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Hello Friends in Christ.

Well, God’s plan’s, rolling out, as we arrived at the Motueka Saturday Market.

We left base a little late, arriving with little time to set up. There was a delay in finding the market manager to find our allocated stall location. But guess what, God made it all come together, He is so Faithful.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

We quickly set up the 6x3m gazebo with table, chairs, and chilly bin full of drinks for free.

On the table we displayed a range of bibles and books also for free.

Brother Reg played lovely melodies on the guitar While brothers Pio, Paul and Jude witness out front.

A fellow brother in Christ notice Pio praying for people, so came up to gift Pio a blessing.

Soon after the another brother in Christ approached me, to inquire about what we where doing here. I shared with him, what the Lord was doing through us.

He then also gifted us a blessing, then promptly walked off, Praise God.

Thank You Father God, you are always faithful and kind.

Hebrews 6:10  For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.

It was a beautiful hot day so the people really appreciated the drinks and some receive bibles or biblical books.

Forty three people stopped for prayer accepting Jesus into their hearts, Thank You Holy Spirit, glory to Jesus.

Romans 5:8. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

We all learned a lot through this experience. As a stall-holder in the market we learned that we quickly learned to comply to the market rules and regulations.

For example, times to set up and pack up. Jude had to go back home to get a first aid kit, rubbish bin and more chairs. The fold out screens and whiteboard kept bowing over, so they didn’t work.

And the wind wasn’t even strong. Also we didn’t need the big 6x3m gazebo. Reg already has a 3x3m, that would be big enough.

But we now know for next time, praise God. We also realised the Christian dream interpretation angle provided by the other team didn’t work. So next time the focus will be healing and deliverance in Jesus mighty name. Amen. I feel so much better about this.

Glory to Jesus the outreach was a success seeing forty three people give their hearts to Jesus and brother and sister Reg and Jude were greatly encouraged through the whole experience, Amen.

Joshua 1:9. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

May God make you a blessing to all those around you, through Christ in you, Amen.

1 Peter 4:11. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:  www.youtube.com/@ServantsinChrist

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About Motueka…

Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the mouth of the Motueka River on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is the second largest in the Tasman Region, with a population of 8,290 as of June 2025.^[4]

The surrounding district has a number of apple, pear, and kiwifruit orchards, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as hops. The area formerly served as the main centre of tobacco growing in New Zealand until the early 1980s.^[5] A number of small vineyards have also been developed.

Nearby beaches (such as Kaiteriteri and Mārahau) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country’s highest annual sunshine-hour indices.^[6] Riwaka lies 4.8 km north of Motueka via State Highway 60 and Nelson is 41.7 km to the east of Motueka via State Highway 60 and State Highway 6.

Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, has become the base of many tourism ventures, as well as in Nelson Lakes National Park, and in other recreational areas. Extensive limestone cave systems (including Harwoods Hole in the Tākaka Hill area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayaking, tramping, and canyoning now attract many thousands of visitors each year.

Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially potters and reggae musicians. The Riverside Community, in nearby Lower Moutere, is a pacifist intentional community. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand’s oldest cooperative living community.^[7]

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Thank you Father God, that, all your promises are yes and Amen.

Hello family in Christ, today we are blessed to outreach at the Nelson Saturday Market. When we arrived, the Main Street was very busy. Holy Spirit lead us to the busiest pedestrian pass through, from the Market, across the Main Street, and through to a big carpark.

We decided to just witness again, to people passing through. Many people were stopping for prayer and accepting Jesus into their lives.

We met a few fellow brothers and sisters in Christ whom we fellowshipped with and prayed blessings for. God’s presence was moving on the street, as fifty seven thirsty souls, stopped for a drink of living water, from Jesus. Accepting Him into their hearts, Amen, Thank You Holy Spirit, Glory to Jesus.

1 John 4:9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.

We decided to visit Renee at Ywam Nelson, after the outreach. We marvelled at the size of the complex, which once was a government facility, for troubled youth. I constantly marvel at your wonderful works, Father God. How you turn things around for good. So many times I have attended Churches that were once bars or some kind of demonic stronghold. I know the prayers of saints definitely contributed to these divine transformations.

