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Hour of Power on Track for GrowthOver the last few years the Ministry has had enormous challenges not the least of which was the change of venues for Sunday services and offices.

Pray for Bobby & the familyPlease join us in prayer for Bobby, Hannah, Haven and Cohen. Both Hannah and Cohen have had serious health problems. Pray that God will protect this young family as Bobby grows into his role as the head of Shepherd’s Grove and Hour of Power.

Now that the dust has settled, a number of amazing testimonials have

come out about the many miracles God performed to keep the church alive and Hour of Power on air. Hour of Power has ministries in numerous countries in Asia, Africa, eastern and central Europe and North America. Each of these offices also has s t o r i e s o f G o d ’ s

gracious hand that rescued them in those difficult times.

new Hour of Power offices in California. The staff there and across the world have remained loyal and are enthusiastic about the future as well.

Through all this we have seen that God is faithful and we have a fresh appreciation of the Ministry and a realisation that together with our supporters, we are part of something powerful.

We hope you are enjoying Bobby’s powerful messages as he settles into his position of Pastor and more recently as CEO. Also our new look introduction to the programme (airs 13th April) which has been created to reflect the changes and new church home.

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Some tough lessons have been learned from the past and now the Ministry is building again and looking to the future. We have a wonderful young pastor in Bobby, a new church home and

Thank you to a supporter from Whakatane who has made a useful suggestion for our proactive supporters. In the current financial difficulties this is a great way to help get the word out.

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Arvella Schuller died peacefully on February 11th at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange after a brief illness. She was 84. She will be remembered as the powerhouse behind the Crystal Cathedral Ministry and the Hour of Power.

Born Arvella De Haan, she was raised in the rural community of Newkirk in Iowa, about halfway

between Orange City and Sheldon in Sioux County. A young Robert Schuller

a student at Western Theological Seminary in Michigan, had been invited to her home church as a guest preacher.

made every decision together and

first saw Arvella playing the organ when, as

The story is told that when he returned home, he told one of his friends that he had just met the girl he was going to marry,- it was absolutely love at first sight. They were married in Iowa on June 15, 1950 and moved to Chicago where Robert Schuller served as pastor of the Ivanhoe Reformed Church.

The Schullers were soul mates in every possible way and Arvella was her husband’s most valued director and critic. Arvella Schuller had a little joke she liked to share with those close to the family. At home, her husband ruled the roost but, she ruled the rooster. It was well known however that they played to each other's strengths.

Mail: Hour of Power P. O. Box 26209 Epsom, Auckland 1344

Physical Address: 93 Dominion Rd Mt EdenSuite 1- 6

Tel: (09) 529 5529 Email: info@hourofpower.org.nz

Office Hours

Mon- Frid: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Remembering Arvella Schuller

Arvella is buried in a plot on the grounds of what is now called Christ Cathedral

Arvella was the executive producer and program director for the Hour of Power which began broadcasting in 1970. She also developed the private school affiliated with the church which is still running.

Bobby said “My Grandmother’s music, vision and care for the message has touched countless hearts. This ministry is committed to carrying on the incredible movement she helped start with my grandfather many years ago, to reach millions of hurting people with the positive message of God's love. She will be missed."

Copies of the Tribute to Arvella Schuller DVD are available from the office for the special price of $6 each (below cost)

Nancy is Taking a Break!Thank You!Nancy is taking a well deserved long holiday overseas from the beginning of May to early July.

but the office hours will be reduced. For this time period the office will not be open on Mondays and will close at 2pm on Wednesdays.

While Nancy is away Laura will be assisted by Ayleen de Vilder who has worked in the office from time to time,

A big “thank you” to all those who gave in response to the Trustee’s letter we were asked to mail last month. We had an excellent response to this appeal.

The Trustees were heartened by the response and agreed to sign the new . We are still not in a safe zone but we are seeing enough growth for them to agree to allow us to continue here in New Zealand.

Please join us in prayer that we will continue to grow, be able to honour the airtime contract and to continue to bring a positive message of hope in Jesus Christ to the people of New Zealand

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