednesday 5 November at 6:00am and Friday 7 November at 11:00am.
Prepared For A Digitized Crisis
Kenny & Chris Shelton
Be encouraged & learn vital practical counsel as Kenny & Chris Shelton share important ways to help God's people prepare their hearts for the challenges ahead.
Sabbath 1 November at 11:00am
Repeated on Sunday 2 November at 10:00am, Monday 3 November at 8:00am and Tuesday 4 November at 12:30am
Bible Truths About Aliens
Scott Ritsema
Scott Ritsema dives into this controversial topic of UFOs, alien abductions, the sons of God procreating with the daughters of men, & much more.
Saturday 1 November at 6:30am
Repeated on Monday 3 November at 3:00pm, Tuesday 4 November at 9:30am and Thursday 6 November at 3:00am
The Gypsy Moth & Aviation's Golden Age
Gary Kent
Join Gary Kent as he shares the inspiring journeys of two pioneering aviators & the remarkable story of a Gypsy Moth that made history.
Saturday 1 November at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 2 November at 4:30pm, Wednesday 5 November at 7:00am and Friday 7 November at 7:00pm
