By Jakes –

Kia Ora, Goeie dag, Bula!!!

Day 5 of ministry here in Fiji. We started the day early with devotions by Belle and myself. We discussed the Lords prayer and Bella shared Isaiah 42:1-4 about being a servant of God and stepping forth in faith with His spirit upon us. The time with the Lord combined with brekkie afterwards fueled us up for another jam packed day. As expected, the end stages of a full on mission trip can be tough. Long days, late nights and pouring ourselves out to serve the people of Fiji has proved to be exhausting. But the supernatural blessing in strength comes from picking our crosses up daily and following Yeshua. His grace is truly enough for us!

After breakfast we headed off to the village to partake in a walk up a hill to pray over the Malevu area. The hill is called the Ululagi hill which means ‘heaven mountain’ in Fijian. So we walked up, in faith, to pray over the area. While up there God reminded me again that ALL authority and heaven AND earth belongs to Him. We live in a broken world but the great commission is not hard or complicated. It’s actually so simple. Daily we seek the Kingdom and its righteousness, through a constant connection with Jesus and letting His grace and love flow through us to others around us where God has placed us. Not perfect just forgiven. In our immediate families, church and workplace. We are all missionaries. Everyday and everywhere He has placed us. We are called to live the Kingdom.

We were then treated to a lesson on how to prepare a ‘lovo’ which is a traditional Fijian meal. What struck me is how involved the whole family and community are involved in the preparation. The men grated the coconuts by using quite a labor intensive method. They also prepared the fire place to cook the food and that in itself is quite a process! The ladies prepared all the other ingredients. There is a lot of effort and time invested while preparing the Lovo. Ps Samu mentioned something very profound that points to Gods goodness when preparing and enjoying meals as a community. He said the Lovo must be made with love! So that the meal is a blessing to those who enjoy it. I can say with all my heart that we have been on the receiving end of this truth every time we had a meal prepared for us by the Fijian ladies! It’s hard to describe in words the gratitude this act of love invoked in me (and us) and that we feel so blessed with admiration for Gods love for His people. 1 John 4:16 comes to mind: And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. What a blessing!

We returned to our accommodation around 2pm to refresh. Some of us took a swim. The weather has been a mixed bag with sunshine, wind and rain but it has been hot and humid most of the time. So we were super grateful for the time to have a swim and refresh.

We got picked up at 16:30 to go back to the venue where we enjoyed the Lovo. Again it’s hard to describe the blessing we experienced through the love in action demonstrated to us by our Fijian brothers and sisters in Christ! BULA VINAKA!

After the meal we settled into a time of ministry. The worship in Fiji is truly heavenly. I am now convicted to believe that the Fijian language, especially in song, is the true heavenly language 🤣🙏. Shawny and Jade shared their testimonies which was a powerful reminder that Jesus is a friend, brother and sister that’s is more real than the air that we breathe. He is the one who brings life and life to the full! There lies so much power in testimony and it shows the reality of Gods personal presence in our lives. I then preached a sermon based on Jeremiah 2:13 (broken cisterns/the void inside of us) and John 4:1-18 (the woman at the well). I shared how Jesus met me at the well when He saved my soul. Nick shared about giants in our lives and how they are conquered by being daily in the presence of Christ. Ps James Anson from the House Church Network then opened the floor for the youth to step up for prayer. Every single youth came forward. It’s so encouraging to see the openness and humilty of the Fijian people responding to the call to be prayed for. What a night of ministry. We leave knowing in faith that God will water the seeds sown tonight. As He always do.

We then headed back to the Yadua resort for some beauty sleep before our last day of ministry. I conclude with his OBJECTIVE truth. Gods goodness can’t be stopped in the lives of His children. He continues to pursue us. What a God we serve!

By Nick –

The morning broke with golden light spilling across the horizon, and with it came a sense of expectancy. Nick stirred our hearts with a devotion, reminding us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
Sue leading the other team jn devotion rose with the story of the persistent widow, urging us to pray with endurance and not faint. “Prayer shakes things,” she said, “but persistent prayer moves mountains.”
Fueled by faith and a simple breakfast of sweet pineapple, ripe bananas, and papaya bursting with island flavor, we set out to the markets — a mission field hidden among fruit stalls and woven mats. Hearts brimming with expectation, we believed for miracles.
And miracles came.
We went out in pairs, just as Jesus commanded. Jake and I encountered a Muslim man with pain in his heart; in an instant, God healed him. Right there, he surrendered his life to Jesus. One healing sparked another: knees restored, backs straightened, heartaches lifted. Some, overjoyed, phoned their families on video calls so they too could receive prayer — and healings flowed through the screens into distant homes.
Jade and Steph prayed with such fire that crowds gathered, pulling others forward to be touched by God. A woman who asked Steph for nothing more than a chicken pie walked away with prayer, groceries, and a radiant smile. Heaven was all over the marketplace.
Afternoon came, and with it, rest. By the poolside, we savored crispy fried chicken while gazing out over a sapphire sea that stole our breath away. Laughter echoed as we later strolled the beach, burning off our feast beneath the sun’s fading warmth.
By late afternoon, Ps. Jobe whisked us away to the community hall. We were welcomed by the aroma of freshly prepared Fijian dishes — another reminder of the island’s generosity. Children and youth filled the space with contagious laughter, their joy mingling with the sound of worship songs that seemed to lift the very roof.

