It is unusual trying to think through all that the last few weeks has entailed in order to provide an accurate depiction for everyone back home. Time has flown by since the last time the blog was updated. It's hard to believe that we have just entered the downhill stretch of our trip--there are only 3 weekends left. It is safe to say that each one of us has fallen in love with life in Australia in one way or another.
We last left off on the Sunday of UniImpact. The topic of the message for Impact was "I still haven't found...the perfect relationship". This seems to be a common theme amongst the students at UQ. Since our first week here, Corey and I have been a part of a bible study on campus. The discussion durig the bible study the next week was a great way to follow up Impact. The students here are very intellectual so it is hard not to remain silent out of fear of incompetency during these times. During the discussion, one student began questioning what he was living for. "If God is truly as big as we know him to be then why is He not enough for us to change?" Let's just say that it was a beautifully intense conversation following a question that most of us are scared to face. Please continue praying for the unity and strength of our team because we are fully engrossed in such a post-modern society. Also, that the students understand their need for Christ and that they are broken without him.
The following Saturday was our day off so we obviously traveled to the Gold Coast. It was great to spend the day with Impact staff and some students from Uni. I wish I had pictures to post right now. It was so relaxing but it definitely helped strengthen relationships with the students that were able to break away from their studies.
Later this evening, we are leaving for Lake Moogerah(sp?) for Reload. This is a retreat that provides students with an opportunity to rest before exams, build relationships with other students, and step deeper into a relationship with God. It has been great to see God work this past week through students He is bringing to the retreat. Please pray for the leaders of Impact and those preparing their talks--that the spiritual conversations and sermons will spark curiosity for non-believers and new believers alike. Thank you for your prayers. We hope you are doing well.
In His Hands,
Brittany and the rest of the CCP team.
Taylor Barnes, Corey Faust, Anna Garrison, Brianna Radcliff, Leah Shepherd, Cristin Foster, Brittany Yates, and Ben Weber
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