All Things New

Just over a week ago now we arrived at Ellel Pierrepont, after a long trip from the beautiful coast of Wales where we stayed with our friend Todd. We have to admit Wales is a beautiful part of the UK, we felt like we could have stayed in that beautiful mansion overseeing the breathtaking bay of Treardur for a bit longer... but it was time to move on.

We are settling in well, and now after a week of being here it feels like we've been here so much longer! We were welcomed with open arms, like being welcomed by your own family members, which in the spiritual sense they are. A welcoming note on the door, the bed made up and folded towels on the bed with a kit-kat on top. Behind all this there were friendly faces telling us they were so glad that we made it here, and that they were expecting us and looking forward to see us (these are always nice things to hear!). The first week was filled with conversation after conversation, meeting new people, hearing their stories, telling our story, a bit overwhelming at times, but truly a great experience. I'm sure we'll be enriched with new friendships after being here for a while.

We are very excited to be here, Phoebe has been looking forward for a long time to come here and do the NETS course, and now she's here... and of course... she is loving it. Lots of teaching, lot's of testimonies, and God doing a deep work in her heart in this first week. For me it's a privilege to be here serving this ministry practically, the team I work with is amazing, and I know God has lots in store for me too while being here, He has already started to work on my heart and giving new vision for the future.

They have a saying here that NETS means: Never Ever The Same, and I can already see why this is... we already feel the challenge from God to let go of our own agenda and follow His agenda for our lives.

This is a new season for us, and we believe God is making all things new, this is a fresh start, this is a time and a place where we will be renewed and refreshed, and from here we will be propelled into all that God has for us! ...and we know: THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Touchdown: London

Ok, so we have finally made our faith leap and jumped on the plane to London...Looking at each other and taking lots of deep breaths.....But for all of you who are following this journey...we arrived! We are safe and sound, AND God did amaaaazing things to make our first day special and significant. Say hello to Melissa, Liz and Simone...ex Sydney/Hillsong chicks who live in London now and who are involved in Hillsong London. Not only did Liz travel all the way inbto the airport to guide us safely back to stay at their place, but dinner was served and chocolate cake made, and all rumours of the social aspect of London are proving true, on our first day!