Having spent many years in arid environments through-out Australia, it is quite a contrast to be in the moist environment of Tasmania. Although it was relatively dry during the summer and autumn months, there has been sufficient rain to catch up and exceed the average rain fall for the year thus far.
Walking through wet grass is quite a novel experience, along with frosts that only clear where the sunlight reaches with a warming ray. As my garden boots had cracked soles they have finally been discarded to the rubbish bin, and replaced with a good pair of Gum Boots. It is now possible to stand in deep wet stuff and still have dry feet.
Preparations for the vegetable garden are progressing well, with the weeds now under control. In the next few weeks the earth will be turned over again. The possibilities of a good harvest from this small patch should become a reality with good foundational work done.
We are becoming known in the area, and are looking forward to our work and ministry expanding. There are many opportunities presenting with the establishment of the 'Doorways Programme' (Welfare Support) and also further developments as Employment Plus consolidates their work in the Corps Building.
Matthew 3:11-12 (NIV)
"I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire."