Psalm 141:1-2. Lord, I cry out to You;
Make haste to me!
Give ear to my voice when I cry out to You.
Let my prayer be set before You as incense,
The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:  www.youtube.com/@ServantsinChrist

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About Nelson…

Nelson is a city and unitary authority on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in the country; it was established in 1841 and became a city by British royal charter in 1858.^[3]

Nelson City is bordered to the west and south-west by the Tasman District and to the north-east, east and south-east by the Marlborough District. The Nelson urban area has a population of 50,800,^[1] making it New Zealand’s 15th most populous urban area.

Nelson is well known for its thriving local arts and crafts scene; each year, the city hosts events popular with locals and tourists alike, such as the Nelson Arts Festival.^[4]

Naming

Nelson was named in honour of Admiral Horatio Nelson, who defeated both the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Many roads and public areas around the city are named after people and ships associated with that battle. Inhabitants of the city are referred to as Nelsonians; Trafalgar Street is its main shopping axis.^{[citation needed]}

Nelson’s Māori name, Whakatū,^[5] means ‘construct’, ‘raise’, or ‘establish’.^[6]

In an article to The Colonist newspaper on 16 July 1867, Francis Stevens described Nelson as “The Naples of the Southern Hemisphere“.^[7] Today, Nelson is nicknamed “Sunny Nelson” due to its high sunshine hours per year and the “Top of the South” because of its geographic location.^{[citation needed]}

In New Zealand Sign Language, the name is signed by putting the index and middle fingers together which are raised to the nose until the fingertips touch the nose, then move the hand forward so that the fingers point slightly forward away from oneself.^[8]

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Glory to Jesus, hello family. Another Richmond outreach at the Mall.

Today the Holy Spirit was moving powerfully, as once again Pio in the Mall, and Paul outside, are walking in the Spirit of God.

Galatians 5:16  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 

As usual, before we get out of the van, we pray and take authority over all demonic strongholds, pulling them down in the mighty name of Jesus. Interceding for all the people in the Richmond region.

Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Then out we go, in Christ, wearing our armour of God and robe of righteousness. I moved around outside the Mall witnessing to people, seeing many surrender to Jesus.

At one point, I stood on a path between Paknsave and the Mall, where many people passed through. Three people in a row surrendered to Jesus one after the other.

Then a woman who was walking passed overhead and asked for prayer, for a family friend who’s son had passed away.

Then another woman ask me to pray for her son who needed a kidney. A sudden flurry of divine appointments.

1 Timothy 2:1. Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

I met a sister in Christ from Minnesota USA. We enjoyed a lengthy fellowship, where she revealed her son’s passing after a vehicle accident.

He knew the Lord from one and a half years old. He told his Mum what church he would like to attend, and enjoyed a very close relationship with Jesus all his life.

Mum misses him but is content, having peace in her heart, knowing that he is with Jesus.

Psalm 73:23-26. Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory.

Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

We then moved across to a block of shops where Kmart was, where there were quite a few people shopping. As we were witnessing and praying for people, I notice a gentleman observing, so I approached him to introduce myself.

Turned out he is a brother in Christ from Columbia. We enjoyed a lovely fellowship for sometime as we encouraged each other in the word of God.

At one point I was praying for three teenagers, when a woman walking passed yelled at me, “will you stop praying for those girls!”

I continued on as she went into the shop. But I sensed this was quite a divine appointment, as all three of the young woman were touched by God.

All filled with joy and beaming, as the light of Christ shone through them. I sensed a mighty calling upon these young woman, as I encouraged and ministered with them. God made a way for them, Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!

Isaiah 58:6 Is this not the fast that I have chosen:
To loose the bonds of wickedness,
To undo the heavy burdens,
To let the oppressed go free,
And that you break every yoke?

Jesus received a mighty harvest today as Forty four precious souls invited Christ into their hearts, all glory to Jesus.

God bless you. I pray you all will be encouraged to step out into your powerful callings and ministries with Jesus.

1 Corinthians 7:17. But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:  www.youtube.com/@ServantsinChrist

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About Richmond…

Richmond is a town and the seat of the Tasman District Council in New Zealand. It lies 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Nelson in the South Island, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay. The town, first settled by Europeans in 1842,^[4] was named in 1854 after the town of Richmond on Thames near London. The town has an estimated population of 19,950 as of June 2025.^[3]

Although most of Richmond lies outside the boundaries of Nelson City and the town is considered a separate urban area, Richmond is part of the wider Nelson metropolitan area along with nearby Brightwater, Hope, Māpua and Wakefield.^[5] The two unitary authorities (Nelson and Tasman) co-operate for tourism-marketing purposes via “Latitude Nelson”. As of 2020 Richmond forms part of the Nelson parliamentary electorate.

