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Operation Countryserve

Visit to Central West NSW 9-11 March, 2007

35 SWAC people visited about 56 families in the Parkes/ Forbes/ Tullamore region travelling up on Friday 9 March and returning on Sunday 11th.

Low dam The team came home rejoicing at the privilege of serving others in Christ's name. Those in the bush rejoiced at being remembered by God’s people. Neil Prott reports … “The weekend was an inspiration (and challenge) to the team and a boost to those fighting the drought. There were many good conversations and, by all accounts, not one negative reaction. In particular, the Christians were encouraged because our efforts in the name of Christ have shown other locals that our faith has legs.

This letter is typical of numerous expressions of thanks to all who have contributed and worked to make the event happen. I have continued to labour the point that what was done 'out there' was a direct result of what God's people did 'back here'.”

FROM: Andrew, Joanne, Joshua, Benjamin & Isaac, in Forbes
(Copy of letter written 10/3/07, the same day the family was visited by the Countryserve team)

“God loves a cheerful giver” 2 Cor 9:7
“The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.” Num 6:24-25

Dear Neil Prott and your team of wonderful givers

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to you all for your tangible gift of food and essentials for our home. The drought has been devastating for us — especially with such a young family (3 boys aged 4, 2, and 2 months). Life on the
land has had its hardships, but we have remained confident through it all that our Heavenly Father will supply our every need (Phil 4;19). We can only be humbled by your giving and know that the provision is of the Lord — our comforter, stronghold, source of amazing peace and the ultimate provider.

May the Lord bless you all for thinking of us and for your encouragement during this time - surely “great is your reward in heaven.” (Mt 5:12)

With love from Andrew, Joanne, Joshua, Benjamin & Isaac

It's not too late to give!

Although the main team visit to the Central West has been successfully completed, you can still contribute to drought-stricken families by giving:

Cheque

To donate by Cheque, please post to:

Springwood Winmalee Anglican Church
28 Lawson Rd
Springwood, NSW 2777

Make cheques payable to 'Christ Church Springwood' and attach a note indicating that the donation is for Operation Countryserve.

Bank transfer

Transfer directly to our account:

  • Name of Account -  Christ Church Springwood including St Georges Church
  • BSB number - 062-601 (Commonwealth Bank, Springwood, NSW 2777)
  • Account number - 10061657

It is important to SPECIFY what the money is for. In the payee reference box, insert Operation Countryserve.

Please be sure to type these details correctly into your Internet Banking browser. If any number is incorrectly entered your donation may be lost. If you want to avoid this risk, you can make a cheque donation (see above).

Photos

Operation Countryserve preliminary survey December 2006

Operation Countryserve Parkes January 2007

Operation Countryserve Parkes 9-11 March 2007

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