Paul’s Blog

Hello family. Glory to Jesus, we arrived in Dunedin.

The trip from Oamaru to Dunedin is normally around one hour forty minutes. But in buses with a rest stop in Palmerston, the trip took two hours and thirty minutes. I didn’t know there was another Palmerston, which explains the Palmerston North name.

We arrived at a camp in Mosgiel twenty minutes south of Dunedin. Along the way we were introduced to the steep Dunedin hills. We quickly discovered a much easier route via the southern motorway.

27th November, we spread out to different locations. Brother Pio in the Octagon, myself and Logen on George Street, the main street in Dunedin.

Logen preached from a busy intersection, As I found a busy location at the Mall entrance. The street was bustling with lots of shoppers and students.

Praise You Jesus for the forty four precious souls, You drew into Your arms today. Who now start walking in Your light and newness of life. Amen.

Romans 6:4

Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

28th November, We discovered parking is difficult near the city centre. Parking time limits are short and availability is scarce. I decided to look for unpaid parking further out, and did find one thirty minutes walk from George Street. Praise God, I am getting so much exercise lately.

Today we decided to set up a table with free books and bibles, near the Mall entrance. People would stop to look and receive blessings of prayer and free bibles. Logen peached on the same corner as the day before.

We met fellow brothers in Christ, Jason and Craig from Abundant Life Centre, which is close to City Centre. Jason invited Logen for a meal and dropped him back off to camp. They invited us to join them for fellowship at a men’s breakfast, in church, tomorrow on Saturday.

1 John 4:12

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.

There were so many divine encounters today, as one hundred and seventeen people declared to all creation, that Jesus is their Lord and Saviour, praise God, Thank You Holy Spirit.

Hosea 6:2

Come, and let us return to the Lord;
For He has torn, but He will heal us;
He has stricken, but He will bind us up.
After two days He will revive us;
On the third day He will raise us up,
That we may live in His sight.
Let us know, Let us pursue the knowledge of the Lord.
His going forth is established as the morning;
He will come to us like the rain,
Like the latter and former rain to the earth.

29th November, Wow! another powerfully anointed day as many people were open to hearing about Jesus. We have noticed the people of Dunedin are very friendly and courteous. Amazing people!

Our day started at Abundant Life Centre for the men’s breakfast and bible study. We studied Ephesians, chapter one, which is filled with awe inspiring truth of what Jesus did for us at the cross.

We then enjoyed a lovely brunch and fellowship. We met brother Mathew who along with brother Jason were keen to join us on the street, hallelujah!

Ephesians 1:3-7

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.

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace

Jason offered to park our van at his home near City Centre and drive us in. We set up in the same places, but without the table this time. Sometimes the table is restricting, if we are in a location where we need to move around.

Brother Mathew preached for the fist time in public, his testimony and the gospel of Jesus. We sensed a great impartation of Holy Spirit gifts been activated with Mathew and Jason, Thank You Holy Spirit. It always brings me great joy to see fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, stepping out into their callings and Spiritual gifting, praise God.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble

Today Jesus received a huge harvest of precious souls, having their spiritual eyes opened and starting their journey with Jesus. All glory to Jesus, as ninety eight people started their spiritual journey with Him. Amen.

Isaiah 53:10-11

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.
He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied.
By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many,
For He shall bear their iniquities.

God bless you all, to plunder Hell, pulling out of the fire, God’s chosen people.

Jude 1:23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

Not by might nor by power but by My Spirit says the Lord. Amen.

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Paul

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About Dunedin….

Dunedin is the second-most populous city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from Dùn Èideann (“fort of Edin”), the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.^[12] The city has a rich Māori, Scottish and, Chinese^[13] heritage.

With an estimated population of 132,800 as of June 2025, Dunedin is New Zealand’s seventh-most populous metropolitan and urban area.^[9] For cultural, geographical, and historical reasons, the city has long been considered one of New Zealand’s four main centres.^[b] The urban area of Dunedin lies on the central-eastern coast of Otago, surrounding the head of Otago Harbour. The harbour and hills around Dunedin are the remnants of an extinct volcano. The city suburbs extend out into the surrounding valleys and hills, onto the isthmus of the Otago Peninsula, and along the shores of the Otago Harbour and the Pacific Ocean.

