Surprise visit

Hi everybody, just wanting to share a little something from Lineke....

Hello...last week I was sick (just like Vandana and Aradhana) and wasnt able to come to church...then of course, I stayed at home, and my housemates took care of me. Suddenly, in the afternoon, the doorbell rang. My housemate, Inga went to get the door. And.... Marcus, Lemuel and Chris walked in with a bag of surprise. I was sitting in the lounge resting, and I saw them. I didn't know what to say, but I was smiling. Marcus said, "You don't look sick!" Marcus, Lem and Chris were really happy to visit Lineke at her house. We sat around and we talked for a bit. I was quiet most of the time but I was happy because my friends came to visit me. They gave me a bag of lunch box, lemons, apples and oranges...

:) Blessings!

Lots of love,
Lineke

Celebration pictures

Lineke and Vandana at Araluen

God's intense beauty at spring!

Yummy cake... :))

:)) enjoy!

Random announcements, but important!!

Ubutu - The Street Child Story...

"They don't know who they are, what they want, are they just criminals or just poor kids begging. Who are they?" - UNICEF Spokesperson

Blessings in the Lord's name,
I'd like to say a big hello coz it seems like we haven't had much opportunity to hang out together lately...
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Few updates:
1. There is a nasty flu bug going around now... if you haven't detected it, hehe, take the following precautions: drink heaps of water, go to the loo often, take lots of VitC and eat your fruits and veggies.. yours truly have been drinking boiled barley water and lemonade!! 2. Praying for your good health in this final race to the end of semester

2. Keep up the good work soldiers! You're almost there...for non studying friends, you are covered in prayers too!

3. Jackie is back from India, lots of fantastic tales to tell. Rock up to her and ask how she is...I think she'll appreciate you asking and you might get some gist of her mission adventures too. Praise God for team Cosmoshealth that ministered to many women and children in India, and for safe returns.

4. Doulos has been docked in Freo for a week now! A few of us had an excellent time visiting this ship that is quite old, but still in good shape that goes around the world, sharing God's message and blessings to people. We visited the engine room! Took funky pictures in the cafeteria, deck, cabin, floating bookshop (the biggest one in the world) and talked to the many many international friends who volunteer and serve on the ship...

This sunday!!!

This Sunday night!

A few crew members are hopping onshore to SPCC (our church!) to share at the evening... There will be refreshments, so we invite you to come and have a listen and hear what God is doing...C'mon do something out of the ordinary! Step out in faith, hehe, we are the generation! Anyhow, please let Vandana and Chris know if you are keen...we are the ministry of food... Bless ya!

5. Just wanna send out/shout out appreciation to Rachel Chih! She has been on board Twinklers for 2 excellent week, and doing beautifully. Thanks Rachel! :) It takes a step of faith!

6. Next week is my (chris) final exams, hehe, so if you guys have time, I'd appreciate a prayer. Then God willing, if I don't mess up anything, its graduation time! Thanks Daddy God! It's been a blast...but now, I better wrap up and hit the books soon...

7. Before I go, thanks to God for all of you... I pray that in whatever situation, circumstance, state of health, or state of spiritual health you are in, you are in God's mind and heart, and he will guide us faithfully, because he is a promise keeping God. He is a living God, and I pray that you will hang in there, and sail through it with His help. In Jesus' name..Amen...

Act with courage. - 2 Chronicles 19:11 NIV

cHriS

WELCOME BACK TO JACKIE

Sis Jackie is back from her mission trip to India. She arrived yesterday afternoon. Praise God for safe travel and what the team could do in India. They had very busy days and surely the people there were blessed and some are coming to know the Lord.

So 'WELCOME BACK JACKIE' Congratulations on your hard work. It is being multiplied. We have been encouraged by your passion and service to our Lord.

We are waiting to see your beautiful smile :) and hearing all about it from you!

Cockatoo team
(Posted by Vandana)

DOULOS

Hi everybody,

Greetings!! :) How is everyone doing? Looks like people are getting busy as the year is coming to an end...my goodness it flew so quick..wow Christmas is here again yoohoo

Anyway, my sister is here ..YEAH!! and I went to see her on Doulos over the week end. By the way I had sore throat and cold when I went to see her so looks like I passed her my bugs and poor her she is sick now.

Marcus, Lemuel and Christina came to visit the ship and my sis Aradhana toured us around. Its beautiful, old ship. Its as old as Titanic and still going good but it wont be operating anymore from 2010. I remembered the movie Titanic as I walked around it. Haha

Doulos will be here until 27th Oct and adult ticket is $10 but entry to the bookshop and just walk around (not in) is free. The bookshop is great..lots of music CDs and a big collection of books on variuos topics so grab a friend or two and GO SEE because YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET SUCH OPPORTUNITY AGAIN!! And even if you did well you still don't know when so ??

I tried to upload pics but had some probs so I'll let M & L do that job.

Have a great week

Vandana

News

Hey guys, hows everything?? Not sure if you will read this but anyway. This Saturday 11 Oct, Ry is opening his house for dinner, he stays at Waterfort, so ya contact Lem for more info. And This Sunday 12 Oct Ry has hosted a bush walk at Wireless Park, its beside Garden City so be prepared, wear your hiking shoes and bring lots of water. Last thing, Doulos is here!! at Freo, Van's sister is on board the ship, those who wants to visit the ship or Van's sister contact Van. Ok thats all. Please read, the blog is like dead _______

LETS WELCOME A NEW MEMBER TO THE FAMILY!!

God Bless
Marcus