Merry Christmas

It is that time of year again when we celebrate God’s love for us in Christ’s birth (Matthew 1:22-23). We have been greatly blessed this year in Broome. Broome is a warm and diverse town with a unique history and environment. Many people come to Broome to discover this, whether it be for a week, a month or even years. We have a vital and thriving church community as a result. We have been warmly embraced by the congregation at Broome Anglican Church and have felt at home there since we first arrived.

Lachlan has thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and joys of being in full time ministry. While it is not always easy, it is always worthwhile as he sees people grow in their relationship with God. Bec loved her year ‘off’ paid work and study. There is never a dull moment here, something is always going on. We have been able to be involved in many things - the Saturday Courthouse Markets with the church bookstall, the monthly BRAG (Broome Recreational Anglers Group), monthly BBBB (Broome Blokes Big Breakfast), the weekly JAFFA (Jesus a Friend for All) kids club, monthly GLAM (Girls, Ladies and Mums) nights, weekly bible studies, the Introducing God course, the dry season night café church, Lachlan’s teaching in church, scripture and enjoying the beautiful environment that surrounds us & the friends we have come to love since being here.

A highlight for us has been the number of people who have come to visit. Our little caravan was occupied for much of the dry season. People started arriving in March, including our good friends Colin and Judy who stayed with us for 6 months. They now have a place of their own and their son William arrived on the 31st October. Now that the wet season has begun, the town (and our house) has quietened down. We are looking forward to a summer in the tropics.


Tim has thrived in the freedom he enjoys in Broome. He loves to ride around our neighbourhood and visit his friends. He still loves to swim and represented Cable Beach Primary School in the inter-school swimming carnival. He was also a part of the Shinju Festival street parade - dancing as a part of his hip-hop class. Emily has also enjoyed starting classical ballet this year and continues to learn the piano. One of her major highlights of the year was the arrival our cat, Jelly. The kids love life at Church - in between JAFFA club & Sunday School; they have made many new friends and have learnt so much.

Sadly we had to farewell our dog Tuka as she succumbed to cancer in late November. We miss her dearly.

2007 will bring many new changes and challenges. Our second year in full time ministry will no doubt stretch us further and show us Gods awesome love. Thank you for continuing to encourage and support us.

God bless

Bec, Lachlan, Tim & Emily