Australia

Hi folks, hope you’re all well, we’ve lots to update! We arrived in Australia late Wednesday night and waited an hour and a half at the airport for a couple of girls that were about 5 yards behind us pretty much the whole time. We had already come through from customs by the time they arrived so they didn’t notice us behind them, and we were looking for a guy so hadn’t paid them any attention. After a bit of confusion and a giggle we were in the car for an hour long journey to the Hills campus (Hillsong Church) where we were spending the night in student accommodation.

There were 7 girls ‘flatting’ together so the house was pretty packed and we really appreciate them making room for us. We arrived just in time for bed so said our hello’s, goodnights and had some rest. We all left early the next morning, the girls for college and Jenn and I to find digs for the next three weeks in Sydney. We also had a meeting with the street team leader, Gary, in the afternoon. Jenn suggested we check where Gary’s office was when we arrived at 9am. Then we planned to spend the day in the library doing some bible study etc. Things didn’t quite work out like this. Turned out Gary’s office is in the City Campus, about an hour from the Hills. OOPS! We had no idea there was more than one campus.

Anyway, after a trip on the train we were finally in the city, ready to meet Gary. The meeting went well, and it was looking like Gary was able to find us lots to do in the church. But we were yet to find accommodation! We looked into some backpackers – all full, things were not looking great! After a while we headed back to church for the evening service. Before the service we asked the receptionist for a list of student accommodation, she handed us a list then highlighted all the places close to the church. We sieved through the list and found only one place that would suit two girls, was available for the time we needed and was close to church.

I called up to see if it was still available and turns out it was, and Lorna and Diego had already been in touch to see if there was space for us. Praise the Lord!

So here we are, we have our own space, with a beautiful host, Tanya. And are feeling very much at home!

We started our street team this morning (couldn’t do much as this street team work in gardens etc for the community, but we’re experiencing some good old Scottish weather i.e. rain and LOTS of it!), this consisted of visiting an elderly lady, who just needed a few odd jobs done and a little company. She was so sweet, had done a fair bit of travelling when she’d been younger so Jenn and I were fascinated to hear of her travels. I can’t wait to be sharing the stories of my Soul Touch journey in years to come.

Australia has been a huge learning curve already, I’m really learning that I need to trust God more. It might feel a bit scary when we don’t know where we’re going to be staying, but God knows! If the backpackers had room we wouldn’t be in such a comfortable environment. I guess God really is always at work ;)

It’s a bit like the Footprints poem.

www.barefootsworld.net/footprints.html

Keep trusting!

Laura x