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God bless you my friends in Christ. We are back in Motueka today. The town was a little quiet, as the last time here, but people are still popping in and out, or passing through.

I walk the streets in Christ, singing in tongues as usual and God just draws people to Himself in me. I sense the power of the Holy Spirit take over, as I continually give praise to God my Father.

His Joy and peace overflow. My cup runs over and His love speaks through me, to whomever He places before me. His light touches people in profound ways. Sometimes they start to cry, as He administers His pure love, in grace and mercy.

Healing starts as they forgive, then their eyes light up as His glorious light shines through.

It is such a privilege to serve You Jesus, to witness Your wonderful works. You are the King of Glory and to You alone belongs all Glory.

We are nothing and have nothing without You. But in You we have everything. Everything true, just, pure and lovely, lacking absolutely nothing. For Your grace is sufficient and everlasting.

Philippians:3:7-8 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Mathew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Thank You Jesus for the twenty eight precious souls You drew to Yourself. I am constantly in awe of Your beauty, in all Your works.

In yet another example of Christ’s love, He drew these fine young men, into His arms. My new brothers in Christ. At first they weren’t too sure, about me, but the power of the Holy Spirit touched them mightily.

Brothers Tama, Tawhiao and Shannon believed in the gospel message in Christ and they all accepted Him into their Hearts. They were filled with joy as Christ filled their temples. All glory to Jesus. Amen.

Exodus 30:44. Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

In another divine appointment, I was witnessing outside a Salvation Army shop, when brother Phil and wife, from Christchurch C3 Church, popped out around the corner. At first I didn’t recognise him and offered him a tract. He then said I know you, and I instantly recognised him, Hilarious!

Brother Phil a servant of Christ, passionately outreaches in Christchurch, with free barbecues, feeding the many hungry street people, praise God.

We thank You Father God for all Your tender mercy and outstretched hand to the poor and weak. Thank You Jesus for Your precious blood, that heals, delivers and saves.

Psalm 23:1-6. The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:  www.youtube.com/@ServantsinChrist

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About Motueka…

Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the mouth of the Motueka River on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is the second largest in the Tasman Region, with a population of 8,290 as of June 2025.^[4]

The surrounding district has a number of apple, pear, and kiwifruit orchards, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as hops. The area formerly served as the main centre of tobacco growing in New Zealand until the early 1980s.^[5] A number of small vineyards have also been developed.

Nearby beaches (such as Kaiteriteri and Mārahau) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country’s highest annual sunshine-hour indices.^[6] Riwaka lies 4.8 km north of Motueka via State Highway 60 and Nelson is 41.7 km to the east of Motueka via State Highway 60 and State Highway 6.

Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, has become the base of many tourism ventures, as well as in Nelson Lakes National Park, and in other recreational areas. Extensive limestone cave systems (including Harwoods Hole in the Tākaka Hill area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayaking, tramping, and canyoning now attract many thousands of visitors each year.

Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially potters and reggae musicians. The Riverside Community, in nearby Lower Moutere, is a pacifist intentional community. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand’s oldest cooperative living community.^[7]

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Praise God, another beautiful day with Jesus. Today we are in Richmond, 25 minutes from the farm we staying at. We are witnessing around the Richmond mall, which seemed quite busy.

Brother Pio decided to set up base in the Mall, as I walked around, outside. Some people were not open to hearing about Jesus, but some were, praise God.

Eighteen precious souls turned to Jesus in prayer, to receive His glorious promise of eternal life in Him, glory to Him alone.

Thank You Holy Spirit for leading the people to Jesus. We acknowledge You are the one who brings all truth to the captives and sets them free.

Psalm 146:7-8 Who executes justice for the oppressed,
Who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners.

The Lord opens the eyes of the blind;
The Lord raises those who are bowed down;
The Lord loves the righteous.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:  www.youtube.com/@ServantsinChrist

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About Richmond…

Richmond is a town and the seat of the Tasman District Council in New Zealand. It lies 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Nelson in the South Island, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay. The town, first settled by Europeans in 1842,^[4] was named in 1854 after the town of Richmond on Thames near London. The town has an estimated population of 19,950 as of June 2025.^[3]

Although most of Richmond lies outside the boundaries of Nelson City and the town is considered a separate urban area, Richmond is part of the wider Nelson metropolitan area along with nearby Brightwater, Hope, Māpua and Wakefield.^[5] The two unitary authorities (Nelson and Tasman) co-operate for tourism-marketing purposes via “Latitude Nelson”. As of 2020 Richmond forms part of the Nelson parliamentary electorate.

