{"id":2890,"date":"2026-02-18T08:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2890"},"modified":"2026-02-19T08:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:01:34","slug":"135-15-feb-2026-motueka-sunday-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2890","title":{"rendered":"136. 15-Feb 2026: Motueka Sunday Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello Friends in Christ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, God&#8217;s plan&#8217;s, rolling out, as we arrived at the Motueka Saturday Market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/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>Romans 8:28 <\/strong> And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those\u00a0who are the called according to\u00a0His\u00a0purpose.<\/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=\"Motueka Saturday Market 15 February 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xxOz1BwSrWY?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>We quickly set up the 6x3m gazebo with table, chairs, and chilly bin full of drinks for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the table we displayed a range of bibles and books also for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_123958-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_123958-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_123958-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_123958-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_123958-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_123958-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/soulsforchrist.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260215_123958-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brother Reg played lovely melodies on the guitar While brothers Pio, Paul and Jude witness out front. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fellow brother in Christ notice Pio praying for people, so came up to gift Pio a blessing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He then also gifted us a blessing, then promptly walked off, Praise God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank You Father God, you are always faithful and kind.<\/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>Hebrews 6:10 <\/strong> <sup>\u00a0<\/sup>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\u2019s people), as you do.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a beautiful hot day so the people really appreciated the drinks and some receive bibles or biblical books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forty three people stopped for prayer accepting Jesus into their hearts, Thank You Holy Spirit, glory to Jesus.<\/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>Romans 5:8.<\/strong>  But&nbsp;God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;t work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the wind wasn&#8217;t even strong. Also we didn&#8217;t need the big 6x3m gazebo. Reg already has a 3x3m, that would be big enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we now know for next time, praise God. We also realised the Christian dream interpretation angle provided by the other team didn&#8217;t work. So next time the focus will be healing and deliverance in Jesus mighty name. Amen.  I feel so much better about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/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>Joshua 1:9. <\/strong> Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage;&nbsp;do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God&nbsp;is&nbsp;with you wherever you go.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May God make you a blessing to all those around you, through Christ in you, Amen.<\/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 Peter 4:11. <\/strong> If anyone speaks,&nbsp;let him speak&nbsp;as the&nbsp;oracles of God. If anyone ministers,&nbsp;let him do it&nbsp;as with the ability which God supplies, that&nbsp;in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the&nbsp;dominion forever and ever. Amen.<\/mark><\/em><\/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>God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.<\/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>Motueka<\/strong><\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Motueka<\/strong>&nbsp;is a town in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_Island\">South Island<\/a>&nbsp;of New Zealand, close to the mouth of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motueka_River\">Motueka River<\/a>&nbsp;on the western shore of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tasman_Bay\">Tasman Bay<\/a>. It is the second largest in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tasman_Region\">Tasman Region<\/a>, with a population of 8,290 as of June 2025.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motueka#cite_note-NZ_population_data_2018-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The surrounding district has a number of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple\">apple<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pear\">pear<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kiwifruit\">kiwifruit<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orchard\">orchards<\/a>, as well as growing a variety of specialised crops such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hops\">hops<\/a>. The area formerly served as the main centre of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tobacco\">tobacco<\/a>&nbsp;growing in New Zealand until the early 1980s.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motueka#cite_note-:1-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>&nbsp;A number of small&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vineyard\">vineyards<\/a>&nbsp;have also been developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby beaches (such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaiteriteri\">Kaiteriteri<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M%C4%81rahau\">M\u0101rahau<\/a>) are very popular with holidaymakers, and the area around Motueka has one of the country&#8217;s highest annual sunshine-hour indices.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motueka#cite_note-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riwaka\">Riwaka<\/a>&nbsp;lies 4.8&nbsp;km north of Motueka via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/State_Highway_60_(New_Zealand)\">State Highway 60<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nelson,_New_Zealand\">Nelson<\/a>&nbsp;is 41.7&nbsp;km to the east of Motueka via State Highway 60 and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/State_Highway_6_(New_Zealand)\">State Highway 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motueka, as one of the nearest towns to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abel_Tasman_National_Park\">Abel Tasman<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kahurangi_National_Park\">Kahurangi National Parks<\/a>, has become the base of many tourism ventures, as well as in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nelson_Lakes_National_Park\">Nelson Lakes National Park<\/a>, and in other recreational areas. Extensive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Limestone\">limestone<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cave\">cave<\/a>&nbsp;systems (including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harwoods_Hole\">Harwoods Hole<\/a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/T%C4%81kaka_Hill\">T\u0101kaka Hill<\/a>&nbsp;area north of Motueka) attract cavers and rock climbers. Sea&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kayaking\">kayaking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tramping_in_New_Zealand\">tramping<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canyoning\">canyoning<\/a>&nbsp;now attract many thousands of visitors each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many artists live in the area around Motueka, especially&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pottery\">potters<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reggae\">reggae<\/a>&nbsp;musicians. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Riverside_Community,_New_Zealand\">Riverside Community<\/a>, in nearby&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lower_Moutere\">Lower Moutere<\/a>, is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pacifism\">pacifist<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intentional_community\">intentional community<\/a>. Founded in the 1940s, it is New Zealand&#8217;s oldest cooperative living community.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motueka#cite_note-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motueka\"><strong>Wikipedia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Friends in Christ. Well, God&#8217;s plan&#8217;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. 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