This has come to an end. He has worked with the congregation and helped them step out in faith. They decided to trust God to fill the position of a full time minister. They built a manse, and now have it filled.
We are so proud of the congregation with how they are willing to step out and trust God to help them grow the church.
While this was great, it meant that Dennis had worked himself out of a job. What to do next. As our support level is no where near enough to live on, we had to look elsewhere for us to be supported.
Long story short, Dennis was approached and asked if he would be prison chaplain. This was what happened, but he is part time chaplain for Tamworth Jail. That is 3 hours drive from our home in Woodberry.
Dennis will take the van to Tamworth and stay there for 3 days one week and then 2 days the following week. He will be working with prisoners on remand at this particular jail.
What is sad, is that 80% of the inmates are indigenous. Once again, God is ordering our steps and keeping us working in the area he called us so many years ago.
Dennis is employed by Jericho Road. This work is with the Presbyterian Social services.
https://jerichoroad.org.au/
Another mission that Dennis is involved with is Crossroads Prison Ministry
https://cpm.org.au/
Some inmates are already using this Bible Study course, and Dennis will be there to help them with any problems or questions they have on the course.
There have been some small discussions about us helping to develop some Bible Study material for the Indigenous people in jail. We will let you know if that develops further.
Please pray for Dennis as he travels many miles each week.
The people he works with need God's blessing in their lives.
Dennis also works with the staff at the jail when needed.
It is a very mixed and varied ministry.
Glenys will be at home holding the fort. Please pray for her as she looks after 5 kids while doing her own work as well.
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