Wikipedia

Hello Friends in Christ, today we were in Motueka sharing our Saviour the Christ, to anyone, and everyone who has eyes to see and ears to hear. Hallelujah!

Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The Lord has made them both.

Acts 28:27 For the hearts of this people have grown dull.
Their ears are hard of hearing,
And their eyes they have closed,
Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,
Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,
So that I should heal them.

Today we decided to split up and witness. Brother Pio, was station next to the countdown entrance, where there was a seat, and I walked up and down the Main Street witnessing to people with tracts.

In an amazing divine appointment, I met Les at a cafe. I was enjoying a drink at an outside table, when Les came over to Join me. He said he had seen me from inside the cafe and suddenly had an urge to come and join me.

I knew immediately, this was an appointment from God. We chatted for sometime, sharing a little about out history.

The conversation shifted to Jesus as I shared what He is doing through us in the outreach. Les revealed he was already beginning to believe in another realm.

When I shared the gospel of Christ with him, Holy Spirit was connecting all the dots for him and he received a powerful revelation, praise God.

I then asked Les if he would like to accept Jesus Christ into his heart. He immediately said yes and with all his heart, he repented of all his sins and accepted Jesus, as his Lord and Saviour, Glory to Jesus.

James 3:17. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

I met my new brother in Christ on the street. He agreed to stop to hear about Christ our Saviour. He didn’t hesitate to accept Jesus into his heart.

Afterwards he asked if he could have some tracts to give to his work colleagues. I was amazed and thanked God for his belief and instant activation in evangelism, glory to Jesus.

John 16:13. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

In such a small town, twenty four blessed people gave their hearts to Jesus today, praise God.

Thank you Father for always making a way for the poor and desperate people where ever You lead us. Thank You Jesus for Your grace and mercy upon New Zealand as You reveal Your glory and beauty through us. Amen.

Psalm 136:1-3. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!
For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
For His mercy endures forever

Psalm 145:9. The Lord is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:  www.youtube.com/@ServantsinChrist

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About Motueka…

Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the mouth of the Motueka River on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is the second largest in the Tasman Region, with a population of 8,290 as of June 2025.^[4]

The surrounding district has a number of apple, pear, and kiwifruit orchards, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as hops. The area formerly served as the main centre of tobacco growing in New Zealand until the early 1980s.^[5] A number of small vineyards have also been developed.

Nearby beaches (such as Kaiteriteri and Mārahau) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country’s highest annual sunshine-hour indices.^[6] Riwaka lies 4.8 km north of Motueka via State Highway 60 and Nelson is 41.7 km to the east of Motueka via State Highway 60 and State Highway 6.

Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, has become the base of many tourism ventures, as well as in Nelson Lakes National Park, and in other recreational areas. Extensive limestone cave systems (including Harwoods Hole in the Tākaka Hill area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayaking, tramping, and canyoning now attract many thousands of visitors each year.

Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially potters and reggae musicians. The Riverside Community, in nearby Lower Moutere, is a pacifist intentional community. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand’s oldest cooperative living community.^[7]

Wikipedia

Hello friends, we were very blessed today as we were invited to, two fellowships.

Renee, a sister in Christ, whom I have know for many years, invited us to Tahunanui beach in the morning, where three Churches joined together for fellowship.

Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!

Aspire, Ywam Nelson and another. It was lovely to catch up with Renee and friends in Christ, to talk about new and exciting things, God is doing through us.

Renee is a currently a staff member at Ywam, Nelson base. She recently went on a mission to Japan, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Mongolia. Praise God for giving Renee a great gift of compassion for people. She is a mother figure to many youth who come to Ywam, Praise God.

Mathew 12:46-50. While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.

But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.

In the afternoon Dave invited us to their home group in a big old barn, on a farm, in Motueka valley. We enjoyed a lovely fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We were asked to share what God is doing through Souls For Christ outreach and of course we did.

The group were encouraged and immediately, sister Jude and brother Reg, who live in Motueka, suggested doing an outreach at the local Sunday market. Praise God. So plans started to take shape immediately. Thank You Holy Spirit.

