Hello family in Christ. We moved to a new camp just south of Wanaka.
We were next to some trees, so we were grateful to have some shade. The Lord’s plan is to extend outreach in the North Eastern region of Central Otago. Wanaka, Cromwell and Alexandra.
On 3rd & 4th ofJanuary, our first days in Wanaka, we decided to split up and witness. Brothers Logan and Pio stationed themselves on the Main Street, while I walked around, quite a lot.
When witnessing we hand tracts out and ask the people if we can pray for them. If they agree, I will quickly run through the gospel message with them, helping them to understand they need a saviour.
Then I will ask them if they would like to accept Jesus into their hearts. Most of the time, if they have stayed this long, they usually say yes.
Then I simply lead them through the salvation prayer. Seed of Jesus sown, Amen and Thank You Holy Spirit.
Praise God, as seventy one precious souls received the seed of eternal life in Christ Jesus, in the two days. All glory to Him. Amen.
John 6:37 All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.
7th January: We were invited to fellowship with brother Chris at Zula Lodge in Alan Town, Wanaka. Chris and his wife Uta run the lodge/ backpackers.
We enjoyed our fellowship with our brother in Christ, Chris as he shared some great insight into the Israeli people. Zula lodge hosts many Israeli people, who come for holiday and to relax.
Over the years Chris has received an in-depth understanding, of the Israeli perceptions around Christianity, which we found very enlightening. Also Genealogy in the Torah, proves that the messiah has already come, in the flesh.
Genesis 17:19 Then God said: “No, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac; I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his descendants after him.
Brother Pio, manning the table and ready to pray for anyone willing to receive prayer.
8th January: We visited Alexandra, where Logen lived previously for a while, twenty five years ago. His Mum still lives there.
In the early hours of the morning, I received a new outreach strategy from the Lord. A range of drinks to cater to all tastes. Holy Spirit being number one, of course. Zero sugar fizzy, normal fizzy and water.
We actually received a great blessing from a local real estate agency in Cromwell. When were walking past, we spotted, free boxes of a really nice, Manuka Honey water, carbonated in a can. The five boxes were all converted into salvations, praise God.
The drinks are kept in a large chilly bin with ice, irresistible on a sunny day. I made up a sign, free drinks, comes with prayer. When people come up we offer the drinks, then ask if we can pray for them. Most say yes. People are welcome to take a drink without prayer if they prefer.
We find, as with the barbecues, people really appreciate this act of love in giving. In areas of an affluent nature, we find the sausage sizzles are not that popular. But a nice cold drink on a hot day seems to be more popular.
As ambassadors of Christ we are to mirror Him as He shines through us. This whole experience for the people, is that they may receive a taste of His glorious living water. When we drink of Him, we are transformed and renewed, we receive everlasting life, praise God.
We also have the bread life, God’s word, to hand out to the hungry poor souls.
Amazingly, Holy Spirit reached out to forty four starved souls, filling them with living water and life in abundance, from the only source, Jesus Christ.
John 6:35. And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
2 Corinthians 5:20-21. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
10th January Wanaka outreach, was the same drink’s outreach.
The cost comparison to the barbecues is quite different. Typically $200 dollars for a sausage sizzle, compared to $80 for just drinks.
Also comparing the previous two days, just witnessing with tracts, amazingly, Holy Spirit tripled the number of new believers.
Jesus receiving many more precious souls in Wanaka, in two days with the drink’s outreach, compared to, just witnessing with tracts, two days prior. All up though, Jesus received two hundred and sixty five precious souls into His loving arms, over the four days in Wanaka. Glory to Him alone.
Isaiah 43:19. Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.
It was predestined from the beginning of time, that these young men would meet Jesus today. Hallelujah! and Thank You Holy Spirit !
Ephesians 1:3-10. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Once again, we discern, the act of love through giving, displays God’s perfect love. The Holy Spirit revealing the glorious light of Jesus through us.
Amen! Holy Spirit is doing all the work, while Jesus is at the centre of it all. Amen!
Ephesians 5:8-10. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.
Thank you for joining us here, we hope you now have new desires laid on your hearts to reach out to the lost, to share the greatest gift of all, salvation in Christ our Saviour. Amen!
Psalm 37:4. Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
If you are still to receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, please contact us, we would love to pray for you. We do also have a phone discipling service available to anyone in need of help.
In the Soul’s for Christ outreach we have brother in Christ, Gavin our team administrator is gifted in this calling, Jesus has given him, with many years experience. I can testify of the Holy Spirit filled discipleship, I received through him, when I first gave my heart to Jesus. Email us today! Glory to Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:2. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
Luke 6:40. A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.
John 8:31-32. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
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 Wānaka….
Wānaka is a popular ski and summer resort town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. At the southern end of Lake Wānaka, it is at the start of the Clutha River and is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.
Wānaka is primarily a resort town with both summer and winter seasons. Its economy is based on the many outdoor opportunities this offers.
Historically, Māori visited the Wānaka area to hunt and fish in summer, or on their way to seek pounamu (greenstone) on the West Coast. Ngāi Tahu abandoned their seasonal camps after a raid by a North Island war party in 1836.
Along with the rest of the Queenstown-Lakes District, Wānaka is growing rapidly, with the population increasing by 50% between 2005 and 2015.
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