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About Lismore, Australia

The land on which we will begin construction of our church building

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The church in the Northen New South Wales town of Lismore, is a new church. There is no United Pentecostal Church in this area. Our family located here in 2002 and after some months of feeling after God's will, we decided to plant a church in this town of about 146,000 (including outlying areas).

Being new in the community, it has taken quite a while to settle in and get to know folk. However this has been a postive, as through schooling, university, TAFE and work, many contacts have been made.

Bro Carver was initially the Pastor of the church, but as life got busier with wider responsibilities arising (including Cairns and Papua New Guinea), we handed the pastorate over to our son-in-law, Rick VanSant. He and our daughter Rachel have worked tirelessly in pursuing contacts and getting to know people throughout the community.

We have a wonderful group of people

Currently, we are renting a school hall and have a fine group of people attending. The need for a permanent building is great, not just for church, but also as a base for the Pacific Printing Press and our material production efforts for the South Pacific region.

In 2004 we purchased a block of land on which to build a church. It is located in a growing area, with good access and exposure. Construction on the building is about to begin, and many people have told us that they want to attend the opening service when it is complete.

We look forward to having a vibrant church in this untouched region of Australia!

- 12 May 2008

• Richard Jnr treks through a massive landslide to teach the ministers in the Western Region [more]
• Richard & Andrea's Feb-May Newsletter [more]
• National Conference 2008 in Goroka is a blessing [more]

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10 May 2008 - Andrea has been diagnosed with Graves Disease. It looks as if she may have to return to Australia for treatment. Please pray for her healing and Richard & Andrea's finances.

1 May 2008 - Increasing frequency of armed holdups in Goroka. Please pray for Richard & Andrea's safety, and that of the church members and Headquarters

Ongoing Request - Pray for Peter & Robyn Gration during their Deputation Travels