Melbourne Update - Frankston

Hello!

I have now been in Melbourne for just over a week and the Lord is already moving in awesome ways! There is too much to express each detail in length but I will give you the overview.

After a few lovely days with David and Robyn we moved to our home with Maria in Frankston. That night there was a single ladies hang out which continued the following day. Through our time together we discussed many Biblical things and questions. It was really neat to see people from a few different theological backgrounds come together and chat about what we believe.

Sunday was a great day of fellowship with the joint McKinnon and Frankston congregations. These congregations currently worship together at the McKinnon facility. It was so nice to see and catch up with members from both locations! Through the week we have been spending time with church members in assistance capacities (like cleaning and watching children) as well as exploring the beauty of Creation around us. This weekend there is a young adult camp which our team is attending. There will be young adults from all three congregations in attendance, there will also be other members coming to facilitate our discussions and feed us. I believe that this camp will be a great transition for our team as we move into Geelong next week.

There will be people traveling great distances to attend the young adults camp, please pray for those traveling.

Thank the Lord for the interactions we have had with those in Frankston. Pray for our service in Geelong over the next two weeks.

Pray for the families of those of us on my team. There are some health struggles and it is always difficult to have children, grandchildren and siblings traveling abroad. Keep our home churches in your prayers as well.

Thank you and God bless!

Jacqueline

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