G’day Praying Partners,
First, let me apologize for the lateness of this update! It’s been a
hectic couple of months! As you might recall, Jackie was in the States to
welcome our new granddaughter. We’re so thankful for the time she was able to
spend being a help to our son and daughter in law and spending time with our 3
grandchildren. If you look on our blog, ernstfamilydownunder.blogspot.com you
can see some pictures!
Jackie arrived back in Australia with less than a week to get prepared
for our Malcolm Creek Mini Show! This year we decided to hire a gentleman who
has carnival games he’s built and provides as a ministry to churches and
schools. Rob presented the gospel using a “magic trick” centered around the
wordless book. We had over 50 kids and over 20 parents attend. We’re always
amazed at the opportunity God gives us to present the gospel to people who
would never come to church. All the kids had a great time playing the games,
jumping in the jumping castle, eating fairy floss (cotton candy), getting
dressed up and having their picture taken and creating some beautiful art. One
of the parents asked if he could play the games as well! All of our church was
involved in the day and we are so thankful for each one of them. If you visit
the blog you can see pictures there as well!
We are preparing for family camp in two weeks. This is something that
our entire church looks forward to each year. We are going back to the same
place as last year – in Queenscliff, over on the coast. The whole church will
be attending this year – including a couple of visitors! I shared last time
about a young man coming to know the Lord who we will be baptizing at camp. The
wife of the Brazilian family that’s been attending for awhile now asked if she
could be baptized as well. So we'll be able to celebrate 2 baptisms while we're away - what a blessing!
Thank you for your continued prayers for us and our ministry. We
appreciate so much the fact that we have a team of prayer warriors going before
the throne of grace on our behalf!
Shining the Light Down Under,
Rob and Jackie
