Hello friends in Christ. Today is our last day of evangelising in New Plymouth.
We have really enjoyed our time here, as many people have been open to hearing the good news.
Also our beloved brothers in Christ, David and Paul, have been wonderful hosts. Preparing wonderful meals for us each night and even a bed for brother Pio.
1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
As usual, before heading out onto the street, we went into prayer with our God and Creator, interceding for the people of New Plymouth.
Taking authority over all demonic strongholds and asking the Lord to go before us, to bring across our path the many predestined divine appointments, Amen.
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.
We then loaded up with calendars and tracts, to hand out to the New Plymouth community.
Before heading to centre City Mall, we visited other area’s of Main Street, to cover more ground. We met a man waiting for his partner at their car. He was happy for me to share Jesus with him, not knowing much about the Saviour of the world.
He gladly invited Jesus into his heart, repenting of all his sin. He declared Him his Lord and Saviour and we rejoiced together, praise God, Gory to Jesus.
Acts 3:19. Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord
Soldier for Christ, Dayton was out front of the mall entrance again, when we arrived, this time with a friend. Shining their beautiful lights of Christ, for all to see and hear, Amen.
Ephesians 5:8. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
John 8:12. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.
We met, new brother in Christ outside the mall. He did not hesitate to say yes to prayer. God had prepared him for this divine appointment today.
I sensed, in this moment, the seed of Christ fell into well cultivated soil. He left with the hope in Christ, firmly planted, Amen. Thank You Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 53:10. Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him;
He has put Him to grief.
When You make His soul an offering for sin,
He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days,
And the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand.
We met many people as they passed by, Thank You Holy Spirit. We handed out many calendars and tracts to the public.
Seventy people prayed with us to receive Jesus into their hearts as Holy Spirit ministered with them the revelation of Christ, our Holy High Priest and hope of glory.
Colossians 1:27. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Brother David, invited us over for dinner again, so we headed around to His home. We decided to park the bus and van, on the side of the road, out front for the night. We enjoyed yet another lovely meal and fellowship together, praise God.
Thank You Jesus for connecting us with beautiful brothers and sisters around New Zealand. By Your Spirit, You flow through each of us in unity and love. Praise Your Holy name Jesus.
Ephesians 4:1-6 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Galatians 3:26-29. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
1 Peter 3:8. Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous
God bless you all, We hope, this blog, lead by the Holy Spirit, has encouraged and edified you, in your walk with Jesus.
With love from your brother in Christ.
Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.
Paul
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About New Plymouth…
New Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named after the English city of Plymouth, in Devon, from where the first English settlers to New Plymouth migrated. The New Plymouth District, which includes New Plymouth City and several smaller towns, is the 10th largest district (out of 67) in New Zealand, and has a population of 90,100 – about two-thirds of the total population of the Taranaki region and 1.7% of New Zealand’s population. This includes New Plymouth City (60,200), Waitara (7,720), Inglewood (3,970), Ōakura (1,780), Ōkato (561) and Urenui (429).[2]
The city itself is a service centre for the region’s principal economic activities, including intensive pastoral activities (mainly dairy farming) as well as oil, natural gas and petrochemical exploration and production. It is also the region’s financial centre as the home of the TSB Bank (formerly the Taranaki Savings Bank), the largest of the remaining non-government New Zealand-owned banks.
Notable features are the botanic garden (i.e. Pukekura Park), the critically acclaimed Len Lye Centre and Art Gallery, the 13 km (8.1 mi) New Plymouth Coastal Walkway alongside the Tasman Sea, the Len Lye-designed 45-metre-tall (148 ft) artwork known as the Wind Wand, Paritutu Rock, and views of Mount Taranaki.
New Plymouth was awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000–150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities in 2021. In 2023, New Plymouth was awarded New Zealand’s most beautiful small city by Keep New Zealand Beautiful.[3] It also won multiple awards in 2008. The city was in 2010 chosen as one of two walking & cycling “Model Communities” by the government. Based on New Plymouth’s already positive attitude towards cyclists and pedestrians, the city received $3.71m to invest into infrastructure and community programmes to boost walking and cycling.[4]
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