The evening unfolded like a tapestry of testimonies. Steph shared her powerful story of making Jesus her own. Nicky followed with a stirring preach, weaving in a heartfelt poem she had written. Kelly declared the power of testimony, pointing us to our God who sees, who provides, who never fails.
Then the Blowfields sealed the night with dynamic discipleship teaching — simple yet profound — showing us how to transform communities through connection, accountability, and living out the Word with courage.
As the night closed, our hearts were ablaze.

Looking forward to what’s in store in the days ahead.

By Steph –

Please pray for Jen, she was going to write up her experiences of the day but was sick last night.

Yesterday we went to Sigatoka town to do some shopping in the stores there and in the market. The focus was a touristy one, but we can’t help it! Several people were prayed for and heard the gospel. Many Christian groups visit this market so they were quite used to having these conversations. One young Indian Fijian boy asked Ambrose if he knows Pastor Paul from America, because that’s who lead him to the Lord. Some returned to the resort for a few hours of rest and a car load of special ops people went with Pastor Jobe to minister in some locals houses.

For dinner we went back to Malamala farm and spent time with Pastor Samu and Randini Susannah and shared dinner together. For the evening we went to Pastor Tuis street ministry team and ministered to them. They minister to those who live on the street by sharing the gospel with them, praying for them, and feeding and clothing them. But for this evening we were ministering to them. Nikky and Kelly shared their testimonies about what God has done in them and through their marriage and Jakes shared a powerful preach-it on taking up the cross of Jesus.

Pastor James taught practical tips on how to make your neighbourhood your mission place and how to bring the gospel to those around you. At the end, there was time to break up into groups and go through some discussion questions together. I saw the ladies at the back who were busy setting up the table of food and coffee we would be sharing at the end of the evening and I encouraged them to keep working while I talked to them and asked them the questions. We had a great time!

It was clear from looking around the hall all the team enjoyed spending time with the local church and getting to know them.

By Jade –

Everyone in the team seemed relieved to have a slightly slower start to the day after such an early start and packed (but incredible) day yesterday! We started with devotions at 8am, led by Charlotte (House Church Network) and Emma (Life Central). Emma shared an empowering message on putting on the full armour of God, and Charlotte shared wise insight into faith and the purpose of the church in our world (found in Ephesians 3:10).

Afterwards, most of the team headed down for breakfast provided by the staff at Yadua Resort – we had scrambled eggs, toast, hash browns, and fresh fruit, which fuelled us for the busy day ahead.

Our first point was the Sigatoka Faithpointe Church, led by Pastor Jo. We had a time of worship and prayer, where there was a general sense among the team that we needed to declare and claim Sigatoka (and the greater nation of Fiji) for the Lord. We were joined by Pastor Samu and Pastor Jobe and Randini Susanna. I also met Joseph, an eleven-year-old boy, who met and remembered the team who travelled to Fiji last year. From the moment he stepped into the meeting, I could see the powerful spiritual mantle on his life, and his love for the Lord was absolutely infectious and inspiring!

From there, we split into three groups of 5-6, and went to minister to and encourage several members of Pastor Jobe’s church, including the head of the village. I was part of a group who went to encourage a lovely man, who had recently lost his wife – but my goodness, his joy for the Lord was his strength and it was contagious! He had such a grateful and hungry heart for the Lord, and was a prayer warrior for his church and widder village.

We make a second trip within Sigatoka to minister, this time splitting into five groups of about 3 people each. There was prophetic words given (and received) by members of the team, and (at least) two people led to the Lord. I loved being able to meet these beautiful people in their homes, to hear their stories and what they were asking God for, and to stand with them in prayer and encourage them.

This was followed by a fantastic lunch at the Sigatoka hall – egg and tuna sandwiches, pumpkin pie, custard pie, banana pie and banana cake. It was a fantastic time of connection and pastoral support, and I went with other members of the team to connect with the youth there. We played games like “orange, pineapple, papaya” and the “human knot”, also connecting these games to some teaching.

We zoomed back (within the speed limits, don’t worry!) to the hotel for a quick refresh, in which some of us squeezed in a very quick (and much needed) shower, before heading to Sigatoka hospital at 4pm. This was a new God-given opportunity for the missions team this year, and what a blessing it was! The men and women went into their respective wards, and we walked through in groups of 4, stopping to pray for healing for every single one of the patients there (and some of the staff). My group prayed for a woman who was in for heart issues – she was quiet, seemed nervous and had audible crackling and was struggling with her breathing. We declared healing over her and anointed her with oil, and the crackles stopped immediately – praise the Lord! There were other healings throughout the wards and very open and receptive hearts. There were at least 3 patients led to the Lord, one of whom had been Muslim and the other two who were Hindu – Kelley (House Church Network) gifted his Bible to one of them right then and there.