Archaeological evidence points to lengthy occupation of the area by Māori prior to the arrival of Europeans.

A Scottish settlement was established in 1848 by the Lay Association of the Free Church of Scotland and between 1855 and 1900 many thousands of Scots emigrated to the incorporated city. Dunedin’s population and wealth boomed during the 1860s’ Otago gold rush, and for a brief period of time it became New Zealand’s largest urban area. The city saw substantial migration from mainland China at the same time, predominantly from Guangdong and Guangxi.^[21] Dunedin is home to New Zealand’s oldest Chinese community.^[13]

Today, Dunedin has a diverse economy which includes manufacturing, publishing, arts, tourism and technology-based industries. The mainstay of the city’s economy remains centred on tertiary education, with students from the University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest university, and the Otago Polytechnic, accounting for a large proportion of the population; 21.6 per cent of the city’s population was aged between 15 and 24 at the 2006 census, compared to the New Zealand average of 14.2 per cent.^[22] Dunedin is also noted for its vibrant music scene, as the 1980s birthplace of the Dunedin sound (which heavily influenced grunge, indie and modern alternative rock).^[23] In 2014, the city was designated as a UNESCO City of Literature.^[24]

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God bless friends in Christ. We arrived in Oamaru, one hour south of Timaru.

We decided to stop for ten minutes in a small town called Palmerston, which explains the Palmerston North name.

As we entered Oamaru, we came across this dairy, dedicated to Jesus, praise God.

We just had to go in and meet our brothers and sisters in Christ there. We enjoyed a fellowship with an Indian family. They were so kind as to bless us with lunch.

Deuteronomy 6:5-9 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.

And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

We arrived at the freedom camp in central Oamaru. A car park with public toilets. Very handy to the Main Street shops. The camper parking is free during the night, but during the day parking fees apply.

We discovered that the parking meter was out of order, so I called the local council, who confirmed, free parking until the new machines are installed, hallelujah! Praise God.

Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is my helper;
The Lord is with those who uphold my life.

We were quite tired and the Main Street was fairly empty, so we decided to rest Sunday, Monday and continue outreach on Tuesday.

We discovered that most shops where actually closed on Sundays. We went to the public pools, just down the road for showers.

On Tuesday we set up a table with books outside an empty shop. There were a few more people about and the sun was out, but windy.

Brother Logen preached across the road for a good length of time. I sensed the anointing on the words as they echoed down the street.

John 7:38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.

We met a dear sister in Christ on the street. She shared how the doctors had given her all kinds of bad reports about the condition of her health, but she refused to acknowledge them. She loves Jesus and stands on His word.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

Many people surrendered their hearts to Jesus today, all glory to Jesus. I met a fellow brother in Christ who said he was struggling with some personal issues. I ministered and prayed with him for sometime as he wrote notes on his phone.

Thank you Holy Spirit for the sixty people You turned to Jesus, to receive life in abundance. Hallelujah!

Thank You Jesus for all Your wonderfull Spirit led appointments today. Many people are receiving Your life in abundance everyday, through those who abide in You and You in them. Amen.

Hosea 13:14 I will ransom them from the power of the grave;
I will redeem them from death.
O Death, I will be your plagues!
O Grave, I will be your destruction!
Pity is hidden from My eyes.

We meet Roy just as we were leaving Oamaru. Brother Roy is a Spirit filled on fire for Jesus, active evangelist. We enjoyed a wonderful fellowship with him as he shared about his ministry with Jesus.

Roy had three crosses painted on the side of his car, like we have on the buses and van. We prayed together then departed Oamaru.

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Paul

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About Oamaru….

