Life in Australia

Well we are finally getting settled into life here.  We have had a lot going on this past couple of weeks.  Matt is in full school mode and is learning a lot and has really enjoyed meeting new people who share his passion for worship.  On the weekends we are involved in the Chinese extension service for the church.  It is really interesting as the service is in both English and Mandarin.  We have learned a few new word in the past two weeks.  This week, Matt is on the schedule to play his guitar in the service.  We will also start working with the "Street Teams" which are a group that go to local communities on Saturday mornings to serve the community through relationships and service projects.  

Hillsong is beginning the process of recording a new album, which is really exciting.  There are some great new songs coming your way soon.  We had the first recorded service this past Sunday, and then we will have a large recording on March 29. It has been really neat to see and hear how the album can be used as a tool to reach people that may otherwise be unreachable and the impact it has had on the world.  

Tiffany has enjoyed having a break from work, but is ready to get busy.  She has been tutoring some chemistry, and recently found out that she will be working at the childcare center at the church...which is great!  Tiffany has also been able to get involved in  Sisterhood which is the women's ministry at the church.  This week she went to sisterhood united in the evening where she was able to worship with 2,000 women.  Pretty cool stuff!!

We are starting to find our way around town, and went and test drove a car today...that was an experience.  We are learning a lot...like driving on the left side of the road, registration is like $700 a year (eek--they say it includes pollution inspection etc...but that is crazy), and the cars don't have miles on them...it is in kilometers (is 200,000 kms good or bad?) Anyhow...we are learning.

Anyhow, we are really loving Australia.  We were able to travel a little this past weekend and saw some amazing beautiful places in Australia.  Unfortunately, I forgot our camera :(.  I guess we will have to make the trip again :).  I hope this makes up for my extended blog break.  We love you all and miss you lots.  Loving the comments...