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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 - 8th November 2025 - 7:30pm - What's Up Prof? #234 - Sunday Iceberg Ahead
Walter Veith and Martin Smith discuss the approaching "iceberg" (persecution) that will have to be faced in the near future. The gospel ship which is the remnant church who keep the commandments and have the testimony of Jesus, will be confronted with it and each person will have a choice to make, either stay in the ship and face the "iceberg" head on to survive, or abandon ship and face everlasting death. What does the iceberg entail and how do we face it?
Repeated on Monday 10 November at 4:30am, Wednesday 12 November at 12:00pm and Friday 14 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 8 November 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Second Resurrection & Judgment - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Belt of Truth - Exposed-The Red Heifer Deception - Scott Ritsema talks about prophetic misunderstandings that are diverting people away from understanding the true nature of the antichrist agenda & deception.
- 7:30am - Pathway To Paradise - Deception and Earth's Final Generation - Tim Rumsey shares the six categories of deceptions Jesus mentions in Matthew 24, & their connection with the prophetic events of Revelation 13.
- 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 'The Twelve Spies'.
- 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 - Episode 11.
- 9:30am - Classic Sermons - The Seal of God - 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 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 - The Reason We Cry 'Crucify Him' - Ryan Johnson challenges us to confront our own moments of anger toward God & to surrender to the Saviour who still comes in peace, not force.
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...
Detox For Your Health
Sala RarakulaSala Rarakula shares the importance of making good choices for the health of your body.
Saturday 8 November at 9:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 9 November at 5:00am and Thursday 13 November at 6:00pm.
Testimony
Samir Berbawy
Be encouraged as Samir Berbawy shares his life testimony, highlighting the many times God provided for him and his family - Part 1.
Sunday 9 November at 8:00am
Repeated on Monday 10 November at 11:00am, Thursday 13 November at 9:30pm and Friday 14 November at 1:00pm
Deception And Earth's Final Generation
Tim Rumsey
Discover the six categories of deceptions Jesus mentions in Matthew 24, & their connection with the prophetic events of Revelation 13.
Saturday 8 November at 7:30am
Repeated on Monday 10 November at 7.30pm, Wednesday 12 November at 6:00am and Friday 14 November at 11:00am
Outback Camels and Big Lizzie
Gary Kent
Join Gary Kent as he explores the history of Broken Hill, the camel trains that once powered inland trade, & the young man who set out to make a difference.
Saturday 8 November at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 9 November at 4:30pm, Wednesday 12 November at 7:00am and Friday 14 November at 7:00pm