Oamaru is the largest town in North Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand, it is the main town in the Waitaki District. It is 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Timaru and 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Dunedin on the Pacific coast; State Highway 1 and the railway Main South Line connect it to both cities. With a population of 14,300,^[3] Oamaru is the 28th largest urban area in New Zealand, and the third largest in Otago behind Dunedin and Queenstown. The town is the seat of Waitaki District, which includes the surrounding towns of Kurow, Weston, Palmerston, and Hampden, which combined have a total population of 23,200.^[7]

Friendly Bay is a popular recreational area located at the edge of Oamaru Harbour, south of Oamaru’s main centre. Just to the north of Oamaru is the substantial Alliance Abattoir at Pukeuri, at a major junction with State Highway 83, the main route into the Waitaki Valley. This provides a road link to Kurow, Omarama, Otematata and via the Lindis Pass to Queenstown and Wānaka. Oamaru serves as the eastern gateway to the Mackenzie Basin, via the Waitaki Valley.

Oamaru has been built between the rolling hills of limestone and short stretch of flat land to the sea. This limestone rock is used for the construction of local “Oamaru stone“, sometimes called “Whitestone” buildings.

Oamaru enjoys a protected location in the shelter of Cape Wanbrow. The town was laid out in 1858 by Otago’s provincial surveyor John Turnbull Thomson, who named the early streets after British rivers, particularly rivers in the northwest and southeast of the country.

The name Oamaru derives from the Māori and can be translated as ‘the place of Maru’ (cf. Timaru).^[8] The identity of Maru remains open to conjecture.

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Greetings beloved friends in Christ. We arrived in Timaru today.

In our online search the campsite was identified as being a freedom campsite next to a river. It was obvious that it wasn’t, the same with the next one we went to.

So I learned that searches online are not as reliable as the Rankers app specifically that I have been using. But we have found camps not on the app, so a little research does help, thank You Holy Spirit for divine wisdom.

We decided to go to a freedom camp, fifteen minutes south of Timaru on the beach at St Andrews.

The next day on Saturday morning we attended the local market, which was very quiet. We then decided to go to central town where there were many more people. Brother Logen preached at an intersection and brother Pio and myself witnessed on the street.

Deuteronomy 32:2

Let my teaching drop as the rain,
My speech distill as the dew,
As raindrops on the tender herb,
And as showers on the grass.

We met brother Kerin as he walked past the van. We enjoyed fellowship with him a while, then he left. Moments later he came back to bless us with a gospel song, we meet so many interesting people wherever we go. Praise God.

Psalm 71:23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You,
And my soul, which You have redeemed.

We where informed about another bigger market at a local School at 1.00pm. We decided to go there to check it out.

Well we were surprised to see such a large gathering of the Islands communities here. There was a stage set up with various Island dance performances, as Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Cook Islands were represented.

We witnessed to a few people there, but we found most people were already with the Lord, Hallelujah! So I would pray blessings and prophesy over them. One young lady requested tracts to hand out, which was encouraging to see.

However there were still some divine encounters where two people revealed they had not yet given their hearts to Jesus, but wanted to. Also one man who was fighting an internal battle as I sensed, he wanted to accept Jesus into his heart, but something within him was pushing back. BUT GOD!

Holy Spirit tipped the balance as he repeated the salvation prayer with me, surrendering his life totally to Jesus, praise God.

Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.

Thank you Jesus, for drawing them unto You. Their journey of restoration now begins, through Your grace and mercy at the cross.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all that You do, through us. Thank You for the seventy three amazing divine appointments, You predestined, from the beginning, to be chosen out of this world and into Your Glorious light.

Thank You Father God for Your perfect, predestined plans and callings You have fashioned for us. Amen.

Ephesians 1:4-5 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

God bless your hearts, souls and minds to be transformed into the likeness of our beloved Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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Paul

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About Cantebury, Timaru….

