Hey everyone.

Sorry we haven't posted for a little while. The last week has been quite busy because we had Izzy's birthday! We had an amazing party on saturday afternoon, where we held an open house with people dropping in most of the afternoon. It was great and thankfully the weather played it's part so we were able to use the back garden and the BBQ! Thanks for everyone that came and made Izzy's birthday a real special time.

We also had an awesome week at school. Bill spoke to us on Tuesday, which was brilliant. As we're drawing near to the end of term here, it feels like Bill in particular is really laying down some stuff for us to take away as we all head out in various different directions. This week he spoke from 2 Samuel 6 and the priority of ministry to the Lord.

Wednesday saw Kris speak to us from 2 Samuel 13 and the lessons we can learn from David not confronting Amnon, which led to Absalom killing Amnon. Kris went on to unpack this and how seeing someone else's actions, maybe a mother or father figure, can become our reaction. So in the case of David, he became afraid to confront people, even his own sons, because he was abused by the way Saul had treated him, which led David to live in reaction. We must develop our own response. Hope some of that makes sense!

On Thursday we had our revival group (smaller group of 65ish students) leader, Crystal, talk to the whole first year. She was great, talking her own personal journey into the Grace of God, from a life and ministry of striving to earn God's affection. She told us of a dream she had and how God taught her to stop worrying about performance and to just rest in Him. The bible often refers to our output or attributes as fruit, so Crystal was often worrying about how much or what type of fruit she was producing, but God taught her to not worry about it, that He would control the production and make sure she was fruitful! Which is good news! She finished by singing a song which God inspired her to write, which includes a bit about her revelation of being free from religiously following and instead enjoying resting with God. Here are the lyrics:

Come and meet me in the trees
Come and whisper in the breeze to me
Undenying Love
I am yours and you are mine
I am yours and you are mineFather, Spirit, my True Vine
I am yours and you are mine
I’m in you and you’re in me
I’m the fourth one in the Three
This is the garden of my love
This is the garden of my life
No one can take this place from me
No one can take away my peace
I am free, I am free, I am free
I climb the branches of your smile
With this view I can see for miles
We are in the weather of your love
No matter the season
We are in the weather of your love


Hope the song lyrics bless you anyway....
Our weekend has been pretty packed. After having an awesome day celebrating Izzy's birthday on Saturday, we had a revival group party after church Sunday which was great. We all hung out in one of the local parks playing various games.After the park Izzy had her Track group project presentation. The group showed a slide show of the cards they have been making. Izzys cards are going to be printed and sold which is exciting. you can view and buy the cards online at:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501955836#!/pages/Bethel-Impart-Cards/198267633539268

Of course Bill was amazing Sunday morning, talking about something that's very close to his heart, leaving a legacy for future generations. Was brilliant.
In other news, our car has broke. Which is not good. Although a mechanic guy is coming to look at it Wednesday sometime, so in the mean time we're all scrambling around trying to find lifts to the various activities we're involved in, including school tomorrow. Please do pray for a quick and speedy recovery for our car, and not an expensive one!

I've gone on for too long now, so that'll do. Really hope everyone reading this is well and enjoying life.
Bless you all for reading.

Izzy and Liam xxxxxxxx

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to
righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter 2:24.

*Izzys bday cake; Lil cooking on the bbq; Lynda,Izzy,Heidi, Antje, Sarah; evening bday party;izzys presentation.