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Book SynopsisLet Their Light So Shine follows the growth of the Mormon Church from a 'fledgling New Zealand Church' to a 'Maori Church' and, finally, to becoming part of the global organisation The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The recollections from direct descendants of leaders in the Church in New Zealand highlight the accomplishments and influences of these twelve men: Matene Rutatenga, James Elkington, William Roberts, Steve Watene, Pateriki Te Rei, Ian Garry, Kenneth Palmer, Nitama Paewai, Geoffrey Garlick, Ben Couch, Douglas Martin and Te Puoho Katene. Moving from the 1800s to 2010, the histories of these leaders record their experiences within the Church, their communities and their families and enable their inspiring stories to be preserved for future generations. This is the third book in the series about early leaders in the Mormon Church in New Zealand, following Turning the Hearts of the Children and By Their Fruits You Will Know Them.
Table of ContentsForeword Charles A. Rudd Preface Peter Lineham Introduction Selwyn Katene Ch 1. A Man of Courage: Matene Rutatenga by Waana Celeste Watene Ch 2. Lord I Would Follow Thee: James Rongotoa Elkington by Jeanette Grace Ch 3. A Life of Service: William Roberts by Michael Roberts Ch 4. He Kaimahi o te Tangata: Puti Tipene (Steve) Watene by Karina Elkington (nee Watene) Ch 5. Ahorangi: Pateriki Te Rei by Marie Waaka (nee Te Rei) Ch 6. Humble Converts: Ian Garry by Peter Garry Ch 7. From Sheep Farmer to Shepherd of Souls: Kenneth Molony Palmer by Jennifer Beth Roberts (nee Palmer) Ch 8. A Record of Service: Nitama Paewai by Api Te Rina Paewai Ch 9. One Called and Prepared: Geoffrey R. Garlick by Barry Garlick Ch 10. Honest Ben: Ben Couch by Derek Couch Ch 11. E hoa ma (my friends) - 'In the service of the Lord ...': Douglas J. Martin by Douglas J. Martin Jr Ch 12. A Product of His Environment: Te Puoho Katene by Callum Katene Contributors Glossary Index