Timaru (English: /ˈtɪməruː/;^[3] Māori: Te Tihi-o-Maru) is a port city in the southern Canterbury Region of New Zealand, located 157 km (98 mi) southwest of Christchurch and about 196 km (122 mi) northeast of Dunedin on the eastern Pacific coast of the South Island. The Timaru urban area is home to 29,300 people, and is the largest urban area in South Canterbury, and the third-largest in the Canterbury Region overall, after Christchurch and Rolleston.^[2] The town is the seat of the Timaru District, which includes the surrounding rural area and the towns of Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka, which combined have a total population of 49,500.^[2]

Caroline Bay beach is a popular recreational area located close to Timaru’s main centre, just to the north of the substantial port facilities. Beyond Caroline Bay, the industrial suburb of Washdyke is at a major junction with State Highway 8, the main route into the Mackenzie Country. This provides a road link to Pleasant Point, Fairlie, Twizel, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Queenstown.

Timaru has been built on rolling hills created from the lava flows of the extinct Mt Horrible volcano, which last erupted thousands of years ago. The result is that most of the main streets are undulating, a clear contrast with the flat landscape of the Canterbury Plains to the north. This volcanic rock is used for the construction of local “bluestone” buildings.

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Praise God, two days in Ashburton. Hello friends in Christ. We set up camp at a freedom camp at Ashton Beach, twenty minutes east of Ashburton.

A lovely location with brand new toilets next to the beach. The beach is all pea gravel, which is typical down the east coast. There are bird colonies on the beach and we could see big workups with masses of birds feeding near the river mouth. This usually means a lot of Kahawai are present feeding.

We found a spot near mid town to set our table with the beautiful new bibles and books the Lord had given us. Brother Logen preached from the other side of the road where there were no shops, but could be clearly heard down the street.

When we arrived, we couldn’t miss this amazing presentation, beautifully laid out for all to see.

We met brother Stefan Kitshoff, a local evangelist who had meticulously put together this display of historical, biblical truth.

Complete with a large detailed Noah’s ark model and various laminated signs displaying a range of truths, verses, and deceptions in the world today.

It is obvious that Stefan has the gift of teaching. He teaches biblical history with accuracy and sincerity. The Holy Spirit has fine-tuned Stefan’s delivery of biblical truth effectively, through love, kindness and gentleness. Glory to Jesus.

He lovingly exposes the misinformation, indoctrinating the nations through schools, scientists and media. The Big Bang theory, and evolution are just a few of the deceptions designed to lead people away from God.

2 Corinthians 4:3-4 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

Stefan Kitshoff’s wonderful ministry with Jesus. All Glory to Jesus.

Some of the illustrations in Stefan’s displays. Praise God, glory to Jesus.

Both days we enjoyed a lovely fellowship with brother Stefan, who expressed a very in-depth understanding of the word of God.

Stefan shared how at the recent Climate Adaption Conference in Christchurch, he and a team set up multiple presentations right outside the event, at the new Convention Centre. Also at the Remembrance bridge and a few other locations.

I discern that climate change is yet another wicked deception stripping wealth from the poor to fund some political agenda. It also drives a narrative to usher in Satan’s diabolical anti-christ agenda.

Also gender confusion, another insidious evil enforced throughout the word as normal. It not only breaks down the family unit, but destroys lives.

2 Thessalonians 2:12 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Romans 1:24-28 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.  Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting

Ephesians 1:6-7 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Praise God for brothers in Christ like Stefan, who speaks truth in the Spirit, to the Spiritually blind. That they may see and be set free from the chains of this world. That they may know the truth, the way and the life through Jesus Christ. Amen.

I sensed our time with Stefan was a divine appointment. Jesus connected us for fellowship and strengthening in the Spirit. We hugged before departing. I was saying goodbye to a beloved brother in Christ, but I knew in my heart, I will see him again.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

We met another brother in Christ here with brother Logen, who has evangelised in Thailand for quite some time. We enjoyed a great fellowship with him also, praise God.

Thank You Father God for your marvellous work in Ashburton. Thank You for the seventy three precious souls, You drew out of the world and into Your arms. All glory to you Jesus.

Thank You Jesus for Your grace and mercy upon all, through the cross. Your beauty fills the hearts and minds of all who turn to You.

Hebrews 1:3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

Bless you and your families with love from your brother in Christ, please comment by clicking on the post title.

Paul

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About Canterbury, Ashburton….

