A Box of Chocolates

"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what ya gonna get"- Forrest Gump sure was a wise one. Everyday in Australia has come with its own unique story and surprises, but there has been two constants everyday: I will probably drink at least one (if not more) cup of coffee and I will probably consume at least one (if not more) chocolate bar. A large portion of my luggage returning will be filled with Cadbury Chocolates. Even the menu for tea at the young adults bible study involved chocolate- biscuits and chocolate gravy, prepared by Chef Jeremy.

Our shipment of VBS supplies from LifeWay has just arrived and we are moving full speed ahead to Bible Club Central Station.  I've been using my cutting skills to make taxi cutouts and Austin has been putting his manly construction skills to work by making hanging rods that give the illusion of a subway in the main hallway. Big Apple Adventure here we come!

Austin and kids before the fitness exercise.

Pakenham Hills Primary School has become like a second residence for us while we have been here. We have been able to spend a lot of time at the school the past two weeks. Yesterday we helped with a program called Elevate, which helps students develop leadership characteristics.  Today was the weekly bike program, it's wonderful to see how fast we're building relationships with these students. It was only our third day for the program, but I could tell they're getting more comfortable with us and trusting us a little more now that they know we are going to be there every week. Most of these kids come from lower socioeconomic families and have rough home lives, its amazing to see how a little encouragement and attention cheers them up and completely changes their attitudes. We'll go to the school again tomorrow for Brekkie Club.


I'll be leading the youth devo time tomorrow night on Daniel 4, your prayers are greatly appreciated!!