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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 - 10 May 2025 - 7:30pm
Dwelling In The Secret Place - Island Friendship
Sonica Veith shares how God led her from a life immersed in occultism, atheism, & false religions, to one of faith, peace, & salvation - Part 1.
Repeated on Monday 12 May at 4:30am, Wednesday 14 May at 12:00pm and Friday 16 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 10 May 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Why Is God Seen As A Male? - Stephen Bohr & David Salazar discuss various topics & provide answers to questions that were sent in.
- 6:30am - Pillars of our Faith - In The Sanctuary - A variety of speakers discuss the fundamentals of the Adventist faith, this presentation is by CA Murray.
- 7:30am - Quo Vadis - The First Missionary - Conrad Vine shares a reflection on the first missionary that Jesus ever sent out & exploring the lessons from his life.
- 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 'Jonah and the Big Fish'.
- 9:00am - Salvation In Symbols & Signs - Everlasting Burning - 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 1 - 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 6 - 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 - Is The National Sunday Law Coming Soon? - John Dinzey presents a critical warning about the growing threat of enforced Sunday observance.
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 Foundation Provided By Prophecy
Dr Allan Lindsay
Discover the prophecies in the book of Daniel and their relevance and accuracy for God's last message to the world.
Saturday 10 May at 6:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 11 May at 11:00am, Monday 12 May at 8:00am and Tuesday 13 May at 12:30am
Daniel Unsealed - History's Response
Paul Godfrey
Walk through the book of Daniel with Paul Godfrey and see the rise and fall of nations clearly defined, as God predicted.
Monday 12 May at 9:30pm
Repeated on Wednesday 14 May at 9:00am, Thursday 15 May at 1:30pm and Friday 16 May at 3:00am
Larry Discusses Homo Deus
Larry Kirkpatrick
Larry Kirkpatrick looks at the book 'Homo Deus' by Yuval Noah Harari & discovers the chilling reality of his claims.
Tuesday 13 May at 10:00pm
Also, Saturday 10 May at 1:00am, Repeated on Wednesday 14 May at 3:30pm and Thursday 15 May at 12:30pm
The Moabite Stone & The Story of Ruth
Gary Kent
One of the most touching stories about a Moabite is found in the Book of Ruth. It’s a story of heartbreak, inspiration, and restitution. Join Gary Kent as he digs deeper into this fascinating story.
Saturday 10 May at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 11 May at 4:30pm, Wednesday 14 May at 7:00am and Friday 16 May at 7:00pm