Ashburton (Māori: Hakatere) is a large town in the Canterbury Region, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the seat of the Ashburton District Council. It is 85 kilometres (53 mi) south west of Christchurch.

The town has a population of 21,600.^[3] It is the 29th-largest urban area in New Zealand and the fourth-largest urban area in the Canterbury Region, after Christchurch, Timaru and Rolleston.

Toponymy

Ashburton was named by the surveyor Captain Joseph Thomas of the New Zealand Land Association, after Bingham Baring, 2nd Baron Ashburton, who was a member of the Canterbury Association.^[4] Ashburton is sometimes nicknamed “Ashvegas”, an ironic allusion to Las Vegas.^[5]

Hakatere is the traditional Māori name for the Ashburton River. The name translates as “to make swift or to flow smoothly”.^[6]

History

Early European explorers travelling through the Ashburton district in the 1840s followed the coastline. However, as land was increasingly taken up for pastoral farming, there was a need for a better route across the Canterbury Plains. A route that crossed the Ashburton River a few miles inland was adopted to avoid swamps along the coast. The township of Ashburton developed as a settlement on the river’s north bank and served as an overnight stopping point and staging post for coach travel.^[7] In 1858, William Turton operated a ferry service across the Ashburton River, close to the present State Highway 1 Ashburton bridge. He also built an accommodation house which along with some stables were the only buildings in Ashburton in 1863.^[8] By 1864 the horse-drawn coaches of the Cobb and Co. business travelled through Ashburton between Christchurch and Timaru. The coach services continued until the Main South Line railway was completed between Christchurch and Timaru in 1876.^[9]

The town was surveyed by Robert Park in 1864.^[9] It was laid out around two central squares either side of the railway line and main highway, Baring Square East and Baring Square West. The Ashburton Domain was included in the plans for the purposes of gardens and recreation. The 40 ha (100 acres) of land that was identified for the domain was described at the time as a “miserable wildness” of spear grass, broom, and tussock.^[10] A cricket pitch was established in the Ashburton Domain in 1878 and the Ashburton Hospital was established adjacent to the domain in 1879.^[10] The Canterbury Provincial Government granted 20,000 pounds to develop roads in the district in 1873. The Main South Line railway reached Ashburton in August 1874 and Timaru in 1876.^[8][9] Churches were built in the expanding settlement, including the Presbyterian church in 1876, the Wesleyan church in 1878 and the Catholic church in 1882.^[11]

Ashburton was designated as a borough in 1878. At this stage, there were about 500 buildings within the borough.^[11] The Ashburton Borough Council was formed in 1878, and remained the local governing authority for the town until the establishment of the Ashburton District Council in 1989.^[9][12][13] The Ashburton County Council first met on 4 January 1877 in the Ashburton Road Board office.^[14] It became part of Ashburton District Council in 1989, together with Ashburton Borough Council.^[15] Netherby was added to the borough of Ashburton in 1917, Hampstead in 1921, and Allenton in 1939. Tinwald was added to the borough In 1955.^[9]

During World War II, Ashburton was used as a training base for the Royal New Zealand Air Force with 50 Tiger Moth aircraft based at the Ashburton Aerodrome.^[16][17]

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Hello Family, we were very excited to be involved in our first workshop today at Urban Oasis C3 Church in Christchurch.

Organised for 7.00pm, round 25 people attended the meeting, held in the Church cafe’ area. A speaker and mic were available and coffee, tea and dessert were available after the session.

I spoke first, covering much of what the Lord is doing through Souls For Christ outreach. I had written a few bullet points as reminders and Thank You Holy Spirit, the presentation went well.

Next brother Logen shared a few powerful testimonies of how we have witnessed Jesus touching and healing people on the street. Miraculous events and Holy Spirit led divine appointments in large groups of people.

Brother Pio shared a daily preventative deliverance ministry the Lord had revealed to him some years ago.

Next the floor was open to the audience for any questions, which was a great, productive interaction.

Philipa, who joined us for the Sunday outreach was asked to share her experience with the audience. It was really interesting to hear someone else’s view on the outreach.

