We want to begin by saying a heartfelt thank you to all of our supporting churches and friends. We are continually encouraged by your emails, texts, and messages; and we are deeply grateful for your faithful prayers and love for our family. Every now and then, we even receive care packages filled with things we cannot get here in Australia—and those moments are such a joy for all of us. It is a great comfort to know we have friends praying for us on “the other side of the pond.”
This past quarter was filled with special moments. Our family celebrated four birthdays, and as the year comes to a close, so does the school year for our children. Rhys, Elin, and Gwen each received awards for their achievements, and Elin graduated from primary (elementary) school. Please pray for our family as the kids enter their summer holidays. This season can feel unusual for them—what is winter and snow for most of you is storm season and heat waves for us. Many families travel during this time, and church attendance often dips. Please pray that our church will continue pressing forward faithfully throughout the holiday period.

I was able to celebrate a milestone myself, passing my “Light Rigid” license test, which now allows me to drive a small bus. It has already been a blessing to use it for various ministries. Just last night, I drove our teens into the city for their final activity of the year, “Omninight.”

Southland Baptist Productions has also been thriving. We’ve been busy printing all kinds of literature, and one particular week kept us on our toes, as we printed
more than 30,000 Gospel tracts that will be distributed across Australia. Please continue to pray for this ministry as we strive to reach people with the Gospel.
This year has been our busiest since arriving in Australia, and the Lord has given us many opportunities to serve at Good Shepherd, with more already developing for the coming year. Mindy and I have been fully engaged in the work. I’ve had opportunities to preach in several ministries, as well as in other churches, including our mission church in Murgon and Life Gate Baptist Church in Brisbane. Mindy has been actively involved in the choir and photography for the church, and recently she has been given the opportunity to teach in the ladies’ Sunday school class. One of our greatest joys is seeing our children grow in their own service—participating in youth ministries, singing, outreach, and our older two helping with church projects.

We thank the Lord for continuing to bless our church with souls being saved and baptized. A recent highlight was a group that included two professional boxers and MMA fighters who had been searching for truth; they found Christ and were baptized just weeks later! Another young lady—someone the church had been praying for over a long period of time—was gloriously saved as well. Praise the Lord for His goodness!

Our church is anticipating several significant property improvements in the coming year. Please pray that the Lord will provide the needed resources and that the work of the ministry will continue to flourish.

Once again, we want to express our deepest gratitude. Everything the Lord has allowed our family to do here is made possible through your financial sacrifice and faithful prayers. We count it an honour and a privilege to partner with you.

Your servant in Christ,

Garry Tingson