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Note: ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE "VEITH EVENT" IN FEB. 2026 IS NOW OPEN.
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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.
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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 - 25th October 2025 - 7:30pm
What's Up Prof? #233 - One World, One Mother
In this episode Walter Veith and Martin Smith discuss who is the master puppeteer that, according to the Bible, is controlling countries, industries, money and is also called the beast system. Can we see a pattern emerging when we consider the Charlie Kirk memorial speeches as well as speeches by the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth? Is there a policy shift on the horizon which could possibly lead to the implementation of the mark of the beast?
Repeated on Monday 27 October at 4:30am, Wednesday 29 October at 12:00pm and Friday 31 October 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 25 October 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Struggling With Sin - Stephen Bohr, CA Murray & David Salazar discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Forerunner Chronicles - The Hero of Heroes - Chris Hudson shares the opening & the closing of the greatest battle ever fought, the great controversy that involves everyone.
- 7:30am - Pathway To Paradise - The Spirit of Prophecy - Tim Rumsey - The Bible provides numerous tests of a true prophet. Discover how they apply to the life, writings, & work of Ellen White.
- 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 'Living For God'.
- 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 - One of the Most Important - 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 4 - 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 - Testimony - From Prison To Purpose - Wyatt Allen - Discover the powerful journey of Wyatt Allen, who went from 14 years behind bars battling addiction & shame to a life transformed by faith & purpose.
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...
Halloween - Hell's Holiday - Steve Wohlberg
Monday 27 October at 1:30am, Tuesday 28 October at 6:00pm and Thursday 30 October at 4:30pm.
What's Wrong With Wicca? - Steve Wohlberg
Saturday 25 October at 1:00am, Tuesday 28 October at 10:00pm, Wednesday 29 October at 1:30pm and Thursday 30 October at 12:30pm.
Harry Potter - Wicca Connection - Steve Wohlberg
Sunday 26 October at 6:30pm, Wednesday 29 October at 8:30pm, Thursday 30 October at 3:00pm and Friday 31 October at 5:00am
Halloween, Paganism & The Bible - Bodie Hodge
Sunday 26 October at 1:00pm, Tuesday 28 October at 4:00am and Wednesday 29 October at 4:30pm.
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From Prison To Purpose
Wyatt Allen
Discover the powerful journey of Wyatt Allen, who went from 14 years behind bars battling addiction & shame to a life transformed by faith & purpose.
Sabbath 25 October at 11:00am
Repeated on Sunday 26 October at 10:00am, Monday 27 October at 8:00am and Tuesday 28 October at 12:30am
The Hero of Heroes
Chris Hudson
Chris Hudson shares the opening & the closing of the greatest battle ever fought, the great controversy that involves everyone.
Saturday 25 October at 6:30am
Repeated on Monday 27 October at 3:00pm, Tuesday 28 October at 9:30am and Thursday 30 October at 3:00am
The Dead Sea Scrolls - Treasure of the Caves
Gary Kent
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? Who wrote them? Why were they hidden? Why are they important to us today? Join Gary Kent as he reveals the answers to these questions.
Saturday 25 October at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 26 October at 4:30pm, Wednesday 29 October at 7:00am and Friday 31 October at 7:00pm