Philipa said she really loved it, and felt God’s love and presence on the day. I sense this a whole new part of her ministry with Jesus, that He has just opened up to her.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Also sister Aileen revealed later that she and Phillipa will continue on with the barbecues on Sundays at Colombo Street, praise God.

I was so excited to hear this news, and confirmation that God is going to continue on His work here in Christchurch after we leave, Hallelujah!

Glory to Jesus, it is a passion of mine to see the body responding to evangelism and throwing themselves wholeheartedly into this very great commission, always brings me great joy.

Isaiah 43:18:19 Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
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.

We had a time of prayer and impartation of Holy Spirit gifts, activation, prophesy, declarations and decrees.

We then had some time for a drink and fellowship with our friends in Christ.

Thank You Jesus for a wonderful evening with our brothers and sisters. Thank You for Your enlightenment, wisdom and encouragement to all who attended. We pray You will open up the doors to many more workshops for the body of Christ, going forward. Amen.

On reflection, Holy Spirit is already showing us how we can improve on the workshop, Thank You Lord.

Proverbs 3:13-18 Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.

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Paul

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About C3 Church, Christchurch….

Find out more here at their website
https://www.c3chch.org/

Hello family, our last day outreach here in Christchurch.

We started the morning in worship at C3 Church, where we are staying. Ps Paul invited us up the the stage to share a little about Souls For Christ to the congregation.

We announced the upcoming evangelism workshop, that Ps Paul had arranged for us to speak at, on Tuesday evening.

We also invited everyone to come join us in an outreach on Colombo Street after the service. We received a great message on the finished work of The Cross in the service.

Sister Phillipa from C3 Church was the only one who turned up to join us from the workshop. This was her first time evangelising on the street.

Phillipa picked up the mantel immediately as the river of the Holy Spirit flowed through her impacting the people before her.

She immediately got involved, and started ministering with people coming up for food and prayer. We encouraged her to also lead people through the salvation prayer, and she did, praise God. What a joy to see her boldly bringing people to Christ!

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. 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.

When we arrived a church band with a group of praise dancers where in full swing. They were about thirty metres from our barbecue location.

The atmosphere was already charged as God’s presence was amplified through the street. Shouts of praise to Jesus and gospel music echoed through the street, as a group of twenty people danced joyfully in choreography. A lovely sight, to see and hear.

Psalm 118:21-24

I will praise You,
For You have answered me,
And have become my salvation.

The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone.
This was the Lord’s doing;
It is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Brother Warren and wife Roseanna Smith we met up with at Urban Oasis C3 Church. Warren is Managing Director at SSS Distributors and Christian Superstore in Christchurch. Also Regional Director at Derek Prince Ministries.

Warren invited us to the store to bless us with bibles to hand out on the street. He loaded up two big boxes of bibles, a range of children’s gospel books and many helpful bible literature books.

Proverbs 21:21 He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Proverbs 19:17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.

We are so very thankful to You Father God for this blessing. For You knew we had run out of bibles and answered our prayers.

Bless You Father for Your abundance richly suppling the spiritually hungry and thirsty precious souls. Thank You Jesus for Your living water, which You offer freely to all. Amen.

Deuteronomy 28:12 The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.

The people who came up to the table loved the books. We set a limit of one per person so as many people as possible would have the opportunity to take God’s word home with them.

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
But the word of our God stands forever.

119 people made the decision to surrender their hearts to Jesus, today. Thank You Holy Spirit, Glory to Jesus.

Occasionally someone will refuse prayer, which is ok. They just receive the blessing of food and drink. We might just share a little about Jesus and bless them. A seed sown in love by the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Isaiah 9:2 NKJ. The people who walked in darkness
Have seen a great light;
Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death,
Upon them a light has shined.

Thank you Father God for a wonderful last outreach day here in Christchurch. Thank you for all the precious souls chosen by you to be drawn out of the corrupted, into the incorruptible. From mortal to immortal. From darkness to light. Thank you Jesus, that your light now shines through them as you renew them day by day, from glory to glory. Amen.

