Jul 02, 2007 14:51
I write this at 3:00 in the afternoon here in Perth.
The same time you all are fast asleep in Winnipeg.
WAKE UP!!
I'd like to talk to you!
perthperthperth
is where I'm at. it's like November here...or like the
days of March right before I left home.
Cool and wet. I'm sitting in front of a glowing heater right now...
hoping to defrost the icicles otherwise known as my feet.
It's lovely. Sweet November; except July. Weird!
Here's what's happening in the land down under...
Sunday was our first "outreach" experience. We visited an Aboriginal Church. Actually, we led the church service.
It was awesome - completely laid back and Spirit led. Along with two other teammates, I shared part of my testimony.
We got to hang out with some of the kids and the pastor and family. They served us lunch. We'll be leading more church services while we are here...
Where the base is, we're a short bus ride to the downtown area.
We spent the first few days getting acquainted with the area, even going on a little tour which included an
afternoon at King's Park. LOVELOVELOVE! Overlooking the city, with towering trees and botanical gardens.
Paths! And rolling hills! Everything that makes a perfect park!
july 24th...
will be our last day in Perth. Our team will then be flying to Melbourne until August 24th...
our time spent here will include:
- working with Youth Street, a ministry that reaches out to non-Christian youths within the city, through dance, sport, music and a cafe called Kaio.
- visiting a rehabilitation home for women previously involved in prostitution
As a team we have really been seeking God's purpose for us being here.
Yesterday was a bit overwhelming to be introduced to every ministry that runs out of this base,
but by the end of the day, our team got together for a time of prayer and sharing what God was placing on each of our hearts.
Focus.
God is really focusing our attention to the two things mentioned above, where we are hoping to put our film making skills to use and CREATE.
God is so faithful. And intentional. And we are are being led individually, and together as a team, into His creative plan for Perth.
At least for our time in Perth.
prayerprayerprayer
we need it!
Especially in the areas we will be heading into. (re: Youth Street and Rehab Home...)
Prayer for relationships.
Prayer for acceptance.
Prayer for vision of what to do, when to do it, and HOW to do it.
Prayer for safety is always appreciated as well :)
It's so cool to see how the words we received before coming here, (about what our time will look like here), all those things we believe God led us to before, we are now stepping into. Really.
God's so great like that!