November 21st brought a big "G'day!" from Australia with the arrival of the Brisbane team. We are...
- Deon, 25, a ruggedly handsome engineering student who really needs to graduate
- Catriona, 21, a freshly graduated and over-enthusiastic nurse
- Dannii, 21, a zealous linguistics "student" (when he's not being nocturnal)
- Esther, 19, an Occupational Therapy student who finds a way to apply ergonomic principles in every task
- Anna, also 19, a nursing student who dazzles us with her song and dance renditions at any time of day
- And this week Sharon from Sydney (29, a chirpy IT whiz and Bible college student) was added to our number.
So far we have all been loving our time here. Even with the limited Japanese that most of us possess, there really is something for everyone to get involved with here. We have been helping out with everything and anything; from adult's and kids' English classes, Christmas wreath making classes, cooking and baking in preparation for two thanksgiving dinners for 50+ people(!), to Young Life youth group and other kids' ministry, leading praise and worship at church, and renovations work at the Ghent's new church plant - Harvest Chapel. We have also had the exciting opportunity to share our testimonies at many of these occasions.
If you are hesitant about coming on short-term mission, then don't be - the only thing you need for God to use you is a willing heart :)
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