We ended with an incredible meal back at Sigatoka hall, and then prepared for the night service with the Sigatoka Church. In between, I (and some of the other team members) connected with some of the beautiful Fijian children, who wanted to constantly be held and take photos and play with my hair – I got a little shadow then for the rest of the night, but I wasn’t complaining!
The night service was incredible – God was present and there was power for healing and breakthrough. We started with worship led by pastor Viv (assisted by Emma, Shawney, Charlotte and myself), and then moved into a powerful time of prayer, praying for prodigals to come home, for salvations within our families and communities, and for healing. I didn’t get to talk to everyone in the team, but I know there was at least one salvation for a lady I prayed for with Randini Susanna, and for another lady, both a healing in her knee and the baptism of the Holy Spirit (that led to her receiving tongues). Even after the meeting concluded, everyone stayed and had fellowship, and worshipped the Lord in the Fijian language, bringing many of us to tears (or close to). It was such a powerful night that left us all buzzing and thanking the Lord for His incredibly faithfulness and goodness.

We drove back to the hotel, all very tired but very encouraged and faith-filled, and look forward to seeing all God has in store for us tomorrow! Psalm 34:8 – “O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.”

By Stephanie –

Ok – we might institute a new trophy for missions/ministry trip – “Biggest Drama Queen at Check-In”. we have three contenders for this trip – Pastor James had a dentist chair among his check-in baggage! Jakes found out the expensive way what happens when you check in online under one name and bring your passport to bag drop with another name. And last contender is Nick and Jen who make some last minute purchase of extra baggage allowance – all for a big gift they brought for the kids at the orphanage!

Our first night we caught up with 6 team members who had gone ahead of us and were able to hear stories of what God has already been doing through them. They ministered at local churches and even caught up with people they had met last year. In particular the met a young Chinese woman who managed a local guest house. Sue (from House Church Network) had met her last year and lead her to the Lord. Her faith is still strong today, but she had never managed to find a Chinese bible. So on Sunday a request was sent out on our team whatsapp to source one in Auckland. I found a Chinese Christian bible shop in East Tamaki which meant I could get there early Monday morning before getting on our 2pm flight. We’ll find time time later this week to deliver it to her.

Tuesday morning began with a 6.30am team devotionals followed by breakfast, then we needed to be on the road by 7.30 to get to the prisons on time.

At the women’s prison, both Jen and Shawney shared their testimony, Jo shared an awesome little preachit and Pastor Viv shared the message. What was most powerful for me was sharing worship together with the women – they knew all the songs we brought, Goodness of God, I Speak Jesus, Worthy of it All. What a foretaste of heaven! Finding our most wonderful common ground by worshiping Jesus together with our siblings in Christ!

The men also had a great time at the men’s prison, they lead several of them to the Lord. Nick shared his testimony, Ambrose did a preach it and Pastor James preached a message about responding to the call of the Master.

The afternoon was spent at the orphanage, Jade shared a message about the eternal home and family we belong to in Christ. After the message, the kids were given an activity to do and team members took the time to sit with each kid and talk to them about what they were drawing. There were more team members than kids so we also went to speak to the women there. I chatted to a lovely young woman who had grown up in the orphanage and is now graduating from nursing school! First one from the orphanage to go get a degree! We talked about faith, her favourite verses (she keeps a long list on her phone!) and stories in the bible. During the rest of our time there, half the team played with the kids and others spent time ministering to the women there – one woman (at least) was lead to Christ!

In the evening we went to Malamala Farm, the homebase of Pastor Samu and Randini Susana for dinner and then ministering to their church. Charlotte and Helly gave their testimonies and I preached a short message before James brought a message empowering and equipping the locals for being missional within their families and communities. The best part was he left the last 30 minutes of his time for us all to get into small groups and discuss some questions together. All the groups were mixed with locals and team members, I really appreciated hearing from two local women about how they share Jesus in their extended family, and hearing some of their testimonies of persistent prayer! It was so great to be encouraged by them!

We are on the long drive back now to Sigatoka, the van is very quiet because we are all quite tired! God has worked in so many wonderful ways today, for the sake of space, I have not been able to share with you all the stories – and I haven’t even heard all the stories from all the other team members! Praise God there is even more mighty works to come!

Team Commissioning

The team was prayed for and commissioned at both our Pakuranga and Pukekohe services and they have packed their favourite caps! Couldn’t be more ready! Looking forward to God adventures in Fiji!

• Pray for health for all the team leading up to the trip
• Pray for God to go ahead of the team and prepare the hearts of those they’ll ministering to
• Pray for the flights to and from Fiji and the transportation around the various locations – for protection and covering