Hello Everyone!
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| The interns! |
It has been an eventful fourth month here in Australia! Time is flying way too fast! At the end of last month, four other interns arrived, and have helped out with the work here. It's been amazing getting to know these awesome people over the past month! I have had a great time showing the other interns the area and the work being done here.
Shortly after they arrived, we all took turns getting sick. I was sick for a few days, but bounced back! The medical care here is superb! Being sick on the mission field is not good, as there are many ministry activities that I miss because I'm sick. It is important to stay away from the kids while I am sick, to avoid passing it on to anyone though.
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| Fun at youth group! |
This month, I played guitar for worship team again, which I always enjoy. I also gave the talk for youth group again. My talk was on the mistakes of David, and how he repented and was faithful to God. The week after that, I preached the sermon on Sunday morning. This was the first sermon I've given in a church setting. God was there to help me through it, taking away the nerves of speaking in front of people. I spoke on James 4:11-12. I also had the opportunity to give the communion meditations a few times this month.
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| Northlakes Church has amazing people! |
Last week was Naidoc week at one of the Primary schools I work in. During this week, I learned about the history and many aspects of the aboriginal people. I was excited to learn about these things and feel like I am enriched as a person and as a missionary because of this.
There have also been reminders of the brevity of life, as well as the reality that life still goes on back in the United States. Earlier this week, I learned that a friend of mine had her second stroke in less than 18 months. Please pray for her recovery. Yesterday morning, I found out a former coworker passed away unexpectedly a few days ago. I ask for prayers for his family and friends who are mourning right now. It's times like this, when I can't control the situation, that I need to trust God. He knows what's going on.
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| Leading the talk at youth group |
God is in control, even if things don't go the way we planned. Sometimes we think we know the best way, but then something happens that wasn't part of that plan. At first, it might seem like it is the worst thing ever, but then God shows us that He has a better plan. God has had to remind me of that. Instead of worrying about what the future holds or what God's plan for me is, I have learned to rest in the knowledge that His will is perfect.
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| Preaching on Sunday morning |
In this next month, please pray for the missionaries here, as well as all the interns who are serving here. In a week, holiday starts, and so that will be a welcome rest for everyone here. Tonight, I am continuing a Bible study started by a missionary couple currently back in the US raising support. I am also excited about the opportunity to connect with more people here during the holiday! Thank you all so much for your prayers and support! I love you all!
In Christ,
Timothy Poeschl
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| Communion meditation |
