Go South for Prayer and Praise

August - December 2023

Leaving today for Athol, Southland to lead a Prayer and Praise Centre. Our friends Sue and Carl have bought an old Anglican Church right on the main road south. We will be parked up in Waymaker behind it, keeping the doors open to passing needs. Read more

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- Aug 10, 2023, 1:55pm
- 🌧 5 °C
- Altitude: 574 m
- New Zealand Manawatu-Wanganui Ruapehu District Ohakune Mangateitei -39.412551, 175.40189239°24’45” S 175°24’7” E
Day 2
Snow Away!!
August 10, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
After overnighting by the banks of the mighty Waikato River at the Whakamaru Dam, we headed off into the snow down to Ohakune.
We are now parked up beside the Club and are expecting snow to commence falling here within the next hour. Stay warm and safe out there guys!!Read more
Traveler How exciting!!, Drive safely now
8/10/23Reply
Traveler To be sure, to be sure, we will .. blessings!!
8/10/23Reply
You have certainly adopted the grey nomad lifestyle, enjoy and travel safe, love John and Marian [John]
8/11/23Reply
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- Aug 12, 2023, 9:23pm
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- New Zealand Manawatu-Wanganui Wanganui District Wanganui East Matarawa Stream -39.917262, 175.07543639°55’2” S 175°4’32” E
Day 4
Old Friends
August 12, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
What a blessing it has been catching up with our old friends Harold and Jeanette.
Harold was an elder and treasurer of our church in Whakatane many years ago.
A truly blessed time of memories relived and of. ministry.Read more
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- Aug 13, 2023, 5:24pm
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- New Zealand Wellington Kapiti Coast District Otaki Beach Waitohu -40.737795, 175.14256340°44’16” S 175°8’33” E
Day 5
Hard Day In The Office
August 13, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
After a really early start from the back of the Petone Workingmens Club, to the Picton ferry that left 75minutes late , drove through to heavy rain after passing Kaikoura, to gas bottle fills, water tank fill and waste water and black water dump in Blenheim, it was a long long day. Never the less, we arrived at our appointed stopover 15minutes behind schedule... well done Waymaker.
We had a chance to talk "Jesus" with fellow motorhomers, over dinner at the club... awesome.
Today is sunny and warm... bring on spring.Read more
Nice catch up in Petone guys. [John]
8/18/23Reply
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- Aug 18, 2023, 3:07pm
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 371 m
- New Zealand Canterbury Waimate Deep Creek -44.744893, 171.00697444°44’42” S 171°0’25” E
Day 10
Change of Plans
August 18, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
This weekend was to be a Friday stop at Waitara to visit an Air NZ work colleague then off to Twizel on Saturday for Sunday Service at the Community Church.... I received a call on Friday from Ps Steve of the Twizel Church to say most of his congregation plus many in the town have covid and he was needing to cancel Sunday service... thus we stayed on at Waitara... a beautiful and very well appointed town. After Sundays service we drove on down the coast to view the seals at Shag Point.. totally awesome, and are now parked up at the Ardleigh Golf Club for the night.Read more
Traveler Hey Maurice, you missed a seal😉. We are now feeling envious of your travels😌
8/20/23Reply
Traveler I took so many photos of seals... they were everywhere. We are now parked up at a golf club out of Palmerston sipping back a white port from you know where!
8/20/23Reply
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- Aug 22, 2023, 3:03pm
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- New Zealand Southland Southland District Waikawa South Head -46.661613, 169.10354946°39’42” S 169°6’13” E
Day 14
Going South
August 22, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
After overnighting in Owaka we headed off into the Caitlins. The home of wonderful waterfalls, beautiful bush walks, majestic rimu bush, and magnificent views.
Tonight's stop will be at Haldane Bay at a Pop Over Site. It is right on the waters edge and I am sure it will be peaceful. Today's lunch site is overlooking the rocks and the South Pacific Ocean... awesome!!Read more
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- Aug 23, 2023, 10:34am
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 137 m
- New Zealand Otago Clutha District Puketiro Matai Falls -46.503216, 169.48835246°30’12” S 169°29’18” E
Day 15
52nd Anniversary while in Gore
August 23, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We have done so much in a week. God gave us a chance to encourage the owner of a shop in Tokonui. Her church was full of Spirit but not growing. Then that night we had the opportunity to contribute to the local cancer auction.. it raised $18,000 from a very small community.. wow!!
We have walked to many waterfalls along the Caitlins, to many cliffs, plus met Harry, a wonderful man who allows motorhomes to stay on his beach property. He even blessed us with fresh veges from his glasshouse, and took us for a hair raising spin in his dune buggy to the ocean cliffs.
Yesterday we attended a wonderful church in Gore that after the refreshments after what we thought was the end of the service came back together for more prayer, praise, preaching, and finally communion. You really felt like you had been to "church!"
Today is a quiet day before heading off to Cromwell, and then onto Athol on Thursday.Read more
Happy anniversary. A day not to be forgotten with all the veil drama's, wind and fire.......and that wasn't even the Holy Spirit. Aren't the Caitlands amazing? Beautiful coast. Enjoy your day and celebrate. [Philippa and Neil]
8/27/23Reply
