Dear Praying Friends,
Our prayer is that you have had a wonderful celebrating the birth of our Savior, and a safe and happy new year. May God's blessing be on your 2015! It has been a busy time over Christmas. We hosted a joint Christmas Carol's by Candlelight service at the school hall where we meet. It was well attended and the gospel was preached. Sara and I both had opportunities afterward to witness to visitors that attended. On Christmas morning we met at the hall and had a wonderful breakfast with our Grace Baptist Church family. Even though we are so far away from our parents and siblings it was a blessing and joy to be with our church family here in Australia.
For many who read this update you will be shoveling snow and scraping ice so please don't be upset, but here in Melbourne the temperature is very hot. During the summer months the weather can be hot and dry which is a combination for bush fires. Here we can download apps that will warn you of potential fires in or near your area. Please pray that God would protect lives from these fires and those who put their lives on the line to fight these fire.
As I sit here at my desk, I am looking at a list of events and activities that the Lord has laid on my heart for this year at Grace Baptist Church. These events and activities will mean nothing if the Lord is not in them. Please pray that we would see Christ magnified this year in this ministry. May God bless you and the ministry He has placed you in. Thank you for reading this update.
In Christ,
Mark Pitts and Family
