The Presbyterian Church’s Easter message released on 24 March has sparked debate, including: 31 March, 2010, Breakfast, TV1, “Is the real meaning of Easter lost to kids?” (6:06 mins).

The Presbyterian Church is looking for an individual with a heart for Christian mission to guide the Church’s international mission over the next two years. Want to find out more?

The Nominating process review is now being circulated for feedback, prior to a final version being presented to General Assembly 2010 in October.

The Church will mark Children’s Day by sending all parishes the new Presbyterian Church “Parenting Today” social issues study guide. The parenting booklet is aimed at taking a realistic look at parenting in NZ today, supporting parents to be the best they can be, and encouraging churches to run parenting courses for their congregations and communities.

Since the Church launched its e-minister to the public on 16 February 2010 there has been considerable positive media coverage.

Begun by a small group of Christian women 150 years ago, to pray for and support women and children in need, the World Day of Prayer has grown to an international movement in 170 countries. This year's worship has been prepared by the women of the Republic of Cameroon. Approximately 300 different churches and meeting places in NZ will use the same worship service on 5 March and all people of all faiths and genders are welcome to attend the services.

Begun in 2003 but little known outside the Church, e-minister has been launched to the New Zealand public, flyers have been distributed nationwide to organisations that offer the wider community information or advice.

This month in Bush Telegraph, the Moderator the Right Rev Dr Graham Redding brings our attention to the humanitarian crisis caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti and urges churches not to miss opportunities to proclaim the Gospel; AES the Rev Martin Baker congratulates the new Southern Presbytery, shares Presbyterian Church communications survey results and details of an upcoming forum for all Korean ministers and their senior elders, and seeks applicants for a CWM mission experience in Jamaica.

Hundreds of thousands of people are feared dead and countless more homeless and/or injured after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Already a shattered nation (with little functioning infrastructure and 80 percent of people living in poverty) this disaster is bringing horrific hardship to vulnerable lives. You can make a difference. Support the Christian World Service appeal to assist with relief and recovery in the Caribbean nation.

The latest Press Go update has been emailed out, with news about Bethlehem's search for a would-be church planter to mentor, Knox Waitara's big dreams, Welcome Bay's fresh start and Crossroads' recent construction work.