This week I contacted the lawyer's office in Australia and they said they were going to find out from the immigration office about our visa.  The lawyer's secretary said she would contact me with any word.  As of right now, I have received no word from her.  Please continue to pray with us that the Lord would provide the visas, and that He would give us patience as we wait.
As we wait for the visas, we have had the opportunity to minister in our sending church.  This has been a great blessing.  We have been gone for so long on deputation, and it is nice to spend some time in our home church and get to know the people more.  Also, we have had the opportunity to meet our new Senior Pastor.  Pastor Paul Rebert has been serving at First Baptist for about three weeks or so, and we have had the opportunity to get to know he and his family.  The Lord has used this time to grow us and encourage us through our sending church and our supporting churches as well.
Thank you so much for checking this site for updates.  We praise the Lord for your interest, and your prayers.  We hope to be able to share the news soon that we have been approved for visas to Australia.  Stay Tuned!!

Hello prayer warriors!  Today I have found out that the last piece of the puzzle is in place for our visas.  We have sent the last bit of paperwork, and we are expecting to have our visas by the end of this month or very early in February.  That is if it is the Lord's will.  We are not trusting in the speed of the government or our lawyers, we are trusting in God.  His timing is perfect.  Thank you for your prayers for us.  The Lord is working and all glory goes to Him.
In Christ,
Mark Pitts and family

A quick update on our co-workers meeting with the immigration lawyer.  The visa process is farther along than we expected.  Praise the Lord!  Our co-worker, Don Winans, walked away with the impression that the visa process is almost to it's conclusion.  Another huge praise!  Please keep praying, God is at work.  Thank you for your prayers and support.

In Christ,
Mark and family