{"id":2824,"date":"2026-02-16T00:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T00:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2824"},"modified":"2026-02-23T00:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T00:10:44","slug":"129-6-feb-2026-sharing-jesus-at-the-beach-kaiteriteri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2824","title":{"rendered":"129. 6-Feb 2026: Sharing Jesus at the Beach, Kaiteriteri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello Family in Christ. We arrived in upper Motutere near Motueka, to our next camp site on a farm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\"><strong>Proverbs 16:9 <\/strong> A man\u2019s heart plans his way,<br>But the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;directs his steps.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1634\" height=\"1165\" src=\"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260220_093642-scaled-e1771746577657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260220_093642-scaled-e1771746577657.jpg 1634w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260220_093642-scaled-e1771746577657-1000x713.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260220_093642-scaled-e1771746577657-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260220_093642-scaled-e1771746577657-1536x1095.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1634px) 100vw, 1634px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>David an Margret Welcomed us with love and joy. We learned so much through their humility and love for Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Upper Moutere 7 February 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v828AnLb614?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\"><strong>Psalm 5:12.<\/strong>  For You, O&nbsp;Lord, will bless the righteous;<br>With favor You will surround him as&nbsp;with&nbsp;a shield.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kaiteriteri Beach 8 February 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_LKkJLRy1Vc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Holy Spirit lead us to Kaiteriteri first, on a beautiful sunny day. Being the weekend, the beach was packed with people enjoying the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;s, and receive Him as Lord and Saviour, hallelujah! praise God!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\"><strong>Ephesians 1:7.<\/strong>  In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to&nbsp;the riches of His grace<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were a couple of divine encounters where two groups of teenagers did not hesitate to surrender their lives to Jesus, glory to Jesus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holy Spirit ministered with them about their true identity in Christ and spoke powerful prophetic words over them, praise God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\"><strong>1 Corinthians 14:1 &amp; 3<\/strong> Pursue love, and&nbsp;desire spiritual&nbsp;gifts,&nbsp;but especially that you may prophesy.&nbsp;<sup>&nbsp;<\/sup>But he who prophesies speaks&nbsp;edification and&nbsp;exhortation and comfort to men.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We enjoyed our time there and headed home for rest. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May God bless you all in His abundance, as you also step out into your callings with Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for joining us here, you are welcome to leave a comment if you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can navigate to our SFC YouTube channel by clicking here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ServantsinChrist\">www.youtube.com\/@ServantsinChrist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>____________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About<\/strong> <strong>Kaiteriteri<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kaiteriteri<\/strong>&nbsp;is a town and seaside resort in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tasman_Region\">Tasman Region<\/a>&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Island\">South Island<\/a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_Zealand\">New Zealand<\/a>. It is close to both&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M%C4%81rahau\">M\u0101rahau<\/a>, the main gateway to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abel_Tasman_National_Park\">Abel Tasman National Park<\/a>,<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaiteriteri#cite_note-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>&nbsp;and the town of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motueka\">Motueka<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaiteriteri is a small coastal town reliant on tourism for much of its income, and there are many accommodation providers, caf\u00e9s, pubs and restaurants.<sup>[<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\">citation needed<\/a><\/em>]<\/sup>&nbsp;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.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaiteriteri#cite_note-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaiteriteri#cite_note-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaiteriteri#cite_note-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is most visited during the summer months, its temperate climate and low rainfall make it destination outside of peak season also.<sup>[<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\">citation needed<\/a><\/em>]<\/sup>&nbsp;Nearby Breakers Bay is popular with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nudists\">nudists<\/a>.<sup>[<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\">citation needed<\/a><\/em>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of water taxis, larger boats, and sea kayak companies depart from Kaiteriteri, taking visitors deeper into the national park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaiteriteri\"><strong>Wikipedia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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