DTS UPDATE...POST 2

The first week in New Zealand, we partnered with a branch of Salvation Army in Wellington. We joined with youth programs, children’s programs, ladies night, rugby games, and a few other programs. The team also spent quite a bit of time in prayer through prayer walks, intercession, and spent an afternoon up on one of the hills overlooking the city, praying for the city. We also split the team up in twos and sent them out to a nearby mall for shopping mall evangelism.

We drove back to Auckland at the end of the week, and stayed with a couple on the eldership team of the Gate (the church we primarily partnered with during our stay in Auckland). We attended a wedding and performed and served during the reception. The next day we were welcomed into the church with a traditional Maori ceremony. During our two weeks in Auckland, we served with the Gate. The Gate was in the process of moving into a new building so that their existing building could be renovated. We spent a fair bit of time, cleaning, packing and moving items from one building to the next. We also joined with their afterschool child care program, youth activities, Christmas teas, and a community Christmas event held by the local council. We were extremely blessed by the hospitality shown to us by the various people we stayed with, as well as with the church family that we were able to serve with and build relationships with.

During our two weeks in Auckland, we also partnered with the local YWAM base. We spent a few Wednesday nights with them, attending their potlucks and worship meeting. One night, our team led the worship and teaching. They were also really lovely, and set up prayer stations for us in downtown Auckland, and we were able to partner with them in praying for various people and evangelizing people we met on the streets. Our team was stretched extremely, but we all thoroughly enjoyed it, and both of the nights we partnered with them we were able to see people come to know the Lord.

We also partnered with a branch of the Salvation Army while in Auckland. We were able to help them with their food and gift distribution projects. We spent two days with them, and had an amazing time both days.

To Be Continued...