We have rolled into our last couple of days in Brisbane and are wrapping up in a strong fashion. This team has been one of the best we have ever taken out, and they have done an excellent job in completing our experiences here.
Our Sunday was full and blessed. We worshipped with Ann Street in the morning, with Matt and Jessica leading worship with the praise team. Leslee and Wayne shared their testimonies and Mike spoke. Following morning tea after the service, we lunched in the city then made our way to one of the local stadiums to see the Brisbane Broncos play rugby. Although they lost the game, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and began to understand a bit better the Aussie passion for sport.
Sunday evening took us to an indigenous fellowship held in a function room at a local park. Mike preached again and we saw some respond to the invitation in need of prayer and encouragement. No trip to Brisbane would be complete without a visit to the Pancake House (also downtown) and that's where we ended up as well. Mmmmmm good!
Monday was pretty straightforward. We spent the morning at a local animal sanctuary, seeing and learning about local animals as we were able to hold koalas and feed kangaroos. After lunch we went to a local mountain site that overlooks the city, where we prayed for Brisbane and the nation. Then on to our farewell BBQ! Many showed up to eat together and wish us well. We were both a bit overwhelmed and humbled by the presence of our new friends. Following the meal (and a long time of sharing) we checked into our hotel near the airport, where we carried on a final debrief as we prepared ourselves for tomorrow's flight.
As we discussed what we learned and/or felt most strongly about, we pretty much all said that relationships which we developed were by far the most valuable asset of our experiences. And we remembered that Good News came to people, not as a tract or a set of instructions, but as a person. Just as He gave His time to developing and deepening relationships that provided opportunity to speak of God's plan and hope, so we desire to do the same, thereby earning that same kind of chance to speak to truth and grace into the lives of those around us, be they in Australia, the US or anywhere else He might lead.
We leave Tuesday morning at 10:30 for our home in the States. Please pray for us as we go- that we would be strong, alert and looking for just one more opportunity to share with someone. When we return we will post a bit more to help you see a more complete experience. Thanks so much for checking this blog. Since we began in mid-June we have had over 360 hits from throughout the world! We hope this has helped you see a bit better just what God is doing through our lives as we seek to serve Him faithfully.
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