We enjoyed our time with new friends in Christ and thanked the Lord for His endless love and grace, abounding for us and through us. Amen.

John 17:23. I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:  www.youtube.com/@ServantsinChrist

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About Motueka…

Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the mouth of the Motueka River on the western shore of Tasman Bay. It is the second largest in the Tasman Region, with a population of 8,290 as of June 2025.^[4]

The surrounding district has a number of apple, pear, and kiwifruit orchards, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as hops. The area formerly served as the main centre of tobacco growing in New Zealand until the early 1980s.^[5] A number of small vineyards have also been developed.

Nearby beaches (such as Kaiteriteri and Mārahau) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country’s highest annual sunshine-hour indices.^[6] Riwaka lies 4.8 km north of Motueka via State Highway 60 and Nelson is 41.7 km to the east of Motueka via State Highway 60 and State Highway 6.

Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, has become the base of many tourism ventures, as well as in Nelson Lakes National Park, and in other recreational areas. Extensive limestone cave systems (including Harwoods Hole in the Tākaka Hill area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea kayaking, tramping, and canyoning now attract many thousands of visitors each year.

Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially potters and reggae musicians. The Riverside Community, in nearby Lower Moutere, is a pacifist intentional community. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand’s oldest cooperative living community.^[7]

Wikipedia

Hello Family in Christ. We arrived in upper Motutere near Motueka, to our next camp site on a farm.

We met brother in Christ, Dave at an outreach in Picton. He invited us to stay with him and wife Margret at their farm, when we arrive in the Nelson region. Yet another divine appointment from God, thank You Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

David an Margret Welcomed us with love and joy. We learned so much through their humility and love for Jesus.

Dave directed us to a small paddock near their house. They invited us for dinner and we enjoyed a lovely fellowship together. The beauty of Christ shines through their hearts in love and Kindness towards us.

Dave and Margret have always been in farming and God has blessed them and family with a lovely farm, twenty minutes from Motueka and Richmond. The perfect central location for outreaching around the Nelson region.

Psalm 5:12. For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.

Holy Spirit lead us to Kaiteriteri first, on a beautiful sunny day. Being the weekend, the beach was packed with people enjoying the beach.

Brother Pio walked along the beach witnessing to families and people from one end to the other. While I was up on the road witnessing to people going to and fro from the beach, to the Cafe’s.

The sun was very hot, but God made many divine appointments as fifty three beachgoers decided to turn to Jesus for forgiveness of their sin’s, and receive Him as Lord and Saviour, hallelujah! praise God!

Ephesians 1:7. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace

There were a couple of divine encounters where two groups of teenagers did not hesitate to surrender their lives to Jesus, glory to Jesus.

Holy Spirit ministered with them about their true identity in Christ and spoke powerful prophetic words over them, praise God.

1 Corinthians 14:1 & 3 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.  But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

We enjoyed our time there and headed home for rest. Amen.

May God bless you all in His abundance, as you also step out into your callings with Jesus.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

Paul

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About Kaiteriteri…

Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Mārahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park,^[4] and the town of Motueka.

Kaiteriteri is a small coastal town reliant on tourism for much of its income, and there are many accommodation providers, cafés, pubs and restaurants.^{[citation needed]} It is also a hub for the adventure tourism throughout the area and into Abel Tasman National Park. A number of walking and mountainbiking trails, including the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, begin from or pass through the town.^[5][6][7]

While it is most visited during the summer months, its temperate climate and low rainfall make it destination outside of peak season also.^{[citation needed]} Nearby Breakers Bay is popular with nudists.^{[citation needed]}

A number of water taxis, larger boats, and sea kayak companies depart from Kaiteriteri, taking visitors deeper into the national park.

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Hello beautiful people in Christ.

Greetings from all the way along the West Coast we are travelling through some of the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand.

Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

Irimahuwhero Look out, which is about midway between Greymouth and Westport. This photo is viewing north, towards Westport, with our busses in view.

Irimahuwhero look out, viewing south, towards Greymouth. Gods creation is so amazing, we really are blessed here in New Zealand. Thank You Father God.

Psalm 95:4-5 In His hand are the deep places of the earth;
The heights of the hills are His also.
The sea is His, for He made it;
And His hands formed the dry land.

We set up in a freedom camp situated at the Buller river mouth, near Westport town.

As soon as we had parked up we were immediately greeted by a family of resident Weka’s.

