Melbourne Update - Geelong

Greetings after a lengthier time without update!

The past week and a half has been full and bustling with activity. Last weekend was the Geelong Bible Conference. The team helped pack information bags, set up chairs, tables, and classrooms, assist with childcare on Saturday and cook for supper on Sunday. The weekend was quite full on but lots of fun and good company! If you're interested in the teachings from the weekend check out http://www.geelongbibleconference.org.au/

Following the weekend we rested then got to hosting a ladies brunch, sharing at ladies guild, planning and helping with the School Holiday Program, planning and running youth group as well as a disc golf lesson, family dinners and a trip to Lorne on the Great Ocean Road! This week we got to connect with people of all ages in the church and local community, some friendships were strengthened while others were formed. It is such a blessing to encourage youth and learn from elders. Praise the Lord for community and work through which we glorify him!

We have now settled into McKinnon after an adventure in Melbourne with some friends yesterday. It's good fun to do a donut tour, then settle up the day with an art gallery and some spicy Indian cuisine :)

This coming week marks the official end of our missions trip. The girls who have been traveling on mission here with me are heading out on Thursday. One is going home to begin Uni while the other is heading to Japan to continue serving with God's people. Please pray for all three of us as we complete our work here through interacting with the ministries set up in McKinnon. We will be serving some families and attending a ladies book club as well as an English Learners class in the next few days.

Please pray for safe travels and arrival of my sister as she makes her way across the ocean to visit with me for a bit at the finish and after the mission trip. Please continue to pray for our families back home as life continues there without us. Pray for our hearts as we serve and encourage with the churches here.

Grace and Peace to you,

Jacqueline

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