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Celebrate God’s enduring faithfulness and continual grace as He
transforms generations through Capernwray New Zealand
2026 marks several significant milestones in the history of Capernwray New Zealand - 60 years of ministry within New Zealand, 30 years at the Monavale Homestead and 20 years at the Adventure Bible School Lodge.
Peter Thomas who was the National Director back in the 1990’s reported to his Dad (Major Ian Thomas – Torchbearer Founder), on what the options were for us to relocate because the centre in Glendene, West Auckland was getting too small. Peter gave him information on several properties he had been looking at, and the last one was Monavale Homestead which he said was 'impossible' due to the cost as Monavale had already been turned down at an auction for over $1M.
Major Thomas said ‘it didn't have to be possible - it just had to be right!... God is in the business of doing the impossible'.
There were many other challenges though along the way - but yes 'it didn't have to be possible... it just had to be right!'
Join us as we reflect on our heritage, acknowledge the present and step into the future God is faithfully preparing for us.
Friday 23rd October: Banquet Evening
Our anniversary celebrations will commence with a banquet dinner, where invited guests will join us in celebrating 60 years of Capernwray New Zealand.
Sunday 25th October: Thanksgiving Service
Our anniversary celebrations continue with a thanksgiving service where we will give thanks to God for his faithfulness and for all He has done at Capernwray New Zealand.
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Finally on Sunday 25th October: Celebration BBQ
Our anniversary celebrations will conclude with a BBQ dinner at our Adventure Lodge where invited guests will join us in celebrating and reminiscing on 20 years of the Adventure Bible School programme at the Lodge.
Fundraising for Anniversary
One of the most meaningful ways you can support the ministry of Capernwray New Zealand is through prayer. We are deeply grateful for those who faithfully pray and lift our staff, students, programmes and projects before the Lord.
Another way that you can support us is financially. You can make donations to our anniversary celebrations, to be used where needed or to support a particular programme.
We are sincerely thankful for every gift we receive, small or large. The ministry of Capernwray New Zealand could not be achieved without the generosity and faithful support of people like you.
