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Spring break missions trip
When one thinks of Australia, what comes to mind; kangaroos, the outback, Steve Irwin -Crocodile Hunter? Ofcourse, Australia isfull ofthese, but put all that aside and you will find a country much like the United States. Like America, it’s modernized, sophisticated, and materialized culture make it acountry where the gospel is not very easily accepted. Despite this, God opened door after door for over twenty people to trust Christ as their personal Savior. Through sports clinics at local schools, visiting Spanish churches, and competing in games with area teams, the gospel went out boldly. As God worked it was evident that He has begun a good work in ‘The Land Down Under."
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\^uSjr (Z(iy\iC^r In Canberra, the teams were able to hold soccer and basketball clinics in area schools. Coaches Lyle Hartwell,Teresa Schwartz, and RickWarkin stand in front of one of the schools.
In addition to beautiful beaches and open outback territory, Australia contains colossal cities. Sydney is one of the most architecturally advanced cities in the world.
T ttn The rides to and from the WOL Australia property consisted of a short, yet enjoyable ferry ride. Everyone piles out of the vehicles to get a quick picture together.
mtna. Tlfet-e Five guys from the soccer team pose for a picture during a layover in Cincinnati Airport. Total travel time was around thirty hours in J one direction.
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