The Following are the arrival dates of Christianity to each of the Islands in the Cook Islands:
ISLAND | ARRIVAL DATE |
AITUTAKI | 26 October 1821 |
ATIU | 19 July 1823 |
MITIARO | 21 July 1823 |
MAUKE | 23 July 1823 |
RAROTONGA | 25 July 1823 |
MANGAIA | 15 June 1824 |
MANIHIKI | 8 August 1849 |
RAKAHANGA | 15 August 1849 |
PENRHYN | 13 March 1857 |
PUKAPUKA, NASSAU | 6 December 1857 |
PALMERSTON | 25 May 1863 |
Christianity introduced many changes and flexibility to the way of life on each of the islands. The ways of the west changed a lot of the thinking capabilities within each individual and this is visual today as the Cook Islands move ahead into the future with a lot of uncertainties. But one thing is for sure, there is a living God that they believe in who has pulled them out of their old ways to a life of eternal blessings that we are thankful for. May the fruits of the Gospel continue to grow and enlighten more people to our Saviour Jesus Christ.