LEAVING ON A JET PLANE....

Um dont know why the picture is sideways.... that my new pulitasi. The bottom is our last fundraiser that we did this weekend. Some sort of banana and starch mixture and then a sauce over it (coconut and brown sugar). Hmmmm

IM SO EXCITED ABOUT LEAVING FOR AUSTRALIA TOMORROW! We talked last night about what type of ministry we want to do like street evangelism, helping in shelters etc... I guess the Brisbane base is divided into two - and we will stay in the older section which is cabins. Im concerned about Akuila and Solepoi, being away from the island heat. And they dont have a sleeping bag... its going to be really cold at night. We got some good info from a builder that was here this last week, BRian, about what the base is like and more info on the Aborigenes. I know that our leader, Sai had a heart for the Aborigenes but its expensive to travel to them and Sai said that they may divide the team into two, leaving me behind because im white. Isn't that the same thing they are preaching against? division cause of skin color? I hope he was joking. Its funny cause I hadn't really experienced racism until I came here, even 'good racism' because im a 'palagi'. There are so many things that I will miss here and saying goodbye to the base staff has not been easy. Packing too - im trying to leave with half the bags I came with! I might have to buy some warmer clothes when I get there.
So money continues to be an issue and it seems the base has misplaced 2000 tala that I paid for outreach ( our team really needs it because after paying tickets we have no money for ground fees) so Ill have one more meeting tonite about that. Also the way this team is run is very much island style so God will have to continue to give me patience (i like to put out the fire before they start).... Im excited to see God's faithfulness in bringing our team closer together and providing us with ministry opportunities that we dont expect.
Please pray for our transitioning planes in Sydney, we only have 90 mins to check out of international, take a shuttle, and check back into domestic. Also please pray for Poi as he's never left the island of Samoa and might need some extra care. Also for Sai and Sova, leading the team. For finances, and that we would continue to seek God first in all our plans and steps.
Also please keep praying for our local team in Savai, they are young in age and I think some are feeling homesick or wanting to play when its time for work :)
Hopefully the next blog will bring fabulous news from Aussie land!