Judges

Well its a new week and I'm feeling very good.

Yesterday I went to church with one of my house-mates, Dave. It was very encouraged by the way in which the church represented the community it which they live in. There where Fijians, Indonesians, and of cause Anglo Saxons. Apparently there are also a few Chinese people who where not there that day. I'm always very exited to see diversity in the Church. I think it speaks volumes about what it is (who it is) that truly unites us.

I'm still looking for a church of my own. My thoughts are currently that I would like to find a local church (within walking distance) which is not demographically biased and which has an outreach into the local community here in Croydon. I still have quiet a few churches to visit and I'm really enjoying getting an idea for what is happening around Sydney. Still, I really to miss not being settled into a church.

Right now I'm working on an essay on the book of Judges. I've read the book through 2-3 times and each time the rabbit hole gets deeper. I was thinking today how thankful I am to be able to take time out like this to study the bible. I really would not want to be studying anything else!

A few things I've been up to:
Started playing the piano a little for fun (I'm 'borrowing' the one in our chapel).
Reading "Sophie's World" for a little 'outside' perspective.
Put our kitchen here to work on Sunday and managed to (finally) make a noodle soup work.
Still (slowly) learning Chinese :)
And of cause meeting heaps of new friends

Prayer and Praise
* Once again I'm very thankful for the amazing people we get to meet here at college. That goes for the on-site missionary's, the lectures and the students. I'm very blessed and feel quiet privileged.
* Praise God that I'm feeling really good. A few lateish nights and some early mornings but my body seems to be coping well.
* Please continue to pray that I can find a good church to settle in where I can both serve God and be encouraged in my faith.
* Please pray that I will remember to find practical ways to love my brothers and sisters here. It's really easy to get caught up in the (sometimes huge) workload.

Thanks for your support.
-Matthew.