Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Adventures in Australia - Back Home to Beechworth



July 13th  - 15th

Jacky drove a different route back to Beechworth, taking time to stop and enjoy the countryside.  


Here are some signs we saw that made us chuckle:









A few delightful stops along the way:






Corop






Shepparton





Winton Wetlands




Back at Bethany in Beechworth...




We found our coffee niche!



You must try the Ned Kelly meat pies! :)



Right at home!




For those who miss seeing our faces....


 


  1. Ned Kelly
    Bushranger
  2. Edward "Ned" Kelly was an Irish Australian bushranger. Kelly's legacy is controversial; some consider him to be a murderous villain, while others view him as a folk hero and Australia's equivalent of Robin Hood.  
  3. Quote:...to give those people who are suffering innocence, justice and liberty. if not I will be compelled to show some colonial stratagems which will open the eyes of not only the Victoria Police and inhabitants but also the whole British Army...(Jerilderie Letter, p. 19)



Ned Head




Oops, time to get back home...





Walkabout at dusk just before dinner- looking for Koalas



Found a mountain and climbed it!







We'll be leaving on the first train to Melbourne tomorrow morning.   
So Beechworth, until we see you again....








Sunday, July 13, 2014

Adventures in Australia - Woodend, Victoria


July 12, 2014



Right after the gathering in Tasmania, we stayed for a few days in Woodend with a friend of Jackys.  Once again, we were hosted with extravagant welcome.  We arrived quite late on the 11th so we immediately went to bed and were delighted to each find a heated wheat bag to warm our feet!! :)


To top it off, the next morning our hostess made us a wonderful espresso coffee - the first one since leaving home.  A blissful morning!


Today was a rest day, so we used it to explore the area: crossing fields, climbing fences, 
and photo hunting the kangaroos!  We were on a mission... :) 

So put on your boots, and come along mate! 


One Kookaburra

Two Kookaburras



Robin

Magpie

Wood duck (really a goose)

Male King Parrot




Guess which sound is the Kookaburra?



Saturday, July 12, 2014

Adventures in Australia - Tasmania July 7-10, 2014












Bags packed and on the road by 6:30am to the airport in Melbourne!


It was quite foggy just before sunrise and we stopped and took a few photos.  It was so beautiful. 

Then as we drove away, left behind a photo op of the century as the sun's rays began to filter through the fog as it rose.  The view was spectacular, almost like a vision of God's glory!  Unfortunately, we were unable to get the shot of this :(  But here is one we took later as we were heading to Melbourne.
 
 
 
 
 
Tasmania! 1:30pm July 10th safe landing..

 
 





When we had previously registered, we had arranged for the dorm accommodation, but instead this is where the Lord placed us!

 









As we looked out, it was like we were in
Psalm 23!






He makes me like down in green pastures

 
HE RESTORES MY SOUL
 
 
 
 


 
Checking out the fire schedule :)
Everything is ready....
 
 


The flag on the right is the Australian national flag, the other is an Light Horse flag commemorating Australia and New Zealand's Light Horse Charge at Beersheba, Israel in 1917.  For more information, go here at this link. Since that time, there has been a very close relationship between Israel and Australia. 






Tuesday, July 8th...and so it begins!
On our way to breakfast and the morning session


 
 
 
 
Jacky and Philippa were our doorkeepers, honouring each delegate and bringing us into the sense of the significance of our time together.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leadership team
 
We give great thanks to the Lord for each one.  As a team, they walked in a high sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and led in a way that gave both safety and freedom.  They were an incredible gift to us!
 
 
 



Wednesday, July 9th

These pictures were taken from our cabin at sunrise
 
 
 
 
 
After a time of silence, we entered a spontaneous time of praise and worship
 

 
 
Worship turned into what looked like a choreographed procession using banners

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thursday, July 10th
 
G'Dy Tassie!
 
 
 
Our day of commissioning
 
 
To begin the commissioning, Donny McGregor called the Joshua generation forward - those 16 to 30 years old.  Many of us came behind them and prayed for them while they were being anointed. Next to be commissioned were all the internationals  At this point, we were called forward as representatives of Canada, and were surrounded with prayer for us and for our nation.  We were highly honoured.
 
 
 
Kris Schlyder from the Australian Indigenous Prayer network recruited us!!
 

 
The Lord has loved us, blessed us and increased our numbers (Deut7:13-15) 
We have had the privilege to experience Kingdom Community here in Tasmania in a way that
we never thought possible!


(left to right) Cathy, Alan from NZ, Kathryn and Peter from Tasmania, Karen
 
 
 
So many goodbyes....we almost missed our bus! 


Good bye, Tassie! We will miss you...