Traveler Thank you.. yes, the wedding day was a disaster in so many ways... today is our last day of relaxing before heading into Athol. Blessings to you both.
8/27/23Reply
No not a disaster, an exciting day. [Philippa]
8/27/23Reply
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- Aug 27, 2023, 10:00am
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 69 m
- New Zealand Southland Gore Waikaka Stream -46.09666, 168.94042446°5’48” S 168°56’26” E
Day 19
It's Like Coming Home
August 27, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
We are back overlooking the Kawerau River at Cromwell... it is like being back home.. except Bryan and Moana aren't with us this time!!
Although there is snow on the hills all around us it isn't as cold here as it was the last time.
Last night was a night of witnessing Jesus to a couple who pulled in beside us.
Sam's mother used to play the organ at a Baptist Church when she was a girl... but has married and moved away. Both her and Ian allowed the seed to be watered, now we expect a harvest.
Thursday we meet up with Sue and Carl in Queenstown and get the keys for the church and then move onto Athol.Read more
Traveler 2nd photo. I remember that place. We had our lunch there.
8/29/23Reply
Traveler It is the csmp area of a club we are associated with... overlooking the Kawerau River just before is joins onto the Clutha River. A magnificent camp site.
8/29/23Reply
Traveler Yes we miss home too. Hope u went into club and saw our buddies. Is Jacko and Odette still there.
8/29/23Reply
Traveler No we didn't go in last last night, only to register..... we had too much to catch up on before heading to Athol. It is a beautiful morning here.. no cloud, no breeze.. just the sound of the birds!! Come on down!!
8/29/23Reply
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- Aug 31, 2023, 3:30pm
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 273 m
- New Zealand Southland Southland District Athol -45.509279, 168.57238445°30’33” S 168°34’21” E
Day 23
Arrived at Athol
August 31, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
We met Carl and Sue in Queenstown this morning and then we all drove down to the Prayer and Praise Centre in Athol.
We all gathered in the church on our arrival for a time of prayer and thanks giving..
We are now parked up along side of the centre already to start something very special.Read more
Traveler God bless your new venture with Him. Let us know any prayer requests. Scenery looks wonderful. Church looks very historical. Has the interior paintwork been kept up todate. Any pews etc.
8/31/23Reply
Traveler The internal is beautiful.. yes pews, altar, flower stand, Bishop seat, offering box... all is still here.
8/31/23Reply
Traveler Beautiful.
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- Sep 6, 2023, 6:57am
- ⛅ 6 °C
- Altitude: 271 m
- New Zealand Southland Southland District Athol -45.5087, 168.573745°30’31” S 168°34’25” E
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Settling into Athol
September 6, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
We have now been on site for five full days at the Prayer Centre in Athol and already we have had cars pull up with people to visit or to prayer, locals coming by for a chat and to pray, plus a local congregation who used it for a Spring Festival Service. Totally awesome!!
The weather has been lovely and sunny, and together with the spring flowers, spring foliage and the snow on the hills around us... it is a totally beautiful sight.
Carl and Sue van Schreven, who bought the old CofE Church, stepped out in faith, and already we see it in action.
Living in Waymaker near the main highway has not caused a problem as everyone here seems to go to bed by 8pm and the highway is totally quiet after that!Read more
Traveler Great work. Nice woodwork. Blessings to you both.
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- Oct 1, 2023, 5:10pm
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 273 m
- New Zealand Southland Southland District Athol -45.509079, 168.57237345°30’33” S 168°34’21” E
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Day 54
Our Feet Are On The Ground
October 1, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
What a busy three weeks we have had at the Athol Prayer and Praise Centre. Every day we have had people stopping for prayer, some have just wanted to play their instument and sing. Others asked only for prayer. God has moved in many ways.. arthritis a lady has had for over 15years left her hands immediately they were prayed over. Another couple were heading home to close down their business and to declare insolvency... the Lord "told" them to remain open 2more days.. they did and had so many large sales they were completely set free of debt.. praise God!! Prayed for a Roman Catholic family yesterday and they witnessed to a powerful feeling in all their bodies... I informed them that they had met the Holy Spirit through the power of prayer in the name if Jesus... the only way into relationship with His Father.... an awesome time. God continues to draw his to Himself. Jn 3:16
We have also held a Church Service, and a lunchtime concert with Jules Riding.
It has been a snow weekend with more due in the next two hours. We attended church in Queenstown this morning, did a shop, had lunch, then made haste home before the snow comes.
I have just had a visit from a famer wanting to run some sheep in the back paddock... they arrive in two weeks... maybe lamb for Christmas?? .. maybe not!!
Until next time... read and re-read Haggai. It is a book today.. in His love. Maurice and ChristineRead more
It’s a pretty church. Might need a path leading up to it and a tree trim 😉 [Rachelle]
10/2/23Reply
Traveler Rachelle honey, the church has a wonderful wide path going up to it.... I took this photo from across the vacant land next to the church that actually belongs to the church land but is still undeveloped.
10/2/23Reply
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