1 Peter 1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever

1 Corinthians 15:53-54 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.

Bless you and your families with love from your brother in Christ, please comment by clicking on the post title.

Paul

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About Christchurch, Colombo Street….

Colombo Street is a main road of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It runs south-north through the centre of Christchurch with a break at Cathedral Square.

As with many other central Christchurch streets, it is named for a colonial Anglican bishopric, Colombo, Sri Lanka in what at the time was known as Ceylon.

Parts of the street which run through Sydenham were known as Addison Street during the 1880s, and some parts were known as Colombo Road.^[1]

Wikipedia

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Hello, family in Christ. Today, a great opportunity arose where we could witness to masses of people for The Lord. We decided to go to the AMP show (Royal A&P Show of New Zealand, Canterbury), to share Jesus with the people of Christchurch.

14 November: The AMP Show

When we arrived we immediately could see brother Jephthah with his Jesus flag flying high. We where amazed at the huge crowds of people here. We heard later, 70 thousand people attended the event.

Brother Logen decided to go join sister Aileen on Colombo street, while Pio, Jephthah and myself continued on in the AMP event. We split up, so as not to attract the attention of security who may oppose to us witnessing to people.

I caught up with brother Glen from Operation 513. They had set up a stall with five flip charts, which are very effective in sharing the gospel. While I was there people were coming up to check out the charts.

The sun was very hot as I walked around and around, sharing Jesus with people. The AMP show was actually very big, so took a while to do a lap.

Between us, Holy Spirit drew in sixty eight precious souls into Jesus arms. And fifteen through brother Logen on Colombo street.

John 16:7-8 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment

Brother Logen reported that five youth approached him, who he had prayed for a week ago. They thanked him for the salvation prayer he prayed with them and they all said they were changed. Logen said they were on fire for Jesus, praise God.

1 Corinthians 3:7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.

Thank You Jesus for giving us confirmations of what You are doing through Your new believers. You are The One who gives the increase, waters and renews them day by day. Amen.

15 November: New Brighton

We attended a carnival show in New Brighton, as we knew there would be quite a number of people we could witness to. However, because of the demonic saucery and witchcraft typically in these events we were a little hesitant, but we prayed up and decided to share the gospel there.

For me, I didn’t sense Holy Spirit was leading me, but the brothers persisted for a while as twenty four visitors prayed the salvation prayer, inviting Jesus into their hearts, hallelujah!

Leviticus 19:31 Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God.

Rain was predicted and it suddenly poured down, seeing all the visitors evacuate immediately. That was our call to head home too.

Bless you and your families with love from your brother in Christ, please comment by clicking on the post title.

Paul

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About Christchurch, New Brighton Beach….

Nestled on the eastern edge of Christchurch, New Zealand, New Brighton Beach stands as a cherished coastal gem. Just 8 kilometers from the city center, this iconic destination offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and family-friendly attractions. With its sweeping views of Pegasus Bay and a rich history tied to the local community, it remains a beloved spot for both residents and visitors. Easily accessible and packed with amenities, it’s a must-visit in the Canterbury region.

The beach’s allure lies in its scenic coastline and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re strolling along the shore or enjoying the ocean breeze, New Brighton Beach provides a refreshing escape. Its proximity to Christchurch makes it an ideal day trip for those seeking relaxation or adventure. From historical landmarks to modern facilities, this seaside suburb captures the essence of coastal living in New Zealand’s South Island.

The AMP Show:

Checkout their event at their site below:

https://www.theshow.co.nz

Hello Friends in Christ. We are into our final week now.

Ps Paul from Urban Oasis C3 Church invited us to join a workshop this coming Tuesday, where Holy Spirit can share what the Lord is doing through us.

We are excited to see fellow brothers and sisters in Christ use their talents and Spiritual gifting from God. To expand the Kingdom of Heaven, hallelujah!, Thank You Jesus.

1 Timothy 4:14  Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

2 Timothy 1:6-9 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began

Today we visited Rangiora for the first time. A small town situated north of Christchurch. Central town is on one main street. We just witnessed today, with worship music on the speaker. Mostly just on the main street and from the busiest intersection we could find.

