Leaving Perth
Merry Christmas
Well folks, it’s finally happened - We have left Perth and are on our way to the Eastern States for Christmas and a holiday before heading to Broome to start work and school in late January! The last few weeks have been both sad as we say farewell – a few tears were shed, and exciting as we embark on a new adventure and a new chapter in our lives.
For those who might ask – we haven’t got our exam results yet. They will be posted to us when we are on the road, so we will not receive them until we arrive in Broome. It has been sad to say good-bye to Trinity Theological College. Bec and I have both thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend Trinity to anyone thinking about doing full time or part time theological study.
We had a garage sale last Saturday and sold off a lot of un-needed stuff. What didn’t sell went straight to the tip! We have packed up our house, and stored all our personal stuff. We have left the furniture in place so that our house sitter has something to sit on. We now have a place to house-sit for 5 weeks when we arrive in Broome. We are hoping that in that time we can sell our house in Perth and buy a house in Broome. We would like to continue renovating and developing if we can. This will be Bec’s on-the-side income earner in Broome.
Some personal news:
Tim took part in a variety night at one of the local churches the other weekend, playing his guitar with his friend. It was a great night and the boys did really well. Emily had her end of year Christmas dance concert in a local auditorium. She danced in two scenes – one as a cherub, and one as a 50’s swing dancer. We even had to buy tickets to watch her. We were very proud parents seeing both the kids on stage over the last 2 weeks.
Well folks, it’s finally happened - We have left Perth and are on our way to the Eastern States for Christmas and a holiday before heading to Broome to start work and school in late January! The last few weeks have been both sad as we say farewell – a few tears were shed, and exciting as we embark on a new adventure and a new chapter in our lives.
For those who might ask – we haven’t got our exam results yet. They will be posted to us when we are on the road, so we will not receive them until we arrive in Broome. It has been sad to say good-bye to Trinity Theological College. Bec and I have both thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend Trinity to anyone thinking about doing full time or part time theological study.
We had a garage sale last Saturday and sold off a lot of un-needed stuff. What didn’t sell went straight to the tip! We have packed up our house, and stored all our personal stuff. We have left the furniture in place so that our house sitter has something to sit on. We now have a place to house-sit for 5 weeks when we arrive in Broome. We are hoping that in that time we can sell our house in Perth and buy a house in Broome. We would like to continue renovating and developing if we can. This will be Bec’s on-the-side income earner in Broome.
Some personal news:
Tim took part in a variety night at one of the local churches the other weekend, playing his guitar with his friend. It was a great night and the boys did really well. Emily had her end of year Christmas dance concert in a local auditorium. She danced in two scenes – one as a cherub, and one as a 50’s swing dancer. We even had to buy tickets to watch her. We were very proud parents seeing both the kids on stage over the last 2 weeks.
Last week Bec and some other ladies at church ran an evangelistic outreach event making Ginger-Bread houses. It all went very well. It was great to have a number of new ladies attended and hear a talk from Bec on “Christmas Traditions.” Lachlan preached his last Sermon in Perth on Sunday. The next one will be in Broome, where Lachlan will be giving the first sermon series for the year on Genesis 1-11.
Tuka – our dog - is having a holiday with friends in Perth while we travel, and will hopefully fly up to meet us when we arrive. She is still battling Cancer, so we are praying that she makes it through the next few weeks.
We are looking forward to forming new relationships when we arrive in Broome. We hope to be able to have many from the church around for meals to get to know them, and they us. Lachlan will also be taking some Scripture Classes in the primary schools almost as soon as we arrive - a daunting task having never taken a class like that before. Bec will be concentrating on getting the family settled and the kids into school.
Please praise God with us for our great time in Perth, for the kids taking the move so well, for the training we have received and for the great many who have committed themselves to supporting the ministry in Broome for the next three years.
Please pray for safety as we travel, a good holiday, and wisdom for the ministry when we arrive.
I will not get a chance to update the web page until February. Meanwhile – a huge thank you for all those who are partnering with us in ministry. We will endeavour to write to you personally when we arrive.
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