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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 - 5 July 2025 - 7:30pm
What's Up Prof? #225 - Shall We Leave The Church?
Episode 225 - Walter Veith and Martin Smith - "Come out of her my people" This call refers to God's people stuck in Babylon, but who and what is this Babylon that is referred to? Who and what is God's remnant church and how does it fit in with the Laodicean church of Revelation? How can we be sure that we are part of the true final remnant church?
Repeated on Monday 7 July at 4:30am, Wednesday 9 July at 12:00pm and Friday 11 July 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 5 July 2025:
- 6:00am - Secrets Unsealed - Photography on Sabbath - Stephen Bohr & CA Murray discuss various topics and provide answers to questions that have been sent in.
- 6:30am - Stateline SDA - Sunday Law Update - Conrad Vine gives an update on the Sunday Law and shares more about what he would like to see happen before the 2025 General Conference Session.
- 7:30am - Amazing Facts - Ten Questions Regarding Evolution - Walter Veith dives deep into the incredible creative powers of God which is the strongest evidence against the theory of evolution.
- 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 'Abraham and Sarah'.
- 9:00am - Practical Truth for our Day - The Hebrew Sanctuary - Part 3 - Eugene Prewitt shows how important it is for our understanding of the Bible if we fully understand the Sanctuary message.
- 9:30am - Receiving the Word - True Happiness - Part 1 - Brett Stebbins reflects on the real meaning of happiness, as portrayed in the Bible & the source of true happiness.
- 10:00am - Sabbath School (Bible Study Hour) - "Exodus" - Lesson 1 - 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 - Now What Are You Going To Do - Ryan Johnson shares how an experience with God moves us from survival to surrender, from fear to faith, & from hesitation to obedience.
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...
Iberian Blackout - Flee The Cities
Scriptures Illustrator
What is the real meaning behind the recent blackout in Iberian & what does it foreshadow? This is a wake-up call grounded in hope & truth.
Sunday 6 July at 9:00pm
Also Saturday 5 July at 4:30am and repeated on Thursday 10 July at 11:30am and Friday 11 July at 6:00am
Why No Latter Rain
Joshua Fawcett
In this 3-part series, Joshua Fawcett looks at the plan of Salvation revealed in the book of Samuel & the power of God's Spirit working in our lives - Part 1.
Sunday 6 July at 5:00am
Repeated on Thursday 10 July at 6:00pm
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Sala Rarakula
Sala Rarakula reminds us of the ultimate price that was paid by Jesus Christ for our debt of sin & how we can, through Him, forgive others.
Saturday 5 July at 3:00pm
Also Saturday 5 July at 3:30am and Repeated on Sunday 6 July at 8:45am, Tuesday 8 July at 10:30am and 12:30pm, Wednesday 9 July at 6:30pm and Thursday 10 July at 2:00am and 10:30pm
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Joseph - The Ruler
Gary Kent
Explore Joseph's extraordinary influence in Egypt, his emotional reunion with his family, & the unwavering faith that carried him through betrayal, prison, power, & reconciliation.
Saturday 5 July at 11:00pm
Repeated on Sunday 6 July at 4:30pm, Wednesday 9 July at 7:00am and Friday 11 July at 7:00pm