To the Weka’s delight, I had some old bread in the fridge, which they gobbled up quicker than I could throw it to them.

They were obviously very well fed and were not shy at all. One even came into the bus to snap up some pieces at my feet.

Quite humorous actually, as soon as you moved they would dart off, but would then return just as quick.

Mathew 6:26-27. Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

The next day we went into central town to outreach. This time we decided to just witness with tracts. There were many divine encounters as twenty nine blessed people surrendered their hearts to Jesus. All glory to You Jesus !

Once again at around 2pm we departed from Westport, headed for our next destination, Murchison.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

Paul

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About Westport….

Westport  is the main town of the Buller District in the West Coast Region of the South Island of New Zealand. Established in 1861, it is the oldest European settlement on the West Coast.^[4] Originally named Buller,^[5] it is on the right bank and at the mouth of the Buller River, close to the prominent headland of Cape Foulwind. It is connected with Greymouth, 100 kilometres (62 mi) to the south, via State Highway 6, and with Nelson, 222 kilometres (138 mi) to the northeast, via the Buller Gorge. The Westport urban area has 4,600 residents, out of a Buller District population of 10,650, as of June 2025.

Name

The Māori language name for the river and the region is Kawatiri, meaning deep and swift.^[6] The town is thought to have been named after Westport, County Mayo in Ireland, although the choice of name was no doubt also guided by its location.^[5]

History

From an archaeological excavation site, near the mouth of the Buller River (Kawatiri), it is clear that Māori were living close to Westport by the early 14th century.^[7] Māori mostly lived in coastal areas, though they explored the mountains for pounamu (jade or greenstone), which they then traded with other iwi.^[8]

The first wave of European settlers came to Westport in 1861 as gold miners,^[9] and the first European vessel said to have entered the river was the sealing schooner Three Brothers in 1844,^[10] though other sealing vessels were recorded in the Cape Foulwind area in the 1820s.^[11] The 1840s saw many exploratory parties of geologists and surveyors combing the area for the presence of valuable resources and taking the measure of the land. Amongst them were Charles Heaphy, William Fox and Thomas Brunner. While gold brought initial interest to the area, and for example, led to large areas of the coastal areas (covered by sediment from the river) being dredged for the valuable mineral,^[12] the area soon became much more famous for coal mining, still a dominant concern in the region today.^[8]

https://www.westportharbour.co.nz

Hello family, today we are in Greymouth, after travelling through Arthur’s Pass.

We found a freedom camp out at the river mouth. The site was very exposed as the bus rocked around in the strong wind.

The next day we had arranged to meet brother Juergen and daughter Anna. Anna a young, budding evangelist, was keen to join us in the outreach. We set up a table on the Main Street, with free drinks, books and bibles to give away.

Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into yourbosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.

The town was quiet but Holy Spirit still drew in precious souls to Jesus. We spent some time sharing with Juergen and Anna, how the Lord works through us in sharing the good news to the public.

We sensed Anna was encouraged as she handed tracts out to the people passing by. It was evident, that Anna truely does love Jesus with all her heart and a desire to evangelise.

Jeremiah 29:13. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

Brother Juergen, a beloved brother in Christ, blessed us with food and drink. God has given Juergen incredible talents in photography, producing stunning imagery of God’s beautiful creation, glory to Jesus. Many of the images are viewed in books or media around the world. He has two galleries in Hokitika, praise God.

1 Peter 4:10. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

We loaded Anna up with tracts for her ministry with Jesus and at around 2pm, we departed from Greymouth, to travel to Westport.

Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.

Bless you and your families with love from your brother in Christ,

Paul

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About Greymouth….

Greymouth is the largest town in the West Coast region in the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the Grey District Council. The population of the whole Grey District is 14,600, which accounts for 42% of the West Coast’s inhabitants. The Greymouth urban area had an estimated population of 8,610 (June 2025).^[1] A large proportion of the District, 65%,^[3] is part of the Conservation Estate owned and managed by the Department of Conservation making Greymouth a natural centre for walkers and trampers.

Location

The town is located at the mouth of the Grey River, on a narrow coastal plain close to the foot of the Southern Alps. In clear weather, Aoraki / Mount Cook can be clearly seen to the south from near the town. The mouth of the river divides the town into three areas: Blaketown, close to the river’s mouth on the south bank; Karoro, to the southeast, separated from Blaketown by a series of small estuarine lagoons; and Cobden, formerly a separate town, on the river’s north bank

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