About the school:
The Lake Taupo school is located 30 minutes south of Taupo. There are many attractions to offer Brothers, Sisters and young people, as well as being an excellent place where we can share a week around God's word surrounded by his marvellous creation in a bush setting.

Purpose:
The aim of the Bible School is to give attention to the study of God's word and to engage in an encouraging atmosphere centred on God's word. As such everything else is secondary to this purpose.

This Years Speakers:
Bro. Richard Morgan - Subject: Living by Faith.
Faith is one of the most fundamental themes in Scripture, yet its meaning can easily become so familiar that we lose sight of its depth and power. This series will explore what the Bible truly means by faith — not merely belief in God’s existence, but a way of seeing the world and living in response to the promises of God. By tracing key examples from Scripture and the teaching of Jesus and the apostles, we will consider how faith shapes decisions, sustains hope in times of uncertainty, and enables believers to walk confidently with the unseen God. The goal of this study is to rediscover faith as a living, practical force that transforms the way we think, act, and trust in God’s purpose.

Bro. Ben Brinkerhoff - Subject: Judah overcoming resentment.
Resentment, or as scripture would call it, bearing a grudge, is something we are all familiar with. It is a natural defense to hurt and trauma. But while natural, it can keep us from the spiritual virtues of love and forgiveness. Most that experience resentment would like to overcome it, but we don't know how. Together we'll explore resentment from a biblical point of view through the eyes of Judah son of Jacob, a man who it would seem made many poor choices as the result of his battle with resentment, yet who also overcame resentment to be willing to sacrifice his freedom for a father that had not yet overcome his favouritism. How did Judah do it? We'll explore this together and get biblical insight into overcoming resentment in our own lives as well.

Various Evening Sessions:
Topics TBC

Exhort:
Speaker TBC

Teen Sessions:
Speaker TBC

Sunday School:
Topic TBC

Activities:
Morning
  -   Bible study Sessions for adults and teens
  -   Junior school for 4-12 year olds
Afternoon
  -   Recreational time
  -   Teen activities
  -   Various afternoon sessions
  -   Choir practices
Evening
  -   Bible study for all
  -   Special activities for children
  -   Song and Praise evening
  -   Variety session

Fees:
New fee amounts will be released in the next few weeks. Adults: $610
Teens 13-17: $540
Children 5-12: $540
Preschool 3-4: $380
Babies 0-2: $0
Motel (adult): $713

The following fee subsidies are available this year:
Tenting/Camper van 10%.
Maximum Family Fee - $1980 includes dependent children/teens up to and including 17 years.
A subsidy is available for families paying the family fee who are also paying for older dependent students. This subsidy is $100 per student not already included in the family fee.
In fairness to everyone we are limiting the total maximum subsidy per family to $1800.

Further fee information:
Fees to be paid in full by the 31st of October. If you have difficulty paying by this date, or if you need financial assistance in order to attend the Bible School, please contact sister Jenny Luxmoore

The Bible School fees have increased by approximately 20% from last year, which has caused us to review the fee structure for the School. We are very conscious to keep fees as low and affordable as possible for everyone. The fees set for this year will result in a deficit which we believe can be offset by fundraising and donations.
If you are able to make a donation of any amount which will assist others please visit the donations section of the website.

Dress Code:
Bible School attendees are all expected to dress neatly and modestly, reflecting the spirit and intent of the Bible School. A tidy standard of dress for study sessions, with a more formal standard at the Memorial Meeting and Song & Praise evening.

Visitors Day:
We are expecting to be booked out again this year and will not have capacity for visitors.

Study Recordings:
A USB of all studies will be available at the end of the school.
$70 if collected at bible school on USB, $80 for posted.
Older recordings can be found by clicking here: Recordings

Venue:
MiCamp Taupo, Rawhira Road, Turangi

The Bible School has many costs, any amount even small is greatly received.

The Bible School has created a separate "Donations Account" into which we welcome donations which will be used for;

1. Subsidising Bible School fees each year: especially the substantial cost to families to make it affordable to attend Bible School.
2. Each year the amount of the subsidy would be based on the amount in the fund.
3. To cover additional Bible School costs not included in the fees.

As the Bible School is a Registered Charity we are able to issue donation receipts for the purpose of Tax Rebates. This does not include your Bible School fees.

We greatly appreciate bequeaths, and are building a Capital Fund, the income from which will be used to subsidise fees in the future. This is in the early stages and is some years away from providing income. Please consider donating to the Capital Fund in your estate planning.
For more information please contact David Luxmoore by phone or email:

(09)   8176678