From Little Things, Big Things Grow

So far the pregnancy has been relatively smooth and baby is healthy and active. For Jess this has been quite consuming with the first couple of months of nausea and exhaustion, but we are thankful that she is overall feeling better. We are so thankful to God for this little life, and are excited to see Aloysius bloom as a big brother.

Do you speak my language?

On a couple of occasions, we have noticed the affinity he has developed for people who use his signs, and attempt to speak his language. It makes such a difference when he can be ‘heard’ and he can express what he wants because someone speaks his language.

Thank you so much to those who have committed to regular financial partnership, and those who have been praying for us and encouraging us in this season – we can’t get to Melbourne without you!

If you have been considering financial partnership, but haven’t gotten around to it yet, we would love it if you could either let us know, or click the button below to do it now!

Where’s Wally?

Having dependence on God as a value in the workplace is also so helpful in depending on God in all facets of life and a great reminder that it is God who does the work. It was also great to learn more about Wycliffe as an organisation, and so encouraging to see the number of people who are involved in some capacity in bringing Bibles to people in their heart languages!

Jess has also visited Yokine Baptist Church, where she became a Christian 16 years ago. It was a joy to reconnect with people she had known from her time there, and to be able to encourage the members of how God has worked since she left. We are continuing to meet up with individuals and families to share about what we are doing and invite them to partner with us, and have so far been encouraged and humbled by people’s responses, whether that is financial partnership, prayer, or just the chance to encourage one another. If you’d like to catch up or have us come along to your Bible study, please let us know.

Coming Up:

4th August – Visiting Providence Midland
11th August – Visiting Providence City 4pm and 6pm services
1st September – Visiting Providence City 8:30am and 10:30 am services
Mid-Late September – Albany/Mt Barker to visit family, friends, and maybe some churches

Prayer Points:

Thank God for:

• A healthy baby and pregnancy so far
• Praise God for the joy of watching Aloysius grow and develop, and for the supports we get to nurture his learning
• The many encouraging conversations we have had about our work, and for growing enthusiasm to partner with us in prayer and financially
• The encouraging visit to Yokine Baptist and Melbourne

Please pray for:

• The rest of the pregnancy, that baby will grow to be strong and healthy
• Please pray with us that we would reach our financial target soon so that we can confidently move in October and know our ministry can be sustained for years to come
• For patience as we work towards moving to Melbourne
• For endurance and love for one another as we continue through a busy season of visiting churches and connecting with people