Home Again

Thank you all for your prayers and your support of the Partnership Tasmania trip! We had a wonderful, safe journey, filled with spiritual battle, hard work, beautiful scenery and some new lifelong friends. God is doing some amazing things in Beauty Point and the surrounding communities.

Please continue to pray for the small group of Christians in an area of around 4,000 people. There is much hopelessness, despair, addiction, and apathy amidst the green hills and rolling river, but God can use the tiny pockets of light He has placed there. His work goes on!

While we were there, we are grateful that we were able to share in the harvest. 5 people gave their hearts to Christ and many others made recommitments and other decisions. God had planted the seeds in these hearts long before we arrived and we were thankful to have a part in God's transforming of their lives.

Continue to pray for the many hearts we were able to share with through testimony, song, speaking, and relationship-building, while we were there. Only God knows what will happen next, but we pray many will seek to find out more about the Jesus we spoke about. Also, be in prayer that the books and evangelism bracelets will continue to be used for God's glory.

Lastly, pray that God will not only show Himself mighty in the area, but people will be dawn to the excitement, love, and grace found in giving their lives to Christ. May the spark that was lit and the passion and intensity continue! Because they are across the river from a beautiful working lighthouse, The Point Christian Fellowship decided to adopt Lake Fork Baptist's motto about being a lighthouse, and they now refer to themselves as the Lighthouse on the Tamar. Pray that Jesus, the one true light of the world, would draw men and women to Himself in the days and weeks to come.

We are thankful for your prayers and know that the partnership will continue! God is not finished with His work in the hearts at Point Christian Fellowship and surrounding churches. He is not finished with the work He is doing within us, either:)

Another Update

We are so blessed to be here in Beauty Point! It is a chilly, beautiful area, but has seen much spiritual drought. We are praying that the Lord has begun a new thing here in this area and that the enthusiasm will be contagious.
We have had more highlight moments such as each member of the group giving our testimonies,sweet times of worship, and a fantastic encounter with a woman on her deathbed. There have been opportunities to share and connect at Elderly Care centers, in homes, in community services, and at Elderly Care Centers. We have performed then Everyman skit many times.
Please pray for a few seekers in our midst, as they learn more about the one true God. Pray for strength and endurance. Pray for a fruitful farewell sevice with our partnering church. May God continue what He has begun.
We will leave Saturday morning, Tasmania time, and should return Saturday morning Texas time. Travelling should be another adventure:)

Good News!

The Tasmania partnership continues as we are hard at work this Tuesday. God has allowed us to share His good news with many and to encourage several in the body of believers. We have spent time worshipping together, praying together, and building relationships. Several have accepted Jesus' free gift of salvation and many have asked the Lord to help them remain faithful to Him. God is doing amazing things here as we are permitted to plant seeds in this land.
Thank you for praying for each event and opportunity and event as we work here. As you prayed for our encounters at the school, a young girl made a connection with us as we presented songs at an assembly and shared about American culture in the classrooms. On Sunday, she asked that someone to bring her to the church, because she had heard there would be Americans there. That evening, she gave her heart to Jesus.
There are many special moments we would love to share with you when we return: Sandy's book club meeting, Margie leading worship, Bob sharing the gospel and leading the Lord's supper, Shelby's testimony at the family concert, Chris sharing with several men, and each member of our team making connections that only God could set up. We appreciate your prayers and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Please pray for us specifically this week as we share at Elderly Care Centers, at a ladies dessert gathering geared at young mothers, and our time at the youth club. Also, lift up each other event that is scheduled.
We thank you for remembering us and carrying us to the feet of Jesus. Pray we will have strength and remain upbeat and positive. Pray for wisdom to make the most of each opportunity.