The Holy Spirit certainly moved there as sixty one people accepted Jesus into their hearts, praise God. We packed up at about 4.30pm and headed back to home base.

Thank You Jesus for all that You are doing through us. Only You can work the miracles signs and wonders. Thank You Holy Spirit for all the divine appointments. Thank You Father God for Your perfect plans, directing our paths. Amen.

John 14:13-14 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

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Paul

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About Christchurch, Rangiora….

Rangiora is the largest town and seat of the Waimakariri District, in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of Christchurch, and is part of the Christchurch metropolitan area.^[4] With an estimated population of 19,300 (as of June 2025),^[3] Rangiora is the 30th largest urban area in New Zealand, and the fifth-largest in the Canterbury region (behind Christchurch, Timaru, Ashburton and Rolleston).

Geography

Rangiora is 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of Christchurch’s Cathedral Square or 20 minutes drive north of the Christchurch International Airport. It is close to the northern end of Canterbury’s Inland Scenic Route (formerly State Highway 72), which skirts the inner edge of the Canterbury Plains, running southwest to Timaru via Oxford and Geraldine. The Ashley River / Rakahuri is just to the north of the town.

Wikipedia

Praise God another wonderful day on Colombo Street. Today we set up the barbecue in one of our favourite busy spots.

The Lord was giving out free sausages, drinks, bibles and the greatest gift of all, the free gift of life through Jesus Christ.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Getting set up took a while today, getting everything in place. Brother Pio also set up his guitar and amp to sing gospel songs, bringing glory to Jesus the whole afternoon, praise God.

Sisters Christine and Aileen turned up to help and brother Jephthah later on. Christine ministered with many people as they came in for food and prayer.

Brothers from Operation 513 ministry turned up to witness to people here as well.

Brother Glen on the left has been our contact for free tracts for years now. We were really excited to meet up with him, as Christchurch is his home base. He personally delivered more tracts for us, so we got to fellowship together, Thank You Jesus.

Operation 513 is an amazing ministry, offering a range of free gospel tracts nation wide. For those interested, you just pay for the postage and give a donation.

This is a powerful tool from God, encouraging evangelism across the nation, with little cost. Glen with a group of evangelists are on the streets every week and in neighbouring towns and events, praise God.

2 Corinthians 5:18-21 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

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.

We had so much fun today as many people called in for free food, drink, bibles and prayer. The people really appreciated God’s blessing to them. There were a few really hungry homeless people who came back for seconds, thirds or fourths even.

We follow what Jesus commanded us to do, feed the hungry and love our neighbour as ourselves. People are welcome to come back for as many as they need. Many are striving to survive, as their addictions absorb any money they get, unfortunayely leaving nothing for food.

Luke 14:12-14 Then He also said to him who invited Him, “When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbours, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.

We pray for them as much as possible, that Jesus will heal their broken hearts and deliver them from the demonic spirits, trying to destroy them. Sometimes under the influence of their addictions, these spirits can become a distraction to the outreach.

Today one hundred and nine people accepted Jesus into their hearts, surrendering their lives to Him, praise God. Thank You Holy Spirit for all the divine appointments.

Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

We ask You Jesus to water them with Your living water, guide and lead them in Your perfect wisdom and fill them to overflow in Your precious Holy Spirit. Amen.

Thank You Father God for another wonderful day. Thank You Jesus for Your grace and mercy upon their precious souls. Thank You Holy Spirit for guiding Souls For Christ and drawing the people to Jesus. Amen.

Titus 3:5 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Bless you and your families with love from your brother in Christ, please comment by clicking on the post title.

Paul

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About Christchurch, Colombo Street….

Colombo Street is a main road of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It runs south-north through the centre of Christchurch with a break at Cathedral Square.

As with many other central Christchurch streets, it is named for a colonial Anglican bishopric, Colombo, Sri Lanka in what at the time was known as Ceylon.

Parts of the street which run through Sydenham were known as Addison Street during the 1880s, and some parts were known as Colombo Road.^[1]

Wikipedia

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