August 6th

We managed to do our preparation last night for today's service, but it did take some time and we felt really tired this morning. Jon lead the service and I did the children's talk and we both shared our testimonies. We are so aware that God has been with us as we have organised things as the service, with Ian's message and our participation, along with communion really worked together well with one theme coming through. We are also so grateful to God for providing us with the strength to serve Him even when we don't feel we have the energy. We think people are beginning to treat us as a proper part of the church - more people are talking with us and we have been invited out to dinner!

In talking with Kerry after the service, he offered to take the girls out to Ipswich, to a playpark they had seen on Wednesday that we hadn't been able to go to, while we tidied up at Kangaroo Point apartments. While they were out we cleaned up ready to hand the keys over tomorrow and had the opportunity to have a nice quiet lunch together. Bliss! We feel this afternoon has made a big difference to our energy levels - Kerry has helped us more than he thinks!

Jon went to the evening prayer meeting at church, which he found to be a valuable opportunity for sharing and prayer.