Just a quick update from Island Breeze Brisbane. My current Visa expires the middle of September, so this week I am gathering all the info needed to apply for a ''Religious Workers" visa. Please pray that God grants grace over this process (I strongly dislike all the information gathering etc). Also if you've been following Australian politics, our Prime Minister was 'replaced' (or booted out) and the current candidate ( Julia Gillard ) has called an election August 21st. She has admitted to being raised in a Baptist home but states she does not believe in God, nor is religious ... As it applies to our visas, if she is elected it looks like she will rearrange the current visa process to reduce the number of visa options. While this in theory should 'ease' the visa process, there is concern that the 'Religious Workers' visa, which the majority of YWAMers are currently holding, would be eliminated. Please be praying for open doors for visas for all missionaries in Australia, but also for discernment in this nations over the values their leadership represents.... Thank you for your ongoing support!
On a personal note I will be able to make it home for the holidays (shortly after my sister Megan gives birth to their first, a girl!)....and look forward to the month of visiting friends and family!
GOD BLESS ABUNDANTLY ~ Alissa
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