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* A Harvest of Souls
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* Effective Outreach
* Our Family Transition
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G'Day! We have arrived in Australia! Hallelujah!!
As we were in various airports on route to Australia, we were becoming more and more excited as we heard all the different languages being spoken and saw the different faces from around the world. We were particularly drawn to the islanders travelling to the South Pacific. God has so placed them in our hearts that we wanted to talk to everyone to find out about them. We are anxious to be settled and be about the business of preaching the Gospel!
After arriving in Australia a week ago, we have seen the East Coast, the Blue Mountains and the bush lands of New South Wales. This is some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, however, none of that has captured our attention like the faces of humanity we have seen in this country. We have already met English, Italians, Lebanese, Indians, Tongans, Samoans, Germans and of course, Australians. Our hearts are full as we look at these people and understand how Jesus felt when He looked on the multitude, and was filled with compassion, as He saw they were as sheep with no shepherd.
We have found that much has changed here since our last visit. It is truly a dark place. Thank God for those churches here who are praying for a move of God in their nation. Please continue to pray for Australia and for us to be a bright and shining light that draws those in darkness to the powerful Gospel of Jesus Christ!
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Please continue to pray for our family as we work through the process of transitioning from the US to Australia. There was much grace on us as we travelled and everything went perfectly. After being here a week, we have overcome the jet lag, and the kids are sleeping through the night again. However, we have much to do to get settled and the children are struggling with so much change.
The girls are feeling a little lost and Matthew still asks daily if we can go home now. This is but for a time and we know that once we are settled in our own home, and establish more of a routine, that they will enjoy this new life.
We want to express our appreciation to all of you who have been so supportive and encouraging during this time of transition for our family. A very special thank you to Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee, and our church family at World Outreach Church, for ordaining and sending us out. And to all of you who were there for us, helping with all the final details during our last days in Tulsa, you are precious friends. We love you and give thanks to God for you! Thank you to all of you who have been praying for us, and giving of your time, energy, and finances!
Much love from down under,
Stephen and Rachel and family
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